Taylor Swift Attends Beyoncé’s Concert Film Premiere
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Taylor Swift attends "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" Concert Movie World Premiere at AMC The Grove 14 on October 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Beyonce Knowles-Carter attends the European Premiere of Disney's "The Lion King" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England.
Taylor Swift takes her support seriously — especially when it comes to her fellow superstar industry icon, Beyoncé! At the “Thique” singer’s London premiere of her Renaissance concert film Thursday (November 30) night, Swift, 33, was seen walking into the premiere at London’s Leicester Square Theater. Bey, 42, attended Swift’s Eras Tour concert film premiere last month in Los Angeles, so Swift returning the favor had fans of the two going wild once again. The “Anti-Hero” singer stunned in the Beyoncé-mandated dress code in a glittering sequin Balmain gown, her signature red lip and soft waves styled with a deep side part.
“I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce‘s influence,” Swift wrote on Instagram the day after her Eras film premiere, showcasing a boomerang of the pair eating and flicking popcorn in the theater. “The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms. Her generosity of spirit. Her resilience and versatility. She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale.
Beyoncé first premiered her hotly anticipated Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé concert film in Los Angeles on Saturday. Bey debuted a platinum blonde look that had the internet shook. During the LA premiere, Bey received a plethora of support, with four of her former Destiny’s Child bandmates in attendance: Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. Lori Harvey, Gabrielle Union and Vanessa Bryant were among the other stars in attendance at the premiere. The concert film consists of footage over the course of Bey’s Renaissance world tour from this year, and “is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy and master her craft,” according to an official synopsis.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will premiere in theaters on Friday.
What Were The Hottest Concerts Of 2023?
The past two years saw the return of touring, and many acts have hit the road with a vengeance. There have been amazing live performances, with some of the biggest artists returning to the road. Some tours were delayed due to COVID-19, while some musicians happened to take a long hiatus from performing altogether. Whatever the reason, in 2023, musicians across all genres of music announced world tours and stadium tours.
Pop legends like Madonna and Janet Jackson are touring on a global scale, as are younger artists like Harry Styles and Morgan Wallen. Popularity with K-pop and Latin artists has brought musicians from both genres to have successful tours in 2023. Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Pink and the Cure have all been on the road this year as well.
There is, of course, massive hype around Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Her shows last three-and-a-half hours as she covers all aspects of her career, from country to pop to indie. With her two “surprise songs” each night, fans are always eager to find out what songs she’ll choose for that segment. On top of that, her timing is impeccable for fans “itching for a post-pandemic live music immersive experience.” Another factor is how much Swifties appreciate Taylor’s dedication to her craft: writing all her songs and reclaiming ownership of all of her music by re-recording her discography. Fans have also been buying and streaming the new versions of her old songs and the bonus tracks on her re-recorded versions of her albums.
Secondary ticket market site Gametime released data showcasing the Top 10 Concert Tours of the year based on average ticket prices on their site. Take a look below at which ten music artists have the hottest concert tickets of 2023 so far, based on the prices of their tickets on Gametime.
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