<p>The nearly two-year-long, $2 billion Eras tour shattered records, made history and quite literally triggered earthquakes -- so what could Taylor Swift, the planet's biggest star, possibly do next?</p>

<p>"Taylor Swift just needs to rest, frankly," said Andrew Mall, an ethnomusicologist at Northeastern University.</p>

<p>It's a wholly reasonable sentiment when you look at what the megastar, who turns 35 on Friday, has accomplished, including releasing nine albums in five years alongside a concert feature film.</p>

<p>The career-spanning global odyssey of a tour she just staged was like nothing that came before it: 149 shows across the world that typically clocked in at more than three hours long each.</p>

<p>Eras tour tickets sold for sometimes exorbitant prices and drew in millions of fans, along with many more who didn't get in and were willing to simply sing along from the parking lot.</p>

<p>"I think she can't top it right away," Mall told AFP. "There's just no possible way she can turn around and launch something else that has as large an impact, cultural and economic."</p>

<p>For Kristin Lieb, an expert at Emerson College on pop, gender and branding, the question of what's next isn't even particularly fair.</p>

<p>"The minute you finish a marathon, or the minute you win the World Series, or the minute somebody gets tenure, you know, the first question is, what are you going to do next?" she told AFP.</p>

<p>"I'm starting to make sense of that as a real cultural sickness."</p>

<p>- 'Up to her' -</p>

<p>But in an industry that's constantly seeking what's young, new or fresh,&nbsp;"what's next" is nevertheless always front of mind.</p>

<p>The Swifties are still waiting on more "Taylor's Version" albums: Since 2021 Swift has been making good on her vow to re-record her first six studio records in a bid to own the rights to them.</p>

<p>She's got two left, "Reputation" and "Taylor Swift."</p>

<p>Swift also has the Grammys in early February to look forward to, with six nominations including three in the most prestigious categories for her latest studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," her fifth since 2019.</p>

<p>At this year's gala she used her award acceptance speeches to announce that new album -- another surprise up her sleeve would surely delight fans.</p>

<p>But looking past "what's next" is perhaps a larger question: how does an artist define success when they're already a cultural phenomenon, awash in riches and fame?</p>

<p>"The good news for her is, like, she's literally the biggest star in the world, and so that is entirely up to her at this point," said Lieb.</p>

<p>Live albums, a Vegas residency, further extending her incredibly recognizable brand into products? Anything is possible at the House of Swift.</p>

<p>Years ago it was announced she had penned an original screenplay and would be making her feature directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures -- so maybe she now has her sights set on the Oscars.</p>

<p>- Swiftie loyalty -</p>

<p>In any case, at this point Swift doesn't necessarily need to keep her fans constantly fed to keep them loyal.</p>

<p>She's fostered a community that is somewhat self-sustaining -- a contemporary, mostly online version of the fan engagement the Grateful Dead pioneered, which saw Deadheads commune in their reverence for the band.</p>

<p>Swifties might honor a request from their beloved to give her time and space, Lieb said -- "I do think that she's cultivated a relationship with them such that they could hear that and respect that."</p>

<p>The Eras tour, Mall pointed out, also bloomed from years of prolific music-making and audience-building -- so she might need time to develop more material before accomplishing another feat of that magnitude, if that's a goal of hers.</p>

<p>And in the mix of everyone else's expectations, Lieb said Swift might want to take a moment to consider what it is she herself wants: "What would be challenging and fulfilling for her?"</p>

<p>Swift does of course have a personal life, famously so: for more than a year she's been very publicly dating NFL star Travis Kelce, and might want simply enjoy herself and the fruits of her labor.</p>

<p>And in the grand scheme of it all, a key question remains: "Do we need Taylor Swift, or does she need us?" said Mall. "I think she doesn't need us, right?"</p>

<p>"And maybe we do her."</p>


The nearly two-year-long, $2 billion Eras tour shattered records, made history and quite literally triggered earthquakes -- so what could Taylor Swift, the planet's biggest star, possibly do next?

