TAYLOR SWIFT | THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL only is in theatres for three days October 3-5, but takes top spot in its debut for AMC/Cineplex Pictures, with $32 million from 3,702 theatres. By contrast, TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR movie debuted in 2023 with $93 million.
Second is last week’s champ ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER with $12.3 million from 3,634 theatres for Warner Bros. This takes its tally over two weeks to $43.9 million domestically.
Debuting in third is Benny Safdie‘s THE SMASHING MACHINE with $6.2 million from 3,345 theatres for A24/VVS Films. The tiff50 selection gets 73% on the Tomatometer.
Fourth goes to GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE THE MOVIE with $4.7 million for Universal Pictures, a two week total of $21 million.
Rounding it out is THE CONJURING: LAST RITES with $4.2 million for Warner Bros., a run of $168 million over five weekends.
Taylor Swift fans on the Rogers 5G network used over 11 terabytes (TB) of mobile data in just a few hours at BC Place to share and stream her last concert of The Eras Tour – setting a new Canadian record.
This shatters the record set at the Taylor Swift concert at Rogers Centre in Toronto on November 21, when fans used 7.4 TB of data on the Rogers 5G network.
“Taylor fans use incredible amounts of data at her concerts to share the experience, and their data usage at the Vancouver shows have set a new bar for Rogers 5G network at a stadium event. Our 5G network at BC Place is brand new and we’re thrilled fans set a new record sharing this once-in-lifetime experience,” said Mark Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer.
The data used on December 8 is the equivalent of uploading 307,000 photos and 2,180 hours of video streaming. Based on data usage spikes, the most-shared moments of the show were when Taylor Swift came on stage and the start of the ‘Reputation’ era.
As presenting sponsor of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in Canada Rogers invested $10 million to enhance 5G connectivity at BC Place ahead of Taylor’s last stop on her global tour. This includes a full network redesign and installation of a new in-stadium network system to bring fans the best experience across her three nights in Vancouver. Teams spent 10,000 hours of planning and installation took 10,000 hours with a crew of over 40.
The upgrades increase 5G network capacity by 38 times throughout the stadium – the equivalent to coverage provided by 20 towers in Vancouver. Over the course of Taylor’s three performances in Vancouver, fans on the Rogers 5G network at BC Place used 32TB of data.
5G technology is critical for today’s concert experiences, providing faster speeds, lower latency and more capacity, as large numbers of fans livestream and share the moment in real-time.
As part of planning for the expected crowds outside of BC Place, Rogers also installed two temporary Cell on Wheels to increase wireless capacity and ensure reliable connectivity.
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Me and Karma vibe like that! I had been trying to land a single ticket to any of Taylor Swift‘s The Eras Tour shows in Toronto. Having been to most of her prior tours, I’d never have expected to have faced the roadblocks and limitations I did this time around. Let’s not even mention reseller prices! With a verification system that guarded those without a code from getting access to tickets, things seemed hopeless. I wasn’t one of the lucky ones last year when tickets first were released, to gain “verified” access, so you can understand my frustration seeing resellers snatch-up tickets in abundance. You’d think an easy way to verify a legitimate fan is to look at streaming data or merchandise purchases right? How about using that as a data point to determine who gets “protected” ticket access?
It was heartbreaking in the least to hear about last minute ticket drops that were happening, only to be greeted with a message on my Ticketmaster account that I did not have the necessary verification to purchase a ticket. ONE SINGLE TICKET.
I’ve always been of the belief that you get back what you give and when you do good for others, they will do that to you. One “Tayngel” who saw my struggles on Social Media getting tickets, randomly messaged me the other day early in the morning asking if was still manifesting tickets. You better bet!
Fast-forward one day later in which I found it incredibly tough to focus on anything as I was beaming with joy and excitement at the thought of finally getting to attend the Tour. I found myself in complete disbelief that I was actually there at Rogers Centre, with a great seat nonetheless.
I’ve never seen merchandise queues like the ones I’ve seen for this Tour. People queued up the stairs and lines coiled around multiple times just for a chance to buy a tour t-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt or totes. Many of which already are sold out. Unless you want a size 4XL hoodie because by showtime that’s all that was left in some instances. This is the power of Taylor!
Having seen the concert film and already having a ball at that, I knew what to expect with this live show. Nonetheless, I was thrilled to see the just-added The Tortured Poets Department era added to the setlist, plus surprise songs are always cool to see unveiled! I do not know how Taylor does it. Three-and-a-half hours straight with no breaks and she still sounds great and looks like she’s got plenty left in the tank at the end of it all. We look more winded in the audience on our feet than she does, and she’s doing all the work!
