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Entertainment · October 18, 2026

Taylor Swift Performs at Star-Studded Academy Museum Gala 2026

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Taylor Swift performed at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026. The event, co-chaired by Steven Spielberg, Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, and Kate Capshaw, raised over $14 million for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Swift performed a set that included "Blank Space," "Love Story," and her song from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, "I Knew It, I Knew You." During the ceremony, the Academy honored filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actress Charlize Theron. Swift attended the event in a pale blue Dior gown before changing into a cobalt dress for her performance, while her husband Travis Kelce was absent due to professional football commitments.

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  • Taylor Swift performed at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala on October 17, 2026, in Los Angeles.
  • The gala honorees were John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron.
  • The event was co-chaired by Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw.
  • Swift wore a pale blue Dior gown on the red carpet.
  • Swift performed 'I Knew It, I Knew You' from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.
  • The gala raised more than $14 million for the Academy Museum.

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  • Swift performed 'The Fate of Ophelia' live for the first time.
  • Swift changed into a sparkling cobalt dress for her performance.
  • Swift and Travis Kelce were married in July 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
  • Swift's 2025 album 'The Life of a Showgirl' sold 2.7 million copies on its first day.
  • Swift surpassed Beyoncé in 2026 to become the most-awarded artist in MTV VMA history.
  • Travis Kelce was absent from the gala because of a scheduled game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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