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Taylor Swift tops Pollstar’s midyear tour leaders and gives economy a boostTaylor Swift tops Pollstar’s midyear tour leaders and gives economy a boost
TAS Rights Management Thanks to her mega successful Eras Tour, Taylor Swift takes the number one spot on Pollstar’s midyear top tour list. According to the trade’s report, the trek has raked in an estimated gross of more than $300 million on more than 1.1 million tickets for its first 22 dates. Beyond just ticket…
Read MoreMusic notes: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and moreMusic notes: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and more
A signed Taylor Swift guitar has brought in big bucks for a good cause. The singer’s axe earned the highest bid at the Toby Keith and Friends 2023 OK Kids Korral auction, which raises money to help kids with cancer and their families. Taylor’s guitar brought in a winning bid of $120,000, far exceeding items from Keith and other country stars, like Tim McGraw, Garth…
Read MoreMusic fan survey shows BTS fans would travel the furthest to see them liveMusic fan survey shows BTS fans would travel the furthest to see them live
Walt Disney Television/Paula Lobo With summer concert season upon us, the financial and travel gurus at the website Upgraded Points polled music lovers to see just how far they’d go — both literally and figuratively — to see their favorite acts live. In short, the BTS Army is ready to march anywhere. The survey polled…
Read MorePink and Gwen Stefani praise each other after joint Hyde Park showsPink and Gwen Stefani praise each other after joint Hyde Park shows
Christopher Polk/Getty Images Pink and Gwen Stefani have nothing but love for each other after their joint performances over the weekend. Stefani opened for Pink during their shows at British Summer Time Hyde Park on Saturday, June 24. Pink shared her appreciation for her fellow pop star on Instagram. “I have known you for a long time and I…
Read MoreOlivia Rodrigo announces sophomore album, ‘GUTS’Olivia Rodrigo announces sophomore album, ‘GUTS’
Geffen Records Olivia Rodrigo has announced the upcoming release of her sophomore album, GUTS. Rodrigo announced the album on Instagram Monday, June 26, with a set release date of September 8. “i am so proud of this record and I can’t wait to share it with you all! U can presave it now! xoxoxoxo,” Rodrigo captioned a photo of…
Read More“You are not a crime”: Christina Aguilera sends message of support during NYC Pride Island set“You are not a crime”: Christina Aguilera sends message of support during NYC Pride Island set
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Christina Aguilera showed a message of support for the LGBTQ+ community during her headlining set at NYC Pride Island 2023 on Sunday, June 25. The singer made a powerful statement during her penultimate song, as news footage covering recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation happening around the country flashed on the screens behind her, Billboard reports. “One thing…
Read MoreFans help struggling Lewis Capaldi finish song during Glastonbury setFans help struggling Lewis Capaldi finish song during Glastonbury set
Leon Neal/Getty Images Lewis Capaldi’s fans proved once again that they have his back. The singer performed at the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival Sunday, June 24, but needed some help finishing his set. Footage posted by the BBC Radio 1 shows Capaldi suffering symptoms from Tourette Syndrome, including some involuntary movements, while performing his hit “Someone You…
Read MoreEd Sheeran performs as his own opening act after Khalid involved in car accidentEd Sheeran performs as his own opening act after Khalid involved in car accident
ABC/Paula Lobo Ed Sheeran was the opening act for his own show in Washington, D.C. over the weekend after his tour opener, Khalid, was involved in a car accident. Ed broke the news on his Instagram Story Friday, June 23, letting fans know that thankfully Khalid was not seriously hurt, but that he was taking…
Read MoreTaylor Swift calls for kindness ahead of ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ releaseTaylor Swift calls for kindness ahead of ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ release
Beth Garrabrant/TAS Rights Management As the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) approaches, global superstar Taylor Swift took a moment during her Eras Tour in Minneapolis to remind her fans about the importance of kindness. Addressing the audience, she emphasized that re-recording her albums wasn’t about stirring up online feuds, but rather reclaiming her artistry. Swift then treated her…
Read MoreSara Bareilles to headline club shows to benefit New York music venueSara Bareilles to headline club shows to benefit New York music venue
Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Sara Bareilles is set to headline two small club shows in New York to benefit Rockwood Music Hall, a club on the Lower East Side where she played in the early days of her career. “In 2007, I had the privilege of playing one of my first career shows at…
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