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All the Surprise Appearances at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour So Far

Updated on 7/24/2023 at 10:45 AM

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour continues to take her all across the United States, and so far she's invited several of her famous friends and collaborators to join her during the shows. Every night, Swift performs two surprise songs as part of the set list , and she's had someone take the stage with her during that part quite a few times. Plus, when singer Phoebe Bridgers joined the tour in May as an opener, Swift performed their duet "Nothing New" as part of the set list every night. Then, to close out her May dates, Swift invited Ice Spice — who appears on "Karma Remix" — to each of her New Jersey shows. The Chicago crowd at Swift's June 3 show got a treat when country star Maren Morris joined the singer on stage. And once Haim joined the show as an opener during the Seattle dates on July 22 and 23, they joined Swift on stage to perform their collab "No Body, No Crime," off of 2020's "Evermore."

Swift is set to play dates in the US through August (plus international dates later this year and in 2024). Of course, fans are speculating who else Swift might bring out. Swift has songs with artists like Keith Urban, Lana Del Rey, Bon Iver, The Chicks, Kendrick Lamar, Zayn, and Ed Sheeran, so it's possible any of them could pop up during the tour.

Swift fans also have hopes that the singer will perform with one of her ex-boyfriends, like Harry Styles or Joe Jonas . In an April interview with Hits Radio UK , Jonas addressed speculation he might appear on tour, saying, "Well you have to be invited," then added, "On stage. On stage that is."

Here are all the surprise guests Swift has had join her on the Eras Tour so far.

Marcus Mumford Surprise Performance at the Eras Tour

Marcus Mumford joined Swift as the March 25 show, the second night in Las Vegas. Mumford sang "Cowboy Like Me" with the pop star; Mumford also features on the official track, which appears on 2020's "Evermore." Mumford shared a video from the performance on his TikTok and wrote in the caption, "you're a bandit like me @taylorswift." In the live version, he sang a verse from the song, but on the album version, he only sings harmonies.

Before their performance, Swift shared with the crowd that she actually recorded multiple songs from "Evermore" at Mumford's home recording studio. Most traditional studios were still closed at the time due to COVID-19. Swift convinced Mumford to sing harmonies on the track after he came into the studio to watch her record.

Aaron Dessner Surprise Performances at the Eras Tour

Frequent Swift collaborator Aaron Dessner has surprised Swift's crowd at three Eras Tour concerts so far. At the April 14 show in Tampa, he joined Swift to perform "The Great War" during the surprise portion of the show. The song is a "3am" track from Swift's 2022 release "Midnights." The next day, he returned to perform "Mad Woman" with Swift. That song is from 2020's "Folklore." He returned again on May 7 in Nashville to perform "Would've, Could've, Should've," another "3am" track, with Swift in the pouring rain.

After performing "The Great War" with Swift, Dessner wrote on Instagram , "Playing the Great War for the first time in Tampa....Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine getting to play a song for 80,000 people on acoustic guitar with @taylorswift." He added heart and wide-eyed emojis and continued, "eternally grateful for all the music we have made and your friendship. The #tstheerastour is the greatest show I've ever seen!!!!!"

On June 18, Dessner joined Swift to perform "Seven," another "Folklore" song. And at night two in Cincinnati (Dessner's hometown) on July 1, he played guitar during Swift's performance of the "Evermore" track "Ivy."

Dessner, who's part of the band The National, and Swift first collaborated on "Folklore" and they also cowrote songs on "Evermore" and the "3am" "Midnights" tracks.

Phoebe Bridgers Surprise Performances at the Eras Tour

Bridgers is one of the openers for the Eras Tour, and her first shows were Swift's Nashville stops on May 5, 6, and 7. At the first of those shows, she and Swift surprised fans by adding their duet, "Nothing New," to the set list during the "Red" section. The song is one of the vault tracks off of 2021's "Red (Taylor's Version)." The song was added to the set list for all of Swift's May shows, so fans in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Jersey were treated to the duet.

Bridgers also surprised fans in her own way during her first two sets in Nashville (she did not open at the third show due to rain). At both shows, she brought out her supergroup Boygenius. The band, made up of her, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, just released their first full-length album in March.

Jack Antonoff Surprise Performance at the Eras Tour

On May 26 — Swift's first night in East Rutherford, NJ — she brought out New Jersey native (and frequent collaborator) Jack Antonoff. The pair performed "Getaway Car" off of 2017's "Reputation," together. The song is a fan favorite in part because Swift and Antonoff's writing process was captured in the 2020 documentary "Miss Americana." In the clip , the pair jump over each other to write the words to the song's bridge in a sudden burst of inspiration.

Ice Spice Surprise Performances at the Eras Tour

On the morning of May 26, Swift released "Karma (Remix)" featuring Ice Spice. During her concert that night, Swift debuted the music video, which also features the rapper. And then, when she ended the show with "Karma," Ice Spice came out to perform their version with Swift and her dancers. But that was just the beginning. The Bronx native ended up joining Swift at all three New Jersey shows that weekend.

Maren Morris Surprise Performance at the Eras Tour

On June 3, Swift brought Morris out in Chicago to perform their duet "You All Over Me" together live for the first time. The song was a vault track on 2021's "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." Swift called Morris one of her "favorite artists" before they sang the duet, during which they both played guitar.

Morris wrote on TikTok alongside a video of their performance, "Thank you so much for having me @Taylor Swift. Your generosity to me in these last 7 years is insurmountable and I love you so." She added on Instagram , "We finally got to play 'You All Over Me' and I won't ever be shutting up about it."

Gracie Abrams Surprise Performance at the Eras Tour

At night two in Cincinnati on Jully 1, Swift moved her set up an hour to account for forecasted storms. That meant one of the openers, Gracie Abrams, didn't get to go on. So, for the very first time, Swift performed three surprise songs during her set, and brought out Abrams for one. Together they sang Abrams's song "I Miss You, I'm Sorry."

Abrams wrote on Instagram after, "@taylorswift I love you forever friend. Just thank you."

Haim Surprise Performance at the Eras Tour

Haim — made up of sisters Alana, Este, and Danielle Haim — joined Swift during her Seattle shows to perform "No Body, No Crime" during the "Evermore" portion of the set list. Based on the precedent set by Bridgers, it seems they'll be performing the show at all the dates they're the openers for. The band wrote on TikTok, "Our first time getting to play this!!!" On Instagram , they added, "ERAS NIGHT ONE WAS A DREAM!!!!"

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Is a Who's Who of High-Profile Celebrity Guests

May 31 2023, Published 2:26 p.m. ET

If you're like us, then you don't spend your weekend going out to dinner or brunch with friends. You don't spend your weekend in the park playing pickleball. And you definitely don't spend your weekend at the clubs. No, you spend your weekend scrolling TikTok for any and all new Taylor Swift Eras Tour content that you possibly can from each stop on her tour.

Have we watched multiple live streams on TikTok? Likely. Do we scour to see what the surprise songs are every day? Definitely. Are we going to stop anytime soon? It's not looking good. Listen, after #ticketmastergate and not being to get tickets, this is the closest we're going to get to being at the concert so just like, cut us some slack, OK?

But you know who isn't having trouble getting tickets? Celebrities. And they are showing up in full swing! Here are all the famous guests who have been in attendance. You're welcome.

All of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Guests

Celebrities are having no trouble getting tickets to the Eras Tour. They didn't have to sit through hours of Ticketmaster hell like the rest of us. But most honestly seem to be in the VIP tent as Taylor's guests. Lucky SOBs. So whose been? We tracked them down for you.

@matilda_daisy Taylor Swift performing with Haim @ the O2 last night #taylorswift #gasoline #haim #onemorehaimtour #onemorehaim #taylorswifthaim ♬ original sound - The Matilda Diaries🪩🍒

It is well known that Taylor and HAIM are friends, and have even collaborated on "No Body, No Crime" from Evermore. Taylor has also performed with them at their concert. HAIM is even going to be opening for her on tour on a couple dates.

🎥| Emma Stone dancing to @TaylorSwift13 's "Love Story" at The Eras Tour pic.twitter.com/iPfV0qCnN6 — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) March 20, 2023

Emma Stone and Taylor have also been friends for a while. Although Emma tends to keeps a lower profile, here she is having the time of her life dancing to "Love Story."

Marcus Mumford

@bickybui I truly cannot believe we got a special guest and it was Marcus to perform Cowboy Like Me 😭 #taylorswift #taylornation #taylorsversion #swiftie #swifttok #tsmidnights #theerastour #13 #cowboylikeme #marcusmumford #lasvegaststheerastour #vivalaseras ♬ original sound - bicky

Taylor and Marcus Mumford collaborated on "Cowboy Like Me" and even performed the song together as one of the surprise songs during Las Vegas.

Chloë Grace Moretz

🎥| @ChloeGMoretz vibing to "Love Story" at The Eras Tour pic.twitter.com/7nWMB1Nq2z — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) March 26, 2023

Chloë Grace Moretz is also a Swiftie because, well, everyone is a Swiftie. Here she is dancing with friends to "Love Story."

Emma Watson

Emma Watson and Este at #VegasTheErasTour ! pic.twitter.com/frku0iRi1J — Taylor Swift: Eras Tour (@TS13ontour) March 25, 2023

Stop the presses because Hermione Granger is a Swiftie ladies and gentlemen!

@sweets.hadids She is having the time of her life! #GigiHadid at #TheErasTour - #tiktok #hadid #taylorswift ♬ sonido original - HADIDS FANS

Gigi Hadid has also been at multiple nights having the time of her life, and looking so proud of her best friend.

‼️ | Sadly, @Diplo attended @TaylorSwift13 ’s “The Eras Tour”. — “I really pulled up to the show. I’m a motherf*cking Swiftie now come at me. I kinda know the lyrics.” pic.twitter.com/nxtgWdeRFt — Taylor Swift Facts (@blessedswifty) March 26, 2023

Diplo didn't even know he was a Swifite until he "pulled up" to the Taylor Swift show. Welcome to the family, Diplo!

Shania Twain

‼️ | @ShaniaTwain attended @TaylorSwift13 's "The Eras Tour" last night! — "What a show!" pic.twitter.com/cV0H9veiht — Taylor Swift Facts (@blessedswifty) March 26, 2023

Taylor has shouted Shania Twain out before for being the first to switch from country to pop so we love to see her supporting Taylor!

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Laura Dern was at Taylor's opening night in Arizona! Laura Dern co-starred in the "Bejeweled" music video as the evil stepmother character.

Emma Roberts

@candido_lc Emma Roberts… aka Channel Oberin is a swiftie! @taylorswift @taylornation #taylorswift #erastour #vegaststheerastour #emmaroberts #channeloberlin #screamqueens #erastour #1989 ♬ original sound - user4468796116565

Here we can see Emma Roberts living her best life ever to "Style."

Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo via instagram stories. pic.twitter.com/nqIgJ2TNqS — kathleen (@kpompeo__) March 25, 2023

Taylor is a known fan of Grey's Anatomy and Ellen Pompeo and even put her in the "Bad Blood" music video. Ellen posted a video of her daughter singing along to Taylor!

