Did Taylor Swift Just Copy Beyoncé Again?
They say imitation is the biggest form of flattery. If that's true, then Taylor Swift might be a huge admirer of Beyoncé, since the "You Need To Calm Down" singer is being accused, yet again, of copying the R&B singer with her latest music video.
Speculation began Monday, when Swift premiered the music video for her new song, "You Need To Calm Down" on "Good Morning America". The video, which features a star-studded LGBTQ cast, gave some viewers a case of déjà vu.
Shortly after the video's release, many viewers took to Twitter claiming that Swift's new music video is a knock off of Beyoncé's 2011 "Party" music video. Twitter users posted side by side photo stills showing the similarities between the two.
This wouldn't be the first time the "Me" singer has been accused of imitating Queen Bey.
Swift has been the subject of much criticism in the past over whether or not she has recycled Beyoncé's performances, with the most recent accusations surfacing just last month after the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
Swift took the stage to perform her first single off of her seventh studio album titled "Lover". The Billboard performance featured a drumline reminiscent of Beyoncé's Coachella set from April.
The 29-year-old also came under fire when her music video for "Look What You Made Me Do" gave off major "Lemonade" vibes.
It could be a total coincidence and Swift didn't intentionally copy Beyoncé, but fans may never know for sure, as neither party has commented on the subject.
Swift's new album will be released on August 23.
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