Taylor Swift is ‘Maxim’ mag’s #1 H๏τtie

She doesn’t exactly ooze Sєx appeal, but Maxim magazine is giving Taylor Swift the Hot List seal of approval anyway. She’s #1 on their list, beating out the likes of Sєxy singers Rihanna, Beyonce and Katy Perry.

But, it all makes sense, because the Maxim definition of “H๏τ” has changed under the leadership of new editor Kate Lanphear. She explained to Women’s Wear Daily that Maxim is re-branding itself, expaning “H๏τ” to include more than the requisite boobs and ʙuттs. It’s about brains, too.
“I was really determined with the issue to try and redefine what H๏τ means for the brand. For me, the barometer of H๏τ isn’t just beauty; it’s relevance. Our audience likes to look at beautiful things and, among them, beautiful women, but they are interested in so much more than that. … (Taylor) was my dream cover, and she was chosen based on her accomplishments and upcoming projects. Taylor is H๏τ in every sense of the word.”
So, how does Taylor feel about being labeled the “H๏τtest” chick in the game?
“It’s really nice and such an incredible compliment. This year has been my favorite year of my life so far. I got to make an album exactly the way I wanted to make it. I got to put it out exactly the way that I dreamed of putting it out. Every one of these kinds of whims and ideas came to fruition. The videos—I’m proud of those, I’m proud of the tour, I’m proud of the way this has all happened. In the midst of all that, this is really nice. It really feels like a wonderful celebration of my favorite year.”
And, yes, while Taylor is brainy and beautiful, we must admit that she did look Sєxier than usual on the Billboard Music Awards red carpet last night. Werk!