The Federal Reserve says Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour boosted the economy. One market research firm estimates she could add $5 billion

[ad_1] Federal Reserve says Taylor Swift is boosting National tourism Federal Reserve says Taylor Swift is boosting National tourism 01:16 The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia announced this month that Taylor Swift’s tour helped boost travel and tourism in the region, a claim also made by several other U.S. cities regarding the musician’s widely popular … Read more

Ticketmaster halts sales of tickets to Taylor Swift Eras Tour in France

[ad_1] Ticketmaster’s misadventures selling tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour have followed the platform overseas.  French fans who queued up to purchase tickets to see Swift perform in France next summer were disappointed Tuesday morning when the ticketing giant abruptly paused sales events to a number of performances, all part of the France leg of … Read more

From Taylor Swift to the World Cup, travelers are paying big bucks to catch overseas games and shows

[ad_1] When Taylor Swift’s Eras tour rolls into Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio said he’ll be there — whether he has a ticket or not. “Taylor Swift has a huge fan base in Asia,” the YouTube content creator from Pasig City, Philippines said. “So the probability is very small to get a ticket.” But that’s … Read more

Taylor Swift announces new Eras Tour dates in Europe, Australia and Asia

[ad_1] Pop superstar Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced new concert dates in Asia, Australia and Europe for her Eras Tour, extending her performances through summer 2024.  While Swift’s tour was originally just over 50 dates, it has now expanded to more than 100, according to Forbes, with the international leg of the Eras Tour kicking off … Read more

Dying to catch a Beyoncé or Taylor Swift show? Some fans are traveling overseas — and saving money

[ad_1] As the cost of tickets to see Beyoncé and Taylor Swift strut their stuff onstage soars to absurd heights, some Americans are dropping the coupon codes and picking up their passports. So-called concert tourism, in which people venture abroad to attend live shows, was gaining traction among Americans even before the pandemic, ticket sales … Read more

How to be sure your Taylor Swift concert tickets aren’t fake

[ad_1] Taylor Swift fans are scrambling for tickets to the pop artist’s sold out “Eras Tour.” The rush for seats is also inviting the interest of another party: scammers.  The Better Business Bureau warns of at least 20 distinct instances of related scams. For example, one consumer said a Twitter user advertised tickets for sale and … Read more

Taylor Swift defends fan, yells at security guard during “Bad Blood” at Philadelphia concert

[ad_1] A moment from a Taylor Swift concert went viral this weekend, and it had nothing to do with her singing. Swift interrupted her performance of “Bad Blood” during a show in Philadelphia on Saturday to speak up for a concertgoer in an apparent dispute with a security guard. Her comments were captured on video, … Read more

Beyoncé could blow away other artists for top-grossing tour

[ad_1] Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have blown past music industry records before, picking up dozens of Grammy awards and smashing streaming numbers. So, it shouldn’t be any surprise that both pop stars are also on track to break another record — the highest-grossing concerts of all-time.   Beyoncé could rake in more than $2 billion … Read more

Taylor Swift and actor Joe Alwyn break up after 6 years

[ad_1] Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have broken up after six years together, Entertainment Tonight exclusively confirmed. The split was amicable and “it was not dramatic.” The 33-year-old singer is currently on her highly anticipated “Eras” tour. Her relationship with the British actor, 32, “had just run its course” and that is “why [Alwyn] hasn’t … Read more