Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star thanks Madrid after double shows, says she'll 'never forget a second'

Taylor Swift will next play in Lyon June 2 onwards
PUBLISHED JUN 1, 2024
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Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift news diary, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights into the world of one of today's most influential and celebrated artists.

Delve into Taylor Swift's dynamic career, public appearances, and the buzz within the entertainment industry as we provide you with a bite-sized overview of the happenings in the life of this multi-talented and ever-evolving artist.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively take selfie and kiss while Taylor Swift performs 'Lover' in Madrid 

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively cheer from the stands as Ryan Reynolds watches NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs on October 1, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift's friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift's close friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds shared a memorable night out the pop star's Madrid concert as they were seen spending a gala time together with their children. Hollywood's one of the most favorite couple even took a selfie and shared a sweet kiss as the popstar performed her hit track 'Lover'.

As Taylor performed the track at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Lively was even seen dancing to the tune. Swift even mentioned the names of three of Lively's daughters while performing her 'Folklore' track 'Betty', "I have to say that on Folklore, some of my favorite characters are named James, Inez and Betty."

READ MORE: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Take Selfie and Kiss While Taylor Swift Performs 'Lover' in Madrid 

Taylor Swift thanks her fans in Madrid after wrapping up her double nighter

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Taylor Swift thanks her Spanish fans (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift has officially wrapped up the Spanish leg of her Eras Tour, but she can't "forget a second" of her double shows in Madrid. After completing her two nights at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Swift took to her Instagram to thank her Spanish fans. On Friday, May 31, the 'Cassandra' singer wrote, “I LOVE YOU FOREVER MADRID!!!”

Sharing a few photos from her performance, Swift wrote, “No ability to convey my thoughts other than to just YELL that," before adding, “We just got to spend 2 magical nights dancing and singing with the most electrifying, passionate crowds and I’ll never forget a second of it." “I can’t thank you all enough," wrote the songstress. She also mentioned her next stop, as she is scheduled to perform at two shows at the Décines-Charpieu in France from June 2 onwards. Swift continued, “See you 🔜 Lyon!”

READ MORE: Taylor Swift Says She’ll ‘Never Forget a Second’ of Her ‘Magical’ Eras Tour Concerts in Madrid

Taylor Swift pauses her song 'Betty' to help fans

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Taylor Swift (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift has made it her life's mission to help her fans in need during her Eras Tour gigs. During her performance of 'Betty' on Thursday, May 30, Swift paused her performance to enquire about her fans. 

After pausing her performance, the 'Lavender Haze' singer said in Spanish, "Ayuda por favor," meaning "please help" in English. She also reportedly stopped strumming her red acoustic guitar and pointed toward a concertgoer. 

READ MORE: Taylor Swift Asks Security to Help ‘Eras Tour’ Fan in Madrid in the Middle of ‘Betty’ Performance

Taylor Swift performed two 'TTPD' songs in Madrid

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Taylor Swift performs onstage for The Eras Tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift's fans wait with bated breath to check which new songs the pop star would be performing during her surprise songs list. During her second show in Spain's capital city, the Grammy-winning superstar mashed up her 'Our Song' from her debut album with 'Jump Then Fall' from 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' during her accoustic set. On piano, she also performed, 'King of My Heart' from 'Reputation'. 

On night one, she also performed 'Sparks Fly' from 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' with 'I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)' from 'The Tortured Poets Department'. She further performed 'I Look in People’s Windows' from 'The Tortured Poets Department' with 'Snow on the Beach' from 'Midnights' on the piano. As she started the track that originally features Lana Del Rey,  the crowd roared loudly. Swift replied to the exuberant crowd, “It’s just me, guys.”

READ MORE: ‘It’s just me, guys,’ Taylor Swift says during surprise set as fans cheer expecting guest

Dax Shepard jokes Taylor Swift wrote ‘Wildest Dreams’ about him


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Dax Shephard's love for Swift continues. In a hilarious video posted recently on Instagram, Shepard claimed that the 'Cruel Summer' singer wrote her 'Wildest Dreams' for him. Uploading a video of himself singing along to the song in an Eras Tour concert, Shepard captioned, “It’s not terribly well known, but @taylorswift wrote her song ‘Wildest Dreams’ about me years ago (‘He’s so bad, but does it so well’ – duh)."

He added, “I have tried to explain this to my daughter, but she has remained skeptical," before saying that Swift even played 'Wildest Dreams' at the Lisbon show which he attended. He quipped while concluding, “I present this video and rest my case."

READ MORE: Dax Shepard Jokes That Taylor Swift Wrote ‘Wildest Dreams’ About Him While at the ‘Eras Tour’

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