Selena Gomez

@ionlyseetaylight_ selena at eras tour 🥹🤍 #selena #selenagomez #swifttok #taylorswift #foryoupage #taylorsversion #swift #fypシ #gomez #selenatiktok #theerastour #erastour ♬ cardigan - Taylor Swift

As we all know, Selena Gomez is one of Taylor's best friends. She has been seen at multiple nights of the Eras Tour.

Jack Antonoff

@christinanicolettaa Taylor brings our Jack for Getaway Car!! Suprise Song Metlife Night 1 🫶🏼✨🥹 #erastour #era #theerastour #taylorswift #metlifeerastour #tstheerastour #taylornation #taylor #getawaycar #jackantonoff #suprisesong ♬ original sound - christinanicolettaa

Taylor's longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff came to New Jersey Night 1 to play "Getaway Car" as one of the secret songs.

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Former Arizona Cardinals football player JJ Watt also was at the opening weekend and took to Instagram to rave about the tour.

Danica Patrick

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Race car drive Danica Patrick took to Instagram as well to gush about Taylor!

Samara Weaving

@earperwayhaught LAURA DERN, EMMA STONE, HAIM, SAMARA WEAVING?!?!? #theerastour #taylorswift #taylorswiftmidnights #swifttok #samaraweaving #SeeHerGreatness ♬ mirrorball - Taylor Swift

Actress Samara Weaving was also at Taylor Swift's opening weekend!

Cara Delevingne

@inbluejaywayy #greenscreen AHHHHHHHHHH @Cara Delevingne @Taylor Swift #EastRuthTSTheErasTour #erastour #taylorswift #taylornation #swiftie #swifttok ♬ bad blood - marley🦦

Another model friend from the 1989, "Bad Blood" days, Cara Delevingne had to show up for her girl!

Ethan Hawke

📸| @selenagomez and Ethan Hawke spotted at #TSTheErasTour tonight! pic.twitter.com/29GrTTXEXQ — Taylor Swift Updates 🏟️ (@swifferupdates) April 2, 2023

Who knew that Ethan Hawke was a Swiftie but we love to see it.

Aaron Dessner

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Dessner (@aarondessner)

Aaron Dessner, another collaborator of Taylor's was at the Tampa shows and performed "The Great War" and "Mad Woman" together. He was also at Nashville and they played "Would've, Could've, Should've" together.

📸 | #NEW Taylor Swift backstage with @billyjoel and his family #TampaTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/ewlivUFNvo — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) April 16, 2023

ICON. LEGEND. Billy Joel was at the concert. The pull that this woman has is unmatched.

Matty Healy

@itsnina111 I HOPE THEY’RE DATING BECAUSE OH MYYY #fyp #taylorswift #mattyhealy #the1975 #dating ♬ style by taylor swift sped up - loann

Matty Healy , lead singer of the 1975, is rumored to be dating Taylor Swift and has been seen at multiple shows.

Mariska Hargitay

📸 | Mariska Hargitay has also been spotted at tonight’s show! #NashvilleTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/TF2pbdXeg5 — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 7, 2023

Another one of Taylor's personal favorite actors, Mariska Hargitay, was spotted at the Era's tour.

Reese Witherspon

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Reese Witherspoon also took to Instagram to praise Taylor!

Sabrina Carpenter

📹 | @SabrinaAnnLynn crying during ‘Enchanted’ via Instagram story #PhillyTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/uHQ14GnOxx — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 13, 2023

It's OK Sabrina, we would be crying too if we were there!

Candice King

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Vampire Diaries favorite Candice King even dressed the part for the tour!

Blake Lively

@sweetyhigh Name a more iconic duo than Taylor Swift and Blake Lively🥹😭 @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation - 🎥: @Katie - #taylorswift #taylornation #tstheerastour #theerastour #blakelively #philly #swifttok #acmawards #blakelivelysupremacy ♬ original sound - sweetyhigh

Another one of Taylor's besties, Blake Lively was seen taking her kids to the show. And with Taylor after.

Lena Dunham

@_missyperez Obsessed. #erastour #phillyerastours #surprisesong #taylorswift #foreverandalways #swiftie ♬ original sound - Missy Perez

Taylor actually played "Forever and Always" for Lena Dunham when she was in the audience.

Jennifer Lawrence

Who is this there’s a whole crowd for them and I can’t tell pic.twitter.com/E4fg94AeNy — Emily 🕰 (@emkelley_) May 14, 2023

Jennifer Lawrence also came to the Eras tour and fans swarmed the tent!

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman

Keith urban and Nicole Kidman are also here!!! pic.twitter.com/cN9HIsM5y7 — Emily 🕰 (@emkelley_) May 14, 2023

It is not surprise that Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were at the Eras tour! We mean, everyone's there!

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello

camila and shawn LMFAO pic.twitter.com/3Rsv08SNU3 — alex (@mysticaItime) May 27, 2023

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are back together and have been seen all over. Most recently, at the Eras tour. Both have been long time supporters of Miss Swift so this is no surprise.

Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Another creative genius himself, Lin-Manuel Miranda was also seen at one of the New Jersey shows.

Maren Morris

📹 | @MarenMorris posted videos to her Instagram story from #EastRuthTSTheErasTour 💜 pic.twitter.com/O8S6ujIBbZ — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 27, 2023

Maren Morris posted videos of her singing to "We are never getting back together" and "You Belong With Me" joking that "She's gonna be huge someday!"

Aaron Rodgers

@ganggreencentral Safe to say #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is a big Taylor Swift guy. 🤝 #NFL #ErasTour (🎥: T/exbaxz2) ♬ original sound - Gang Green Central

Aaron Rodgers was seen dancing the night away at multiple New Jersey nights.

Miles Teller

@nfl nobody had a better time at @Taylor Swift than Aaron Rodgers 😂😂 #taylorswift #aaronrodgers #milesteller (via keleighteller/IG) ♬ original sound - NFL

Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh were also at a NJ show! The pair starred in Taylor's "I Bet You Think About Me" music video.

📸 | Paul Rudd has a 13 on his hand! #EastRuthTSTheErasTour https://t.co/zWtGgqcChp pic.twitter.com/Zw170kgYoS — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 29, 2023

Sexiest man alive Paul Rudd loves himself some Taylor Swift.

Bradley Cooper

📸 | Bradley Cooper is at the show tonight! #EastRuthTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/YiTq3q6tIn — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 29, 2023

Finishing this list out strong, we have the Bradley Cooper. And the tour isn't even over yet.

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Taylor Swift Performs 6th and Final Concert of L.A. Eras Tour Run: Here's Every Star Who Attended

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Taylor Swift  rounded out her Los Angeles residency on Wednesday -- and she did not disappoint! On Aug. 3, the 33-year-old "Shake It Off" singer began her 6-night Eras Tour run at SoFi Stadium, and she's received lots of love from her famous friends and fans  every single night.

Swift drew a massive number of Swifties to the grand arena, which houses over 100,000 concertgoers, belting out some of her massive hit singles.

The sold-out concerts predictably drew a huge crowd of Hollywood's heavy hitters -- including Jamie King, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling, Charlize Theron, Taylor Lautner, Emma Stone, Channing Tatum, Kevin Costner and many, many more. Here's a look at who turned up to Swift's celebrated shows.

Actress Jamie King -- who named Swift as the godmother of her son, Leo Thames, in 2016 -- attended the final show of Taylor's L.A. Eras Tour run on Wednesday. King took to her Instagram Story to share a photo of friendship bracelets, including one that read "godmother" as an ode to Swift! 

Karlie Kloss  was also spotted at the show amid longstanding rumors that the former best friends previously had a falling out. Multiple fans posted videos to TikTok and Instagram of the 31-year-old model with her husband, Joshua Kushner, in the stands. 

"[Karlie] initially was seated in the 200s sections, but at one point in the night, security took her to the VIP section," an eyewitness tells ET. "Fans were very surprised to see Karlie there. Karlie was recording some of Taylor’s performances on her phone and singing along to some songs. She looked like she was having a really good time."

Other notable stars in the building on night six included Kerry Washington, Adam Sandler, Amanda Kloots, Kyle Richards, Hillary Duff, Bru on the Radio, Caelynn Miller-Keyes, and Miles Teller's wife, Keleigh Sperry. 

Karlie Kloss

Amanda Kloots

Caelynn Miller-Keyes

Adam Sandler

Kerry Washington 

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

D'Arcy Carden

Abigail Heringer and Noah Erb

Sadie Sink and Anya Taylor-Joy

Kyle Richards

Milo Manheim

Sydney Sweeney

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert

Emma Stone (Again)

Swift's bestie Selena Gomez stepped out again to see the show with her little sister, Gracie. Additional celebs in the audience included Meghan Markle, Taylor Lautner, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Adam Scott, Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Mariska Hargitay, Courteney Cox, Savannah Guthrie and Kaia Gerber, to name just a few.

For his part, Lautner was spotted handing out friendship bracelets that read "Uncle Tay" at the Aug. 8 show.

Selena Gomez

Taylor Lautner

Savannah Guthrie

Mindy Kaling took her daughter, Kit, out for her very first concert, gushing that it was "the best first concert EVER." Also in a celebratory mood, Charlize Theron was joined by her daughters as the actress partied the night away on her 48th birthday. 

Among the other stars in attendance that night were: Cameron Diaz, Tiffany Haddish, Flavor Flav, Kevin Costner, Colton Underwood, Sophia Bush, Victoria Justice, Ashley Greene, Zoe Saldana, Sofia Richie, Kaitlyn Dever, Dane Cook, Haley Lu Richardson, Camilla Luddington, Noah Beck, Chrishell Stause, Emma Hernan, Sarah Jeffery, Dita Von Teese, Renee Rapp, Michelle Monaghan, and Shannon Beador.

Mindy Kaling

Charlize Theron

Chrishell Stause and G-Flip

Kevin Costner

Tiffany Haddish, Cameron Diaz, and Zoe Saldana (who sported Teva shoes and BaubleBar bracelets)

Tyler Hubbard

Michelle Monaghan

Nights 3 and 2:

Channing Tatum was among the Swiftie Dads in the crowd, rocking an appropriately-themed "Anti-Hero" shirt for the occasion. Meanwhile, Alicia Keys scored cool mom points with her 8-year-old son, Genesis, who received a handwritten note from Swift at the show. 

Channing Tatum

Emma Roberts (a guest of Divi Official)

Alicia Keys

Lupita Nyong'o with Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Darren Criss

Ashley Tisdale

Jessica Alba, Cash Warren and Their Family

Hilary Duff

Elizabeth Banks and Amy Adams

Jennie Garth

James Marsden

Woody Harrelson

Jesse McCartney

Paula Abdul and Vince Vaughn

Karamo Brown

Max Greenfield and Hunter Schafer

Lana Condor

Sofia Vergara

James Kennedy and Ally Lewber (who wore coordinating Nadine Merabi looks)

Vanessa Lachey

Kaitlyn Dever

Katherine Schwarzenegger

Alicia Keys 

  Night 1:

On opening night of Swift's L.A. residency, Aly Raisman, Allison Holker, Heidi and Spencer Pratt, Dylan Mulvaney, Dixie D’Amelio, Danny Pudi, Hayley Kiyoko, Sarah Drew, Lizzy McAlpine, Babyface, Loren Gray, Kathryn Gallagher, Stephanie Styles, Molly Shannon, and Katie Couric were among those in attendance.

