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Speak Now World Tour

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This is about the tour. For the live album, see Speak Now: World Tour Live .

• 1 Background
• 2 Opening acts
• 3.1.1 Covers
• 5.1 Box office score data
• 6 References
• 7 External links

Background [ ]

"I’m so excited to go back out on tour again in 2011! The 'Fearless Tour' was so much fun and even more unforgettable than I ever imagined, and I can't wait to get back out and play my new music from Speak Now! The fans have been so amazing and I'm thrilled to play in new cities around the world and meet even more of my fans in 2011!" [3]

While promoting her current album, Swift mentioned her excitement for her upcoming tour. She stated the tour was going to be "big" and "extensive". [4] On November 23, 2010, various media outlets—including Billboard Magazine announced the second tour by Swift. [5] It follows her successful Fearless Tour which played for over 100 dates in over five countries. The tour marked the singer's first tour to perform in stadiums. Before the tour commenced, Swift performed "The Allure of Taylor Swift" aboard the MS Allure of the Seas at the Allure of the Seas Aquatheater, as apart Royal Caribbean Cruises in January 2011. [6]

Opening acts [ ]

Setlist [ ].

• " Sparks Fly "
• " The Story of Us "
• " Our Song "
• " Back to December " / "Apologize" / " You're Not Sorry "
• " Better Than Revenge "
• " Speak Now "
• " Fearless " / "I'm Yours" / "Hey, Soul Sister"
• " Last Kiss "
• " You Belong with Me "
• " Dear John "
• " Enchanted "
• " Haunted "
• " Long Live "
• " Fifteen "
• " Love Story "
• During the shows in Asia leg and Europe leg, " Our Song ", " Mean ", " Last Kiss ", " Haunted " were not performed, as the result of stage reduction and lacking background dancers. In addition, " Fifteen " was moved to the place where " Last Kiss " originally should be.
• " Ours " was added to the setlist after the Denver show on September 27, 2011.
• " Safe & Sound " was added to the setlist since the Oceania leg, although it was replaced by " Eyes Open " during the show in Auckland.
• During her concert at the Allstate Arena, Swift performed "Sugar, We're Goin Down" [12]
• During her concert at the Van Andel Arena, Swift performed "Lose Yourself" and "Smile". [13]
• During her concert at the Lincoln Financial Field, Swift performed "Who Knew" and "Unpretty". [12]
• During her concerts at the Staples Center, Swift was joined onstage my many guest stars. For the concert on August 23, Swift was joined onstage by Justin Bieber to perform "Baby". [14] For the show on the 24th, Swift was joined by Jason Mraz to perform his hit, "I'm Yours". She also performed, "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys. [15] The following concert on the 27th saw Swift performing, "Tonight Tonight" with Hot Chelle Rae [15] and on the 28th, she performed "Super Bass" with Nicki Minaj . [16]
• During her concert in at Rogers Arena, Swift performed "You Learn" and "Baby". She was later joined onstage by Tal Bachman to perform his hit, "She's So High". [17]
• During her concert at the Bridgestone Arena on September 16, Swift was joined by Ronnie Dunn and the two performed "Bleed Red". She was also joined by Hayley Williams and the two performed "That's What You Get". [18]
• For her concerts in Atlanta, Swift was joined onstage by Usher to perform "Yeah!" on the first and rapper T.I. performing "Live Your Life" on the second. [19]
• During her concert at the Cowboys Stadium, Swift was joined onstage by B.o.B to perform " Airplanes ". [20]
• For her concerts in Glendale, Swift performed "No Parade", "The Middle" and "All You Wanted". [21]
• During her concert at the Valley View Casino Center, Swift performed, "Dare You to Move". [22]
• During the concert at the Frank Erwin Center, Swift was joined onstage by Shawn Colvin to perform "Sunny Came Home". [23]
• During her concert at Minute Maid Park, Swift was joined onstage by Nelly to perform "Just a Dream" [24]
• During her concert at the American Airlines Arena, Swift was joined by Flo Rida to perform "Right Round". [25]
• During her concert at the Colonial Life Arena, Swift was joined by Darius Rucker to perform "Alright". [26]
• During her concert at the Madison Square Garden, Swift was joined by Selena Gomez to perform "Who Says" and James Taylor to perform "Fire and Rain". [27]

Gallery [ ]

Tour dates [ ].

• ^ a This concert was a part of the Speak Now, Help Now

Box office score data [ ]

References [ ].

