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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Jimat 11-23-2009
Taylor is so sweet. I'm glad she wasn't at that fiasco of an award show,Miss Swift is so much better than that nasty crap.Keep up the great job of being a star I can be proud of. Thanks.
Mariat 11-23-2009
Taylor is talented and beautiful. She deserves what she has. I do think that $20K is a drop in the bucket due to the buying power of the dollar. Come on folks if you cannot do better do not give the amount.
JUDYat 11-24-2009
That's not the only charity she gives to. She probobly gives them all that much. They can't give all their money away or they be like us. haha
JUDYat 11-24-2009
Congratulations, Taylor. I am proud of u. Judy
gbreportingat 11-27-2009
PLEEZE, PITY PARTY, SHE MAKES ALL THAT MONEY THEY CAN AFFORD TO GIVE MORE....CHEAPSKATES!!
CoffeeGlssat 11-27-2009
Way to go TAYLOR!!!!
joanat 11-27-2009
is that all? She could do a lot better than that if she really CARED.
generalmom4at 11-27-2009
You people are ridiculous! That amount is just what she did on the spot. She has other private charities that she does work for here at home! I don't understand why someone has to take pot shots at any one that does anything good.
musicsoloat 11-27-2009
I love Taylor Swift
You handsome boyat 11-27-2009
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?
weezeeat 11-27-2009
You rock Taylor! A true role model.
surfz247at 11-27-2009
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.
mglee10247at 11-28-2009
How much did you give???
SHEILAat 11-27-2009
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.
Charlesat 11-27-2009
That's very nice of her.