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to share a photo of the specially decorated ensemble she created to pay tribute to both Swift and her late husband, Kobe Bryant. Her jean jacket featured a photo of the Los Angeles Lakers legend surprising Swift on stage during her concert at the Staples Center in 2015.

Swift also surprised Vanessa and Kobe's 6-year-old daughter, Bianka Bryant, with her "22" hat and a sweet hug from the stage during the show. 

Meanwhile, Modern Family alum Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita got in on the Swiftie craze by making friendship bracelets to trade with other friends at the concert.

"Justin told me I have to make these for the @taylorswift #erastour tonight," Ferguson captioned a photo of himself wearing several handmade bracelets. "I am 47 years old but I don't want to be underprepared."

The friendship bracelets are a popular trend among Swift's famous fans just as they are among her legion of diehard followers.Apart from Ferguson, many other stars showed off their bracelets on social media, including Sofia Carson, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Brie Larson, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Taylor Lautner's wife, Taylor Dome.

@keatkeatonthebeat we’re ready for you taylor ✨ #erastour #erastouroutfits #rarebeauty ♬ original sound - 🤍🎧

The official account for the Eras Tour also shared the news that friendship bracelets had been placed on every single seat in SoFi Stadium for the concerts, so everyone could get in on the fun.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department weighed in on the massive popularity of the shows and the security presence, stating that the "massive influx" of concertgoers required them to increase police presence at metro stations and on public transit.

"The (sheriff's) department, in coordination with LA Metro and the Los Angeles Police Department, will be providing additional law enforcement staffing throughout the Metro system to support the Taylor Swift concert series at SoFi Stadium," the LASD stated . "The department is providing a similar level of visibility as the 2022 Super Bowl in order to ensure the safety of the public throughout the Metro system."

Swift's run in Los Angeles wrapped up her first U.S. leg of her Eras Tour , and it comes to a close just as she recently handed out bonuses to a lot of the people who helped make it all possible.

ET learned earlier this week that Taylor gave $100,000 bonuses to around 50 of her production truck drivers and also gave bonuses to her band members, dancers, lighting and sound technicians, caterers and others -- all to the tune of over $5 million.

TMZ   was the first to report on the generous payouts and notes they are "end-of-the-tour" bonuses. Swift kicked off the United States leg of her concerts back in March in Glendale, Arizona, and finishes this weekend in Inglewood, California, before heading to Mexico. 

Swift is already one of the  highest-paid  entertainers in the world, but now it looks like her  Eras Tour  could be the highest-grossing tour of all time, earning a record-setting  $1 billion in sales .

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Best moments of taylor swift’s eras tour: surprise songs, guests and more.

The Hollywood Reporter looks back at the biggest things to happen at the superstar musician's recent series of concerts.

By Sydney Odman , Ryan Fish August 8, 2023 4:30pm

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a cultural phenomenon. With unprecedented demand, smashed world records and a staggering 44-song setlist, the Eras tour spans Swift’s entire discography, chronicling all the various eras and albums of the Midnights singer’s career.

From the mad scramble to buy tickets that crashed Ticketmaster’s website to guest appearances from the likes of Taylor Lautner, Joey King, Haim and Phoebe Bridgers, Swift brings new surprises for her fans at each stop.

As the first round of Swift’s Eras Tour approaches its last dates in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled the biggest highlights from the tour so far.

Fans Crash Ticketmaster Presale

Before the Eras Tour even began, it was making history. During the rush to buy tickets after five-plus years of waiting, the retailer site Ticketmaster crumbled, with many experiencing multiple hour-long waits and the majority of fans not being able to secure tickets. According to Ticketmaster, the demand was unprecedented and led to no tickets being available as a part of the general sale. Ticket prices soared above $1,000 for the cheapest seats on the resale market, leading to congressional hearings that included more than a few tongue-in-cheek Swift references.

"22" Hat Giveaways — Selena Gomez’s Sister, Kobe Bryant’s Daughter

It’s a nightly ritual at the Eras Tour for Swift to gift her black fedora hat to one lucky fan in the audience during her performance of Red hit song “22.” At an Arlington, Texas, show on April 1, Swift stopped to say hello to Selena Gomez’s 9-year-old sister, Gracie, who was in attendance with the Only Murders in the Building star, to exchange the hat for a friendship bracelet. Similarly, during her Thursday night show at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the Eras performer shared a sweet moment with Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianka Bryant. The pair hugged as Swift placed the hat on Bianka’s head.

In 2015, the late Lakers legend joined Swift onstage at the then-Staples Center during her 1989 tour, surprising her with a championship-style banner in honor of her record-breaking 16 sold-out shows at the arena.

'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' Announced in Nashville

At her first Nashville stop on May 5, Swift treated fans to the highly anticipated announcement that album rerelease Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) would drop on July 7. As expected, the artist teased the announcement days before the show, posting a purple heart emoji on social media. Before launching into Speak Now track and surprise song of the night “Sparks Fly,” Swift debuted a first look at the album cover on the big screens of Nissan Stadium, while purple lights lit up the Nashville’s Cumberland River bridge.

“You know how I love to plan things, and how I love to surprise you with the things I plan,” she said onstage. “It’s my love language with you — I plot, I scheme, I plan and I get to tell you about it.”

It fills me with such pride and joy to announce that my version of Speak Now will be out July 7 (just in time for July 9th, iykyk 😆) I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20. The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their… pic.twitter.com/oa0Vs5kszr — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 6, 2023

Haim Takes the Stage for "No Body, No Crime"

Swift’s real-life besties from sibling trio band Haim joined the Speak Now singer onstage in Seattle on July 22. Together, the friends performed their Evermore collab “No Body, No Crime,” marking the first live performance of the song on the Eras Tour. With the girl band announced as one of the opening acts for the tour, fans expected Haim to appear at least once to perform alongside Swift.

Ice Spice Collabs With Swift on "Karma" Remix

On the day she released the Midnights album extended version The Til Dawn Edition , Swift brought out one of her newest collaborators Ice Spice onto New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium stage. The rapper, who features on a remix edition of Midnights hit song “Karma,” joined Swift onstage to perform her verse and close out the show for three nights in a row.

Phoebe Bridgers Performs Vault Track "Nothing New" While Opening for Swift

Across the Nashville, Philadelphia, Massachusetts and New Jersey legs of the tour, Phoebe Bridgers joined Swift as not only an opening act, but also a stage partner. With acoustic guitars in hand, Bridgers and Swift took to the Eras stage multiple times to perform their fan-favorite vault track from Red (Taylor’s Version) , “Nothing New.” On Bridgers’ final night on the tour at MetLife, the friends shared heartfelt goodbyes on stage. “You are my hero,” Bridgers told Swift onstage, with Swift responding: “Thank you for being the friend that you’ve been to me.”

“Long Live” Is Added to the Set List

After the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) , fan-favorite song “Long Live” off the album entered the set list. Presumably, until that point Swift had previously avoided performing too many songs off of Speak Now so as not to promote any tracks owned by Scooter Braun.

"I Can See You" Video Drops With Special Guest Appearances: Taylor Lautner, Presley Cash and Joey King

The hit single off Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) was the new “From the Vault” track “I Can See You,” which became a radio hit and charted on Billboard. To announce the music video she directed for the track, Swift brought out the video’s stars, including ex-boyfriend Taylor Lautner along with Presley Cash and Joey King, on stage at the Eras Tour in Kansas City. Lautner performed a backflip, a nod to his scene with Swift in the 2010 film Valentine’s Day. “He and his wife have become some of my closest friends, and it’s very convenient because we all share the same first name,” said Swift onstage during the video announcement.

Two Surprise Songs at Each Show

Every single stop of the tour, Taylor Swift has performed two surprise songs that are unique to that tour stop, only repeating a handful of tracks from amongst her vast discography. Fans have tracked the songs online via Twitter — even maintaining complex spread sheets — hoping to get one of their favorites that isn’t a part of the main set list as a “surprise song.” Highlights have included “Hits Different,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” “Our Song,” “Tim McGraw” and many more.

Taylor Swift Fans Cause an Earthquake

At the Eras Tour stop in Seattle, fans partied so hard they caused the equivalent of a small earthquake . This rivaled Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch’s “Beast Quake” from 2011, thought Swift came out as the clear winner when measured on the Richter scale.

Taylor Swift Announces ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

On the last night of the first leg of her U.S. tour, Swift revealed that 1989 (Taylor’s Version) will release Oct. 27. Throughout her performance at sixth night of Eras Tour shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the singer teased the announcement by wearing several blue outfits to celebrate the occasion. Following the announcement, fans were treated to 1989 track “New Romantics.” The rerecorded version will feature 21 songs, including five previously unreleased songs from The Vault as described on Swift’s website.

“Surprise!! 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is on its way to you,” Swift wrote on social media. “The 1989 album changed my life in countless ways, and it fills me with such excitement to announce that my version of it will be out October 27th. To be perfectly honest, this is my most FAVORITE re-record I’ve ever done because the 5 From The Vault tracks are so insane. I can’t believe they were ever left behind. But not for long!”

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Taylor Swift Taps Paramore for European Eras Tour Run

Taylor Swift knows we need more — so she’s giving us just that. The singer has added 14 more shows to the European/U.K. leg of her Eras Tour , and announced that Paramore will provide support throughout the trek.

“Really can’t contain my excitement because… we’re adding 14 new shows to The Eras Tour,” Swift wrote on Twitter Wednesday, July 5. “And I get to travel the world doing shows with @paramore !! Hayley and I have been friends since we were teens in Nashville and now we get to frolic around the UK/Europe next summer??? I’m screaming???”

Really can’t contain my excitement because… we’re adding 14 new shows to The Eras Tour. And I get to travel the world doing shows with @paramore !! Hayley and I have been friends since we were teens in Nashville and now we get to frolic around the UK/Europe next summer??? I’m… pic.twitter.com/kl1aijxR2o — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 5, 2023

Last month, Swift added dozens of shows to her Taylor Swift: The Eras stadium tour — bringing the total count of shows to a whooping 104 nights . She also extended her run at Los Angeles’ So-Fi Stadium with a sixth show scheduled for Aug. 7.

The new addition comes after the singer announced shows in Japan, Australia, Singapore, and Europe earlier this week. (See below for the full tour dates.)

“EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY 🙋‍♀️,” she wrote on Instagram. “I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates!”

She also added more dates to her already-announced Latin America tour. After wrapping her U.S. dates in Los Angeles on Aug. 9, Swift will head to Mexico City for four straight shows at Foro Sol starting Aug. 24. She’ll then stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and both Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in Brazil in November.

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Joining the artist on her Latin America run and shows in Singapore and Australia will be “sweet angel princess” Sabrina Carpenter.

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Swift first announced the tour last October after she completely took over the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 with Midnights . The added dates, which follow the addition of eight new shows last week, were slotted in “due to unprecedented demand,” according to the singer’s camp.

“Good Morning America, it’s Taylor,” Swift said during the announcement. “I wanted to tell you something that I’ve been so excited about for a really long time and I’ve been planning for ages, and I finally get to tell you I’m going back on tour. The tour is called the ‘Eras’ tour, and it’s a journey through all of my musical eras of my career.”