• ↑ "Top 50 Worldwide Tours (01/01/2011 - 06/30/2011)" . Pollstar . Pollstar, Inc.. 8 July 2011 . http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/Charts2011/071811Top50WorldwideTours.pdf . Retrieved 15 July 2011 .
• ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Mnebw_TJc&feature=digest_fri
• ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Taylor Swift’s World Tour" . Pollstar . Associated Content. 2010-11-23 . http://pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/11/23/748307.aspx . Retrieved 2010-11-24 .
• ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (2010-11-23). "Taylor Swift Announces Speak Now World Tour Dates" . MTV News . MTV Networks . http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1652946/20101123/swift__taylor.jhtml . Retrieved 2010-11-24 .
• ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Mapes, Jillian. "Taylor Swift Announces 'Speak Now' World Tour" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . http://www.billboard.com/events/taylor-swift-announces-speak-now-world-tour-1004130458.story#/events/taylor-swift-announces-speak-now-world-tour-1004130458.story . Retrieved 2010-11-24 .
• ↑ Golden, Fran (2010-10-22). "Taylor Swift to Perform on World's Largest Cruise Ship" . AOL Travel News . AOL, Inc. . http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/10/22/taylor-swift-to-perform-on-world-s-largest-cruise-ship/ . Retrieved 2010-11-24 .
• ↑ Lee, Raquel (9 February 2011). "Singapore Idol Sezairi Sezali to open for Taylor Swift" . MediaCorp Channel NewsAsia . MediaCorp . http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1109575/1/.html . Retrieved 19 February 2011 .
• ↑ "Taylor Swift picks Sam Concepcion to be part of her show" . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs . ABS–CBN Corporation. 3 February 2011 . http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/03/11/taylor-swift-picks-sam-concepcion-be-part-her-show . Retrieved 3 February 2011 .
• ↑ "Tom Dice naar Vorst met countryster Taylor Swift [Tom Dice to perform with country star Taylor Swift]" (in Dutch). De Standaard . Corelio. 7 March 2011 . http://www.standaard.be/artikel/detail.aspx?artikelid=SU37696L . Retrieved 7 March 2011 .
• ↑ Smith, Jay (2 December 2010). "Taylor Swift’s NeedToBreathe" . Pollstar . Associated Press . http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/12/02/749061.aspx . Retrieved 2 February 2011 .
• ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 "Taylor Swift Adds Opening Acts to North American Tour" . Country Music Television . 2011-03-03 . http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1659143/taylor-swift-adds-opening-acts-to-north-american-tour.jhtml . Retrieved 2011-03-18 .
• ↑ 12.0 12.1 Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (11 August 2011). "WATCH: Taylor Swift Covers Fall Out Boy's 'Sugar, We're Goin Down'" . MTV Buzzworthy Blog . MTV Networks. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/61Lt95kH8 . Retrieved 31 August 2011 .
• ↑ Nessif, Bruna (4 August 2011). "Taylor Swift Makes Eminem's "Lose Yourself" Sound Sweet" . E! Online . NBCUniversal. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/61LsrP3M0 . Retrieved 31 August 2011 .
• ↑ Gallo, Phil (24 August 2011). "Justin Bieber Crashes Taylor Swift's L.A. Concert: Video" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Archived from the original on 31 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/61LtT9uCM . Retrieved 31 August 2011 .
• ↑ 15.0 15.1 Jones, Anthony (29 August 2011). "Nicki Minaj, Jason Mraz join Taylor Swift on-stage for surprise duets" . All Headline News . http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90058539 . Retrieved 8 September 2011 .
• ↑ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (29 August 2011). "Taylor Swift's final Staples show gets boost from Nicki Minaj" . Los Angeles Times . Tribune Company . http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/08/taylor-swift-gets-a-bit-of-help-from-nicki-minaj-.html . Retrieved 8 September 2011 .
• ↑ Collins, Leah (18 July 2011). "Taylor Swift Covers Justin Bieber In Concert (Alanis Morissette and Tal Bachman, Too)" . Dose . Postmedia Network. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1322084333DQEBCQSOLC . Retrieved 23 November 2011 .
• ↑ Hogan, Marc (20 September 2011). "Paramore's Hayley Williams Duets With Taylor Swift" . Spin . Archived from the original on 6 October 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/62EDQI9b9 . Retrieved 6 October 2011 .
• ↑ RTT Staf Writer (3 October 2011). "Taylor Swift Performs With Usher And T.I. In Atlanta" . RTTNews. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/62EDaa9hd . Retrieved 6 October 2011 .
• ↑ Partridge, Kenneth (11 October 2011). "Taylor Swift and B.o.B. Take 'Airplanes' for a Spin in Dallas" . The Boot . Aol, Inc.. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1319703157ATDBDBSHCF . Retrieved 27 October 2011 .
• ↑ Partridge, Kenneth (24 October 2011). "Taylor Swift Covers Jimmy Eat World, Michelle Branch + More" . The Boot . Aol, Inc.. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1319703490ZGKBKGNFPW . Retrieved 27 October 2011 .
• ↑ Kragen, Pam (21 October 2011). "CONCERT REVIEW: Swift wows local fans with spectacular arena show" . North County Times . Lee Enterprises. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1319703407NUTOPSYUQM . Retrieved 27 October 2011 .
• ↑ "Taylor Swift 'Came Home' to Austin With Shawn Colvin" . The Boot . Aol, Inc.. 2011 October 31. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1320330683LUPVXYAXLZ . Retrieved 1 November 2011 .
• ↑ Galperina, Marina (7 November 2011). "Taylor Swift and Nelly Duet in Houston" . The Boot . Aol, Inc.. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1322083778NRZENHUJPA . Retrieved 23 November 2011 .
• ↑ "Taylor Swift Brings Flo Rida On Stage To Duet" . WBBM-FM . CBS Radio. 16 November 2011. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1322083962EORGBJIKAL . Retrieved 23 November 2011 .
• ↑ Patridge, Kenneth (19 November 2011). "Taylor Swift Sings 'Alright' with Darius Rucker in South Carolina" . The Boot . Aol, Inc.. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1322084134PAPNOJLSPS . Retrieved 23 November 2011 .
• ↑ Smith, Grady (23 November 2011). "Taylor Swift wraps her Speak Now tour in New York City, sings with James Taylor and Selena Gomez" . Entertainment Weekly . Time Inc.. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1322083491PVSVXTAOEB . Retrieved 23 November 2011 .
• ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 "Schedule" . Taylor Swift's Official Website . Universal Music Group . http://www.taylorswift.com/tour . Retrieved 2010-11-24 .
• ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Evans, Rob (2010-12-07). "Taylor Swift adds new shows in response to huge demand" . SoundSpike . MTV Networks . http://www.soundspike.com/news/tour/1187-taylor_swift_tour_taylor_swift_adds_new_shows_in.html . Retrieved 2010-12-10 .
• ↑ Evans, Rob (24 March 2011). "Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" tour to stretch into November" . Soundspike . MTV Networks . http://www.soundspike.com/news/tour/1825-taylor_swift_concert_news_tour_dates/ . Retrieved 7 April 2011 .
• ↑ "Taylor Swift Announces 2012 Australian Tour" . 2Day FM . Austereo Radio Network . 11 August 2011. Archived from the original on 18 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/612pbsRyz . Retrieved 18 August 2011 .
• ↑ "Taylor Swift ending world tour in Auckland" . The New Zealand Herald . APN News & Media . 11 August 2011. Archived from the original on 18 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/612q5nz09 . Retrieved 18 August 2011 .
• ↑ "Taylor Swift 'Speak Now' Australian Tour" . LiveGuide . Archived from the original on 31 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/61LsRrxuv . Retrieved 31 August 2011 .
• ↑ 34.00 34.01 34.02 34.03 34.04 34.05 34.06 34.07 34.08 34.09 34.10 34.11 34.12 34.13 "Billboard Boxscore: Issue Date 11/12/2011" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 12 November 2011. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/62unqErKa . Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
• ↑ 35.0 35.1 "Billboard Boxscore: Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 25 June 2011. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010 . http://www.webcitation.org/5zTCZ3F5s . Retrieved 15 June 2011 .
• ↑ "Billboard Boxscore: Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 18 June 2011. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010 . http://www.webcitation.org/5zSnmfjuV . Retrieved 15 June 2011 .
• ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 "Billboard Boxscore: Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 2 July 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2010 . http://www.webcitation.org/5zeI2NXbR . Retrieved 23 June 2011 .
• ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 "Billboard Boxscore - Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 16 July 2011. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/5zznvuCFd . Retrieved 7 July 2011 .
• ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 40.3 40.4 40.5 40.6 40.7 "Billboard Boxscore - Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 20 August 2011. Archived from the original on 5 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/60rDyICmm . Retrieved 11 August 2011 .
• ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 "Billboard Boxscore - Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 27 August 2011. Archived from the original on 18 August 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/612mObvTM . Retrieved 18 August 2011 .
• ↑ 42.0 42.1 42.2 "Billboard Boxscore - Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 17 September 2011. Archived from the original on 8 September 2011 . http://www.freezepage.com/1315494553EGFUVPBGXN . Retrieved 8 September 2011 .
• ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 "Billboard Boxscore - Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 8 October 2011. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/62B39eFGi . Retrieved 3 October 2011 .
• ↑ 44.00 44.01 44.02 44.03 44.04 44.05 44.06 44.07 44.08 44.09 44.10 44.11 44.12 "Billboard Boxscore - Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 5 November 2011. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/62jzr4ts8 . Retrieved 27 October 2011 .
• ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 "Billboard Boxscore - Current Scores" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 19 November 2011. Archived from the original on 10 November 2011 . http://www.webcitation.org/635XAfq7J . Retrieved 10 November 2011 .

External links [ ]

• Swift's official website
• 1 List of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends
• 2 The Tortured Poets Department photoshoot
• 3 The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

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Taylor Swift plays Detroit's Ford Field this weekend. Here's what to know for the Eras Tour shows

By Sara Powers

Updated on: June 9, 2023 / 9:27 AM EDT / CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - Are you …Ready For It? Taylor Swift is headed to Detroit this weekend for her highly-anticipated Eras Tour. 

She will perform two sold-out shows at Ford Field, bringing thousands of people to downtown Detroit. 

Here's everything you need to know before going to the concerts.

When is Taylor Swift in Detroit?

Taylor Swift will be in Detroit on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The show openers go on stage at around 6:30 p.m., and Swift has been going on stage at around 8 p.m. 

Ford Field is located at 2000 Brush St., just south of I-75 (Fisher Freeway).

Who is opening for Taylor Swift in Detroit?

On Friday, June 9, Girl in Red and Gracie Abrams are opening, and on Saturday, June 10, Girl in Red and OWENN are opening the show. 

How can I get tickets for Taylor Swift in Detroit?

Tickets for Taylor Swift's shows in Detroit are sold out, but fans can try and get tickets through resale websites, such as SeatGeek , StubHub and Vivid Seats , although tickets are pretty pricey, ranging from around $1,000 to about $8,000. 

Tickets tend to fluctuate and drop in price as shows near, so keep checking! But be careful when buying tickets from these websites, as many fans have fallen victim to scams trying to get Eras Tour tickets. 

Read more on that here: Still looking for tickets to Taylor Swift concert? Here are ways to avoid being scammed

Where should I park for Taylor Swift in Detroit? 

Parking at all Ford Field lots will be $50. Fans can also pre-purchase parking for lots  here . According to the venue, the Ford Field Parking Deck will open at 9 a.m.

Fans can also try to find street parking, which could be free or metered. The ParkDetroit application will allow people to pay for parking easily from their phones. In addition, fans can utilize Detroit's People Mover and Q Line  if they decide to park a bit farther away from the venue. 

If you're attending the Taylor Swift concert on June 9th and 10th at Ford Field, here is a map to help you with Drop-Off/Pick-Up. pic.twitter.com/UjZGgpQ44V — City of Detroit (@CityofDetroit) June 7, 2023

What is the bag policy at Ford Field? 

According to Ford Field, fans will be able to carry the following items into the venue for the Taylor Swift concert:

• NFL Policy: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags, camera and binocular cases, not exceeding 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options. For more information, visit www.nfl.com/allclear
• Medically necessary items including insulin, medication, portable oxygen, small soft pack coolers and breast pumps
• Infant items in a clear bag (bottles, formula) are allowed with a child. Diaper bags are not allowed per the NFL bag policy
• Small radios (must be used with an earpiece or headphones)
• Umbrellas, small compact only. Must be placed securely under the seat.
• Handheld posters and signs without poles or sticks. Must not block another guest's view.
• Battery operated clothing or signs if approved afer thorough inspection
• Football helmets. Altered helmets equipped with spikes or any other item that can be used as a weapon are not permitted
• Tablets (iPads, Kindles, etc.) Inappropriate subject matter should not be displayed and must not block another guest's view   

The following items are not be permitted: 

• NFL Policy: Purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, diaper bags, fanny packs, cinch bags, grocery and paper bags, duffle bags, computer bags or luggage of any kind.
• Aerosol cans (hairspray, mace, pepper spray, etc.)
• Animals (except certified service animals to aid guests with disabilities)
• Balloons (air or helium)
• Balls (beach balls, footballs, etc.)
• Banners or large flags
• Cameras with lenses longer than five inches or any detachable lens
• Decals, stickers, confetti or glitter
• Drones and/or remote controlled aircraft
• Electronic equipment including laptop computers, video recorders, tripods and wearable video cameras including Go Pros.
• Food, beverages or liquids (cans, bottles, boxes, flasks, etc.)
• Illegal substances
• Knives, pocket knives, box cutters, scissors, etc.
• Laser pointers
• Markers (permanent) and/or paint
• Noisemaking devices (bells, horns, kazoos, whistles, etc.)
• Objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles (sticks, poles, bats, clubs, Frisbees, etc.)
• Offensive or profane messages or images on signs and clothing that are distasteful or indecent
• Seat cushions or chairs
• Selfie sticks
• Strollers and infant car seats or carriers
• Umbrellas (large size)
• Wrapped gifts

For more information on the bag policy, visit here . 