The nearly two-year-long, $2 billion Eras tour shattered records, made history and quite literally triggered earthquakes -- so what could Taylor Swift, the planet's biggest star, possibly do next? "Taylor Swift just needs to rest, frankly," said Andrew Mall, an ethnomusicologist at Northeastern University. It's a wholly reasonable sentiment when you look at what the megastar, who turns 35 on Friday, has accomplished, including releasing nine albums in five years alongside a concert feature film. The career-spanning global odyssey of a tour she just staged was like nothing that came before it: 149 shows across the world that typically clocked in at more than three hours long each. Eras tour tickets sold for sometimes exorbitant prices and drew in millions of fans, along with many more who didn't get in and were willing to simply sing along from the parking lot. "I think she can't top it right away," Mall told AFP. "There's just no possible way she can turn around and launch something else that has as large an impact, cultural and economic." For Kristin Lieb, an expert at Emerson College on pop, gender and branding, the question of what's next isn't even particularly fair. "The minute you finish a marathon, or the minute you win the World Series, or the minute somebody gets tenure, you know, the first question is, what are you going to do next?" she told AFP. "I'm starting to make sense of that as a real cultural sickness." - 'Up to her' - But in an industry that's constantly seeking what's young, new or fresh, "what's next" is nevertheless always front of mind. The Swifties are still waiting on more "Taylor's Version" albums: Since 2021 Swift has been making good on her vow to re-record her first six studio records in a bid to own the rights to them. She's got two left, "Reputation" and "Taylor Swift." Swift also has the Grammys in early February to look forward to, with six nominations including three in the most prestigious categories for her latest studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," her fifth since 2019. At this year's gala she used her award acceptance speeches to announce that new album -- another surprise up her sleeve would surely delight fans. But looking past "what's next" is perhaps a larger question: how does an artist define success when they're already a cultural phenomenon, awash in riches and fame? "The good news for her is, like, she's literally the biggest star in the world, and so that is entirely up to her at this point," said Lieb. Live albums, a Vegas residency, further extending her incredibly recognizable brand into products? Anything is possible at the House of Swift. Years ago it was announced she had penned an original screenplay and would be making her feature directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures -- so maybe she now has her sights set on the Oscars. - Swiftie loyalty - In any case, at this point Swift doesn't necessarily need to keep her fans constantly fed to keep them loyal. She's fostered a community that is somewhat self-sustaining -- a contemporary, mostly online version of the fan engagement the Grateful Dead pioneered, which saw Deadheads commune in their reverence for the band. Swifties might honor a request from their beloved to give her time and space, Lieb said -- "I do think that she's cultivated a relationship with them such that they could hear that and respect that." The Eras tour, Mall pointed out, also bloomed from years of prolific music-making and audience-building -- so she might need time to develop more material before accomplishing another feat of that magnitude, if that's a goal of hers. And in the mix of everyone else's expectations, Lieb said Swift might want to take a moment to consider what it is she herself wants: "What would be challenging and fulfilling for her?" Swift does of course have a personal life, famously so: for more than a year she's been very publicly dating NFL star Travis Kelce, and might want simply enjoy herself and the fruits of her labor. And in the grand scheme of it all, a key question remains: "Do we need Taylor Swift, or does she need us?" said Mall. "I think she doesn't need us, right?" "And maybe we do her."

Taylor Swift closed her Eras tour on top of the world. Now what?

