June 27, 2026

Taylor Swift Makes a Surprise Appearance at Toy Story 5 Premiere

Taylor Swift (36) surprised moviegoers on Tuesday evening by attending the Los Angeles premiere of Toy Story 5. The pop superstar contributed a song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” to the film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she wasn’t on the official guest list for the premiere, but she still walked the red carpet before the screening in a light, short floral Erdem dress. The playful off-the-shoulder look was paired with gold strappy sandals. The 36-year-old finished the ensemble with her signature red lipstick and a necklace featuring a diamond-encrusted pendant.

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Taylor Swift Takes the Stage at the Premiere on Piano
After the screening, Swift surprised the audience with a performance of “I Knew It, I Knew You,” sitting at the piano herself. Later, Randy Newman joined her onstage, and together they sang his beloved tune “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from 1995.

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Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” dropped on all streaming platforms last Friday. Just hours after the song’s release tied to “Toy Story 5,” the singer immediately set streaming records. Apple Music reportedly told U.S. media that “I Knew It, I Knew You” became the “most successful country single of 2026” on the platform and shattered the “all-time record for the most-streamed soundtrack single, based on first-day plays.”
Spotify announced that the track is now “the most-streamed country song by a female artist in a single day” in the history of the service. Amazon Music stated that the country song logged the worldwide best streaming debut for a song within the first 24 hours in 2026.

Marcy Ellerton
Marcy Ellerton
My name is Marcy Ellerton, and I’ve been telling stories since I could hold a pen. As a queer journalist based in Minneapolis, I cover everything from grassroots activism to the everyday moments that make our community shine. When I’m not chasing a story, you’ll probably find me in a coffee shop, scribbling notes in a well-worn notebook and eavesdropping just enough to catch the next lead.