What drinks will be available for Taylor Swift at Ford Field?

Ford Field has put together specialty cocktail drinks for the Eras Tour. Here's a list of Taylor Swift-themed drinks : 

• Blue Debut (Pineapple Rum, Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao & Margarita Mix with a Frozen Pineapple)
• The Best Night (Citrus Vodka, Passionfruit Puree and Sprite with a Lemon Twist)
• Sparkling Flyer (Gin, Lemon Juice, Grapefruit Juice and Prosecco with Lemon and Lime Wheels and a Gold Straw)
• Loving Him Was... (Vodka, Strawberry Pucker and Paloma Mix with a Cherry, Watermelon Sour Patch and a Black and White Striped Straw)
• James Dean Daydream (Classic Sex on the Beach with a Taylor Twist!)
• Smoking Snake (A classic Whiskey Sour with a Taylor Twist!)
• Lover's Lemonade (Pink Lemonade and Whiskey with a Cotton Candy Puff)
• Last Great American Gin & Tonic (Gin, Blood Orange Puree, Orange Juice and Tonic with a Dried Blood Orange)
• All Tequila, No Crime (A classic Margarita with a Taylor Twist!)
• Midnight Mule (Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lavender Syrup and Lime Juice with a Lavender Sprig and Glitter)
• Spritz (Your Version) (Your Choice of Flavored Vodka, Soda and a Splash of Lemonade with Glitter and Rock Candy)

The drinks will be available at different locations throughout the venue, so make sure to check here to find out where each drink will be. 

How can I buy Taylor Swift concert merchandise? 

Fans can buy merchandise early on June 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. People have been lined up for hours and are ready to get their merch. 

On the day of the shows, fans can buy merch from noon through the show. The merchandise sales will be located outside of Gate B. 

Read more on the early merch sale here: Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Detroit: Ford Field hosting early merch sale Thursday

Can I bring in friendship bracelets? 

Making beaded friendship bracelets referencing Taylor Swift lyrics, eras and jokes is popular among fans for the Eras Tour, and don't worry, fans in Detroit will be able to partake in the fun. The venue says they will permit friendship bracelets if they are being worn. There is no limit to the number of bracelets as long as they are worn. 

Is there a waiting room for parents?

There is no waiting room for parents at Ford Field. Each person entering the venue must have a ticket to the show. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult over 21. 

For additional information about venue regulations, visit here . 

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• Sparks Fly Play Video
• Mine Play Video
• The Story of Us Play Video
• Our Song Play Video
• Mean Play Video
• Back to December ( contains elements of "Apologize" by OneRepublic and "You're Not Sorry") ) Play Video
• Better Than Revenge Play Video
• Speak Now Play Video
• Fearless ( contains elements of "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train ) Play Video
• Last Kiss Play Video
• You Belong With Me Play Video
• Dear John Play Video
• Enchanted Play Video
• Haunted Play Video
• Long Live Play Video
• Fifteen Play Video
• Love Story Play Video

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Taylor Swift, fans make Detroit sparkle at magnificent Eras Tour stop

Ford field felt like taylor's dream house on friday, the first night of the singer's two-night stand in the motor city..

She was ready for it, and so were her fans.

The galaxy's biggest pop star brought the century's hottest concert tour to Ford Field on Friday night as Taylor Swift delivered a commanding three-hour, 15-minute performance to an extremely sold-out crowd that loudly, proudly sang back every verse and every chorus to the supernova at the center of the show.

The mammoth 44-song set, part of Swift's career encapsulating Eras Tour, was an immaculate presentation that managed to feel alternately grand and intimate, depending on which way the wind was blowing at any particular moment. It was a definitive statement from the signature pop star of our time.

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Swift comfortably glided through her eras, dedicating mini-sets within the show to nine of her 10 studio albums, without ever sacrificing what makes her such a special artist: her genuine connection with her fans.

The concert experience, however, was much bigger than just the show itself. Fans have waited five years since Swift's last tour, 2018's Reputation Stadium Tour, and the global pandemic that was wedged in the space between the two outings only intensified Swift's bond with her fans.

She released two albums during lockdown, the folk-accented "folklore" and "evermore" sets, and then hit fans with last year's moody pop set "Midnights." She emerged more popular than ever, and now, 17 years into her career, she's defying the odds and entering rarified air for a pop performer: demand is such for the tour that the 33-year-old could sell out another pair of Ford Field dates in a flash, without batting an eye. (She plays Ford Field again on Saturday night.)

All that is to say fans didn't just attend Friday's concert, they showed up and showed out for it. The streets outside the stadium looked like an explosion of pink and glitter, as fans wore colorful dresses, bejeweled heels, glittery hats and homemade wares, outfits they'd worked on and planned for weeks leading up to the concert. Swift's fans made the city streets outside Ford Field absolutely sparkle.

Fans traded friendship bracelets and came with full armfuls of homemade bands to swap and trade with one another. The sense of community made everyone feel like a friend, or at least a member of the same tribe. Outside the venue, even the cops on patrol sported friendship bracelets on their wrists.

So the mood was Taylor-made, if you will, for the singer, who's not just a superstar — "Midnights" is currently the No. 1 album in America, thanks to a recent re-release — but she's besties with everyone in the room. Fans don't come to a Taylor Swift concert to passively sit back and watch, they come to participate, and that involves shouting along with every word at the top of one's lungs, just as everyone around them is also doing.

Take "22" for example, which younger fans belted in anticipation of being 22 and older fans sang with a fondness for the days when they were 22. Swift writes about relatable specifics and universal feelings that everyone can attach and assign their own meanings to. Swift herself wouldn't have it any other way.

"You guys are performing out there," Swift told the crowd about a dozen songs into the set, during the "evermore" portion of the evening. "Don't think I don't see you!"

Swift was battling the onset of a cold on Friday night, at one point pausing to ask for a tissue and blowing her nose. It was a sign she's indeed human, although otherwise she seemed to barely break a sweat as she nailed the show's rigid choreography with military precision throughout the night, all the while coming off cool, calm and collected. She made the work of being a megastar look like a breeze.

"Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince" opened the evening, kicking off the set dedicated to 2019's soaring "Lover" album. Bracelets handed out to the crowd lit up in patterns of reds, purples, yellows and blues, making the stands twinkle like a nighttime sky.

"Oh Detroit, you're making me feel phenomenal right now!" said Swift, who later reminisced about the first time she performed at Ford Field, playing the National Anthem before the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving day game in 2006 when she was just 16 years old. "It felt like the biggest place I'd ever seen," she said.

Now it's familiar ground. Friday was Swift's fifth concert at the venue, and only the Lions and Kenny Chesney have played there more. As she transitioned between songs, and songs between eras — "Lover" to "Fearless," "Fearless" to "evermore," and so on — everything moved like clockwork, and nothing felt short-changed.

In order to navigate through a 44-song set there needs to be some trims here and there, and not everything is going to be performed in full. But songs were given more than a passing nod and nothing was flown through or cheapened, and the epic "All Too Well" was given its full, lush, Taylor's Version, 10-Minute Version presentation.

The gargantuan stage, which extended more than halfway across the stadium floor, and the fully realized visuals — including a massive video screen component as a backdrop — allowed Swift to give each song and era a dynamic presentation all its own. "The Man" saw Swift donning a glittery sport coat and quite literally climbing the corporate ladder, scaling a large office set until she was perched on the top floor, while "tolerate it" saw her working through a scene of a fraught relationship during a tense dinner at a long dining room table.

She played woodland fairy by climbing to the top of a cabin set and laying down on the roof during "the 1" and displayed bad girl pop attitude during "Ready for It." "Vigilante S---," meanwhile, was given an almost burlesque presentation, with Swift and her dancers performing a chair routine that emitted screams of delight from the adoring crowd members.