<p>Taylor Swift's record-shattering "Eras Tour" is set to end on Sunday in Vancouver with the final performance of a cultural phenomenon that has easily become the highest-grossing musical tour in history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The globe-spanning event kicked off in the US state of Arizona on March 17, 2023.</p>

<p>When it ends in the Canadian city this weekend, the American singer/songwriter will have performed 149 shows with stops from Buenos Aires to Paris and Tokyo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swift's camp has not publicly released ticket revenue numbers for the tour, but the widely cited trade magazine Pollstar has estimated the figure at well over $2 billion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>That smashes the record previously held by Elton John's pandemic-interrupted Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, which sold an estimated $939 million in tickets over 328 shows spread across five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beyond the concerts, Swift's presence in venue cities has supercharged local economies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her second-last tour stop was Toronto, where she performed six shows over two weekends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She generated an additional Can$282 million ($199 million) in economic activity in Canada's largest city, tourism promotion organization Destination Toronto estimated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended one of the Toronto shows with his family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, before the announcement that Eras would include Canadian stops, Trudeau issued a public appeal urging Swift to come.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I know places in Canada would love to have you.&nbsp;So, don't make it another Cruel Summer. We hope to see you soon," Trudeau posted on X in July 2023, referring to a hit song from Swift's 2019 album, "Lover."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not all the political attention Swift attracted during Eras was positive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shortly after the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in September, Swift endorsed the Democrat for president.</p>

<p>That triggered an all-caps Trump post on the former president's Truth Social platform that simply said, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT."</p>

<p>- 'Super Bowl suspense' - &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eras also earned sterling critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Swift's stamina and energy through shows that have averaged just under four hours. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The New York Times called opening night in Glendale, Arizona a "master class." The Vancouver Sun called Friday's show, her third last, "spectacular."</p>

<p>A setback came&nbsp;this summer in Vienna when three shows were canceled after authorities arrested a man in connection with an Islamist attack plot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And tragedy struck when a fan died from heat exhaustion during a show in Rio de Janeiro in November of last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unprecedented ticket demand led to frustration for many fans and forced Ticketmaster initially to scrap&nbsp;presale plans.</p>

<p>Eras also included a "will she, won't she" moment of suspense that transcended the world of pop music.</p>

<p>The question was whether Swift had enough time after finishing a show in Tokyo on February 10 to make it to Las Vegas in time for kickoff at football's Super Bowl to see her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play for the Kansas City Chiefs.</p>

<p>It is rare for a non-football storyline to dominate discussion ahead of America's premier sporting event.</p>

<p>But concern about Swift's schedule was so acute that the Japanese embassy in Washington issued a statement&nbsp;affirming she would "comfortably" make the game. &nbsp;</p>

<p>From a private box, along with Kelce's mother, Donna, Swift chugged a beer and watched the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers -- as more than 200 million TV viewers watched her.&nbsp;</p>


Taylor Swift's record-shattering "Eras Tour" is set to end on Sunday in Vancouver with the final performance of a cultural phenomenon that has easily become the highest-grossing musical tour in history.

Taylor Swift's record-shattering "Eras Tour" is set to end on Sunday in Vancouver with the final performance of a cultural phenomenon that has easily become the highest-grossing musical tour in history. The globe-spanning event kicked off in the US state of Arizona on March 17, 2023. When it ends in the Canadian city this weekend, the American singer/songwriter will have performed 149 shows with stops from Buenos Aires to Paris and Tokyo. Swift's camp has not publicly released ticket revenue numbers for the tour, but the widely cited trade magazine Pollstar has estimated the figure at well over $2 billion. That smashes the record previously held by Elton John's pandemic-interrupted Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, which sold an estimated $939 million in tickets over 328 shows spread across five years. Beyond the concerts, Swift's presence in venue cities has supercharged local economies. Her second-last tour stop was Toronto, where she performed six shows over two weekends. She generated an additional Can$282 million ($199 million) in economic activity in Canada's largest city, tourism promotion organization Destination Toronto estimated. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended one of the Toronto shows with his family. Last year, before the announcement that Eras would include Canadian stops, Trudeau issued a public appeal urging Swift to come. "I know places in Canada would love to have you. So, don't make it another Cruel Summer. We hope to see you soon," Trudeau posted on X in July 2023, referring to a hit song from Swift's 2019 album, "Lover." Not all the political attention Swift attracted during Eras was positive. Shortly after the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in September, Swift endorsed the Democrat for president. That triggered an all-caps Trump post on the former president's Truth Social platform that simply said, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT." - 'Super Bowl suspense' - Eras also earned sterling critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Swift's stamina and energy through shows that have averaged just under four hours. The New York Times called opening night in Glendale, Arizona a "master class." The Vancouver Sun called Friday's show, her third last, "spectacular." A setback came this summer in Vienna when three shows were canceled after authorities arrested a man in connection with an Islamist attack plot. And tragedy struck when a fan died from heat exhaustion during a show in Rio de Janeiro in November of last year. Unprecedented ticket demand led to frustration for many fans and forced Ticketmaster initially to scrap presale plans. Eras also included a "will she, won't she" moment of suspense that transcended the world of pop music. The question was whether Swift had enough time after finishing a show in Tokyo on February 10 to make it to Las Vegas in time for kickoff at football's Super Bowl to see her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play for the Kansas City Chiefs. It is rare for a non-football storyline to dominate discussion ahead of America's premier sporting event. But concern about Swift's schedule was so acute that the Japanese embassy in Washington issued a statement affirming she would "comfortably" make the game. From a private box, along with Kelce's mother, Donna, Swift chugged a beer and watched the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers -- as more than 200 million TV viewers watched her.

