Taylor Swift FANGIRLS After AJ McLean Shares 'Elizabeth Taylor'-Backstreet Boys Mashup

Oct 22, 2025

A viral mashup featuring the Backstreet Boys' "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and Taylor Swift's "Elizabeth Taylor" has caught the attention of both artists, leading to a surprise interaction and fan excitement (0:23-0:35).
Key Points:

• The Mashup: The video highlights a mashup created by TikTok user Lid Gigs, combining the Backstreet Boys' 1997 hit "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and Taylor Swift's recent song "Elizabeth Taylor" (0:49-0:53). Both tracks were co-created by super producer Max Martin (1:03-1:06).
• AJ McLean's Reaction: Backstreet Boy AJ McLean reacted to the mashup, expressing his amazement and noting that in his 32 years with the group, he'd "never heard Max Martin mixed with Max Martin" (0:55-1:01).
• Taylor Swift's Reaction: Taylor Swift herself commented on AJ McLean's video with an enthusiastic "Oh, hi AJ. Oh my god," all in capital letters (1:08-1:14).
• Fan Reaction: This unexpected interaction has led to fans, including AJ McLean's daughter Ava, "begging for a collab" between the artists (1:14-1:18).