Breaking news : Candace Owens Vows to Have Taylor Swift Banned from Next NFL Season, “She’s Awfully Woke”

A fresh wave of culture-war debate erupted online this week after political commentator Candace Owens jokingly suggested that pop superstar Taylor Swift should be “banned from the next NFL season,” calling the singer “awfully woke” during a livestream discussion about celebrity influence in sports.

Owens’ remarks came while she was criticizing what she sees as the growing overlap between entertainment, politics, and professional sports. According to clips circulating on social media, her comments were partly tongue-in-cheek, but they quickly drew strong reactions from both supporters and critics.

Swift, who has frequently appeared at NFL games in support of her partner, has become a regular presence in league broadcasts. Some fans enjoy the crossover between pop culture and sports, while others argue it distracts from the game itself. Owens’ statement appeared to tap into that ongoing conversation, though phrased in a provocative way.

Swift’s fanbase, known for its strong online presence, pushed back immediately. Many argued that artists and public figures have the right to express views and exist in sports spaces like any other fan. Others treated the controversy humorously, creating memes about “drafting Taylor Swift” to another league.

The NFL has made no comment, and there is, of course, no rule or mechanism for banning a celebrity from attending games as a spectator. Media analysts say the episode highlights how modern sports have become deeply intertwined with pop culture and political commentary.

Whether serious or sarcastic, the remark succeeded in one respect: it got people talking. In today’s media landscape, the line between sports, entertainment, and politics continues to blur — and personalities on all sides often fuel the conversation.