Looks like some “bad blood” could be brewing behind the scenes of Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris‘s whirlwind romance—and sources say another guy may be to blame! Despite plenty of PDA between the musical power couple all summer long, Star has exclusively learned that the chart-topping pop diva, 25, has been getting cozy with one of her 1989 World Tour backup dancers behind her hunky boyfriend’s back.
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"She calls him her 'tour guy,'" reveals an insider, who remained tight-lipped when pressed to identify the mystery man. "They've got a ton of chemistry and electricity, and she's been openly flirting with him in front of everyone. Some people may see it as innocent, but I think flirting with a handsome guy behind your boyfriend's back is cheating, plain and simple." (A rep for Taylor denies Star's story.)
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But sometimes, being the teacher's pet comes at a steep price. Besides catching flak from other performers about canoodling with the boss, the source says Taylor's new guy feels obligated to cater to her every whim, whether it's foot and neck rubs or private rehearsals to work on choreography.
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"She has got him wrapped around her little finger," explains the insider, "and that's just how she likes it."
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Why would Taylor risk the apparent good thing she has going with Calvin? According to the insider, Taylor likes guy she can "boss around," and unlike the pop princess's more passive former flames—such as Harry Styles, Joe Jonas, John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal—Calvin, 31, isn't content with being a wallflower in their relationship.
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"He doesn't defer to her," dishes the insider. He speaks her mind—and he's just as successful! Calvin thinks of himself as Taylor's equal."
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Indeed, in 2014, the Scottish superstar was named the top-selling DJ in the world with reported earnings of $66 million—slightly (and, surprisingly) more than Taylor's $64 million.
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"She loves having the upper hand, but Calvin doesn't give her an inch... so she went off and found another thrill," explains the insider.
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Despite her innocent, wide-eyed gaze, this wouldn't be the first time the songbird has pushed the boundaries. In 2012,
Star exclusively reported that Taylor cheated on then beau
Conor Kennedy with his cousin
Patrick Schwarzenegger during a Kennedy family event. Even worse—she'd been spotted making out with Conor the night before!
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And it seems Calvin's relationship past is just as bumpy. Following a nasty breakup with singer
Rita Ora in 2014, the dreamy DJ allegedly hooked up with Taylor while he was still dating model
Aarika Wolf. Only a few months later, Calvin was linked to a gorgeous brunette he met in Las Vegas.
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Now that the two are officially a couple, Calvin appears to have tamed his wandering eye. But pals say Taylor still wants to play the field, especially with her tour taking her throughout the U.S. this fall and Asia and Australia for the remainder of the year.
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"She knows Calvin is a good catch, but she still wants to have fun when they're apart," explains the insider. "Taylor is an all-or-none type of girl when it comes to relationships. She wants Calvin to be at her beck and call, but he's got his own career to attend to. So when he's not around, she plays."
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"She calls him her 'tour guy,'" reveals an insider, who remained tight-lipped when pressed to identify the mystery man. "They've got a ton of chemistry and electricity, and she's been openly flirting with him in front of everyone. Some people may see it as innocent, but I think flirting with a handsome guy behind your boyfriend's back is cheating, plain and simple." (A rep for Taylor denies Star's story.)
Photo credit: Getty Images
Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles - Night 2
But sometimes, being the teacher's pet comes at a steep price. Besides catching flak from other performers about canoodling with the boss, the source says Taylor's new guy feels obligated to cater to her every whim, whether it's foot and neck rubs or private rehearsals to work on choreography.
Photo credit: Getty Images
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"She has got him wrapped around her little finger," explains the insider, "and that's just how she likes it."
Photo credit: Getty Images
Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles - Night 1
Why would Taylor risk the apparent good thing she has going with Calvin? According to the insider, Taylor likes guy she can "boss around," and unlike the pop princess's more passive former flames—such as Harry Styles, Joe Jonas, John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal—Calvin, 31, isn't content with being a wallflower in their relationship.
Photo credit: Getty Images
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"He doesn't defer to her," dishes the insider. He speaks her mind—and he's just as successful! Calvin thinks of himself as Taylor's equal."
Photo credit: Getty Images
Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles - Night 2
Indeed, in 2014, the Scottish superstar was named the top-selling DJ in the world with reported earnings of $66 million—slightly (and, surprisingly) more than Taylor's $64 million.
Photo credit: Getty Images
2015 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
"She loves having the upper hand, but Calvin doesn't give her an inch... so she went off and found another thrill," explains the insider.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles - Night 1
Despite her innocent, wide-eyed gaze, this wouldn't be the first time the songbird has pushed the boundaries. In 2012,
Star exclusively reported that Taylor cheated on then beau
Conor Kennedy with his cousin
Patrick Schwarzenegger during a Kennedy family event. Even worse—she'd been spotted making out with Conor the night before!
Photo credit: Getty Images
Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles - Night 2
And it seems Calvin's relationship past is just as bumpy. Following a nasty breakup with singer
Rita Ora in 2014, the dreamy DJ allegedly hooked up with Taylor while he was still dating model
Aarika Wolf. Only a few months later, Calvin was linked to a gorgeous brunette he met in Las Vegas.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles - Night 2
Now that the two are officially a couple, Calvin appears to have tamed his wandering eye. But pals say Taylor still wants to play the field, especially with her tour taking her throughout the U.S. this fall and Asia and Australia for the remainder of the year.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Taylor Swift steps out for dinner in black and white outfit, green heels and handbag today in NYC
"She knows Calvin is a good catch, but she still wants to have fun when they're apart," explains the insider. "Taylor is an all-or-none type of girl when it comes to relationships. She wants Calvin to be at her beck and call, but he's got his own career to attend to. So when he's not around, she plays."
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