Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez Celebrate Masters Victory
Taylor Swift Marks Masters Win with Selena Gomez in NYC
Taylor Swift had more than one reason to smile this weekend. After successfully regaining ownership of her original master recordings, she celebrated the major milestone with her best friend Selena Gomez during an intimate dinner outing in New York City.
The longtime friends were spotted on Saturday, May 31, 2025, dining at the iconic Monkey Bar in Manhattan. The outing came just one day after Swift’s public announcement that she had purchased her masters back from Shamrock Capital, concluding a six-year battle for control over her early music catalog.
????| Taylor Swift spotted out for dinner with Selena Gomez in NYC last night! pic.twitter.com/SpXGxVnqZC
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) June 1, 2025
????| Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez out in NYC. pic.twitter.com/irRCzNV0aO
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) June 1, 2025
A Stylish Night Out with a Deeper Meaning
Swift looked stunning in a black, sequined Gucci outfit with silver accents, paired with dazzling diamond jewelry. Selena Gomez complemented the moment with an elegant brown ensemble, featuring gold hoop earrings and a camel peacoat—both pop stars bringing effortless glamour to the night.
During the dinner, the two appeared deeply engaged in conversation, with one moment showing Swift reacting in visible surprise to something Gomez shared. The quiet celebration reflected not just a career win, but a moment of personal triumph and friendship.
????| Selena Gomez on Taylor Swift reclaiming her masters:
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) May 30, 2025
“YES YOU DID THAT TAY!!! SO proud!” pic.twitter.com/C3Z52VzAQT
The End of a Long Fight for Artistic Ownership
Taylor Swift’s journey to reclaim her masters began in 2019 after her original catalog was sold to Scooter Braun without her approval. When Shamrock Capital later acquired the rights, Swift began re-recording her first six albums under the banner “Taylor’s Version,” reclaiming her narrative and legacy with each release.
Taylor Swift out for dinner in NYC pic.twitter.com/vODxTgvPW9
— Taylor Swift in 4k (@4k_taylorr) June 1, 2025
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez out in NYC pic.twitter.com/e4vnYQ2Peo
— Taylor Swift in 4k (@4k_taylorr) June 1, 2025
With her purchase finally complete, this moment marks the end of a battle that transformed the music industry and empowered artists worldwide to demand creative ownership.
Selena Gomez Shows Her Support
Selena Gomez, who has shared a close friendship with Swift since 2008, was among the first to congratulate her. In an Instagram post following the news, Gomez wrote, “Yes you did that Tay. So proud!”
