Victoria Justice cursed by Taylor Swift release dates? Fans think so

Victoria Justice has spoken out after fans noticed a strange pattern in her recent music releases; they keep landing on the same day as Taylor Swift’s. The singer and former Nickelodeon star said the coincidence is completely unplanned, joking that she’s not trying to compete with one of the biggest pop icons in the world.

In a new interview with Pride, Justice addressed the timing mishaps, saying she’s just as baffled as everyone else. “I swear to everyone, to every Taylor Swift fan, this is not intentional!” she said, laughing. Justice explained that the overlapping dates were never part of a marketing ploy or an attempt to chase Swift’s spotlight.

“It’s actually kind of funny,” she added. “I’ve released music three times on the same day as Taylor now, and each time I’ve only realised it after the fact. I promise there’s no secret rivalry here, it’s just the universe having a laugh at my expense.”

Justice, best known for her role in Victorious and her comeback as a solo artist, has been steadily releasing new tracks since 2023. Her latest single continues her return to music after years focused on acting projects. Fans online quickly noticed the repeated timing with Swift’s releases, sparking theories of an intentional clash or playful competition.

However, Justice made clear that she’s a long-time Swift admirer. “I genuinely love Taylor’s music,” she said. “She’s an incredible songwriter, and the timing thing is just totally random.”

Social media reactions have ranged from amusement to full-blown memes, with fans calling it “the unluckiest scheduling streak ever”. On social media, some joked that Justice should start checking Taylor’s release calendar before setting her own. Others defended her, saying the coincidence highlights how active she’s been in her music comeback.

Despite the chatter, Justice seems unfazed by the comparisons. Her recent singles have drawn praise for their nostalgic early-2010s pop sound paired with more mature lyrics, showing she’s carving her own space in the pop world again.

As the singer continues working on her upcoming album, the internet will no doubt be watching her next release date closely, just in case it happens to align with Taylor Swift’s yet again.