And she still had time to be a fairy tale princess ("You Belong With Me," "Love Story"), a vulnerable dreamer ("Delicate"), a cheerleader ("We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "Shake It Off"), a pop villain ("Look What You Made Me Do"), a witchy Steve Nicks-type ("willow") and more. There's a Taylor for all seasons, and at various points the seasons on stage even managed to change from autumn to winter to summer.

There was barely a break in the action and no lulls during the marathon set, which included readings of "Speak Now's" "Haunted" and "Red's" "I Almost Do" during the acoustic, two-song "surprise" portion of the evening. (Both songs were tour debuts, as Swift works a pair of back catalog faves into every show.) A team of up to 15 dancers joined her at various points in the show, as her band occasionally made their way out front but mostly stayed tucked in the wings of the stage.

As for the fans, well, it was a night of making memories and a night that won't soon be forgotten. "Detroit, I love you so much!" Swift said near the close of the evening, which wrapped with confetti cannons exploding and fireworks going off at the climax of "Karma."

Saturday she does it again for another group there to make their own memories with their bestie. And Swift, who is nothing less than at the top of her game, will no doubt be ready for the challenge.

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Taylor Swift in Detroit: Everything to know before you go to the shows

DETROIT (FOX 2) - One of the biggest pop stars of all time is in Detroit at Ford Field for a two-day extravaganza in Downtown that is going to bring thousands of people into the city.

Taylor has been breaking records and exciting fans with her Eras Tour, an epic celebration of her career and new music releases since the pandemic and this weekend, she arrives in Detroit. 

Taylor's tour broke Ticketmaster's website , leading to a massive lawsuit . Now tickets are available in the secondary market for a massive markup. 

If you're one of the lucky 65,000+ plus with tickets to either night, you're going to want to make sure you are prepared for this massive weekend.

The highly-anticipated tour kicked off on March 17 in Phoenix, Arizona with Swift performing 44 songs from 10 albums for over three hours and 15 minutes.

Nearly two months into the 52-show Eras Tour, the 12-time Grammy-winner has received rave reviews for the concert despite the length of the shows.

What day is Taylor Swift in Detroit?

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour will be in Detroit on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10.

Doors at Ford Field open at 4:30 p.m. on both nights with openers going on at 6:30 including Girl in Red, Owenn, and Gracie Abrams.

After the openers, Taylor will hit the stage for what's expected to be a 3 hour show each night.

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Can you still buy tickets to Taylor Swift in Detroit?

Ford Field has listed both shows as complete sell-outs. But that doesn't mean you can't find some tickets somewhere - just know you're going to pay…a LOT for them.

Tickets START at $1,500 per seat on StubHub. That's for one seat. PLUS fees, in the top row of Ford Field.

Of course, you can find a better view for only $18,000. 

So, in short, if you want to buy a ticket, prepare to take out a loan. Tickets may go down slightly on Friday and Saturday as the ticket-holders get antsy about selling their seats.

Where to park at Ford Field for Taylor Swift's concert?

We're not going to sugarcoat it. Parking is not going to be fun.

Both nights that Taylor's on the stage, the Detroit Tigers are in town next door at Comerica Park. That means upwards of 100,000 people could be downtown and there are far from that many spots available.

Parking at Ford Field would cost you $50 if you can get in. Otherwise, you can reserve a spot now at Ford Field's official reservation system ParkWhiz . But be ready to pay there too. A parking spot there is going to cost you up to $200 – JUST to park your car.

So it may be best to take a rideshare or park farther away and take the Q-Line

What music will Taylor Swift perform at The Eras tour?

Taylor will play 44 songs over her hours-long show broken down into ten acts.

The albums include 

• Red (Taylor's version)

What can you bring in to the Taylor Swift concert?

If you want to bring a bag, bring a small clear one. Small clutches are also allowed. 

Don't bring a large bag, light-up clothing, noisemakers, professional camera equipment, GoPros, or any other weapons.

This is just a small glimpse of the full list, which is very long. You can see the entire list here.

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Taylor Swift’s surprise songs from both of her huge Ford Field Detroit concerts

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DETROIT - It’s the most anticipated moment of every single Taylor Swift concert. The part of the show where she performs some surprise songs which are brand new to the setlist. They are usually performed with just Swift playing her guitar or piano.

CONCERT RECAP : Taylor Swift in Detroit: One of the most awe-inspiring concerts we’ve ever seen

Nearly 60,000 fans packed Ford Field in Detroit each of the past two nights to see Swift bring her “The Eras Tour” to the home of the Detroit Lions. The global superstar performed more than 40 songs in just over three hours each night.

Here is the full setlist from each concert. All of the songs are the same except for her surprise songs which occurred between the “1989″ and “Midnights” eras of the concerts.

“Lover” album (2019)

1. “Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince” 2. “Cruel Summer” 3. “The Man” 4. “You Need to Calm Down” 5. “Lover” 6. “The Archer”

“Fearless” album (2008)

7. “Fearless” 8. “You Belong With Me” 9. “Love Story”

“Evermore” album (2020)

10. “‘Tis the Damn Season” 11. “Willow” 12. “Marjorie” 13. “Champagne Problems” 14. “Tolerate It.”

“Reputation” album (2017)

15. “Ready for It” 16. “Delicate” 17. “Don’t Blame Me.” 18. “Look What You Made Me Do”

“Speak Now” album (2010)

19. “Enchanted”

“Red” album (2012)

20. “22″ 21. “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” 22. “I Knew You Were Trouble” 23. “All Too Well”

“Folklore” album (2020)

24. “The 1″ 25. “Betty” 26. “The Last Great American Dynasty” 27. “August” 28. “Illicit Affairs” 29. “My Tears Ricochet” 30. “Cardigan”

“1989″ album (2014)

31. “Style” 32. “Blank Space” 33. “Shake It Off” 34. “Wildest Dreams” 35. “Bad Blood”

SURPRISE SONGS (NIGHT ONE)

36. “Haunted” from the album “Speak Now”

37. “I Almost Do” from the album “Red”

SURPRISE SONGS (NIGHT TWO)

37. “All You Had to Do Was Stay” from the album “1989″

38. “Breathe” from the album “Fearless”

“Midnights” album (2022)

38. “Lavender Haze” 39. “Anti-Hero” 40. “Midnight Rain” 41. “Vigilante S#%@ 42. “Bejeweled” 43. “Mastermind” 44. “Karma”

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Taylor Swift Announces ‘Speak Now’ World Tour

Taylor Swift will take her record-breaking album "Speak Now" on the road next year, starting in February and continuing through October 2011.

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T aylor Swift will take her record-breaking album “Speak Now” on the road next year, starting in February and continuing through October 2011.

The “Speak Now” World Tour will take Swift to 19 countries, beginning Feb. 9 in Singapore and running through Asia and Europe before hitting the U.S. on May 27 in Omaha, Neb. These dates include six stadium shows in the U.S.

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“I’m so excited to go back out on tour again in 2011!” Swift said in a statement. “The FEARLESS Tour was so much fun and even more unforgettable than I ever imagined, and I can’t wait to get back out and play my new music from Speak Now! The fans have been so amazing, and I’m thrilled to play in new cities around the world and meet even more of my fans in 2011!”

Taylor Swift’s 2009-2010 “Fearless” World Tour, which spanned 15 months, grossed $63,705,590, with 1,138,977 in attendance, according to Billboard Boxscore statistics. For her efforts, Swift received the Top Package Award at Billboard’s 2010 Touring Awards.