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour set for final show

<p>It is an emotional moment for Taylor Swift as her Eras Tour is coming to an end. During her Toronto show, she received a minutes-long standing ovation after performing 'Champagne Problems' and this left her in tears on stage, reported People.<br />
<br />
In a video shared by a fan on social media, Swift can be heard telling her fans on stage, "Toronto, we're at the very end of this tour, so you doing that, you have no idea how much it means to me and to my ..."<br />
<br />
"This tour ... I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. That was ... uh, I'm just having a bit of a moment so ..." Swift then paused, and wiped tears from her face as the audience clapped and cheered for her.<br />
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"It's not even the last show!" shared Swift, adding, "My band, my crew, all of my fellow performers, we have put so much of our lives into this. And you've put so much of your lives into being with us tonight and to giving us that moment that we will never forget."<br />
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"We've loved our time in Toronto, it's been so amazing," Swift added.</p>

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<p>"I love you guys. Thanks so much for that," she concluded.<br />
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"The 14-time Grammy winner performed an acoustic guitar mix of "Sparks Fly" and "Message in a Bottle," followed by an acoustic piano mix of "You're Losing Me" and "How Did It End?"," according to People.<br />
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During her concert, Travis Kelce's father Ed was also spotted.<br />
<br />
Earlier, during her performance at Toronto's Rogers Centre, she reflected on her six nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards.<br />
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With one of the nominations being in the Album of the Year category for her work on 'The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD)', an award she's won four times already, Swift became the first woman to receive seven nominations in that category.<br />
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"You guys did something so amazing over the course of the last few months," she told fans during her concert in a fan-captured video. "I just mean what you did with embracing The Tortured Poets Department, the album. It's truly blown my mind because it's really emotional for me that this album, I wrote it during the Eras Tour."<br />
<br />
"I wrote that album, made that album, all [while] trying to keep it a secret from you guys. And then [we] announced the album, and then we basically were, like, working really hard to secretly put together a new chapter in the Eras Tour of The Tortured Poets Department and we wanted to surprise you with it, and we did," she recalled.<br />
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After reflecting on the album's success on the charts, Swift shared, "And the most recent thing that you did, because everything that happens is a direct reflection of the passion that you show, is you guys got this album nominated for six Grammys," she said. "It's so unbelievable, so thank you," reported People.<br />
<br />
Recently, the MTV Europe Music Awards took place in Manchester. Taylor Swift swept awards for Best Artist, Best US Act, and Best Live Act. She also won Best Video for "Fortnight" with Post Malone.<br />
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Swift will end the Eras Tour, which started in March 2023, with three final shows in Vancouver on December 6, 7 and 8, reported People.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.</em></p>


It is an emotional moment for Taylor Swift as her Eras Tour is coming to an end. During her Toronto show, she received a minutes-long standing ovation after performing 'Champagne Problems' and this left her in tears on stage, reported People.

