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Taylor Swift thrills Toy Story fans with surprise performance
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Taylor Swift thrills Toy Story fans with surprise performance

From TVN Panamรก · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at a Pixar event in Los Angeles, performing a new song and a duet with Randy Newman.
  • She performed "I Knew It, I Knew You," a song she wrote for the upcoming Toy Story film after seeing an early version.
  • Actor Tom Hanks shared that Swift signed his original VHS copy of the first Toy Story movie.

Taylor Swift delivered an unforgettable performance at a Pixar event in Los Angeles, surprising fans with a special appearance that included the live debut of an original song and an emotional duet with Randy Newman. The event, held at the Dolby Theatre, brought together prominent figures from film, music, and animation. While rumors of Swift's presence had circulated, no one anticipated she would be a central part of the evening. After the screening of the new Pixar film, the main curtain rose to reveal Swift seated at a piano on stage. The audience responded with a prolonged ovation, turning the venue into a celebration for fans of both the "Toy Story" franchise and the singer. Swift had largely avoided public appearances earlier in the event, entering discreetly through a private entrance. There, she had the chance to interact with some of the cast. Actor Tom Hanks, who has voiced Woody since the first "Toy Story" film, shared a memorable exchange. "I didn't take a selfie with her, but I did sign her original VHS of the first Toy Story," Hanks commented, recalling the unique interaction. For her musical performance, Swift wore an elegant yellow dress, a change from her earlier official photos. She performed "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the first time, a song composed specifically for the new film after she gained early access to a preview. The track, developed with her frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff, quickly became a hit on digital platforms, further building anticipation for "Toy Story 5." Swift expressed her gratitude to the audience, stating, "It means the world to me to be a small part of the universe of these movies." She also praised the new Pixar installment, showing deep admiration for a franchise that has resonated with multiple generations.

It means the world to me to be a small part of the universe of these movies.

โ€” Taylor SwiftSwift expressed her gratitude to the audience and her excitement about being part of the Toy Story universe.
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Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.