Taylor Swift's Rep Debunks Rumors: No Matty Healy Collaboration on '1989 (Taylor’s Version)'

Taylor Swift's representative recently addressed a rumor concerning a potential collaboration with Matty Healy and The 1975.

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The rumor sparked due to Taylor Swift's brief dating period with Matty Healy in early 2023, following her split from Joe Alwyn.

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During their dating phase, Taylor and Matty were often seen together, particularly leaving Electric Lady Studios in New York City, where Taylor has been working on music.

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Speculations were swirling that Matty Healy and his band, The 1975, might be featured on one of the vault tracks for '1989 (Taylor’s Version).'

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'1989 (Taylor’s Version)' is scheduled for release in October and is part of Taylor Swift's project to re-record her albums.

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The album includes re-imagined versions of songs from her original '1989' album, which was released in 2014.

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Taylor Swift's rep swiftly debunked the rumor, clarifying to Billboard that neither Matty Healy nor The 1975 are involved in this album.

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Fans of both artists were curious about the potential collaboration, but the truth is that it won't be happening.

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This marks another chapter in Taylor Swift's journey to regain control of her music catalog by re-recording her previous works.

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The process of re-recording allows Taylor to own and control her master recordings, a significant move in the music industry.

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Taylor Swift's ability to assert her creative and financial independence has been a central theme in her career.

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Despite the rumors, Taylor Swift's fans can still look forward to '1989 (Taylor’s Version)' with excitement, knowing it will feature her unique touch and artistry.

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