It is an emotional moment for Taylor Swift as her Eras Tour is coming to an end. During her Toronto show, she received a minutes-long standing ovation after performing 'Champagne Problems' and this left her in tears on stage, reported People. In a video shared by a fan on social media, Swift can be heard telling her fans on stage, "Toronto, we're at the very end of this tour, so you doing that, you have no idea how much it means to me and to my ..." "This tour ... I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. That was ... uh, I'm just having a bit of a moment so ..." Swift then paused, and wiped tears from her face as the audience clapped and cheered for her. "It's not even the last show!" shared Swift, adding, "My band, my crew, all of my fellow performers, we have put so much of our lives into this. And you've put so much of your lives into being with us tonight and to giving us that moment that we will never forget." "We've loved our time in Toronto, it's been so amazing," Swift added. Taylor crying makes me cry 🥺😭 we are SO proud of you and the band, crew, dancers, and all the production staff. YOU ALL DESERVE THE WORLD 🫶🏻 #TorontoTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/446MKoCS0m — paige 🫶🏻🤍 TAYRONTO (@alltoopaige) November 24, 2024 × "I love you guys. Thanks so much for that," she concluded. "The 14-time Grammy winner performed an acoustic guitar mix of "Sparks Fly" and "Message in a Bottle," followed by an acoustic piano mix of "You're Losing Me" and "How Did It End?"," according to People. During her concert, Travis Kelce's father Ed was also spotted. Earlier, during her performance at Toronto's Rogers Centre, she reflected on her six nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. With one of the nominations being in the Album of the Year category for her work on 'The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD)', an award she's won four times already, Swift became the first woman to receive seven nominations in that category. "You guys did something so amazing over the course of the last few months," she told fans during her concert in a fan-captured video. "I just mean what you did with embracing The Tortured Poets Department, the album. It's truly blown my mind because it's really emotional for me that this album, I wrote it during the Eras Tour." "I wrote that album, made that album, all [while] trying to keep it a secret from you guys. And then [we] announced the album, and then we basically were, like, working really hard to secretly put together a new chapter in the Eras Tour of The Tortured Poets Department and we wanted to surprise you with it, and we did," she recalled. After reflecting on the album's success on the charts, Swift shared, "And the most recent thing that you did, because everything that happens is a direct reflection of the passion that you show, is you guys got this album nominated for six Grammys," she said. "It's so unbelievable, so thank you," reported People. Recently, the MTV Europe Music Awards took place in Manchester. Taylor Swift swept awards for Best Artist, Best US Act, and Best Live Act. She also won Best Video for "Fortnight" with Post Malone. Swift will end the Eras Tour, which started in March 2023, with three final shows in Vancouver on December 6, 7 and 8, reported People. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Taylor Swift gets emotional as she gets standing ovations during Toronto show

<p>The highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe on Thursday as Taylor Swift kicked off her European dates with four nights in Paris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of fans were already visiting the La Defense Arena 24 hours before the show just to get their hands on the merchandise as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A handful of superfans camped out from Tuesday to ensure they got a prime spot in the standing section.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I didn't plan to, but I came to check it out and I saw the first tents and I panicked a little," said Chris, 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Noah, 20, is seeing all four Paris concerts -- he used 22 email addresses to get through the lottery system and secure the tickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many accents in the crowd were American -- the venue says a fifth of the audience has come from the United States. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Georg'Ann Daly decided to celebrate her 23rd birthday with the show in Paris. It meant flying from Nashville to Chicago to London and catching the Eurostar to Paris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I've always been obsessed with Taylor Swift," she told AFP.</p>

<p>"I went to her show in Nashville and thought I'm never doing that again because it was crazy. It's a lot of over-stimulation and I have social anxiety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But it's my birthday and it's Paris and it's the first night of the tour, and I thought why not? It's so worth it!"&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Record-breaker -</p>