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Here are Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” World Tour dates:

Feb. 9: Singapore (Singapore Indoor Stadium) Feb. 11: Seoul, South Korea (Gymnastic Gymnasium) Feb. 13: Osaka, Japan (Osaka-Jo Hall) Feb. 16 & 17: Tokyo, Japan (Budokan Hall) Feb. 19: Manila, Philippines (Araneta Coliseum) Feb. 21: Hong Kong (Asia World Arena) March 6: Brussels, Belgium (Forest National) March 7: Rotterdam, Holland (Ahoy) March 9: Oslo, Norway (Oslo Spektrum) March 12: Oberhausen, Germany (Oberhausen Arena) March 15: Milan, Italy March 17: Paris, France (Zenith) March 19: Madrid, Spain (Palacio De Deportes) March 22: Birmingham, UK (LG Arena) March 25: Belfast, Northern Ireland (Odyssey Arena) March 27: Dublin, Ireland (O2 Dublin) March 29: Manchester, UK (Manchester Evening News Arena) March 30: London, UK (O2 Arena) May 27 & 28: Omaha, Neb. May 29: Des Moines, Iowa June 2 & 3: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. June 4: Orlando, Fla. June 7: Columbus, Ohio June 8: Milwaukee, Wis. June 11: Detroit, Mich. (Ford Field) June 14 & 15: St. Paul, Minn. June 18: Pittsburgh, Penn. ( Heinz Field ) June 21: Buffalo, N.Y. June 22: Hartford, Conn. June 25: Foxborough, Mass. (Gillette Stadium) June 30: Greensboro, N.C. July 1: Knoxville, Tenn. July 2: Louisville, Ky July 8: Charlotte, N.C. July 9 & 10: Atlanta, Ga. July 14: Montreal, Quebec July 15 & 16: Toronto, Ontario July 19 & 20: New York, N.Y. July 28: Grand Rapids, Mich. July 29: Indianapolis, Ind. July 30: Cleveland, Ohio Aug. 2 & 3: Washington, D.C. Aug. 6: Philadelphia, Penn. (Lincoln Financial Field) Aug. 9 & 10: Chicago, Ill. Aug. 13: Lexington, Ky Aug. 14: St. Louis, Mo. Aug. 18 & 19: Edmonton, Alberta Aug. 23 & 24: Los Angeles, Calif. Sept. 1 & 2: San Jose, Calif. Sept. 3: Sacramento, Calif. Sept. 6: Portland, Ore. Sept. 7: Seattle, Wash. Sept. 10 & 11: Vancouver, British Columbia Sept. 16 & 17: Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 21: Tulsa, Okla. Sept. 24: Kansas City, Mo. (Arrowhead Stadium) Sept. 27: Denver, Colo. Sept 28: Salt Lake City, Utah Oct. 4: Little Rock, Ark. Oct. 5: New Orleans, La. Oct. 8: Dallas, Texas (Cowboys Stadium)

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Taylor Swift is in her Red Era as Chiefs win Super Bowl in OT and she and Travis kiss on the field

Could there have been a more fairytale ending for Swifties watching the Super Bowl ?

From Taylor Swift 's amazing "87" necklace to biting her white nails during OT and the kiss on the field when the Chiefs won , it was the cap to the rom-com we've been watching all season.

Thanks for watching all 13 (13!) Chiefs games with us when Swift attended. You were with us from the hot summer night when Swift cheered for her boyfriend Travis Kelce the first time (when we still didn't know if we should call him her boyfriend!). All the way until now with that very sweet kiss on the field. We dismissed the people who called their relationship a PR stunt, and leaned into the romance.

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Some of us already liked football (Austin Curtright, our sports reporter and Swiftie) and others (Bryan West, our fulltime Taylor Swift reporter) learned to appreciate the sport as we cheered for Taylor's boyfriend.

We only hope that Season 2 of this romance continues in Australia with the next leg of the Eras Tour - and with Travis Kelce as the male lead. (After they both get to celebrate and take a nap!)

The Taylor-Travis kiss we waited for

As the game ended, we watched, waiting for Taylor Swift to run to the field. We saw Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany share the stage as the Vince Lombardi trophy was presented.

We listened as Travis Kelce sang "Viva Las Vegas."

And where was Taylor?

Were you anxious, too, as we waited for Kelce to find Swift on the field?

The kiss was the pay off.

'Come here, baby girl'

One of our favorite Instagrammers, Olivia Levin with Swifties for Eternity, caught this audio clip.

Travis Kelce first hugs his mom, and then finds Swift and says: "Come here, baby girl," and hugs Swift.

And we're dying. We'll see you in three business days, OK?

A dream week for Taylor and Travis

On Sunday,  Taylor Swift  won her 13th and 14th Grammys, made a historic win with her fourth album of the year award and broke the internet after announcing a brand-new album,  "The Tortured Poets Department."

A week later, she watched boyfriend Travis Kelce win his second Super Bowl in a row.

How fun was this?

"It's a love story" Taylor Swift congratulates Travis Kelce after Chiefs win Super Bowl

Hillary Clinton congratulates Taylor Swift's boyfriend

Nothing like Hillary Clinton jumping in with the Swifties and referring to Travis Kelce as simply: "Taylor Swift's boyfriend." That's a movement we can join!

Red (Taylor's version)

THE CHIEFS WIN SUPER BOWL 58 (25-19) over San Francisco!! Swifties are heard crying, screaming and throwing up (this phrase is a Taylor-Swift-ism if you’re new here). Red and gold confetti fell onto the field!

Listen up Chads and Brads and Dads

The biggest name in music and, arguably, one of the most visible people in NFL circles, was undoubtedly mentioned countless times in bars and living rooms around the country.

But when it comes to TV, the 34-year-old singer/songwriter was on all of 55 seconds (51 seconds before the game-winning touchdown) out of a broadcast that took about four hours and 18 minutes to complete. This is counting her sightings from kickoff until the game went final.

She was also on camera for various moments  before and after the game  as well.

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A very Taylor celebration

Travis Kelce makes a clutch 22-yard reception to set up the Chiefs' game-tying field goal to send the Super Bowl to overtime tied at 19. Taylor Swift was shown in shock on the broadcast after the play.

A nervous nail-biter of a game

The CBS broadcast shows a nervous Taylor Swift as she watches the 49ers driving down the field late in the fourth quarter tied 16-16 against her Chiefs.

Paul McCartney joins Taylor Swift's suite

Sir Paul McCartney appeared in the Super Bowl suite to say hi to Taylor Swift. The two have been friends for years. In 2020,  Swift interviewed McCartney for a "Rolling Stone" series called "Musicians on musicians." The Time Magazine article mentioned that Swift has a framed note from McCartney that hangs in her New York apartment bathroom.

A touchdown and a Taylor Swift sighting!

Shown for the fifth time on the broadcast, Taylor Swift was hype for the Chiefs' touchdown to take a 13-10 lead late in the third quarter. And, of course, Kansas City takes the lead with 13 points, Swift's favorite number."

If you're counting, and we are, CBS showed Taylor for the third time in the third quarter

Taylor Swift makes her third appearance on the in-game CBS broadcast, this time as she dances and sings next to her friends inside Allegiant Stadium.

Let's hope for another shot before the fourth quarter.

Shaq, meet Taylor. Taylor, meet Shaq.

Shaquille O’Neal finally met Taylor! He shared a photo on instagram with Jamie Salter, the Chairman and CEO of Authentic Brands Group, who gifted her with the Judith Leiber bedazzled bag.

Lana Del Rey joins Taylor Swift in the suite

Swift's friend Lana Del Rey was spotted in the stands just below the suite during the first quarter of the game. The two collaborated on "Snow on the Beach" on Swift's Grammy-winning album. And the two sat next to each other at the Grammys a week ago. Swift even took her hand and brought her to the stage when she won.

This Sunday, Swift brought her with her again. By the second quarter, Del Rey was in the suite with Swift, Ice Spice and others.

Is there really a Taylor conspiracy?

There has been much discussion about a conspiracy with Taylor Swift and the Chiefs making the Super Bowl. But we don't think even Swift herself could create so many coincidences with 13.

It’s the Super Bowl of “13”s. It’s SB58 (5+8), held on Feb. 11 (2+11), where the Chiefs play the 49ers (4+9) and the halftime score continues the trend. San Francisco leads 10-3.

Is Taylor also playing Taylor Swift Bingo?

So the Jumbotron on Allegiant Stadium showed Taylor Swift chugging a beer, or was it a wine? That is savage. Maybe she saw herself on the Jumbotron and is playing the same drinking game we are? Drink when the cameras show Taylor?

Or is she giving her best Jason Kelce impersonation?

'Barbie's' Ryan Gosling joins in on Taylor Swift fun

Ryan Gosling has joined in on the Taylor Swift wave, as he was featured in a comical Super Bowl commercial crying to Swift's song "All Too Well" in a promotion for his new movie, "The Fall Guys."

Every photo of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl

We are so lucky to have our USA TODAY photographers at the game - and bringing us some close ups of Taylor, so we can really discuss her fit - and her lipstick, and play our favorite game: How many people can you identify in the Super Bowl suite?

Usher and Taylor collab?

And they said sing now-ow… Taylor Swift has collaborated with many of the top music industry names and Usher is no exception. In 2011, the halftime show singer joined Swift during the “Speak Now” tour at the Philips Arena (now called the State Farm Arena).

It's a 'Love Story' we can get behind

Kansas City fans are “beggin’ you, ‘Please don’t go-o-o,’” before kickoff at Super Bowl LVIII Sunday. Hundreds of fans are heard belting “Love Story” in the Kansas City Power & Light District in Missouri.

Go Taylor's Boyfriend

Our favorite shirt either at the game - or at Super Bowl parties across the country might make Taylor the main character. And why not?

Are you googling how to get Taylor's red lip?

Just stop. We've got you.

