Taylor Swift made a grand return to her lucrative Eras Tour in Paris, showcasing new outfits from The Tortured Poets Department. Her devoted fans were ecstatic as the 34-year-old star delivered a high-energy performance and surprised them with a setlist featuring six fresh tracks from TTPD. Taylor wowed the audience in a stunning white taffeta Vivienne Westwood dress adorned with a corseted bodice and lyrics from her own songs. She later changed into a matching trench coat before belting out The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, a song inspired by her relationship with Matty Healy. The singer also flaunted her enviable figure in a dazzling orange and pink jeweled bodysuit paired with knee-high boots during the captivating three-hour show at the Paris La Defense Arena.
Taylor Swift made a grand entrance back to her £1.4 billion Eras Tour, showcasing new outfits from The Tortured Poets Department and revealing an exciting setlist during her performance in Paris on Thursday.
The international superstar, aged 34, went all out with her dynamic performance, delighting fans with a revised setlist and fresh wardrobe choices. Keeping her blonde hair down, the singer added a bold touch with a chunky gold chain necklace and a striking red lipstick. She exuded enthusiasm while captivating the audience with her vibrant blue microphone. Taylor wowed the crowd in a new bodysuit, belting out her popular hits from 2012 like We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble. Later, she donned a dazzling red oversized blazer for a lively rendition of her 2019 track The Man alongside her backup dancers. Fans marveled at Taylor’s impeccable costume changes for each segment of the concert, with one fan expressing awe at her ability to introduce new choreography, props, and outfits mid-tour. The praise continued with admiration for her stunning attire changes, captivating visuals, impressive dance routines, and even a marching band performance.
Taylor confidently walked out wearing a stunning white Vivienne Westwood dress made of taffeta. The dress featured a corseted bodice, eye-catching hip draping, and her own song lyrics, ‘I love you, it’s ruining my life,’ elegantly written on the skirt.
The singer impressed the crowd as she was elevated into the sky during her performance in a fresh white ensemble.
The singer was accompanied by her dancers as they lifted her up on a platform during the performance.
Taylor looked stunning in the jeweled bodysuit, adorned in shades of orange and pink. She completed her outfit with knee-high boots that perfectly complemented her look while she performed during the Red Era.
Her debut European performance drove fans into a frenzy, with one fan expressing: ‘She completely mesmerized us.’
Taylor Swift is gearing up for a series of concerts in Paris, Stockholm, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon before heading to the UK stage. In order to accommodate songs from her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, the singer-songwriter has made some changes to her three-hour setlist, replacing fan favorites like Tolerate It, Long Live, The Archer, and The 1 with tracks from her new album, which received mixed reviews.
Fans have expressed their disappointment on social media, with some sharing their love for the removed songs and others voicing their dislike for the new album tracks. Despite the changes, ticket sales are expected to reach $1.4 billion for ‘The Eras’ tour, making it one of the most profitable tours in history.
Meanwhile, Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is preparing to make his acting debut in Ryan Murphy’s new horror series, Grotesquerie. The NFL star was spotted on set sporting an all-white outfit and black-dyed hair, ready to join his co-stars including Niecy Nash-Betts and Courtney B. Vance.
Kelce, who recently landed a hosting gig on Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, expressed his excitement about working with Niecy on the new project. Nash-Betts, who previously collaborated with Murphy and won an Emmy for her role in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, shared a behind-the-scenes video from the set with her Instagram followers, teasing the upcoming project.
Sporting her flowing blonde locks, the singer of the popular song “Cruel Summer” added a stylish touch with a thick gold chain around her neck and a striking application of red lipstick.
Taylor looked amazing in the latest bodysuit as she belted out her famous 2012 songs We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble.
The singer of Love Story had a big grin on her face as she sang for the massive audience.
Taylor was spotted responding to the audience as they sang along to her popular songs.
Estimates suggest that ticket sales for ‘The Eras’ tour are expected to reach approximately $1.4 billion, surpassing the earnings from Sir Elton John’s extensive farewell tour, which lasted for several years and amassed roughly $939 million.
The performer of the song Bad Blood flaunted her confidence on the stage in a dazzling purple bodysuit covered in sequins.
Taylor showcased on the spotlight
She chose to wear some black sequined knee-high boots while strumming her shiny silver guitar.
Taylor delivered a remarkable performance on the first night in Paris that left a lasting impression on the audience.
Taylor is scheduled to take the stage for a four-night extravaganza at the iconic Paris arena.
Following her performances in various cities, she will finally make her way to the UK to grace the stage. Prior to that, she will also make stops in Stockholm, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon.
Many fans have expressed disappointment in X as they discuss the changes in her setlist, where beloved songs like Tolerate It Long Live, The Archer, and The 1 have been swapped out for tracks from her newest album, which received mediocre reviews.
Kelce shared the video on his Instagram story, captioning it with excitement about entering a new world with one of the legends.
In Murphy’s latest American Horror Story: Delicate, one of Taylor’s rivals, Kim Kardashian, is prominently featured.
Despite the negative reception and poor box office performance of the 2019 Cats adaptation, where Swift played Bombalurina, the singer made her film debut in the 2010 romantic comedy Valentine’s Day alongside Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Taylor Lautner, and Bradley Cooper.
Swift has also appeared in other films like The Giver and lent her voice to the animated movie The Lorax. Her life was documented in the 2020 Netflix film Miss Americana, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last year.
Despite the criticism of her role in Cats, Taylor stated that she has no regrets about being a part of the film. She even expressed gratitude for the nomination she received with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for their work on the track Beautiful Ghosts. Taylor mentioned that despite the film being unconventional, she enjoyed the experience.
Afterward, the celebrity threw on a stunning crimson, extra-large blazer on top of her outfit as she took the stage with her backup dancers to put on a show with her hit song “The Man” from 2019.
Taylor dazzled the audience as she perched on a desk during her performance.
The celebrity ensured to deliver a dazzling performance.
Taylor made a stunning entrance in a vibrant yellow dress.
She was spotted seated at the piano, its surface blanketed in lush green moss.
The singer of the hit song “Stake It Off” dazzled the packed audience with their performance.
Taylor thoroughly enjoyed engaging with her supporters during the concert.
In order to include tracks from her newest album, The Tortured Poets Department, the popular artist has removed a few fan-favorite songs from her extensive three-hour concert performance.
The performance comes shortly after Taylor’s partner Travis Kelce prepared for his first acting role in the upcoming Ryan Murphy horror series, Grotesquerie. (as seen in a photo from January)
After making his acting debut on Saturday Night Live in March 2023, Kelce’s casting in Grotesquerie marks his next big role. Known for his relationship with Taylor Swift and a cameo on SNL with the Grammy winner, the Kansas City Chiefs star first dabbled in reality TV with ‘Catching Kelce’ in 2016.
Aside from his on-screen work, Kelce has also taken on projects behind the scenes. His executive producing debut on My Dead Friend Zoe debuted at SXSW, and he is set to produce a documentary on artist Jean-Michel Basquiat called King Pleasure. Kelce’s aspirations in the TV and movie industry have been longstanding, and he’s already making moves to achieve his goal of becoming as famous as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Even with his eyes on Hollywood, Kelce remains focused on his football career, stating his love for comedy and ongoing discussions in Tinseltown before the Super Bowl in February.