Taylor Swift's Rare Academy Museum Gala Performance Had a Bigger Goal - Insider

Photo by Lisa O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images Taylor Swift gave fans a rare live performance at one of Hollywood's biggest industry events. However, an insider claims the appearance may have served a much bigger goal than simply entertaining the star-studded crowd. The singer reportedly hoped her Academy Museum Gala performance would boost her visibility with Oscar voters as she pursues her first Academy Award nomination. Taylor Swift hoped to impress Oscar voters during her Academy Museum Gala performance, per insiders ?| Taylor Swift performing "The Fate of Ophelia" for the very first time . . .