Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' breaks Vevo record

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Last Updated : May 22 2015 | 2:42 PM IST

Singer Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" garnered 20.1 million views in just 24 hours, setting a new record on video-hosting service Vevo.

The action-packed music video, guest-starring talents like Cindy Crawford and Ellen Pompeo and Mariska Hargitay, among others, was released at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday following much social media hype, read a statement.

Swift has left behind Nicki Minaj, who formerly held the title for "Anaconda" back in August 2014 with 19.6 million views.

Swift took to her official Twitter account to share the news, sending out a special "Thank you" to those involved.

"Thank you SO much @SerayahLove @jessicaalba @GiGiHadid @CindyCrawford @EllenPompeo @elliegoulding #24hrVevoRecord," Swift tweeted.

The accomplishment comes just days after the 25-year-old swept the Billboard Music Awards, walking away with eight trophies including Top Female Artist.

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First Published: May 22 2015 | 2:36 PM IST

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