The lip formula that Swift is rumored to wear is  Pat McGrath’s LiquiLUST Legendary Wear Lipstick in the shade "Elson 4"  lined  with Pat McGrath’s PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in “Structure” (mid-tone nude) .

“I’m sure you’ve seen footage of Taylor Swift dancing in the rain,” says Cincinnati Makeup artist Julie Niesen. “More than likely, she’s wearing a product like LiquiLUST that will endure dancing, and rain, kissing Travis Kelce.” The formula can last because it’s silicon-based, which is “very water proof” and requires an oil-based remover to take off, Niesen says.

Sad news though, Swifties. This exact makeup product has been sold out for months.

She recommends a handful of other formulas that offer slightly different shades at various price points. These recommendations include  Rouge Dior Forever in the shade 999 "Forever Dior”,   which is also available in the  liquid version , the  Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in shade 01 “Always Red”  and  NYX’s Suede Matte Liquid Lipstick in the shade “Kitten Heels.”

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Nickelodean for the win. Did you know they stream the Super Bowl?

Taylor Swift and fellow Grammy nominee and friend Lana Del Rey share a moment

They sat next to each other at the Grammys last week and now they meet again.

The “Snow On The Beach” collaborator approached Taylor's box from the stadium seats in a red leather jacket and dark jeans. A photo shows the two holding hands for a second, before Lana Del Rey returned back to the “cheap seats.” Later on, in the game, Lana was seen in the box. Whew!

You can follow us on Instagram to see more Taylor moments, see the best moments from Usher's half-time show - and maybe even a few shots of the game.

Taylor isn't at the Puppy Bowl, yet she has a presence

Taylor didn’t make it to the Puppy Bowl , the ultimate sports event for those who consider puppies the MVP, but her doppelganger did. Cutting away from the action on the field, Taylor Sniffed and Travis Klawce were featured in the stands, enjoying the action. 

Klawce wore his namesake’s trademark “87” jersey, while Sniffed donned a sparkly kerchief around her neck. 

They’re not the only doppelgangers at the bowl. Patrick Mabones, a hound mix, played for team Fluff .

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Taylor Swift sways to Post Malone's 'America the Beautiful'

Swift, with her arms around Blake Lively, swayed to Post Malone's acoustic version of "America the Beautiful."

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Whose suite is Taylor Swift in?

We've confirmed that the suite is that of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Who made Taylor Swift's adorable "87" necklace?

Taylor Swift made a radiant statement at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, rocking a custom diamond and yellow gold "87" pendant necklace from Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry , complementing her look with the Diamond Tennis Choker in rose gold. The "87" marks the launch of Stephanie Gottlieb’s new Varsity pendant, giving shoppers the opportunity to customize their own necklace with letters and/or numbers of their choosing, and characterized by the iconic varsity-letterman font. The necklace is $2,950.

Can I buy that '87' football-shaped purse?

If you have $4,495, yes! According to one of our favorite Swifties, Instagram account @TaylorSwiftStyled says it's a Judith Leiber bag, a favorite you usually see on red carpets.

What did Donna Kelce wear to the Super Bowl?

No one will mistake Donna Kelce for anyone else at this year's Super Bowl. Her custom jacket says, "Mama Kelce" on it.

What did Taylor Swift wear to the Super Bowl?

What we know: Taylor Swift arrived in a black corset style top and black jeans with rhinestone cutouts , $695 from AREA and similar to the AREA rhinestone embellished shorts she wore to an earlier game.

She also wore a gold "87" necklace. Her purse? An adorable football shaped purse with an "87" on it. Guess we know who she's rooting for!

Swift walked with a red bomber jacket slung over her left shoulder. The jacket is a Kansas City Chiefs WEAR by Erin Andrews. It’s red with two white lines along the collar, base and vest stitched area. Andrews, a FOX Sports reporter, sells fashionable fan gear for women. This is the second time that Swift has sported one of her jackets. On Oct. 12 when the Chiefs played the Broncos, she wore a similar outfit to her Super Bowl appearance.

Who is in Taylor Swift's Super Bowl suite?

We spied Taylor Swift with fellow Grammy nominee and "Karma" collaborator Ice Spice, producer RIOTUSA, along with Blake Lively, who attended an earlier Chiefs game with Swift, and close friend Ashley Avignone. Travis Kelce's close friend Aric Jones was there, too.

The Kelce family was there. She also is hosting Travis Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce! Donna Kelce had said earlier in the week that the suites were "pricey" so she figured she'd be in the stands, and be happy. We also spied Travis' dad, Ed Kelce, and, of course, Jason Kelce. We're wondering if he's going to keep his shirt on.

Jason Kelce's wife Kylie was in the suite, too. You have to love Kylie, who as a die-hard Eagles fan refused to wear Chiefs gear and instead wore a red long sleeve T-shirt repping the University of Cincinnati, where the Kelce brothers played football before going pro.

We also saw her Swift's mom, Andrea Swift, her dad, Scott Swift, brother Austin Swift, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Friends who celebrated her birthday last year were also there: Miles and Keleigh Teller.

Did you love Jason Kelce's overalls? We did!

Taylor Swift arrives at the stadium

More than two hours before kick off, CBS showed an image of Taylor Swift in a sleek black corset style top, red satin Chiefs jacket over her shoulder and her hair in a pony with a tiny braid, next to Ice Spice and Blake Lively at the stadium.

Who was Taylor Swift with as she arrived at the Super Bowl?

Taylor Swift walked into the stadium following her mother, Andrea Swift. She walked with Blake Lively, who has attended a Chiefs game with Swift, and she brought "Karma" collaborator Ice Spice, whom she was spotted with at the Grammys last week. Ashley Avignone, one of her close friends, was there, as was her dad, Scott Swift, and brother Austin Swift.

Blake Lively wore Adidas red track pants with a cropped white tank and a matching red jacket. Ice Spice was sleek in all black.

What did Travis Kelce wear for his gameday fit?

Tight end  Travis Kelce was "shimmering"  on his way to get on the Chiefs' team bus,  CBS analyst Nate Burleson gushed  on the network's pregame show. 

Dressed in all-black as he left the hotel ("Reputation?), Kelce will  change into the Chiefs' home red jerseys  when he arrives at Allegiant Stadium. 

Not to be outdone by his brother’s Amiri jacket and trousers, Jason Kelce showed up to Super Bowl LVIII in colorful Kansas City Chiefs overalls. 

You can buy Jason Kelce’s overalls on pre-order and his bright red “big yeti” tee is available in multiple locations online. 

The brothers have a knack for fashion, and Travis purchased designer jumpsuits for his teammates in the past, so neither Jason’s plaid overalls nor the shiny Amiri suit are out of character.

What were Taylor Swift's best looks during the NFL season?

Swift fans were treated to 12 game looks this season – from popping up in a box at Arrowhead Stadium in October in an Erin Andrews’ WEAR jacket to the AFC Championship game where Swift wore a bright red sweater and black mini.

She showcased vintage looks from Kansas City’s West Side Storey , a retro style jacket that was a replica of the one boyfriend Travis Kelce wore in December, and independent (and now NFL-licensed) designer Kristin Juszczyk . And she had us all seeing red!

Did you have a favorite? USA TODAY’s Victoria Hernandez broke down Swift’s best game day looks .

Is Taylor's dad giving off Big Dad Energy?

We love what a big Chiefs fan Scott Swift has become.

This fit is peak dad!

Is Taylor Swift in Las Vegas yet?

We are waiting with you!

And NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on  NFL GameDay Morning that Taylor Swift has officially arrived in Las Vegas and is expected to attend Super Bowl LVIII to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers.

Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO  Clark Hunt ,  told People  on Saturday that Swift will attend the big game.

"She's coming!" Hunt told People. "We're excited."

When is Taylor Swift's next concert?

Swift’s next Eras Tour concert is Friday, Feb. 16 in Melbourne, Australia. She performs three nights in Melbourne before heading to Sydney and then to Singapore on March 2.

Follow Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's Taylor Swift reporter, on  Instagram ,  TikTok  and  X as @BryanWestTV who will report live from Melbourne.

It's a love story. Will Travis Kelce propose at the Super Bowl?

We’ve seen proposals at so many of the Eras Tour shows, that why wouldn’t Kelce propose to Swift if the Chiefs win?

It could be a very good end to what feels like a real-time rom-com for Swifties.

Kelce was actually asked this very question in one of many pre-Super Bowl Interviews. His answer, classic Kelce: "I'm focused on getting this ring, and that’s all that my mind’s focused on right now."

Is Taylor Swift in a Super Bowl commercial?

The most Taylor Swift of commercials doesn’t even feature the singer.

But you’ll feel like you saw her after watching Cetaphil’s early Super Bowl Commercial, which as of Friday had been viewed almost 3 million times.

The video shows a "real-life father and daughter living in New York" who are struggling to connect with each other.