<p>Some 42,000 people will see Swift in Paris before she heads on for dates in Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Poland and Austria.</p>

<p>The Eras Tour has worked its way across North and South America and Asia since starting in March 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By the end of the year, it had already become the first to sell more than $1 billion in tickets and is on track to more than double that by the time it concludes in Vancouver this December.</p>

<p>Swifties in Paris are especially excited to hear songs off her new album, "The Tortured Poets Society", being performed for the first time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many critics have derided the 31-track album as bloated and lacking in sure-fire hits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But you won't hear that from the devoted crowd in Paris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I love the new album -- it's chill, it's fun to listen to even though it's got a sadder&nbsp;vibe," said Kelly Shrout, 40, who flew with 11 friends from Kentucky in the United States for the show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hope she plays 'Fortnight'," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her popularity shows no sign of dimming -- the new album shifted 1.4 million copies on its first day and broke every streaming record going, reaching a billion streams on Spotify within five days.</p>

<p>Swift's tell-all dissections of her love stories have been the fuel powering her global domination, and fans have been pouring over "The Tortured Poets Department" for cryptic clues about Joe Alwyn, her short-but-dramatic fling with Matty Healy (lead singer of The 1975), and her current partner, American football star Travis Kelce.</p>

<p>"Taylor talks about toxic relationships, impossible love, politics, mental health, and so much more -- I think we can all find a song that resonates with our experiences," said Chris as she waited by her tent for the big moment.&nbsp;</p>


The highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe on Thursday as Taylor Swift kicked off her European dates with four nights in Paris. Thousands of fans were already visiting the La Defense Arena 24 hours before the show just to get their hands on the merchandise as soon as possible.

The highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe on Thursday as Taylor Swift kicked off her European dates with four nights in Paris. Thousands of fans were already visiting the La Defense Arena 24 hours before the show just to get their hands on the merchandise as soon as possible. A handful of superfans camped out from Tuesday to ensure they got a prime spot in the standing section. "I didn't plan to, but I came to check it out and I saw the first tents and I panicked a little," said Chris, 30. Noah, 20, is seeing all four Paris concerts -- he used 22 email addresses to get through the lottery system and secure the tickets. Many accents in the crowd were American -- the venue says a fifth of the audience has come from the United States. Georg'Ann Daly decided to celebrate her 23rd birthday with the show in Paris. It meant flying from Nashville to Chicago to London and catching the Eurostar to Paris. "I've always been obsessed with Taylor Swift," she told AFP. "I went to her show in Nashville and thought I'm never doing that again because it was crazy. It's a lot of over-stimulation and I have social anxiety. "But it's my birthday and it's Paris and it's the first night of the tour, and I thought why not? It's so worth it!" - Record-breaker - Some 42,000 people will see Swift in Paris before she heads on for dates in Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Poland and Austria. The Eras Tour has worked its way across North and South America and Asia since starting in March 2023. By the end of the year, it had already become the first to sell more than $1 billion in tickets and is on track to more than double that by the time it concludes in Vancouver this December. Swifties in Paris are especially excited to hear songs off her new album, "The Tortured Poets Society", being performed for the first time. Many critics have derided the 31-track album as bloated and lacking in sure-fire hits. But you won't hear that from the devoted crowd in Paris. "I love the new album -- it's chill, it's fun to listen to even though it's got a sadder vibe," said Kelly Shrout, 40, who flew with 11 friends from Kentucky in the United States for the show. "I hope she plays 'Fortnight'," she added. Her popularity shows no sign of dimming -- the new album shifted 1.4 million copies on its first day and broke every streaming record going, reaching a billion streams on Spotify within five days. Swift's tell-all dissections of her love stories have been the fuel powering her global domination, and fans have been pouring over "The Tortured Poets Department" for cryptic clues about Joe Alwyn, her short-but-dramatic fling with Matty Healy (lead singer of The 1975), and her current partner, American football star Travis Kelce. "Taylor talks about toxic relationships, impossible love, politics, mental health, and so much more -- I think we can all find a song that resonates with our experiences," said Chris as she waited by her tent for the big moment.

