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George Michael’s estate endorsed Taylor Swift’s interpolation of his 1987 hit “Father Figure” for her new album “The Life of a Showgirl.”

Swift’s version appears to reference her tumultuous relationship with former music executive Scott Borchetta and Big Machine Records.

The song shifts perspective from mentor to protégé, with lyrics suggesting a bitter fallout over master recording ownership.

On the eve of the release of her 12th album, Taylor Swift received a thank-you note from George Michael’s estate for including his work in her version of “Father Figure.”

“When we heard the track we had no hesitation in agreeing to this association between two great artists and we know Geor

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