Country music icon Reba McEntire has reportedly been caught in the crossfire, with accusations flying that she labeled Taylor Swift as an “entitled brat,” a claim she vehemently denies, as reported by the New York Post.
In a recent Instagram post, the 68-year-old singer, who delivered this year’s Super Bowl National Anthem, refuted allegations that she criticized Swift for allegedly disrespecting the anthem by laughing and drinking during her performance. The accusation originally surfaced on the Facebook group America Loves Liberty, which claimed McEntire expressed disappointment over Swift’s behavior.
“Reba McEntire [sic] talks about how disappointed she was to look up at the big screen while performing The National Anthem, only to see Taylor Swift laughing and drinking and making a mockery of the event,” read a post on the group’s page, attributing a quote to McEntire saying, “I let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat.”
However, McEntire swiftly dismissed these claims, stating, “Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. I did not say this. Taylor is a wonderful artist, strong role model and has done so much good for so many people and the music industry.”
Contrary to the allegations, Swift was actually observed standing respectfully next to actress Blake Lively with her hand over her heart during McEntire’s rendition. Swift has been a regular at Kansas City Chiefs games since confirming her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce last year. The couple celebrated a victorious 25-22 game against the San Francisco 49ers on that particular day.
Following McEntire’s denial, fans rallied behind her, expressing unwavering support. One follower wrote, “I’ve never heard Reba say a negative word about anyone. She’s a gem.” Another commented, “Reba is a beautiful person inside and out… I knew she would never say those things.”
The controversy surrounding Swift extends beyond this incident, with ongoing debates over her commercial success, social influence, and even political stances. As she navigates through the spotlight, Swift faces criticism and calls to refrain from political endorsements to avoid alienating parts of her fanbase.
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