Taylor Swiftfans were hoping for not only a fabulous outfit but also a huge career announcement at the2025 American Music Awards—instead, the pop superstar didn't even show up to the event. On Monday, May 26, the pop superstar, 35, dropped jaws when sheskipped the AMAsafter Swifties hoped she would announce the release date forReputation (Taylor's Version). 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Fans have speculated for years aboutwhen Swift would announce the re-recordingof her 2017 album. Many pointed to Easter eggssuggesting the AMAs would finally be the momentthey found out. Instead, fans melted down online. Taylor Swift at home right now laughing at everyone thinking she'd turn up and announce Rep TV#TaylorSwift#AMAs2025#AMAspic.twitter.com/lHQlICskXP — Swift Drift (Our Version) (@TheSwiftDrift)May 26, 2025 Swift was nominated for six categories at the 2025 AMAs for her 11th studio album,The Tortured Poets Department: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Pop Album. She has won 40 AMAs, more than any other artist—and if she snags just more on Monday, she will once again make history. So, why did she skip the awards show? It's impossible to say for sure. Sheattended the Grammy Awardsin February, after all. Plus, Swift is no longer busy touring for herEras Tour. So it didn't appear to be a conflict of schedule. did someone forget to remind taylor swift she's releasing reputation tv at the#AMAspic.twitter.com/huBj4pAapz — jamieallen (@jammichallen)May 27, 2025 Perhaps, Swift chose to lie low on the heels of theBlake LivelyandJustin Baldonilawsuitdrama involvingtexts between her and Lively. She might also want to enjoy more down time before a different awards show appearance. Both she and her boyfriend,Travis Kelce,were nominated for theNickelodeon Kids' ChoiceAwards, after all—Swift for favorite song ("I Can Do It With a Broken Heart") and Kelce for Favorite Male Sports Star. Who knows? Maybe Swift and Kelce will finally make their red carpet debut together at the June 21 awards show! Next:Taylor Swift's First Look atReputation TVSends Fans Into a Frenzy in Shocking Moment Why Did Taylor Swift Skip the 2025 AMAs? There Are Many Theoriesfirst appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