The tour began on March 17 in Glendale, Arizona and extends through Aug. 9, where the singer will wrap with a fifth night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Swift still has stops left in Detroit, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Seattle, and Santa Clara.

She gave us 8 shows last week, honey, but we want ‘em all. 💕 Due to unprecedented demand for tickets to #TSTheErasTour , Taylor has added 17 more shows in the US! https://t.co/ebjX0GgXTu pic.twitter.com/1NQeUZ7vml — Taylor Nation (@taylornation13) November 11, 2022

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Across the tour, Swift is being supported in select cities by a combination of special guests including Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridgers, girl in red, MUNA, HAIM, GAYLE, Gracie Abrams, and OWENN.

The Eras tour follows the cancelation of her planned 2020 Lover Fest tour, which was originally going to see her make stadium stops in Los Angeles, Boston, and New York, along with Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Poland. “This is an unprecedented pandemic that has changed everyone’s plans and no one knows what the touring landscape is going to look like in the near future,” she wrote in 2021.

Swift last went the road in 2018 for her massive Reputation Stadium Tour , which saw Swift accompanied by the likes of Charli XCX and Camila Cabello across the United States, the United Kingdom, along with Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The tour was the highest-grossing music tour by a female artist that year.

Since her last tour, Swift has released four albums and two re-releases: Lover , Folklore , Evermore , Midnights , and Taylor’s Version editions of Fearless and Red with additional songs. In total, she’s dropped 90 tracks of new material, not including collaborations with the likes of Haim and Big Red Machine.

Fans have long wondered what music she’ll be performing on the road, with some theorizing that she’d host a residency in Las Vegas or a music festival where she’d perform different “eras” on different nights.

Along with packing her setlist with songs from Reputation in 2018, she surprised each city with an acoustic rendition of fan favorites like “Red,” “Holy Ground,” and “Wildest Dreams.” At select shows, she also brought out special guests. Shawn Mendes, Selena Gomez, Hayley Kiyoko, and Maren Morris were among the artists to be brought out by Swift.

The stadium tour was accompanied by a concert film released on New Year’s Eve that year.

She previously took her 1989 album on the road for 85 dates, where she was accompanied by the likes of Mendes, James Bay, Vance Joy, and Haim. Before then was The Red Tour in 2013 and 2014, and her Speak Now World Tour from 2011 to 2012.

Feb. 16 – Melbourne, AUS @ Melbourne Cricket Ground Feb. 17 – Melbourne, AUS @ Melbourne Cricket Ground Feb. 23 – Sydney, AUS @ Accor Stadium Feb. 24 – Sydney, AUS @ Accor Stadium Feb. 25 – Sydney, AUS @ Accor Stadium March 2 – Kallang, SGP @ Singapore National Stadium March 3 – Kallang, SGP @ Singapore National Stadium

May 9 – Paris, FRA @ Paris La Défense Arena May 10 – Paris, FRA @ Paris La Défense Arena May 12 – Paris, FRA @ Paris La Défense Arena May 17 – Stockholm, SWE @ Friends Arena May 19 – Stockholm, SWE @ Friends Arena May 24 – Lisbon, POR @ Estádio da Luz May 25 – Lisbon, POR @ Estádio da Luz May 30 – Madrid, ESP @ Santiago Bernabéu Stadium June 2 – Lyon, FRA @ Groupama Stadium June 3 – Lyon, FRA @ Groupama Stadium June 7 – Edinburgh, SCO @ BT Murrayfield Stadium June 8 – Edinburgh, SCO @ BT Murrayfield Stadium June 9 – Edinburgh, SCO @ BT Murrayfield Stadium June 13 – Liverpool, ENG @ Anfield June 14 – Liverpool, ENG @ Anfield June 15 – Liverpool, ENG @ Anfield June 18 – Cardiff, WAL @ Principality Stadium June 21 – London, ENG @ Wembley Stadium June 22 – London, ENG @ Wembley Stadium June 23 – London, ENG @ Wembley Stadium June 28 – Dublin, IRL @ Aviva Stadium June 29 – Dublin, IRL @ Aviva Stadium June 30 – Dublin, IRL @ Aviva Stadium July 4 – Amsterdam, NED @ John Cruyff Arena July 5 – Amsterdam, NED @ John Cruyff Arena July 6 – Amsterdam, NED @ John Cruyff Arena July 9 – Zürich, SUI @Letzigrund July 13 – Milan, ITA @ San Siro July 14 – Milan, ITA @ San Siro July 17 – Gelsenkirchen, GER @ Veltins-Arena July 18 – Gelsenkirchen, GER @ Veltins-Arena July 19 – Gelsenkirchen, GER @ Veltins-Arena July 23 – Hamburg, GER @ Volksparkstadion July 27 – Munich, GER @ Olympiastadion Aug. 1 – Warsaw, POL @ PGE Narodowy Aug. 2 – Warsaw, POL @ PGE Narodowy Aug. 8 – Vienna, AUT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion Aug. 9 – Vienna, AUT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion Aug. 10 – Vienna, AUT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion Aug. 15 – London, ENG @ Wembley Stadium Aug. 16 – London, ENG @ Wembley Stadium Aug. 17 – London, ENG @ Wembley Stadium

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour 2022 Latin America Dates (Additional Dates Bolded)

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Second Round Additional Dates (Latest Addition Bolded) March 17 – Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium March 24 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium March 31 – Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium April 13 – Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium April 21 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium April 23 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium April 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium May 7 – Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium June 4 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field June 9 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field June 16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Acrisure Stadium June 23 – Minneapolis, MN @ U.S. Bank Stadium June 30 – Cincinnati, OH @ Paycor Stadium July 7 – Kansas City, MO @ GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium July 14 – Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High Aug. 7 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium Aug. 8 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium Aug. 9 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Additional Dates April 14 – Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium May 5 – Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium  May 14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field  May 21 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium  May 28 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium  July 23 – Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field  July 28 – Santa Clara, CA  @ Levi’s Stadium Aug. 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium

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Fans who park downtown can utilize the Light Rail to get them to and from Acrisure Stadium for free by accessing the Gateway or Wood Street stations to the Allegheny Station next to Acrisure Stadium.

• The Light Rail will operate until 1am
• Fans can park at Station Square for $15 and ride the Gateway Clipper for $8 per person each way.

PSSI Stadium management reminds fans of the parking lot code of conduct:

• Trash must be disposed of properly.
• The following are prohibited: solicitation of any kind, the sale of food and alcohol, glass containers, tents, personal port-a-johns, furniture (other than folding lawn chairs and tables), and oversized vehicles.

Pickup and Drop-Off (ADA and Non-ADA)

Alco Parking Corporation operates the parking lots surrounding the stadium. They can be reached at 412-323-4455 for accessibility requests.

ADA Drop Off Points are located at the intersection of Art Rooney Avenue and Reedsdale Street at the Northeast corner by Gate B and on North Shore Drive at the Southwest Corner, directly across from the Carnegie Science Center.

VIP Gates at A-East will start opening at 3:00PM with an official opening into the Stadium at 3:30PM. All Other Gates will open at 4:30PM

Ticketmaster tickets are the only valid tickets for this show. View your tickets and save them in your digital wallet before arriving to the stadium.

This is a Mobile Ticket Only show! Tickets should be saved in a Digital Wallet before arriving on show day. For additional support please visit the Main Box Office and Ticket Will-Call located near the FedEx South Gate/Franco’s Pizzeria. The box office and will-call will open at 3PM – THE BOX OFFICE WILL NOT BE SELLING TICKETS!

Please buy tickets from authorized sources. Tickets from unauthorized resources may be counterfeit or previously used and will not be honored.

Fans without tickets are strongly discouraged from gathering outside the stadium this weekend. The Stadium and North Shore will be at maximum capacity. Additional crowds create traffic and gridlock around the complex. Only ticketed guests will be allowed in parking lots.

ADA Seating

Guests who are unable to navigate to their seats, should visit the Guest Service location at the Gate or the location nearest their ticketed seat location for accessible seating options. Due to the unprecedented demand for accessible seating for this show, we will accommodate one guest needing the platform and one companion. Accessible seating is on a first come, first served basis. If a guest needs accommodation, it is suggested to arrive at gate opening. Limited mobility guests may be directed to the Bud Light Deck/The Rotundas to view the show. Guests needing ASL services should visit Guest Services 104 for accommodation.

Floor Tickets

Fans are encouraged to arrive early! If you have Floor admission tickets, you must enter through Gate 6 along Reedsdale Street.

Re-Entry Policy

There is NO re-entry . Once you enter the stadium, you may not exit and re-enter.

Security Screening

For the safety of all fans, security screenings will take place before entering Acrisure Stadium:

• In preparation for security screenings, please remove your hats and all items from your pockets.
• To make this process go as smoothly as possible, guests should only bring those things they will absolutely need while attending the event.
• Please have your mobile ticket and/or credit card out and ready to be scanned. Remember to always keep your ticket with you, throughout the event.

Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

Clear bag policy.

Please be aware of the Clear Bag Policy, now in effect for all Acrisure Stadium events. All bags are subject to inspection and must adhere to the Clear Bag Policy. We encourage fans not to bring a bag into events. If necessary, please follow the guidelines below.

The policy affects the type and size of bags that are permitted into the stadium — not the items that you normally need to bring to a game. Each fan may carry in their pockets items such as keys, makeup, combs, phones, wallets, and credit cards. Fans will continue to be able to carry in blankets and jackets.

• Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote bags are available through The Steelers Pro Shop and at all Steelers Pro Shop locations .
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Logo on bag cannot exceed 4.5" tall by 3.4" wide.
• Small clutch purses, approximately the size of a hand, or 4.5″ x 6.5″ with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the gate.
• Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag, however, diaper bags are not permitted.
• Each member of a family, including children, will be able to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse.

Prohibited Items

Guests are allowed to bring in Friendship bracelets to trade with other guests. The selling of friendship bracelets is strictly prohibited.

Guests will be allowed to bring food and a factory sealed water bottle into the stadium.

Acrisure Stadium does not permit the following items in the stadium:

No masks or face coverings (only medical/covid masks or religious face coverings permitted), No clothing, costume, or personal effects that may impede view of those around or behind you, No handcuffs or other restraint items, No animals (except for certified disability service animals), No chains, chain wallets, studded jewelry or spurs, no flowers or gifts, no bicycles, scooters, skateboards, skates, segways, or other unauthorized means of transportation, no coolers, thermoses, metal water bottles, cans, flasks, or ice chests, no umbrellas, strollers, or noise-making devices such as air horns, bells, bullhorns, thunder sticks, whistles, no briefcases, bags, purses larger than a clutch bag or non-clear bags (except clear bags 12”x6”x12” or small clutch bags no larger than 4.5”x6.5”), No weapons of any kind (guns, ammo, knives of any size, tasers, pepper spray/mace, etc., also applies to off-duty law enforcement and concealed carry permit holders), no flammables or missile-like objects, fireworks, road flares, emergency flares, explosives, or other incendiary devices, no aerosol containers, including sunscreen, pepper spray, bug spray, or spray paint, no balloons, frisbees, projectiles, horns, radio bells, whistles, musical instruments, laser pointers, sticks, poles, bats, clubs, etc., no items that may be deemed a safety hazard or annoyance to participants or guests, no alcoholic beverages, no food or beverages, no illegal substances, no glass or metal container of any kind, no distribution of unauthorized promotional or commercial material, no flyers, samples, giveaways, or other promotional items, no banners or poles, no signs larger than 11”x17” (light up signs are prohibited), no political signage, no apparel or signage displaying profane or abusive language, no audio and video recording equipment, no professional or commercial cameras/photography equipment, video cameras, gopros, audio recording devices, or tripods; no video or audio recording will be allowed (except personal cell phones), no selfie sticks, drones, lights or battery packs, no two-way radios or walkie talkies, no laptop computers, tablets, or digital readers, no lights and external battery packs (including on clothes and posters), no professional cameras (no attached/extendable lenses or cases).

