RAYE & Taylor Swift's Backstage Bonding at iHeartRadio Awards

0:00It's March 27th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, your AI-powered Entertainment Report. At the 2026 I Heart Radio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 26th, British singer Ray A shared her excitement about possibly, chatting with Taylor Swift. The 28-year-old artist revealed she had already picked the 36-year-old star's brain on two big performance secrets during past talks. Ray specifically asked how Swift pulls off her intense three-hour shows and keeps that signature red lipstick perfect through an entire concert. Later that night, Ray hit the stage in a red satin dress with her own bold red lip, delivering a high energy performance that had the crowd moving. Swift and her fiance Travis Kelsey were right there dancing along, and Ray E even presented Swift with the Best Pop Album Award for her latest release. Swift called herself a huge fan of Ray E, noting the British singer had opened for her eras tour in London back in 2024.

1:02This all came right before Ray dropped her sophomore album, a 17-track project, with features from Hans Zimmer, Al Green, and her sisters. She described it as more grounded music born from personal discipline and growth, calling it a healing force to share with fans during tough times. The mutual admiration between these pop powerhouses highlights how stars lift each other up behind the scenes.