Taylor Swift will leave a blank space by skipping the 2016 MTV VMAs

A source close to Swift told People that the musician "was never scheduled to attend the VMAs."
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Taylor Swift will leave a blank space by skipping the 2016 MTV VMAs
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Recording artist Taylor Swift speaks onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/MTV1415/Getty Images For MTV) Credit: Getty Images For MTV

Taylor Swift, the celebrity who annually has the most fun at the MTV Video Music Awards, will apparently not be attending this year's ceremony.

A source close to Swift told People that the musician "was never scheduled to attend the VMAs."

Swift, who was not nominated for any awards this year, has attended the VMAs every year since 2008. She was famously interrupted by Kanye West during the 2009 ceremony, igniting a feud that continues to divide this nation.


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Many speculate that Swift's absence could also have something to do with West being given four minutes to do whatever he wants at the show.

We wish the squad luck in this trying time.

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