To create a more convenient guest experience, Acrisure Stadium is cashless. All major credit cards, apple pay and google pay are accepted. Guests who only have cash can exchange cash for a card at the FedEx Great Hall Ticket Window. A small transaction fee will be applied per card activated.

Merchandise

Early merchandise.

Early Merch Day will be Thursday, June 15 starting at Noon and open to all. Fans are invited to purchase merchandise ahead of show day with early merchandise sales located at the Taylor Swift Merch truck on Art Rooney Avenue and at merchandise locations at Heinz Gate C and Gate A-East.

Show Day Merchandise

Merchandise locations outside the stadium will be open on show days starting at Noon.

In-Stadium Merchandise locations will be available on every level of the stadium and will stay open for 1 hour after the show concludes.

Food and Beverage

Most concessions throughout the stadium will be open to concert attendees. For complete details, please visit our Food and Beverage page .

Non-Ticketed Guests

Fans without tickets are strongly discouraged from gathering outside the stadium this weekend. Additional crowds create traffic and gridlock around the complex. Only ticketed guests will be allowed in parking lots. Guests not possessing a ticket to the show are strongly encouraged to stay away from the North Shore. Parking Attendants will require cars to have a ticket to the show to enter the lot.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited in all seating areas, suites, and club lounges. Please be courteous to those around you and don’t smoke.

P.R.I.D.E. (Code of Conduct)

The Acrisure Stadium fan courtesy program called P.R.I.D.E. addresses behavior that detracts from the event. Acting in a dangerous or profane manner can result in ejection, arrest, prosecution, and loss of ticket privileges.

You can report intolerable behavior at any Guest Services room, by calling 412-697-7766 , or texting PITT33 to the number 69050 . Keep Acrisure Stadium a fan-friendly environment by always conducting yourself with P.R.I.D.E..

Gifts/Items for Performers

Gifts or other items for the performers are not being accepted. Do not bring these items to the stadium.

General Concert Tips

• Charging Stations will be available throughout the stadium.
• Friendship bracelets will be permitted for trading inside the stadium.
• The stadium will not have a parent waiting room inside the stadium. All guests entering must have a ticket
• The venue does not have ticket upgrades or relocations available.
• Check the weather and dress appropriately. Please be aware of the type of shoes that you wear as some do not offer as much protection or comfort when moving in a crowd.
• Plan to arrive early. Try to arrive at Acrisure Stadium at least one hour before the start of the event. This will help your entry into the stadium.
• Bring only the essentials. Please carry emergency phone numbers and a list of any medical information, if applicable.
• Use the buddy system. Stay with your friends when moving throughout Acrisure Stadium
• Report problems immediately. If you need assistance, please contact a uniformed Acrisure Stadium team member, or use the Guest Text Messaging system . Please do not allow someone or something to impact your experience in a negative manner.

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Since making her debut with “Mean It” in October 2019, Gracie Abrams has emerged as one of the most compelling songwriters of her generation. She is a consummate songwriter who names iconic figures like Joni Mitchell and Taylor Swift as her most formative influences. Executive-produced by Blake Slatkin — and also made with leading producers like Joel Little and benny blanco- her debut project minor features her beloved singles, “21,” and “I miss you, I’m sorry”.

In November 2021, Abrams returned with This Is What It Feels Like, a 12-track project exploring such complex emotional experiences as self-betrayal, insecurity, and failed attempts at connection. Abrams kicked off 2022 with a headline tour of North America followed by a support slot on Olivia Rodrigo’s tour. She reconnected with The National’s Aaron Dessner to release two songs this year – “Block me out” and “Difficult” – and continues to work on her debut album.

About OWENN

This Summer, OWENN, the talented multi-hyphenate, brought his enigmatic spirit and smokey sense of soul to the forefront as he formally introduced himself on his debut tour, highlighted by a Main Stage East show at Lollapalooza Paris; OWENN carried the momentum from Europe having just recently opened for Lil Nas X on the two sold out New York, Radio City Music Hall shows – Long Live Montero Tour.

OWENN has attracted attention contributing dance moves on stages worldwide with A-list artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Normani and others. Including, most recently working with Lil Nas X to choreograph his tv performances for MTV VMAs and live show appearances on the iHeart Jingle Ball Tour.  OWENN became a staple of Taylor Swift’s show on her 1989 Tour  and  Reputation Tour .  In 2019, he starred alongside Taylor in her video for “ Lover ,” as well as Normani in her video for “ Motivation ”.

Inspired by Prince, Marvin Gaye, Usher, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, and the Smiths, among others, OWENN’s emotional and spiritual approach to dance translated to writing and recording. OWENN’s debut EP will be released in fall of 2023.

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Taylor Swift Thanks 'Louder Than Humanly Possible' Crowds in Sydney After 4 Eras Tour Shows: 'Endless Magical Moments'

The singer is fresh off four sold-out shows in Sydney, where guests including boyfriend Travis Kelce, Katy Perry and Rebel Wilson stopped by to see her show

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Taylor Swift is feeling the rush after a record-breaking weekend in Sydney, Australia.

The singer, 34, reflected on her four Eras Tour shows in the city on Instagram Wednesday, writing, "Sydney, Sydney, Sydney, Sydney… what a whirlwind of endless magical moments with you. I’m so grateful that we got to be the first tour to play Accor Stadium 4 times."

She continued of the memorable moments from her latest stop on the worldwide tour, "I’ll never forget singing with Sabrina , the chaotic acoustic mashups, and the crowds that were louder (singing AND screaming) than I thought humanly possible. I want to thank all of the Aussie fans for being so positive and passionate, so funny and wild and FUN. Love you forever 🤍."

Swift post featured a carousel of images from the shows, including one of herself sitting at a piano on stage with her support act Sabrina Carpenter .

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Swift and Carpenter, 24, duetted together at Friday's show after the "Feather" singer had her opening act canceled due to bad weather delaying the show.

The duo joined forces for a medley of "White Horse" and "Coney Island,” much to the delight of fans.

“9 year old Sabrina singing white horse would never see this s--- coming! I love you so so so dearly Taylor. Always have always will," Carpenter wrote on Instagram as she shared a video of the performance, with her rumored boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan , leaving a “👑” emoji in the comments section of the post.

“Thank you Sydney for making me feel so welcome!! See you tonight💌,” she signed off the post ahead of her performance opening for Swift on Saturday.

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Swift’s VIP tent was also packed over the course of her four shows at the Accor Stadium. On night one, her boyfriend Travis Kelce was in attendance and rocked plenty of friendships bracelets on his wrists as he sang along to Swift’s set.

Katy Perry and Rita Ora were also in attendance and were spotted chatting in the crowd as they waited for the show to start. Ora's husband, filmmaker Taika Waititi , also joined the duo.

After the show, Perry, 39, shared a series of snaps and clips from the concert on Instagram, including a smiling selfie with Swift backstage and a video of herself singing to "Bad Blood," which is rumored to have been inspired by the pair's years-long  complicated relationship .

"got to see an old friend shine tonight ♥️✨," the  American Idol  judge captioned the carousel.

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The "Cruel Summer" singer's four nights in Sydney were her second stop on the Australian leg of her tour. She performed in Melbourne the prior weekend to similarly sold-out crowds. During her first night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, she played to a crowd of 96,000 fans — her biggest audience yet.

Also thanking her thousands of fans who came out to see her in the city, Swift  celebrated wrapping her three shows in Melbourne  in a post on Instagram earlier this month.

"Melbourne, what do I even say to you after over 288,000 of you came and danced with us in the last 3 nights ??!" she wrote alongside a carousel of images from the shows. "That was unforgettable. You were on another LEVEL. Thank you for the memories. I’ll revisit the ones from this weekend often 🥲🫶."

The “Karma” singer's Eras Tour will next head to Singapore, with the pop superstar set to play six nights at the National Stadium starting on March 2.

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Every Single One of Taylor Swift’s A-List Guests on Her 1989 World Tour

By Kathryn Amey

Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour managed to be even more star-studded than the MTV Video Music Awards, which everyone who's anyone attends (except One Direction, who were noticeably absent from T-Swift's tour too, sob.)

She brought out fellow song-of-the-summer contenders like Fetty Wap and Walk the Moon, the entire girl gang from "Bad Blood," half the cast of Friends , and America's very own sweetheart (that's Julia Roberts for the uninitiated). Does Taylor Swift know everyone? It's quite likely.

Because it's impossible to stay on top of her sprawling roster of A-list guests, we've put together an exhaustive timeline of every last star-powered appearance during the 1989 tour, from her model squad of BFFs to some of the world’s biggest recording artists.

Dwyane Wade, October 27: And Taylor’s final South Beach special appearance? The Miami Heat star, who also happened to bring along a personalized jersey for the lady of the hour.

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Pitbull, October 27: That same night, Taylor and Pitbull gave the fans everything - see what we did there? – and performed his latest hit together.

Ricky Martin, October 27: “Shake Your Bon Bon” meets “Shake It Off” on stage in Mia

Tove Lo, October 24: Taylor was clearly excited about her “Talking Body” duet partner – she couldn’t stop posting Instagram snaps of the night!

Miranda Lambert, October 21: In North Carolina, country reigned supreme and Miranda absolutely slayed her smash “Little Red Wagon.”

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Ellie Goulding, October 17: Virginia must be for lovers, because it’s where Tay’s “Bad Blood” co-star joined her on stage (again!) for a duet of her mega-hit, “Love Me Like You Do.”

Charli XCX, October 3: And for Taylor’s second sold-out show in Toronto, she took the party up a notch, bringing Charli XCX on stage for a performance of “Boom Clap”

Keith Urban, October 2: Canadian fans got to hear not one, but two duets performed by the country-pop superstars.

Nelly (featuring HAIM), September 29:

The only thing better than the rapper performing his hit “Hot In Herre” on stage in St. Louis? Taylor and HAIM joining in as back-up dancers.

Leona Lewis, September 26: Tay’s second night in Nashville was just as star-studded as the first, complete with Leona Lewis singing “Bleeding Love” with our girl.

Mick Jagger, September 26: Harry Styles would be proud! Taylor shocked her audience (and thrilled all the parents!) when she brought out the incomparable lead singer of the Rolling Stones.

Kelsea Ballerini, September 25:

Tay spread the love in her hometown of Nashville, inviting this rising country superstar on stage for a duet.

Dierks Bentley, September 21: Kansas City fans sure will remember this incredible performance of “Every Mile A Memory.”