The father, who is a football fan, has a difficult time figuring out how to interact with his teen, who only appears to be interested in her phone and skincare. The father approaches the daughter a couple of times over the course of the video, attempting to bond with little success.

The mere mention of  “the most famous fan of the game” and suddenly dad and daughter are together – and we’re crying.

- Amaris Encinas

Can you bet on Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl?

How many times will CBS's Super Bowl broadcast show her on-air? Will the Super Bowl MVP mention her in his speech?

Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been one of the hottest topics of this NFL season.. The 14-time Grammy winner has attended all three of the Chiefs' playoff games up to this point but has a concert in Tokyo the day before the Super Bowl. That's left fans speculating whether she'll make it to Las Vegas in time for the big game.

However, they won't be able to legally bet on such an appearance – or the number of them on the broadcast – at a United States-based sportsbook ahead of Sunday's game. Any such wagers are only available on betting sites outside those regulated in the U.S.

There are other prop bets not related to the outcome of the game that also aren't legal to bet on in the U.S. as well as some that are only available in certain states. But why is that?

“The general rule of thumb in the U.S. for creating prop bets is that they need to be determined by action on the field and the result shown in the box score," BetMGM Senior Trader Tristan Davis told USA TODAY. "This makes it difficult to offer prop bets on Taylor Swift since she doesn’t play the game.”

In other words, the name of the game in sports betting is wagering on the objective, on-field results, not the subjective decision-making of a TV broadcast director.

- Jack McKessy

Can Taylor Swift make it to the Super Bowl?

The big joke on Tiktok this week has been the math question: If Taylor Swift leaves Japan - and the time difference is +17 hours to Las Vegas an the flight takes about 13 hours, will she make it on time?

Lucky for us, our amazing graphics team has done the math - and has shown their work .

Even the Embassy of Japan got in on this feat, as Swifties across the world suddenly have serious interest in air travel times.

“Despite the 12-hour flight and 17-hour time difference, the Embassy can confidently  Speak Now  to say that if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins,” the embassy said on  Feb. 2 , peppering the statement with references to popular Swift song titles.

Has Taylor Swift played the Super Bowl half-time show?

No. Swift has never played at the half-time show, but she has performed at many big sporting events.

In 2022, the singer said she didn't want to perform until she finished rerecording all of her first six albums. She has two left: Reputation (Taylor's Version) and her debut album.

Her first time singing at a major sporting event was in 2002 when as an adorable 12-year-old, she sang the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers Detroit Pistons game.

She has since performed at several other sporting events, including when Swift sang the national anthem at game 3 at the 2008 World Series in Philadelphia.

How did Taylor and Travis meet?

We could write a song about this, but honestly, don’t we just want Taylor to do it?

Travis Kelce attended the second Kansas City show of  Swift's Eras Tour . The tight end hoped to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it but was unsuccessful.

Kelce called Swift out on his podcast New Heights.

"I was disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings," Kelce said to his brother, Jason.

When word got to Swift, the singer reached out.

“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” she said in her Time magazine interview for 2023 Person of the Year. “We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other."

Though they had been dating for weeks, Kelce made the first public comment about their relationship on the  Pat McAfee Show  in September.

“I threw the ball in her court," he said, "and you know, I told her, you know, ‘I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead. You might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one’s a little more lit.'"

This would set up the public launch of the duo's relationship.

Adele is Team "Taylor Swift's boyfriend"

Twitter/X user @picturetokurn joked the Super Bowl match-up is “Red” (49ers) versus “Red (Taylor’s Version)” (Chiefs), and Adele is team “Red (Taylor’s Version).” During her Las Vegas concert on Saturday, the singer said, “I think I want the Chiefs to win just because of Taylor Swift's boyfriend and all of you that are complaining about Taylor Swift being at games get a (bleeping) life.”

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Taylor Swift is in her Red Era as Chiefs win Super Bowl in OT and she and Travis kiss on the field

$25 tickets, stadium spectaculars highlight 2024 concert season in metro Detroit

The days are getting longer. The temperatures are getting warmer. And the nights are about to get a lot louder.

For millions of music fans across metro Detroit and Michigan, summertime spells prime concert season, and there’s another bonanza of stuff on the way for 2024.

The summer schedule will feature acts from across the spectrum — rock, country, hip-hop, pop, R&B, electronic music and more — as part of the humming array of live music at big venues, small clubs, major festivals and community events.

At Pine Knob Music Theatre, the state’s leading summer music hot spot, the roasted-almond stands and drink machines have already revved up for a season that will feature nearly 50 concert nights.

On Thursday, the Clarkston amphitheater — which traditionally has ranked among the most-attended summer venues in the U.S. — notched the earliest start in its half-century history with a rock bill featuring the bands Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle.

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The Pine Knob action will resume May 22 with Neil Young, part of a five-month season scheduled to wrap up Sept. 28 with WRIF-FM’s Riff Fest, headlined by the veteran hard rock band Godsmack.

The 2024 season doesn’t wield quite the firepower that ruled in 2023, when Detroit’s summer calendar was loaded with mega draws such as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Morgan Wallen, Drake and Ed Sheeran. Ford Field, the region’s largest venue, hosted nine shows and more than half a million concertgoers for the busiest stretch of music in the stadium’s 22-year history.

Indeed, last year was the biggest ever for the North American concert business, as the live-events industry continued to revel in a post-pandemic rebound: The top 100 tours alone generated $6.63 billion in grosses, according to data collected by the trade magazine Pollstar, with at least $1 billion of that coming from Swift’s Eras Tour.

This summer is teeming with hot shows, and here we break out some highlights for what's coming through October. Note that these bullet points — along with the assorted venue schedules we're providing at freep.com — are just a taste: There's plenty more notable and compelling stuff ahead at spaces big and small across southeast Michigan.

Concerts galore: Long list of artists coming to metro Detroit venues this summer

$25 concert tickets

The 10th edition of Live Nation’s Concert Week promotion will start Wednesday and run through May 14, with more than 170 Michigan shows offering $25 seats. Dates include shows at Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, Pine Knob and other metro Detroit amphitheaters, along with theaters and clubs across the state. Details: livenation.com/concertweek

Promoter AEG Presents is offering its own $25 tickets , on sale Tuesday through May 15, for shows at the Masonic Temple Theatre and Royal Oak Music Theatre, including Sum 41 (Sept. 14), Lyle Lovett (July 23) and Daryl Hall’s coheadlining visit with Elvis Costello (July 8).

More: Live Nation's $25 concert ticket sale starts this week

For both promotional events, the discounted tickets are billed as "all-in" — meaning $25 flat, with no service fees or other charges.

Stadium spectaculars

Ford Field will follow its record-setting concert year with a trifecta of country nights, starting with Zach Bryan on June 20. It's part of a fast, remarkable rise for the Oklahoma artist and U.S. Navy veteran, whose only Detroit show until now was a Majestic Theatre gig in 2021.

He'll be followed at the downtown stadium by George Strait (July 13) and Kenny Chesney with the Zac Brown Band (Aug. 10).

For Chesney, this will be the 12th headlining performance in the Lions’ den, the most for any artist since the stadium's 2002 opening. His August visit with Zac Brown will feature Detroit’s Uncle Kracker in the opening slot.

At Comerica Park, there are two shows on the docket: Def Leppard and Journey will serve up rock hits July 18, while Green Day will bring its Savior Tour with guests Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid on Sept. 4.

Welcome back

The summer schedule includes a handful of folks we haven’t seen in a while, including the reunited rock band Creed, which will play Pine Knob on July 31 before returning Nov. 20 for a night at LCA. Those will be the first Creed shows here in 12 years for Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti and company.

Smooth-singing George Strait, a pioneer of country music stadium concerts, will make his first Michigan appearance since his avowed retirement tour in 2014. Strait is now firmly back in the saddle and headed to Ford Field on July 13 with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town in support.

Hip-hop veteran and freshly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Missy Elliott, meanwhile, will play the first Detroit headlining show of her career when she hits LCA on Aug. 15 with Busta Rhymes and Ciara. Her last major Motor City performance came as part of Eminem's Ford Field stand in 2003.

Neil Young has been no stranger to Michigan venues in recent years, but his May 22 Pine Knob visit will be the first with his band Crazy Horse since 2004.

Festival feats

The Movement festival will hold down its traditional Memorial Day weekend spot on Detroit’s riverfront as the much-loved techno event returns to Hart Plaza, May 25-27. Performers on six stages will include headliners Fatboy Slim, Richie Hawtin and Solomun, part a lineup of international acts and Detroit veterans — including hometown musical pioneer Kevin Saunderson in a set with actor-DJ Idris Elba.

