Billboard apologizes to Taylor Swift for controversial video
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Billboard magazine has issued an official apology to Taylor Swift after a controversial clip was included in a tribute video celebrating her achievements. The video was part of a feature in which the 34-year-old singer was ranked second on Billboard’s list of the 21st century’s greatest pop stars.
A special video created to honor Swift’s achievement included a segment that drew widespread criticism. In response to the backlash, Billboard removed the clip and apologized for the error. The magazine released a statement saying, “We apologize to Taylor Swift and our readers and viewers for including a clip that misrepresented her. The offending segment has been removed from the video. , and we deeply regret the loss caused by this error.
Billboard also expressed its commitment to prevent such mistakes in the future.
Footage from Kanye WestThe 2016 music video for ‘Famous’ features a wax figure of Taylor Swift alongside other nude celebrities. Billboard eventually deemed the clip inappropriate, saying, “We deeply apologize to Taylor Swift and all of our readers and viewers that in a video celebrating Taylor Swift’s achievements, we included a clip of her A false portrayal was made’.