Echosmith, September 18: Once just wasn’t enough! Echosmith’s lead singer, Sydner Sierota, made another epic appearance on the fall leg of 1989 Tour.

The Band Perry, September 16: In Indianapolis fans were treated to an all-star rendition of the country classic, “If I Die Young.”

Wiz Khalifa, September 9: Taylor and Wiz teamed up for a once-in-a-lifetime performance of “See You Again” in Houston.

Avril Lavingne, August 29: The pair sang Avril’s breakout hit “Complicated” and it was basically the best duet of all time.

OMI, August 29: Taylor proved she was the ultimate cheerleader with this killer collab.

Lisa Kudrow, August 26: Do you think Tay's cats felt personally insulted?

Justin Timberlake, August 26: “Mirrors” is only made better by the addition of T Swift.

Selena Gomez, August 26: Besties that sing (“Good For You,” obviously) together, stay together.

John Legend, August 25: We are getting all of the feels thanks to this performance of "All Of Me."

Beck and St Vincent, August 25: Taylor, Beck, and St Vincent came together for a cover of "Dreams" in L.A. that was, quite literally, dreamy.

Ellen DeGeneres, August 24: Just because she didn’t chime in, doesn’t mean that Ellen wasn’t showing off some serious pop princess swagger…

Alanis Morissette, August 24: Tay performed Alanis's classic '90s jam, "You Oughta Know," alongside the Canadian icon in L.A.

Natalie Maines, August 24: Taylor got back to her country roots with an appearance from this Dixie Chick.

Matt LeBlanc, Chris Rock, and Sean O'Pry, August 22: Some of TV's funniest men — and one of the world's hottest ("Blank Space," anyone?) — also made a special appearance on tour.

Mary J Blige, August 22: R&B royalty meets our favorite pop princess for a duet of "Doubt."

Uzo Aduba, August 22: Fans of Orange is the New Black got a serious surprise when they found out that this incredible actress is also an amazing singer.

Kobe Bryant, August 21: Tay's not just friends with the model crowd, sports legends love her too.

Ryan Tedder, August 21: Not only did Taylor and Ryan work together on "Welcome to New York" and "I Know Places," they've now also performed a rendition of "Counting Stars" together.

Julia Roberts, August 15: America's sweethearts came together to show off their dance moves to "Style."

Little Mix, August 15: We’re all about this black magic.

Fifth Harmony, August 14: These ladies definitely proved they were worth it during a stop of the mega-star’s tour.

Fetty Wap, August 8: You just have to see Taylor's rap skills on "Trap Queen."

Ciara, August 8: Yeah, it doesn't get much cooler than this...

Nico & Vinz, August 1: Even Norwegian rappers made an appearance on the 1989 tour.

MKTO, July 25: What could be better than all of Taylor's fans singing along to "Classic"? Not a lot.

Walk the Moon, July 24: "Shut up and watch me dance." — Taylor Swift at every awards show.

Sam Hunt, July 19: The rising country star showed up in Chicago to perform "Take Your Time." On a park bench, no less...

Serayah, July 18: Another day, another incredible "Style" collaboration.

Andy Grammer, July 18: Honey, this is one good duet.

Jason Derulo, July 14: The pair sang Taylor’s “favorite summer song” and it was everything.

Lorde, July 13: Talk about some serious music royalty.

“Bad Blood” Cast Members, July 11: East Rutherford, NJ got a serious high-fashion takeover thanks to Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge, and the rest of the “Bad Blood” music video cast.

Nick Jonas, July 11: Jealous doesn't even begin to cover how we feel about those who got to see this performance...

U.S. Women's Soccer Team, July 10: Like we've said before: is there anyone that Taylor doesn't know?

The Weeknd, July 10: Is there any genre Taylor Swift can’t take on?

Rachel Platten, June 13 We did not think "Fight Song" could get any better. We were wrong.

Cara Delevingne, June 12: And just in case you hadn’t had enough of those killer “Bad Blood” ladies, Cara also was sure to stop by to see her pal on stage.

Echosmith, June 12: Echosmith's front woman Sydney Sierota totally got the Taylor Swift treatment during their girl power-filled duet.

Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds, May 30: This duet was pretty much as radioactive as they come.

Taylor Swift releases YouTube short that appears to have new Eras Tour dances

Taylor Swift  released a new YouTube Shorts video and fans believe clips are signifying a "The Tortured Poets Department" number or set during the Eras Tour.

After the double album was released Friday, fans wondered if the singer would fit any of the 31 songs into the three-plus hour set. In the quick 15-second video, fans pointed out a couple of suspect shots, including Swift leaning against a railing that seems to have the "TTPD" logo and a quick scene where her backup dancers hold poles and wear top hats.

Swift has been on a two-month break from the Eras Tour and has spent much of her time in Los Angeles.

If there is a new Eras Tour set, the next question is where would she add the era? "Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince's" opening line is a perfect opening for an artist who has released seven albums and hasn't seen fans: "It's been a long time coming."

She could end the show with the "TTPD" set, but "Karma" is also a good show closer. Other than those two options, she could place "TTPD" after "Reputation" and before "Speak Now" or also right before "Midnights."

"A fortnight til Paris 🤍," Swift says in the caption. Her next tour stop is Paris, France on May 9. Swift will tour in Europe for 51 shows until she takes a break and heads back to the United States and Canada.

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Here Are the Artists Opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Paramore, Phoebe Bridgers & More

HAIM, Gayle and Beabadoobee are also on the lineup for the pop star's first tour in five years.

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Time to start saving up, Swifties. The news that Taylor Swift is going on her first tour in five years is exciting enough, but once you see the star-studded list of guest artists she’s bringing along for the ride, you’ll really want to purchase a ticket.

The pop star announced Tuesday (Nov. 1) that she would be embarking on The Eras Tour , a celebration of all 10 of the studio albums she’s released since 2006 — at least, that’s what the trek’s title suggests. Swift also shared a poster advertising the tour’s 27-date U.S. leg on Instagram featuring a collage of photos of herself through the years, from the time of her self-titled debut to Midnights , which dropped less than two weeks prior to the tour news.

All the Surprise Songs Taylor Swift Has Performed on The Eras Tour (So Far)

The Cats star hasn’t hit the road since 2018, when she launched her best-selling Reputation Tour. She had planned on performing again after the release of her 2019 record Lover in a concert series called Lover Fest, but canceled the shows due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

For those who are keeping count, this means that Tay has six albums-worth of new material that she’s never played live — if you include the previously unreleased vault tracks on 2021’s Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version) . Studio albums Folklore, Evermore and, of course, Midnights , have all also been released in the time between Lover and the Eras Tour.

Though additional international dates won’t be announced until a later time, Swift did also reveal exactly who’s joining her during her highly anticipated return to touring. A total of nine artists make up the supporting act lineup for the tour’s first leg — with two acts slated per night to open for Tay night — and some of them are very familiar faces for the Swiftie community.

Keep reading to see who’s joining Taylor Swift on her 2023 Eras Tour below:

• 3/17 – State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
• 3/18 – State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Taylor Swift and Paramore ‘s Hayley Williams have been friends for years, and now they’re teaming up for the Eras Tour’s kickoff show in Glendale. The “Anti-Hero” singer brought Williams out during a show on her Speak Now tour to sing “That’s What You Get” in 2011, cast her in the award-winning “ Bad Blood ” music video in 2015, and reveled in her praise of Swift’s 2021 record Evermore .

Beabadoobee

• 3/24 – Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
• 3/25 – Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
• 4/1 – AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• 4/2 – AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• 4/13 – Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
• 4/14 – Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
• 4/15 – Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
• 4/21 – NRG Stadium in Houston
• 4/22 – NRG Stadium in Houston
• 4/23 – NRG Stadium in Houston
• 4/28 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
• 4/29 – Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta

Beabadoobee ‘s involvement in the Eras Tour was foreshadowed back in May when Taylor used one of the indie pop star’s songs, “See you Soon,” in a TikTok made on the day she delivered the commencement speech at NYU’s graduation ceremony.

Phoebe Bridgers

• 5/5 – Nissan Stadium in Nashville
• 5/6 – Nissan Stadium in Nashville
• 5/7 – Nissan Stadium in Nashville
• 5/12 – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
• 5/13 – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
• 5/14 – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
• 5/19 – Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
• 5/20 – Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
• 5/21 – Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
• 5/26 – MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
• 5/27 – MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
• 5/28 – MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Taylor and Phoebe Bridgers forged a friendship after the former invited the latter onto her Red (Taylor’s Version) vault track “Nothing New” as a guest vocalist. “She is an incredible businessperson and an incredible writer,” Bridgers praised the “All Too Well” songwriter in a 2021 interview with Billboard . “What she’s been able to build just from writing adeptly from a young age is insane.”

Girl In Red

• 6/2 – Soldier Field in Chicago
• 6/3 – Soldier Field in Chicago
• 6/9 – Ford Field in Detroit
• 6/10 – Ford Field in Detroit
• 6/16 – Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Penn.
• 6/17 – Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Penn.
• 6/23 – U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
• 6/24 – U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Taylor praised Girl In Red ‘s If I Could Make It Go Quiet on Instagram after the Norwegian singer’s debut record came out in 2021.

• 3/31 – AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• 4/30 – Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta
• 6/4 – Soldier Field in Chicago
• 6/30 – Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
• 7/1 – Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
• 7/7 – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
• 7/8 – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
• 7/14 – Empower Field at Mile High in Denver
• 7/15 – Empower Field at Mile High in Denver

MUNA had a connection to Taylor through Phoebe Bridgers, whose label, Saddest Factory Records, signed the “Silk Chiffon” trio in 2021. The group’s lead singer, Katie Gavin, has also revealed that Swift inspired their 2022 self-titled album.

• 7/22 – Lumen Field in Seattle
• 7/23 – Lumen Field in Seattle
• 7/28 – Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
• 7/29 – Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
• 8/3 – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
• 8/4 – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
• 8/5 – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
• 8/8 – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
• 8/9 – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles

Swift and the ladies of HAIM have been best pals dating back to the 1989 World Tour, when the multi-Grammy winner first had the sister band open for one of her tours. Since then, the four women have collaborated on a song together — “No Body, No Crime” on Swift’s Evermore — and joined forces again in 2022 for Swift’s “Bejweled” music video .

• 5/12 – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Penn.
• 5/13 – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Penn.

“OH MY GOD I’M OPENING FOR TAYLOR SWIFT,” the “Abcdefu” singer excitedly wrote on Instagram Stories following news of The Eras Tour. “WHAT IS HAPPENING.”

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Gracie Abrams

• 4/29 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

A longtime fan of Taylor’s, Gracie Abrams summed up her feelings about going on tour with the “Willow” singer-songwriter in an emotional Instagram post. “@taylorswift you know i will never have the words,” she captioned a photo of The Eras Tour poster. “THE ERAS TOUR IS HAPPENING AND I WILL NEVER HAVE THE WORDS @taylorswift Thank you. Thank you thank you thank you. Thank you. I love you. holy. s–t.”

Christian Owens, or Owenn, his stage name, went from being a backup dancer in a Taylor Swift tour to being an opening musician for a Taylor Swift tour. He performed onstage with Swift during her Reputation tour in 2018 and was also the pop star’s costar in her “Lover” music video in 2019 before joining the Eras tour opening lineup.