Taylor Swift European dates kick off in Paris

<p>Sabrina Carpenter, the 24-year-old singer, bid farewell to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday. The post featured some of the final photos from Carpenter's time as an opening act on Swift's record-breaking world tour, including moments spent together at the Sydney Zoo in Australia and backstage.</p>

<p>In her caption, Carpenter expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the tour, thanking the crowds for their warmth and the crew for their hard work. She also had special words for Swift, calling her tourmate "magic" and expressing her love and admiration.</p>

<p>"That’s a wrap for us on the eras tour :’)," Carpenter began her lengthy caption. "Sitting at home reflecting on what a whirlwind this was and how very honoured I feel to have been part of it. I want to thank every crowd for being so welcoming and generous to us and making some of the most impressive friendship bracelets I’ve ever received."</p>

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<p>"Also a huge thank you to the incredible crew for being so hardworking and talented," she continued. "And the most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Taylor."</p>

<p>"I feel so lucky to witness the magic that is you and this tour," she wrote for the 14-time Grammy winner. "There is truly no one like you and there never will be! I love you with all my heart and I will cherish this taybrina era (and all the eras) till the end of time."</p>

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<p>Swift first announced Carpenter as a&nbsp;tour member in June 2023, with Carpenter joining as an opener for international dates in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, and Singapore. Throughout the tour, the two singers appeared to grow closer.</p>


Sabrina Carpenter, the 24-year-old singer, bid farewell to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday. The post featured some of the final photos from Carpenter's time as an opening act on Swift's record-breaking world tour, including moments spent together at the Sydney Zoo in Australia and backstage.

Sabrina Carpenter, the 24-year-old singer, bid farewell to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday. The post featured some of the final photos from Carpenter's time as an opening act on Swift's record-breaking world tour, including moments spent together at the Sydney Zoo in Australia and backstage. In her caption, Carpenter expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the tour, thanking the crowds for their warmth and the crew for their hard work. She also had special words for Swift, calling her tourmate "magic" and expressing her love and admiration. "That’s a wrap for us on the eras tour :’)," Carpenter began her lengthy caption. "Sitting at home reflecting on what a whirlwind this was and how very honoured I feel to have been part of it. I want to thank every crowd for being so welcoming and generous to us and making some of the most impressive friendship bracelets I’ve ever received." Also read: Madonna to hold Copacabana beach concert in Brazil "Also a huge thank you to the incredible crew for being so hardworking and talented," she continued. "And the most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Taylor." "I feel so lucky to witness the magic that is you and this tour," she wrote for the 14-time Grammy winner. "There is truly no one like you and there never will be! I love you with all my heart and I will cherish this taybrina era (and all the eras) till the end of time." Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabrina Carpenter (@sabrinacarpenter) Also read: Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82 Swift first announced Carpenter as a tour member in June 2023, with Carpenter joining as an opener for international dates in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, and Singapore. Throughout the tour, the two singers appeared to grow closer.

Sabrina Carpenter shares heartfelt post for Taylor Swift as she reflects on her Eras Tour run

<p>Taylor Swift's Eras Tour started on March 17 in Glendale, Arizona.&nbsp;And, to witness the pop sensation make the crowd go crazy with her peppy tracks on the&nbsp;sold-out shows, several high-profile celebrities stepped out in the last two weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Selena Gomez and her little sister Gracie were among the thousands of Swifties who reached&nbsp;AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday night (April 1) for the concert show. The two were spotted cheering for Taylor from the crowd.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Selena and her sister are spotted at the show tonight! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSTheErasTour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSTheErasTour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArlingtonTSTheErasTour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArlingtonTSTheErasTour</a> <a href="https://t.co/7L7h7caVeF">pic.twitter.com/7L7h7caVeF</a></p>
— Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwiftNYC/status/1642326738251268098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>They also dressed to support the singer. While Selena channelled the Folklore era with her hair pulled back and a white dress paired with a cardigan, her sister wore a purple gown reminiscent of Taylor's&nbsp;Speak Now era.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Emma Stone attended the opening night of the tour at Glendale, and a clip of her dancing to Taylor's hit track "You Belong With Me" went viral on TikTok.</p>