THE ERAS TOUR is a cultural moment. To have the privilege of witnessing it in person is a flex the lucky ones who attended, will hold in their backpocket for a lifetime of stories. The communal experience of sharing mutual love and respect for one Artist, all with a very supportive and inclusive energy among the fans, is truly a remarkable accomplishment.
I fear Taylor really is closing a chapter with this Tour as she continues on her artistic journey. I can only hope we can witness the magic of these songs again in future tours again one day!
Some highlights from the dazzling spectacle that is THE ERAS TOUR:
Some other related moments to my journey to the Tour:
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
Yesterday, Bisha Hotel—just steps from the Rogers Centre, where thousands of Swifties gathered for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—unveiled its Lover Lounge. This imaginative reimagination of the hotel’s lobby bar has become the pre-concert destination for fans and hotel guests.
At the Lover Lounge, guests can immerse themselves in:
-A photobooth for capturing Swift-inspired memories.
-A bracelet-making station to trade custom friendship bracelets.
-A glam bar featuring face freckles, temporary tattoos, stickers, and everything needed for concert-ready glam.
-Sunglasses and more!
On opening day, the energy was electric as hundreds of fans—from parents with children to die-hard Swifties who traveled from Colorado, Ohio, and Connecticut—gathered to celebrate.
The Lover Lounge is open from 12–6 PM this Friday and Saturday, and again from Thursday, Nov. 21, to Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 during Taylor Swift’s concert dates.
The Kimpton Saint George Hotel is hosting Bejeweled, a free Taylor Swift Pre-Party! On November 14, from 3-5 pm, join local Swiftie Rachel Spencer (@rachspeed) for an enchanted celebration to get into the Eras Tour spirit.
Enjoy friendship bracelet-making, face gems, temporary tattoos, and light bites with drinks provided by Daydream. It’s the perfect spot to meet fellow fans and connect before the big night.
This Taylor-themed event is ideal for any Swiftie, bringing fans together to glam up and kick off the countdown to Toronto’s Eras Tour!
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Kimpton Saint George – 280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V8
Website/Tickets: All are welcome to attend, please RSVP for your free ticket here.
1 Hotel Toronto is transforming its Flora Lobby bar into the Folklore Lounge, a moss-covered forest and Taylor-inspired sanctuary and celebration for Swifties from Nov. 14-24, 2024 with special activities including:
Pop-up bead bar from Little Words Project, the makers of the Original Friendship Bracelet are bringing their Friendship Tour to Toronto. Nov 15 & 16th only.
This marks the first time that Little Words Project has come to Canada. So, whether you’re heading to the concert or simply a fan, stop by and stack up on an exciting selection of bracelets from Best Sellers to their brand new Bead Kit and Friendship Collection.
The Shake It Off Dance Class | Nov 14 -16 and 21 – 23 | Times Vary
1 Hotel Toronto is celebrating the Eras Tour in style. The Shake It Off Dance Class is led by top Toronto dancer, teacher, professor and choreographer Lindsay Aquin – learn from the best and perfect your moves to some of Taylor’s most iconic hits. With one class hosted each day of the Toronto tour, it’s the perfect way to get concert-ready and create some unforgettable moments.
Hosted daily in the Maple Ballroom located on the lower level. View dates and times HERE. Guests or locals who would like to purchase a ticket can book HERE
Experience the Enchanting Eras Cocktail list – available exclusively over the highly anticipated Toronto concert dates.
Inspired by some of Taylor’s most iconic songs – every sip tells a story. From a shimmering Lavender Haze Mocktail to Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me, a small but mighty tequila based cocktail.
Lavender Haze Mocktail | $14
Lime juice
Lychee Hibiscus
Lavender syrup
Soda
Lavender Sprig
Bad Blood | $22
Grey Goose
Lemon juice
Simple Syrup
Raspberry Pomegranate
Topped with Prosecco
The Folklore Lounge Sessions | November 14-16 and 21 – 23 | 3pm – 6pm
Enjoy daily acoustic performances played on a moss-covered grand piano
Thursday, November 14 I Arlene Paculan
Friday, November 15 Jesse Maxwell
Saturday, November 16 Cynthia Tauro
Thursday, November 21 Daniel Dwoskin
Friday, November 22 Cynthia Tauro
Saturday, November 23 Jesse Maxwell
Rogers is proud to introduce a new brand platform that focuses on the investments they are making to bring Canadians the best communications and entertainment experiences.
