Taylor Swift news diary: Singer impresses fans by speaking Portuguese to assist concertgoer at Eras Tour
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Taylor Swift wins hearts by speaking Portuguese to help concertgoer at Eras Tour
Taylor Swift continues to impress with her dedication to fan safety and well-being, as she recently demonstrated during a performance on her Eras Tour in Lisbon, Portugal. During the show on Friday, May 24, Swift paused mid-performance to address a situation involving a concertgoer needing assistance. Remarkably, she did so in Portuguese, the local language.
While performing 'Champagne Problems' on the piano, Swift noticed a fan in distress. She stopped singing and directed security to assist, saying "Ajuda, por favor. Help them, please." She pointed toward the area where help was needed before resuming her performance.
🚨| Taylor Swift asking security to help out fans struggling in the crowd at today's show of 'The Eras Tour' in the middle of 'champagne problems' #LisbonTSTheErasTour
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) May 24, 2024
"Ajuda por favor. Help them please"
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Fans quickly shared clips of this compassionate moment on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The gesture garnered widespread praise from Swifties, with one fan commenting, "She genuinely cares so much and it’s one of the reasons I love her."
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Chris Packham advises Taylor Swift to reconsider 'absurd' private jet use
Environmental advocate and BBC Springwatch star Chris Packham has publicly called on Taylor Swift to reconsider her extensive use of private jets, which he labels as "absurd." Packham's comments come in the wake of Swift sending a cease-and-desist letter to Jack Sweeney, a college student who had been tracking the locations of her private jet via social media.
Packham criticized Swift for her response to the situation, suggesting that she missed an opportunity to set a positive example for her fans. He emphasized the significant environmental impact of private jet travel, noting that private jets are the least efficient in terms of fuel use due to their low passenger numbers. He pointed out that Swift could have responded more constructively by acknowledging the issue and committing to changing her travel habits.
"She should have said, 'You're right, times have moved on. I've got to change my practice. I'm going to sell my private jets,'" Packham told The Mirror. He believes such a statement would have resonated powerfully with her audience, particularly because Swift is a prominent figure with a primarily young fan base.
Packham is also urging Swift to make a public commitment to reducing her carbon footprint. He hopes she will join his Walk for Nature rally in London on June 22 and declare her intention to stop using private jets.
Social media user Jack Sweeney, who also tracks flights of other high-profile individuals like Elon Musk, had claimed that Swift's private jet usage in 2023 emitted 83 times more CO2 than the average American, with her jets flying 178,000 miles and emitting 1,200 tons of CO2.
Swift had demanded that Sweeney cease tracking her flights, citing concerns for her and her family's safety and emotional distress caused by the exposure of her travel details.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift is urged by Springwatch star Chris Packham to rethink her 'absurd' private jet use
Fans come to Taylor Swift's defense following Billie Eilish's criticism of long concerts
It seems like there's some tension brewing between Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, especially after Eilish's recent comments about three-hour concerts. Her remarks during a Spotify Stationhead-style 'Listening Party' were interpreted by some as a dig at Swift's Eras Tour, known for its lengthy performances.
This isn't the first time Eilish has seemingly taken a jab at Swift. In a previous interview with Billboard, she criticized artists releasing multiple vinyl packages, which some fans saw as directed at Swift's practice.
During the livestream, Eilish expressed her opinion that three-hour concerts are "psychotic," leading some to believe she was indirectly referring to Swift's tour.
Swifties, Swift's devoted fan base, quickly came to her defense, viewing Eilish's comments as a personal attack on the pop superstar. Many fans took to social media to show their support for Swift.
Interestingly, Swift announced three new vinyl editions of her album 'The Tortured Poets Department' on the same day that Eilish released her latest album, 'Hit Me Hard And Soft'. Some of Eilish's supporters accused Swift of trying to overshadow Eilish's album release with her vinyl editions.
Travis Kelce caught looking at Taylor Swift in new video
Seems like Travis Kelce's fans have quite a keen eye! They caught him getting distracted during a recording of his podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce. Travis was seen glancing off-camera multiple times, prompting fans to speculate about the reason behind his distraction.
Many fans jokingly suggested that Travis might have been looking at his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, who wasn't visible in the frame. One fan even humorously speculated that perhaps it was "a blonde cat lady holding homemade cinnamon rolls" that caught Travis's attention.
It's all in good fun, but it's clear that Travis's fans are observant and always ready to tease him about his distractions!
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