{"id":230335,"date":"2026-06-10T13:40:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/taylor-swift-performs-youve-got-a-friend-in-me-with-randy-newman-at-the-toy-story-5-premiere\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:40:35","slug":"taylor-swift-performs-youve-got-a-friend-in-me-with-randy-newman-at-the-toy-story-5-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/taylor-swift-performs-youve-got-a-friend-in-me-with-randy-newman-at-the-toy-story-5-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Swift Performs \u201cYou’ve Got a Friend in Me\u201d with Randy Newman at the ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Unforgettable Premiere of Toy Story 5<\/h2>\n

The world premiere of Toy Story 5<\/b><\/i> took place on June 9 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, creating a memorable experience for attendees. As the credits rolled on Pixar’s latest masterpiece, the audience erupted in applause when the stage curtain lifted to reveal Taylor Swift<\/b> at the piano. Her surprise appearance sent the crowd into a frenzy, especially since she hadn’t walked the red carpet beforehand.<\/p>\n

Taylor Swift’s Arrival and Performance<\/h2>\n

According to USA Today<\/u>, Swift, 36, made a stealthy entrance through a back door accompanied by her security team. While in a private area, she mingled with several stars from the film, including Tom Hanks<\/b>, the voice of Woody since the franchise’s inception. Hanks highlighted a sweet moment from their chat, mentioning, \u201cI didn’t take a selfie with her, but I did sign her original VHS of the first Toy Story,\u201d<\/b> emphasizing the nostalgia surrounding the event.<\/p>\n

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Taylor Swift at the premiere of the movie ‘Toy Story 5’ with her character Jessie.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

For her stage performance, Swift swapped her white Erdem minidress for an elegant long yellow gown. She made waves when she performed \u201cI Knew It, I Knew You,\u201d a song she penned specifically for Toy Story 5<\/i>, marking its debut live performance. Swift revealed she composed the song after viewing an early cut of the film.<\/p>\n

A New Soundtrack Hit<\/h2>\n

The song was a collaborative effort with Jack Antonoff and was released on June 5, just days before the premiere. Upon release, it shattered records, achieving the highest number of plays for a soundtrack single within 24 hours on Apple Music. Swift even unveiled the official music video the same day.<\/p>\n

Following her emotional performance, Swift expressed her delight at joining the Toy Story<\/i> universe, calling it \u201cincredibly beautiful\u201d<\/b> and a \u201cmasterpiece.\u201d<\/b> She also extended heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the film\u2019s production, especially acknowledging Joan Cusack for her splendid portrayal of Jessie.<\/p>\n

The Surprise Guest: Randy Newman<\/h2>\n

In another highlight, Swift introduced the legendary Randy Newman<\/b>, referring to him as \u201cthe architect of the Toy Story musical universe.\u201d<\/b> The audience erupted when the Oscar-winning composer and the renowned vocalist joined forces for a live rendition of \u201cYou’ve Got a Friend in Me,\u201d the anthem of the popular franchise since 1995. Their duet brought the crowd to its feet once again, marking an unforgettable moment in the night.<\/p>\n

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Swift and Randy Newman shared the stage to perform \u201cYou’ve Got a Friend in Me\u201d, the most emblematic song of the franchise (REUTERS\/Mario Anzuoni)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n

Mark your calendars: Toy Story 5<\/b><\/i> hits theaters on June 19, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of \u201cTim McGraw,\u201d<\/b> the song that kickstarted Taylor Swift\u2019s illustrious music career. The film continues the legacy set by its beloved predecessors, with direction from Andrew Stanton and a standout voice cast including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Bad Bunny, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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