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Taylor Swift Gives Time and Money to Kids in Need

When Taylor Swift took the mic to thank fans for her sweep of five American Music Awards Sunday night on national TV, it was via satellite from London. Some may have wondered why Taylor didn't choose to be present in Los Angeles, on what would surely be a most unforgettable night for her. But Taylor's reason for being in in the U.K., instead of getting glammed up for the AMA stage, was to appear instead on a very different stage.

Taylor was across the pond to make a special performance at the BBC's Children in Need fundraiser. The televised event also saw performances from Sir Paul McCartney and British boy band, Take That. Taylor performed 'Love Story,' before making a donation right out of her own pocket of 13,000 pounds (in honor of her lucky number, 13), which is the equivalent of about $20,800 American dollars.


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sarah0613

I don't get some of you. Yes, she makes a lot of money. But at least she took some of it and gave it to a good cause. She gave something and shes only 19. That's all that counts.

November 28 2009 at 10:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CG

Why do people have to be so negative?!! I am sure that Taylor Swift gave from the heart and that's what counts! Who is to judge how much she has and how much she gave? What's important is that she helped people in need-in this case children-who can knock that?! I didn't hear anything from her about giving away HER money-I bet she didn't take a tax write-off for it either! Good for you Taylor-you've got a kind heart-never mind the critics!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 28 2009 at 2:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kconterio

The Selfinjuryfoundation.org would be happy thrilled with $20,000.... Taylor, I saw you on the Ellen show, you were wonderful, long live, and stay sweet! Kudos to your parents too!

November 28 2009 at 1:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Glen

To everyone who's called Taylor cheap, how much have YOU given? One fewer case of cheap-assed beer, or a carton of cigs? Shut yo' mouf until you have something to contribute.

November 28 2009 at 12:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Charles

That's very nice of her.

November 27 2009 at 11:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SHEILA

I can't stand Taylor Swift. Glad she did something good, but She can't sing and I probably won't be watching any more awards any time soon.

November 27 2009 at 11:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
surfz247

20K?... Should be more like 200k. Her endorsements alone will total 1/2 a billion. I expected more. I think she worked hard and deserves her success.. no doubt... but it should have another zero. Period.

November 27 2009 at 11:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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mglee10247

How much did you give???

November 28 2009 at 1:08 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
weezee

You rock Taylor! A true role model.

November 27 2009 at 10:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Timmay!

She gave up her night to do a show overseas and gave money on top of that. How much did you negative bastards give to those kids?

November 27 2009 at 9:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Maricela

I love Taylor Swift

November 27 2009 at 9:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply