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Did Taylor Swift Secretly Pen ‘Argylle’? Wild Fan Theory Asks What … on January 18, 2024 at 9:27 pm The Hollywood Gossip

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Did … did Taylor Swift secretly write Argylle under a pseudonym? That’s the oddly compelling fan theory.

Obviously, fans know that Taylor Swift will whisper secrets with famous friends and plan huge surprises for fans.

But did she actually find time to write a murder mystery novel … one that has a film adaptation coming out in a few weeks? And did she avoid the phenomenal PR that such a project could bring?

One person — aside from Taylor — knows the answer with certainty.

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Taylor Swift arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2024. (Photo Credit: MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

What is ‘Argylle’ anyway?

Argylle is an upcoming star-studded murder mystery film. It hits theaters on February 2.

No, Taylor Swift does not — to anyone’s knowledge — appear in the film alongside Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, and more.

But that hasn’t stopped fans for believing that she made it all happen. Compared to some fan theories about Taylor Swift, this one seems pretty innocuous.

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Argylle, the novel, came out on January 9. Elly Conway is the author’s pseudonym — and given that the film is already about to come out, many wonder if the author is well-known under their actual name.

The story follows a spy novelist and her pet cat, a Scottish Fold, in the midst of a lethal mystery.

The protagonist carries her cat in an argyle print cat backpack. Notably, Taylor has worn a similar cat backpack and very famously has two Scottish Folds: Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson.

Taylor Swift attends “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Concert Movie World Premiere at AMC The Grove 14 on October 11, 2023. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

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Bryce Dallas Howard plays the protagonist. She’s not dating a Travis Kelce look-alike or anything, but she’s a ginger.

Follow the logic, because it’s a stretch. BUT – Swift’s All Too Well short film features a redheaded writer. So there are some visual similarities in play.

Elly Conway seems to have emerged ex nihilo, and could be anyone — including a celebrity who, for whatever reason, wished to pen a mystery novel anonymously.

Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on September 12, 2023. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Is the mysterious mystery writer behind ‘Argylle’ really Taylor Swift?

Rolling Stone did the actual due diligence of speaking to Argylle‘s director, Matthew Vaughn and asking if Taylor wrote the Argylle novel.

“I’m not a big internet guy,” Vaughn began unrelatably, “and it was actually my daughter who came up to me — this is the power of celebrity and the internet — and said, ‘You never told me Taylor wrote the book!’”

This was the first that he had heard of the fan theory.

Taylor Swift attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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“And I’m looking at her going, ‘What are you talking about Taylor Swift wrote the book? She didn’t write the book!’” Vaughn continued.

“And I was laughing,” he admitted, “because I was like, ‘It’s not true! She didn’t write the book!’ But my daughter was convinced of it.”

Vaughn also insisted that there is a real Elly Conway out there. Sort of.

Taylor Swift attends “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Concert Movie World Premiere at AMC The Grove 14 on October 11, 2023. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

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“There is a real book … and it’s a really good book,” Vaughn described. “And there is an Elly Conway who wrote the book, but it’s not Taylor Swift.”

He continued: “And I say that because I imagine Taylor Swift has a load of people trying to jump on her bandwagon left, right, and center, and I don’t want to be a part of that club.” Fair!

“I did read the conspiracies and I was like, wow, they don’t leave a stone unturned!” Vaughn characterized. “But it’s not Taylor Swift. She definitely didn’t write the book.”

Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023. (Photo Credit: Catherine Powell/Getty Images for MTV)

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But Taylor Swift IS responsible for one aspect of ‘Argylle’

As it turns out, Taylor’s all-powerful influence did prompt the film to feature a Scottish Fold as Alfie, the protagonist’s cat.

As it turns out, Vaughn’s daughters persuaded his wife, Claudia Schiffer (yes, the supermodel), to bring home a Scottish Fold.

Taylor inspired them to want the cat. And that same cat, Chip, appears in the film.

Taylor Swift attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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“Ironically, what she is responsible for is the Scottish Fold,” Vaughn admitted. “I got home one day, it was Christmas, and I was like, ‘What the f–k is that noise?’”

He continued: “And I’m running around the house and I hear a noise, and the kids had seen a Taylor Swift documentary [Miss Americana] and there was a Scottish Fold in that.” There sure is!

“And they’d persuaded my wife, Claudia, to get them the kitten for Christmas,” Vaughn revealed. “It was bought without my permission and hidden from me.” And now, Chip is a movie star.

Did Taylor Swift Secretly Pen ‘Argylle’? Wild Fan Theory Asks What … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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What We Can Learn Inside 50 Cent’s Explosive Diddy Documentary: 5 Reasons You Should Watch

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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.

Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

For viewers, it offers not just drama, but lessons about media literacy, accountability, and how society treats survivors when a superstar is involved.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality

The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed

Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.

Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.

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3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence

Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.

4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability

As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.

5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability

Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.

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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

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A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.

Episode premise and season context

According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.

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Public and political reactions

Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.

At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.

Media and cultural commentary

Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.

These reports emphasize that the show’s treatment of the Antichrist, Satan, and prophecy is designed as exaggerated commentary rather than doctrinal argument, while also acknowledging that many viewers may see the storyline as offensive or excessive.

Viewer guidance and content advisory

South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.

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Sydney Sweeney Finally Confronts the Plastic Surgery Rumors

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Sydney Sweeney has decided she is finished watching strangers on the internet treat her face like a forensic project. After years of side‑by‑side screenshots, “then vs now” TikToks, and long comment threads wondering what work she has supposedly had done, the actor is now addressing the plastic surgery rumors directly—and using them to say something larger about how women are looked at in Hollywood and online.

Sweeney at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival red carpet premiere of Christy

Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture

Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.

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The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face

By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.

She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.

For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.


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