On Michigan’s west side, Electric Forest will kick into action June 20-23, presenting another sprawling lineup of electronic artists and jam bands, with headliners to include Pretty Lights, String Cheese Incident, Disco Biscuits, Charlotte de Witte and more.

Faster Horses, July 19-21 at Michigan International Speedway, will reassert its status as one of the biggest country music events in the U.S., this time with a country-rock crossover bill led by Hardy, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson.

Concert of Colors, set for Midtown Detroit, July 15-21, will unveil full details this week, including the fest's artist lineup, an expanded venue list and a new series of neighborhood events happening throughout the summer.

For Labor Day weekend, a pair of local traditions will return: The Detroit Jazz Festival will take over downtown with a four-day lineup led by drummer great Brian Blade, the 2024 artist-in-residence. Arts, Beats & Eats will be back in Royal Oak for its 27th installment, with performers to be announced later this summer.

More: Detroit Jazz Festival unveils 2024 artist lineup, led by artist-in-residence Brian Blade

And the latest edition of Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, boasting a heavyweight lineup that includes Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp, will make its way to Pine Knob Sept. 15.

Big crop of country

Country music has wrangled an increasingly significant role on the summer touring circuit, and that will play out this season in amphitheaters such as Pine Knob, where highlights include the top-notch Tyler Childers and a doubleheader from Luke Bryan as part of the WYCD Hoedown (June 28-29).

Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights is brimming with country offerings, including Parker McCollum (June 8), Billy Currington (June 14) and Brothers Osborne (June 15), along with several acts of the outlaw variety: Whiskey Myers (July 6), Jamey Johnson (July 18) and Cody Jinks (Aug. 17).

Top of the pops

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, who broke big with “Take Me to Church" in 2013 and just topped charts across the world with “Too Sweet,” will headline Pine Knob on May 31. Other biggies at the amphitheater include Maroon 5 (June 21), Janet Jackson (July 2), Imagine Dragons (Aug. 12) and Glass Animals (Aug. 24).

LCA will also welcome brotherly trio AJR on June 30 and Jennifer Lopez on July 31. Billie Eilish, fresh off another round of Grammy and Oscar wins, will arrive Oct. 7 for the second Detroit arena performance of her career, while Pink will serve up a twofer there Oct. 14-15.

Meghan Trainor, playing metro Detroit for the first time in eight years, will wrap up Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre's season when she performs Sept. 30.

R&B treasure trove

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre will fill Detroit’s riverfront with soulful sounds and smooth jazz, kicking off its season June 5 with Lalah Hathaway and a summer of Motor City favorites including the Isley Brothers (June 16), Kem (Aug. 2) and Sheila E (Aug. 14). More shows at the Aretha will be announced in coming weeks.

Following his big comeback moment at the Super Bowl halftime show, Usher is headed to Little Caesars Arena for a Sept. 12-13 doubleheader on his Past Present Future hits tour.

Also at LCA, Jhené Aiko will bring her Magic Hour Tour on June 19, Xscape and SWV will summon ’90s energy Aug. 9, and Maxwell will serenade audiences Oct. 11.

A Latin phenomenon

Last month, Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny notched a milestone show at a sold-out Little Caesars Arena, drawing 16,000-plus for a night of all-Spanish-language pop music. There's some broader context to that Detroit breakthrough: The Recording Industry Association of America, which tracks streaming stats and album sales, recently reported that Latin music revenues in the U.S. hit $1.4 billion last year, up 16% from 2022.

Now, less than a year after his own local sellout at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Mexican singer Peso Pluma is poised to headline LCA on June 1 as Latin music’s growth accelerates in Detroit. Following the summer concert season, Colombia's Shakira will play the same downtown arena Dec. 15 as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour.

Homegrown hot nights

Beyond the array of local talent you’ll find nightly across metro Detroit’s clubs and bars, there are some notable homecoming performances in store: Gladwin-bred rapper NF will play the biggest Michigan show of his career with a May 14 visit to LCA, while Detroit metalcore quintet I Prevail is set for a July 13 headlining spot at Pine Knob.

Motown mainstay Kem will light up the Aretha amphitheater on Aug. 2, and there’s an exciting new jazz project from some well-pedigreed local veterans: Don Was, Dave McMurray and Luis Resto will make their Motor City debut as the Pan-Detroit Ensemble on May 24 at Orchestra Hall.

A swan song

There’s always an end of the road, and this summer’s most notable goodbye will come from Jeff Lynne’s ELO, whose Over and Out Tour plays LCA on Oct. 9, putting a bow on a 54-year run for the adventurous pop-rock project once known as Electric Light Orchestra.

Contact Detroit Free Press music writer Brian McCollum: 313-223-4450 or [email protected].

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Wonderful winter spectacular.

The Moscow State Circus returns to Birmingham this Christmas with its spectacular show, ‘Miracles’. The renowned NEC will play host to the world-famous Circus show which will run from the 20th of December to the 5th of January

‘MIRACLES’ is the perfect production to entertain families at this magical time of year, offering breath-taking performances brought to you by a wide-range of acclaimed performers.

Award-winning Clowns the Chervotkins Duo, will guide the audience through this show of “Miracles”, acts like the Roubstov Troupe, performing acrobatics, Watch them fly through the air performing an incredible selection of tricks from an incredible display of tumbling and somersaults,an exciting aerial gymnastic display. Incredible!

World class hand balancer and contortionist Vladislav Khvostik has performed in the most exclusive circus shows in Moscow, our hand balancer has perfected his talents to create a showcase that is mesmerizing to witness. This out of this world contortionist is the ultimate performer as he fuses daring stunts with his incredible ability to bend in every direction together to create a routine so jaw-droppingly brilliant you cannot believe what you are watching!

Our Extreme ® stunt riding team will also be performing the Globe of Death. The most death-defying act ever completed, as the group experience G-force similar to that of a fighter pilot. Watch as they loop vertically and horizontally all while encased in a mesh sphere. This really is one for the petrolheads!

The show also has Diablo, Perch Pole, Aerial Hula Hoop and of course the unforgettable festive bellboys with an amazing coordinated routine performing an incredible skipping act with a TWIST not to be missed!

Together with aerial displays of grace and beauty from Anna Rastsova on the aerial trapeze and the unforgettable Alikhanov Troupe showcasing their high wire winter spectacle, staggeringly walking 3 man high on a high wire in the roof of the Big Top. There are so many highlights of the festive show ‘Miracles’ people will be speak about it for years to come!     The Production and logistic departments have been busy planning the UK’s Largest Circus Big Top set up for over 2 years.

THIS AMAZING AND EXCLUSIVE SHOW IS CURRENTLY ONLY SHOWING AT THE NEC BIRMINGHAM All housed in our state of the art theatre style luxury big top.

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Boris Pasternak's museum house

Pasternak’s “important achievement both in contemporary lyrical poetry and in the field of the great Russian epic tradition" was honored with a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958. For many readers outside Russia, Pasternak is known mainly as the author of the touching historical novel Doctor Zhivago written in 1957. The novel as a whole communicates the haphazard, uncertain and chaotic quality of life caused by the Russian Revolution and the heroic case of quiet humanism demonstrated by a single person.

Pasternak’s translations of Georgian poets favored by Joseph Stalin probably saved his life during the purges of the 1930’s. However, the individualistic Pasternak was not suited to the Soviet artistic climate when art was required to have a clear socialism-inspired agenda and so Russian publishers were unwilling to print Pasternak’s novel. In fact, Doctor Zhivago first appeared in Italy in 1957.

Pasternak won his Nobel Prize the following year. Despite Pasternak politely declining his Nobel Prize quoting: “because of the significance given to this award in the society to which I belong”, the award nevertheless spread his fame well beyond Russia. He ended his life in virtual exile in an artist's community in Peredelkino village. His last poems are devoted to love, to freedom and to reconciliation with God.

Pasternak was rehabilitated posthumously in 1987. In 1988, after being banned for three decades, "Doctor Zhivago" was published in the USSR. In 1989 Pasternak's son accepted his father's Nobel medal in Stockholm.

Pastenak loved his house in Peredelkino, the house and surrounding nature featuring in his poetry. The poet considered the cycle of poems "Peredelkino", which he completed in the spring of 1941, to be his best work. The poet spent the first difficult months of the war in Peredelkino; he completed the novel "Doctor Zhivago" here, wrote the Lara poems and translated Shakespeare and Goethe. It was in this house that he learned he was to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on October 23rd 1958. He died here on May 30 1960.

The house in Peredelkino only acquired the status of a museum in 1990, thirty years after the poet's death and a century after his birth. The museum has fully preserved the environment and atmosphere of the house where Boris Pasternak lived and worked. The director of the museum is Elena Pasternak, grandaughter of Boris Pasternak.

Pasternak’s grave can be found in Peredelkino cemetery which is situated 20 minutes walk from the poet’s house.

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