The platform features a new TV spot with John Krasinski lip syncing and dancing to “Shake it Off (Taylor’s Version)” from Taylor Swift as he’s streaming music on his phone while boating on Lake Simcoe in Ontario. In the spot, Krasinski thinks he’s alone out on the lake only to discover a local fisherman watching him from a distance. The spot ends with “We do our thing, so you can do yours. We got you.”
Rogers is the presenting sponsor of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in Canada, with shows in Toronto and Vancouver this fall.
The campaign, developed by Publicis, features high-impact advertising, including billboards, transit and airport takeovers, and a significant online presence. In Quebec, the company has created a tailored platform, Là on jase, which means, ‘Now you’re talking.’
Rogers is Canada’s communications and entertainment company with the largest, most reliable 5G network and the fastest, most reliable Internet in Canada. Our entertainment brands reach 96% of Canadians and Sportsnet is Canada’s #1 sports network. Over the last decade, the company has invested over $40 billion to build Canada’s most reliable networks and it has invested $20 billion in Canadian sports and content.
In 2024 alone, Rogers will invest $4 billion in capital expenditures and reinvest 90% of our profits back into Canada. Rogers recently signed a long-term partnership with Comcast to bring the Xfinity brand to Canada and inked major deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal to bring the best content and brands to Canadians, including HGTV, The Food Network, Bravo, Discovery and more.
The trailer for “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” is here! The concert film from the 14-time GRAMMY®-winning artist in its entirety for the first time, which includes the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs, will debut exclusively on Disney+ one day early, Thursday, March 14, at 6:00pm PT/ 9:00pm ET.
The history-making, cinematic experience, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” directed by Sam Wrench, grossed more than $260 million worldwide at the global box office, making it the top selling concert film of all-time.
Today, Disney+ announced that “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version),” which is the concert film in its entirety for the first time and includes the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs, will make its streaming debut on March 15, 2024, exclusively on Disney+. The history-making, cinematic experience from 14-time GRAMMY®-winning artist, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” directed by Sam Wrench, grossed more than $260 million worldwide at the global box office, making it the top selling concert film of all-time.
In making the announcement Disney CEO Bob Iger said, “’The Eras Tour’ has been a true phenomenon that has and continues to thrill fans around the world, and we are very excited to bring this electrifying concert to audiences wherever they are, exclusively on Disney+.”
Taylor Swift made history at the 68th edition GRAMMYS last night, being the first Artist ever to take home Album of the Year four times! Prior, she had been tied with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Frank Sinatra. Her Album MIDNIGHTS, also took home Best Pop Vocal Album earlier in the broadcast from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Swift had been presented the top honour with a surprise appearance by Céline Dion whom after an extended absence navigating her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, appeared on-stage, exactly 27 years after winning the same award for her Falling into You album. This brings Swift‘s GRAMMY victory count to 14.
Other big winners on the broadcast were Miley Cyrus, notching a pair of wins with her global smash hit “Flowers“, taking both Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. She was presented the latter by IMPACT Award winner Mariah Carey.
Billie Eilish also took home a pair of GRAMMYs with “What Was I Made For” (co-written with her brother Finneas) from the Barbie Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, nabbing Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media.
It was a big year for SZA also taking Pop Duo/Group Performance·with “Ghost in the Machine (with Phoebe Bridgers)”, R&B Song with “Snooze”, Urban Contemporary Album for SOS, bringing her total GRAMMY count to four.
Trevor Noah hosted the affair, which reached an emotionally-poignant moment with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. taking to the stage to address the state of the world and Music as a string quartet featuring Arab, Israeli and Palestinian musicians. Mason said, “Now is the time for humanity to play together. To come together with empathy and love.”.