Sabrina Carpenter

• 8/24 – Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• 8/25 – Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• 8/26 – Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• 11/9 – Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 11/10 – Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 11/18 – Estadio Nilton Santos – Engenhao, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• 11/25 – Allianz Parque, Sao Paolo, Brazil
• 11/26 – Allianz Parque, Sao Paolo, Brazil

When the pop superstar announced her first international dates for the Eras Tour, she also revealed that “sweet angel princess” Sabrina Carpenter would be opening for her in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. The “Nonsense” singer has been spotted accepting friendship bracelets from other Swifties on the Eras Tour, and told Audacy in November that she loves Midnights , saying, “The whole album’s amazing.” Two of her favorite tracks, though? “Karma” and “Bejeweled,” she said at the time.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Went on a Beach Trip With Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper

According to People , Donna was overheard saying Travis sent her a photo from the couples’ beach day and gave her a heads-up that Cooper would be attending the summit, too. Donna ran into Cooper at the event and said, “Travis told me you were going to be here.” She shared that Travis couldn’t attend the summit himself because he is filming his new game show, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?.

It’s unclear when exactly the couples went on their trip and what else they did in the picturesque beach town .

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Taylor Swift's new album features 2 high-profile guest stars — and they both stand to reap major rewards

• Taylor Swift's latest album features collaborations with Post Malone and Florence and The Machine.
• The billionaire pop star has experimented widely with her collaborators.
• Swift has worked with artists as varied as B.o.B, Bon Iver, and Ed Sheeran.

Taylor Swift 's album " The Tortured Poets Department " is here, and it features two heavy-hitting collaborations.

Swift's 11th studio album features the rapper Post Malone on the song " Fortnight " and the English indie rock band Florence and The Machine on " Florida!!! ." This is the first time Swift has worked with either artist.

"I've been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever," Swift said of the rapper in an X post on Thursday.

Their song, "Fortnight," serves as the album's lead single. Its music video is set to be released on Friday night.

The first single from The Tortured Poets Department is…………. Fortnight featuring @postmalone 🤍 I’ve been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever. I got to witness that… pic.twitter.com/b6cqrHkbE1 — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) April 18, 2024

And with "Florida!!!" Swift has finally gotten the chance to work with an artist who she's long been gushing about.

"What sets Florence apart? Everything," Swift said of Florence Welch, the lead vocalist of Florence and The Machine, in a Billboard interview published in May 2015. "Every time I've been around her, she is the most magnetic person in the room — surrounded by people who are fascinated by the idea of being near her."

"There are very few people I've met in my life who are truly electric, and Florence is one of them," she added.

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While both Post Malone and Welch are famous in their own rights, both stand to reap major exposure gains from their collaborations. Consider the sizes of their Spotify followings: Post Malone has 63.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, while Florence and The Machine has 19.5 million. Swift has 98.4 million monthly listeners.

The pop star has come a long way from her earlier days when she partnered with Boys Like Girls for the song " Two Is Better Than One " in 2009 and with John Mayer for " Half of My Heart " in 2010.

When it comes to collaborations, Swift has demonstrated an eclectic taste in whom she picks to join her in the recording studio.

The songstress has gone from duetting with Colbie Caillat on the song " Breathe " for her sophomore album, "Fearless," to singing with the indie folk band Bon Iver on " exile " in 2020's "Folklore."

In fact, Post Malone isn't even the first rapper Swift has worked with. Back in 2012, she made an appearance on B.o.b's second studio album, "Strange Clouds." The duo blended their vocals in their anti-bullying anthem, " Both of Us ."

For most artists, collaborating with Swift would deliver a huge boost in terms of fame and name recognition. The pop star has become an economic force of her own following the immense success of her billion-dollar grossing Eras Tour .

Swift sold nearly 4.35 million tickets across 60 concerts in 2023, netting her a whopping $1.04 billion, according to the concert trade publication Pollstar's year-end charts .

Swift's longtime collaborator Ed Sheeran said working with Swift helped launch his career in the US.

The pair first worked together on Swift's 2012 album, "Red," for the song " Everything Has Changed ," before reuniting on 2017's "Reputation" for the song " Endgame ." Sheeran was also one of the opening acts for Swift's "Red" tour in 2013.

Swift would return the favor in 2022 when she made an appearance on the song " The Joker and the Queen " for Sheeran's fifth album.

"Having an endorsement like Taylor Swift in America will help anyone. I think she's like, Miss America. There's no one really bigger than her in America, and if she says she likes anything, people kind of take notice of it," Sheeran said in a 2015 interview .

Representatives for Swift didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours.

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See Over 57 of Taylor Swift's 1989 Tour Guests Take the Stage with Her

Taylor Swift might be a solo artist, but she definitely isn't alone in the friend department. The "Bad Blood" singer proved that she has several buddies in very high places, and she can even get them to join her on the stage no matter what city she's in.

During her 1989 Tour Swift welcomed a bunch of her celebrity pals to share the stage with her. The performances included some of our favorite music artists like Justin Timberlake and Mary J. Blige. Plus, there were also non-singers who took to the stage, such as Ellen DeGeneres and Julia Roberts. There were so many surprise appearances that it was hard to keep up with all of the unforgettable moments. Luckily we've got the history-making performances in one place.

Keep scrolling to see all of Swift's special guests.

May 30, 2015

Victoria's Secret models Gigi Hadid and Martha Hunt struck a fierce pose on stage in Detroit, Michigan.

Swift's gal pal Hadid even danced to the music while on stage in Detroit, Michigan.

Imagine Dragons member, Dan Reynolds, belted out a song with Swift in Detroit, Michigan.

June 6, 2015

The country band Little Big Town took to the stage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

June 12, 2015

Echosmith singer Sydney Sierota graced the stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Actress Mariska Hargitay and model Cara Delevingne shared the spotlight with Swift in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

June 13, 2015

Encore! Hargitay had a double dose of fun in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Swift.

June 27, 2015

Martha Hunt, Kendall Jenner , Serena Williams , Karlie Kloss , Gigi Hadid, and Cara Delevingne, showed Swift major love in London, England.

July 10, 2015

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team celebrated winning the FIFA World Cup with Heidi Klum and Swift in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Weekend sang a duet with Swift in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Hailee Steinfeld , Lily Aldridge , Gigi Hadid, and Lena Dunham all reunited in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

July 11, 2015

Nick Jonas took fans by surprise as he hit the stage in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

In East Rutherford New Jersey Swift showed off her squad with appearances from Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Uzo Aduba , Karlie Kloss, Behati Prinsloo , and Gigi Hadid.

July 13, 2015

Grammy award winning singer Lorde joined swift during the Washington, D.C. stop.

July 14, 2015

Jason Derulo showed Swift his support during the Washinton, D.C. stop.

July 18, 2015

Andy Grammer hopped on stage during Swift's performance in Chicago, Illinois.

Empire 's Serayah McNeill song along with Swift in Chicago, Illionois.

July 19, 2015

Australian model Andreja Pejic and British model Lily Donaldson took to the stage in Chicago, Illinois.

Sam Hunt serenaded Swift and the crowd in Chicago, Illinois.

July 25, 2015

Swift performed with Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller, aka MKTO, in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

July 24, 2015

Walk the Moon's Nicholas Petricca had fun on stage in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

August 1, 2015

The duo Nico and Vinz showed up at Swift's Vancouver performance.

August 8, 2015

Fetty Wap made a surprise appearance during the Seattle, Washington leg of the tour.

Singer Ciara and her boyfriend football player Russell Wilson were on stage during the Seattle, Washington show.

August 14, 2015

Fifth Harmony lit up the stage in Santa Clara, California.

August 15, 2015

Julia Roberts and musician Joan Baez united with Swift in Santa Clara, California.

In Santa Clara, California English girl group Little Mix performed with Swift.

August 21, 2015

NBA star Kobe Bryant shocked guests during a Los Angeles, California show.

OneRepublic's frontman Ryan Tedder rocked with Swift in Los Angeles, California.

August 22, 2015

In Los Angeles, California Uzo Aduba had fun on stage with Swift.

Mary J. Blige showed Swift and her fans love in Los Angeles, California.

Actors Chris Rock and Matt LeBlanc teamed up with model Sean O'Pry to surprise concert goers in Los Angeles, California.

August 24, 2015

Swift brought Alanis Morissette to the stage during a performance in Los Angeles, California.

Ellen DeGeneres made everyone laugh while on the stage in Los Angeles, California.

The Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines joined Swift for a duet in Los Angeles, California.

August 25, 2015

Beck and St. Vincent wowed Swift's fans during another surprise in Los Angeles, California.

John Legend surprised Swift's fans during a show in Los Angeles, California.

August 26, 2015

Selena Gomez surprised fans in Los Angeles, California.

Lisa Kudrow sang "Smelly Cat" in Los Angeles, California with Swift.

Justin Timberlake joined Swift during one of her five performance in Los Angeles, California.

August 29, 2015

Singer OMI united with Swift for a surprise performance in San Diego, California.

Avril Lavigne rocked the crowd during Swift's San Diego, California show.

September 9, 2015

Wiz Khalifa brought a lot of energy to Houston when he performed "See You Again" with Swift.

September 16, 2015

In Indianapolis, Indiana, The Band Perry encouraged Swift to join them with her guitar.

September 18, 2015

The sparkles and fringe were doubled when Sydney Sierota hit the stage during the Columbus, Ohio stop.

September 21, 2015

Country music star, Dierks Bentley, united with Swift for the ultimate surprise in Kansas City, Missouri.

September 25, 2015

Steven Tyler brought the house down when he surprised concert goers in Nashville.

September 26, 2015

British singer Leona Lewis joined the party to sing a duet of her hit "Bleeding Love" with Swift.

Steven Tyler came back for another round with T. Swift and fans.

September 29, 2015

Nelly had too much fun with Swift and Haim as they belted out their tunes in St. Louis, Missouri.

October 2, 2015

Keith Urban rocked the stage with Swift in coordinating all black outfits in Toronto, Canada.

October 3, 2015

Charli XCX had too much fun on stage with Swift during a performance in Toronto.

October 17, 2015

Ellie Goulding joined her bff to perform her hit "Love Me Like You Do" in Texas.

October 21, 2015

In Greensboro, North Carolina, Swift channeled her country heritage during a sassy duet of "Little Red Wagon" with Miranda Lambert.

October 27, 2015

Miami Heat's basketball star Dwyane Wade represented during Swift's stop in Miami.

Pitbull, also known as Mr. 305, shocked fans with a Cameo during the Miami show for the 1989 Tour.

October 31, 2015

Concert goers in Tampa, Florida received a very special Halloween surprise when Idina Menzel joined Swift to sing "Let it Go" from Frozen .

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Florence Welch talks Taylor Swift collaboration, hints at ‘Eras Tour’ appearance in London

"I almost didn’t think of the scale of it," the singer said of the team-up

Florence Welch has spoken about collaborating with Taylor Swift , and hinted at a potential appearance at the ‘Eras Tour’ in London.

Welch’s band Florence + The Machine feature on Swift’s new song ‘Florida!!!’ , which appears on her 11th album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ . Both singers are credited as co-writers on the cut.