<p>Emma Roberts, who has played pivotal roles in&nbsp;<em>Wild Child, Holidate </em>and <em>Scream 4 </em>among others, was in Las Vegas for Taylor's second stop, and was captured doing a singalong to "Style".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">📹 | Emma Watson, Este Haim and Claire Winter all attended Taylor Swift’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSTheErasTour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSTheErasTour</a> of night 1 Las Vegas<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shania Twain attended "The Eras Tour" last night! <a href="https://t.co/2TjARizEaG">pic.twitter.com/2TjARizEaG</a></p>
— Taylor Swift News 🕰️ (@TSwiftWorldNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSwiftWorldNews/status/1640066855401410562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Emma Watson was also seen at the Eras tour in Las Vegas. She attended the concert with Brendan Wallace, her ex-boyfriend.</p>

<p>Diplo, on the other hand,&nbsp;admitted to turning into a Swiftie after attending her show in Las Vegas. We also saw Shania Twain&nbsp;dancing to the 1989 single "Blank Space"&nbsp;in Las Vegas.</p>

<p>Others who've attended Taylor's Eras tour, so far, are&nbsp;Laura Dern, Ellen Pompeo, JJ Watt, Marcus Mumford, and Chloë Grace Moretz.</p>

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour started on March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. And, to witness the pop sensation make the crowd go crazy with her peppy tracks on the sold-out shows, several high-profile celebrities stepped out in the last two weeks.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour started on March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. And, to witness the pop sensation make the crowd go crazy with her peppy tracks on the sold-out shows, several high-profile celebrities stepped out in the last two weeks. Selena Gomez and her little sister Gracie were among the thousands of Swifties who reached AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday night (April 1) for the concert show. The two were spotted cheering for Taylor from the crowd. Selena and her sister are spotted at the show tonight! #TSTheErasTour #ArlingtonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/7L7h7caVeF — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) April 2, 2023 They also dressed to support the singer. While Selena channelled the Folklore era with her hair pulled back and a white dress paired with a cardigan, her sister wore a purple gown reminiscent of Taylor's Speak Now era. Also read: Zendaya made heads turn in stunning blue sequin saree at NMACC gala - see pics Meanwhile, Emma Stone attended the opening night of the tour at Glendale, and a clip of her dancing to Taylor's hit track "You Belong With Me" went viral on TikTok. Emma Roberts, who has played pivotal roles in Wild Child, Holidate and Scream 4 among others, was in Las Vegas for Taylor's second stop, and was captured doing a singalong to "Style". 📹 | Emma Watson, Este Haim and Claire Winter all attended Taylor Swift’s #TSTheErasTour of night 1 Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/hWKvYo1Wiv — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) March 25, 2023 Shania Twain attended "The Eras Tour" last night! pic.twitter.com/2TjARizEaG — Taylor Swift News 🕰️ (@TSwiftWorldNews) March 26, 2023 Emma Watson was also seen at the Eras tour in Las Vegas. She attended the concert with Brendan Wallace, her ex-boyfriend. Diplo, on the other hand, admitted to turning into a Swiftie after attending her show in Las Vegas. We also saw Shania Twain dancing to the 1989 single "Blank Space" in Las Vegas. Others who've attended Taylor's Eras tour, so far, are Laura Dern, Ellen Pompeo, JJ Watt, Marcus Mumford, and Chloë Grace Moretz. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Selena Gomez, Emma Stone and other celebs who've been spotted at Taylor Swift's Eras tour, so far