Taylor Swift news diary: Singer's Eras Tour predicted to drive economic growth in Singapore for 2024
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour boosts Singapore's 2024 GDP
Singapore's economic outlook for 2024 has received a substantial lift, courtesy of Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Eras Tour, as reported by Bloomberg. The city-state's gross domestic product (GDP) projections for the first quarter of 2024 have surged to 2.9%, with annual growth forecasted at 2.5%, up from earlier estimates of 2.3%.
The ongoing six-concert tour, with each show drawing over 50,000 attendees, has significantly contributed to this economic upturn. Economists predict that the influx of foreign tourists attending the concerts will inject between $225 to $300 million (SGD 300-400 million) into Singapore's economy in Q1 alone.
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Swift's announcement of tour dates last year triggered a surge in hotel bookings, with a 10% increase for March 2024, according to hotel analytics firm Smith Travel Research. Furthermore, hotel occupancy levels during early March are expected to surpass any other period in the first eight months of 2024. Sales for flights to Singapore between March 1 and 9 saw a remarkable 186% rise, as reported by travel site Trip.com, while demand for flights from Bangkok, Manila, and Jakarta surged by 20%, according to low-cost airline JetStar Asia.
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Ray Dalio faces social media roast for Taylor Swift's presidential endorsement
Renowned hedge fund titan Ray Dalio faced a barrage of social media mockery after he posted a selfie from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Singapore, where he enthusiastically endorsed the pop superstar for president. Dalio, the 74-year-old founder of Bridgewater Associates, took to X on Thursday to proclaim, "@taylorswift13 for President!" He elaborated, expressing his belief that Swift has the potential to unite people across America and around the world better than any political candidate, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity.
The unexpected post from Dalio, known for his more reserved and sharp-elbowed demeanor on Wall Street, raised eyebrows and prompted humorous reactions on social media.
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Keleigh Teller hailed as 'the Biggest Tayvis Stan' after sharing new group photo with Taylor Swift
Fans are showering Keleigh Teller with praise for her unwavering support of the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, following her recent sharing of a new behind-the-scenes photo from the 2024 Super Bowl.
Attending Super Bowl LVIII alongside her husband, actor Miles Teller, Keleigh was captured hanging out with Swift inside the pop star's box during the game on February 11. Among the celebrity lineup were actress Blake Lively, rapper Ice Spice, and singer Lana Del Rey, who joined Swift and Keleigh to cheer on Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs, which emerged victorious against the San Francisco 49ers in overtime.
While Miles had previously posted photos on Instagram featuring himself alongside Keleigh and friends from the Super Bowl, Keleigh herself shared a previously unseen image on March 7 as part of a photo dump from February 2024. Amidst a carousel of snapshots, Keleigh's post included the star-studded Super Bowl box photo, where she, Swift, and Lively posed together while surrounded by other notable celebrities like Ice Spice and Del Rey.
READ MORE: Fans Call Keleigh Teller ‘The Biggest Tayvis Stan’ as She Shares New Group Photo With Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift opts to skip football boyfriend reference in 'Fifteen' at Singapore concert
During her Eras tour show in Singapore on Thursday, March 7, Taylor Swift surprised fans by omitting a notable lyric about dating a football player from her song 'Fifteen'. The Grammy-winning singer, 34, skipped the lines "Well, in your life you’ll do things / Greater than dating the boy on the football team / I didn’t know it at 15" while performing a piano mashup of 'Fifteen' with 'You’re on Your Own, Kid'.
The decision to exclude this particular lyric from 'Fifteen', a nostalgic track from her 2008 debut album 'Fearless', raised eyebrows among Swifties, especially given her relationship with three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, 34, whom she has been dating since August 2023.
Fan concert footage shared on TikTok captured the moment, sparking speculation and various theories on social media about why Swift chose to skip over the football-related reference.
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Travis Kelce appreciates fans sporting his Jersey at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and boyfriend of Taylor Swift, is impressed by the dedication of Swift's fans who have been spotted wearing his #87 Chiefs jersey at her Eras Tour concerts.
On their podcast, 'New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce', Travis and his brother Jason discussed the phenomenon, acknowledging the support from both American football enthusiasts and Swift's devoted fanbase.
"It's pretty f***ing cool to just have your jersey being worn, even if it's just on a day or at a football game," Travis remarked, expressing his appreciation for the gesture.
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