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Following the record’s release, Welch said she was “honoured to be in this department”. Swift has since explained that ‘Florida!!!’ is about people’s desire to “reinvent themselves” after a break-up or heartbreak (via Today ).

During a new cover interview with British Vogue , Welch opened up about her experience of working with the pop giant on the track.

“I almost didn’t think of the scale of it,” she explained while laughing. “There’s the sort of bigness of [Taylor Swift the phenomenon], and then there’s the Taylor I spend time with in the studio, who is just the sweetest and most down to earth.”

She went on to reveal that Swift had approached her with “a concept and a story” for the song. “[It’s] my favourite way to start songwriting,” Welch continued.

“We had such a fun time. And then when it came out I was like, ‘Oh, shit!'”

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This summer will see Swift bring her huge ‘Eras Tour’ to Wembley Stadium in London, where she’ll play eight sold-out concerts with Paramore .

When asked if she could make a guest appearance on stage with the star, Welch responded: “If I was gonna do it, it would be a surprise.”

‘Florida!!!’ was co-produced by Swift’s longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff , who previously worked with Welch on her latest album ‘Dance Fever’ (2022). Emma Stone is credited as having added “oddities” to the song .

In January 2023, Swift and Welch were pictured together at The 1975’s show at The O2 in London .

It is strongly believed that ’75 frontman Matty Healy is the subject of several songs on ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, namely its title track and ‘The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived’ among others.

In other news, Florence + The Machine have announced that they’ll be playing their debut album ‘Lungs’ in full at a special orchestral show in London .

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Taylor Swift shares big video hint the ‘Eras Tour' may be changing

“taylor swift, you have some explaining to do” wrote one fan., by amy eley | today • published april 25, 2024 • updated on april 25, 2024 at 9:10 pm.

Taylor Swift is taking fans behind the scenes of her “Eras Tour” with a series of clips, and Swifties now suspect there’s a hint as to changes coming to the world-renowned show.

Days after releasing her newest album,  “The Tortured Poets Department,”  Swift posted another YouTube Short video with her hit single “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone,” playing over videos of her and her dancers rehearsing for the tour. But there’s one moment in the montage that has fans doing what they do best: speculating.

Fans will recognize many of the scenes being practiced, such as Swift's iconic entrance from the ground, her performance of "Lavender Haze" in a coat surrounded by clouds, playing "Champagne Problems" seated at a moss-covered piano and more. But one clip, in which Swift stands in the middle of a stage with her dancers lined up behind her wearing top hats and holding canes, did not appear in the original "Eras Tour."

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“Since when do background dancers have a top hat and canes?!” one fan with the username armaisacat.1989  captioned a TikTok  of the scene, adding “Taylor Swift you have some explaining to do!!”

The “Eras Tour” is a three-hour, 15-minute concert in which Swift performs songs from all of her albums since her 2006 self-titled debut record. Many — including the TODAY.com staff — have speculated whether or not the pop star would integrate “Tortured Poets Department” as another era in the show.

All will be (hopefully) be revealed when the tour begins again in Paris on May 9.

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This is the second YouTube Short Swift has posted since the latest album release. On April 19, she shared  glimpses of her personal life , again set to the tune of “Fortnight.”

In that compilation, her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, makes appearances with the star. The videos are in collaboration with YouTube, encouraging users to post their own “14 snippets” of their lives set to the same song.

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Woman Chooses Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Over Best Friend's Wedding: 'Not Canceling My Plans'

I n an anonymous post on Reddit, the woman claims her friend "knew that I've booked tickets on that date" even before scheduling her ceremony

An anonymous woman is igniting heated debate after sharing that she's choosing to attend Taylor Swift 's Eras Tour over her best friend's wedding in Albania.

In a post on Reddit , the anonymous woman (who identifies herself only as a 26-year-old female living in Albania) says her friend is getting married on July 13 — the same day she'll be in Milan to see Swift perform.

"The issue is that on July 13th my fiancé and I have booked tickets for the Eras tour in Milan almost 1 year in advance or else they'd sell out," the poster writes. "We also had to book hotels, flights etc because we'll stay there for 4 days."

The poster claims her friend "knew that I've booked tickets on that date" even before scheduling the ceremony.

"She got engaged in November and booked her wedding date last month," the woman writes. "She had told everyone she'd get married during summer but she never said the exact date up to this point when many people kept asking her so they can know their plans. I booked the tickets this past summer when the tour dates were announced."

When the friend shared her wedding date, the poster writes that she was incredulous.

"When she told me the date I told her she can't be serious. She was like why? I reminded her I have the concert and the trip on those dates. And she told me ok? Then cancel it obviously? I told her sorry I can't," the poster writes.

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She continues: "I can't cancel the hotel, plane tickets and concert tickets. I'll have to pay a high fee to cancel all that and I don't think I can even cancel the concert tickets. I reminded her it's something I've planned a year in advance and she knew."

The friend, however, wasn't swayed.

"She straight up told me that yes she knew but she didn't care because as a friend she'd expect me to do the right thing and drop everything for her wedding," she writes. "I told her I'm not canceling my plans for something you knew a year in advance I'd do."

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The bride-to-be has accused the poster of being a bad friend "for putting a trip and a concert over her wedding," and now refuses to speak with her "unless I send her proof that I'm cancelling everything to attend her wedding."

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Commenters on the post largely sided with the poster, with one writing, "Under normal circumstances I'd say you should prioritize your best friend's wedding over a concert. However, you made these plans over a year in advance and she knew about them ...The solution is simple. Send your regrets, go to the concert, and get on with your life. She's not worth it."

Another suggested the bride shouldn't be so worked up to begin with, commenting: "Go and enjoy!! A missing guest will not affect her wedding unless it's the groom! A wedding is a celebration of a couple's love for each other. Really doesn't have anything to do with who comes to watch the show."

Others suggested that maybe the bride herself was simply jealous. "The friend probably would have loved to go to see Taylor but can't so she's trying to ruin the experience," wrote one.

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Taylor Swift Has Given Fans a Lot. Is It Finally Too Much?

Swift has been inescapable over the last year. With the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” her latest (very long) album, some seem to finally be feeling fatigued.

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Four new studio albums. Four rerecorded albums, too. A $1 billion oxygen-sucking world tour with a concert movie to match. And, of course, one very high-profile relationship that spilled over into the Super Bowl .

For some, the constant deluge that has peaked in the past year is starting to add up to a new (and previously unthinkable) feeling: Taylor Swift fatigue.

And it is a feeling that has only solidified online in the days following the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” which morphed from a 16-song album into a 31-song, two-hour epic just hours after its release .

Many critics (including The New York Times’s own) have suggested that the album was overstuffed — simply not her best. And critiques of the music have now opened a sliver of space for a wider round of complaint unlike any Swift has faced over her prolific and world-conquering recent run.

“It’s almost like if you produce too much… too fast… in a brazen attempt to completely saturate and dominate a market rather than having something important or even halfway interesting to say… the art suffers!” Chris Murphy, a staff writer at Vanity Fair, posted on X .

Which is not to say nobody listened to the album; far from it. Spotify said “Poets,” which was released on Friday, became the most-streamed album in a single day with more than 300 million streams .

And of course, many of Swift’s most ardent fans, known as “Swifties,” loved her 11th album or, at least, have decided to air any reservations in private conversations. The first days of the album’s release have been greeted with the usual lyrical dissections for key allusions hidden within the songs, attention to every word that few other artists receive.

But others, including some self-identified Swift fans, have freely admitted frustration. Fans and critics alike have contended that Swift’s lyrics have become a tad verbose and that the tracks on this latest album — many of them breakup songs — sounded a whole lot like others she has already put out . The internet has also provided an almost unlimited supply of jokes about the length of the album .

Some admonished Swift for selling so many versions of “Poets” only to double its size after those orders were in, part of a cynically corporate rollout . (Care for the CD , vinyl or the Phantom Clear vinyl ?) The Daily Mail cobbled together what it deemed “The 10 WORST lyrics in Taylor Swift’s new album — ranked!”

For its part, Reductress , the satirical women’s magazine, offered a post titled “Woman Doing Her Best to Like New Taylor Swift Album Lest She Face the Consequences.”

Those who dare to publicly criticize Swift are acutely aware of the potential for backlash. Murphy, the Vanity Fair writer, made a dark joke about it . At least one X user who posted a lengthy thread eviscerating Swift, the album and its rollout took the post private after it got more than three million views. Paste Magazine opted not to put a byline on its harsh review of Swift’s album, citing safety concerns for the writer.

In an unusual twist, even Swift herself is widely viewed as admonishing her most militant defenders in one particular song on the new album, “But Daddy I Love Him.” Some contingents of Swift’s fanbase strongly disapproved of her brief relationship with Matty Healy of the 1975 and appear to now be bristling at the amount of record real estate Healy consumes on the latest album .

Weird, complicated times in Taylor land.

“It might be a tough few days for the fanbase,” Nathan Hubbard, a co-host of the Ringer podcast, “ Every Single Album ,” wrote in a social media thread about “Poets” on Friday . “They’ll hear some valid criticism they aren’t used to (if the critics dare), and for many they’ll have to reconcile their own truth that this isn’t their favorite, while still rightly celebrating it and supporting her.”

Indeed, grinding through the 31-song double album after midnight had felt like “a hostage situation,” Hubbard wrote.

On a new podcast episode, which was released over the weekend, Hubbard and his co-host, Nora Princiotti, were among those who pointed out that while the album may be imperfect, Swift simply may have needed to purge herself of the songs on “Poets” to process a turbulent time in her life.

Princiotti said she enjoyed much of the album and was careful to stipulate that “Poets” did contain several “special songs.”

But she also allowed for some “tough love.”

“Musically, I do not really hear anything new,” she said, adding that Swift “could have done a little bit more self editing.”

“I don’t think the fact that this is a double-album that is more than two hours in length serves what’s good about it,” Princiotti said. “And I think that for the second album in a row, I’m still sort of left going, ‘OK, where do we go from here?’”

Princiotti ultimately graded “Poets” a “B.” And in the world of her podcast and universe of Taylor Swift, Princiotti acknowledged — that might have been an all-time low.

An earlier version of this article misstated the title of Taylor Swift’s new album. It is “The Tortured Poets Department,” not “The Tortured Poets Society.”

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Inside the World of Taylor Swift

A Triumph at the Grammys: Taylor Swift made history  by winning her fourth album of the year at the 2024 edition of the awards, an event that saw women take many of the top awards .

‘The T ortured Poets Department’: Poets reacted to Swift’s new album name , weighing in on the pertinent question: What do the tortured poets think ?  

In the Public Eye: The budding romance between Swift and the football player Travis Kelce created a monocultural vortex that reached its apex  at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Ahead of kickoff, we revisited some key moments in their relationship .

Politics (Taylor’s Version): After months of anticipation, Swift made her first foray into the 2024 election for Super Tuesday with a bipartisan message on Instagram . The singer, who some believe has enough influence  to affect the result of the election , has yet to endorse a presidential candidate.

Conspiracy Theories: In recent months, conspiracy theories about Swift and her relationship with Kelce have proliferated , largely driven by supporters of former President Donald Trump . The pop star's fans are shaking them off .