List of winners from the broadcast:
Album of the year
Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
Boygenius – The Record
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER
SZA – SOS
Record of the year
Jon Batiste – Worship
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie: The Album
Victoria Monét – On My Mama
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
SZA – Kill Bill
Best new artist
Gracie Abrams
Fred again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
Victoria Monét – WINNER
The War and Treaty
Song of the year
Lana Del Rey – A&W
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Jon Batiste – Butterfly
Dua Lipa – Dance the Night from Barbie
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
SZA – Kill Bill
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie – WINNER
Best pop vocal album
Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
Ed Sheeran – “-” (Subtract)
Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER
Best R&B song
Halle – Angel
Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
Coco Jones – ICU
Victoria Monét – On My Mama
SZA – Snooze – WINNER
Best country album
Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne
Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain
Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country – WINNER
Best música urbana album
Rauw Alejandro – Saturno
Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito – WINNER
Tainy – Data
Best pop solo performance
Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Best progressive R&B album
6lack – Since I Have a Lover
Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
SZA – SOS – WINNER
Best R&B performance
Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot
Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
Coco Jones – ICU – WINNER
Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel
SZA – Kill Bill
Best folk album
Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire
The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon
Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) – WINNER
Nickel Creek – Celebrants
Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee
Paul Simon – Seven Psalms
Rufus Wainwright – Folkocracy
Producer of the year, non-classical
Jack Antonoff – WINNER
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the year, non-classical
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Shane McAnally
Theron Thomas – WINNER
Justin Tranter
Best pop duo/group performance
Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone
Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – Karma
SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine – WINNER
Best dance/electronic recording
Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
James Blake – Loading
Disclosure – Higher Than Ever Before
Romy and Fred again.. – Strong
Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble – WINNER
Best pop dance recording
David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding – Miracle
Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam – WINNER
Bebe Rexha and David Guetta – One in a Million
Troye Sivan – Rush
Best dance/electronic music album
James Blake – Playing Robots into Heaven
The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling
Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – WINNER
Kx5 – Kx5
Skrillex – Quest for Fire
Best traditional R&B performance
Babyface featuring Coco Jones – Simple
Kenyon Dixon – Lucky
Victoria Monét featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – Hollywood
PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning – WINNER
SZA – Love Language
Best R&B album
Babyface – Girls Night Out
Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
Emily King – Special Occasion
Victoria Monét – Jaguar II – WINNER
Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Best rap performance
Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar – The Hillbillies
Black Thought – Love Letter
Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER
Coi Leray – Players
Best melodic rap performance
Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World
Doja Cat – Attention
Drake and 21 Savage – Spin Bout U
Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life – WINNER
SZA – Low
Best rap song
Doja Cat – Attention
Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – Barbie World from Barbie: The Album
Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
Drake and 21 Savage – Rich Flex
Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER
Best rap album
Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
Killer Mike – Michael – WINNER
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
Nas – King’s Disease III
Travis Scott – Utopia
Best country solo performance
Tyler Childers – In Your Love
Brandy Clark – Buried
Luke Combs – Fast Car
Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My Mind
Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER
Best country song
Brandy Clark – Buried
Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
Tyler Childers – In Your Love
Morgan Wallen – Last Night
Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER
Best song written for visual media
Barbie World from Barbie the Album, Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. and Onika Maraj, songwriters (Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua)
Dance the Night from “Barbie the Album, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
I’m Just Ken from Barbie the Album, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Ryan Gosling)
Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Robyn Fenty and Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Rihanna)
What Was I Made For? from Barbie the Album, Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) — WINNER
Best comedy album
Trevor Noah – I Wish You Would
Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer
Chris Rock – Selective Outrage
Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love
Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name? – WINNER
Best global music album
Susana Baca – Epifanías
Bokanté – History
Burna Boy – I Told Them…
Davido – Timeless
Shakti – This Moment – WINNER
Best African music performance
Asake and Olamide – Amapiano
Burna Boy – City Boys
Davido featuring Musa Keys – Unavailable
Ayra Starr – Rush
Tyla – Water – WINNER
Best musical theater album
Kimberly Akimbo
Parade
Shucked
Some Like It Hot – WINNER
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Best alternative music album
Arctic Monkeys – The Car
Boygenius – The Record – WINNER
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Gorillaz – Cracker Island
PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying
Best alternative music performance
Alvvays – Belinda Says
Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint
boygenius – Cool About It
Lana Del Rey – A&W
Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
Best rock album
Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
Metallica – 72 Seasons
Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…
Best rock song
The Rolling Stones – Angry
Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Best metal performance
Disturbed – Bad Man
Ghost – Phantom of the Opera
Metallica – 72 Seasons – WINNER
Slipknot – Hive Mind
Spiritbox – Jaded
Best rock performance
Arctic Monkeys – Sculptures of Anything Goes
Black Pumas – More Than a Love Song
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Metallica – Lux Æterna
Best country duo/group performance
Dierks Bentley featuring Billy Strings – High Note
Brothers Osborne – Nobody’s Nobody
Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything – WINNER
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin – Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)
Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – Save Me
Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton – We Don’t Fight Anymore
Complete list of winners here.
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