Taylor Swift Attends Beyoncé’s Concert Film Premiere

Taylor Swift takes her support seriously -- especially when it comes to her fellow superstar industry icon, Beyoncé! At the "Thique" singer's London premiere of her Renaissance concert film Thursday (November 30) night, Swift, 33, was seen walking into the premiere at London’s Leicester Square Theater. Bey, 42, attended Swift's Eras Tour concert film premiere last month in Los Angeles, so Swift returning the favor had fans of the two going wild once again. The “Anti-Hero” singer stunned in the Beyoncé-mandated dress code in a glittering sequin Balmain gown, her signature red lip and soft waves styled with a deep side part.

“I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce‘s influence," Swift wrote on Instagram the day after her Eras film premiere, showcasing a boomerang of the pair eating and flicking popcorn in the theater. "The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms. Her generosity of spirit. Her resilience and versatility. She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale.

Beyoncé first premiered her hotly anticipated Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé concert film in Los Angeles on Saturday. Bey debuted a platinum blonde look that had the internet shook. During the LA premiere, Bey received a plethora of support, with four of her former Destiny's Child bandmates in attendance: Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. Lori Harvey, Gabrielle Union and Vanessa Bryant were among the other stars in attendance at the premiere. The concert film consists of footage over the course of Bey's Renaissance world tour from this year, and “is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy and master her craft,” according to an official synopsis.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will premiere in theaters on Friday.

The past two years saw the return of touring, and many acts have hit the road with a vengeance.  There have been amazing live performances, with some of the biggest artists returning to the road. Some tours were delayed due to COVID-19, while some musicians happened to take a long hiatus from performing altogether. Whatever the reason, in 2023, musicians across all genres of music announced world tours and stadium tours.

Pop legends like Madonna and Janet Jackson are touring on a global scale, as are younger artists like Harry Styles and Morgan Wallen. Popularity with K-pop and Latin artists has brought musicians from both genres to have successful tours in 2023. Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Pink and the Cure have all been on the road this year as well.

There is, of course, massive hype around Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Her shows last three-and-a-half hours as she covers all aspects of her career, from country to pop to indie. With her two “surprise songs” each night, fans are always eager to find out what songs she’ll choose for that segment. On top of that, her timing is impeccable for fans “itching for a post-pandemic live music immersive experience.” Another factor is how much Swifties appreciate Taylor’s dedication to her craft: writing all her songs and reclaiming ownership of all of her music by re-recording her discography. Fans have also been buying and streaming the new versions of her old songs and the bonus tracks on her re-recorded versions of her albums.

Secondary ticket market site Gametime released data showcasing the Top 10 Concert Tours of the year based on average ticket prices on their site. Take a look below at which ten music artists have the hottest concert tickets of 2023 so far, based on the prices of their tickets on Gametime.

The Colombian singer-songwriter has worked with several well-known Latin artists such as J Balvin, Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo, Maluma, Karol G, and Young Miko. Also known as Ferxxo, the artist released 15 singles in 2023 so far. He kicked off his Ferxxo Nitro Jam Underground tour in April, wrapping up his 29-city North American tour in June.

P!nk kicked off the North American leg of her Summer Carnival tour in July in Toronto, Canada. The tour runs through October 9, with her Trustfall Tour starting a few days later, running through November 19 in the US. The "Never Gonna Not Dance Again" singer is known for her acrobatic stage performances, setting her apart from any pop artist, and any other mainstream performer.

The Colombian singer is known for her Reggaeton and Latin trap music, collaborating with fellow popular Latin artists like Shakira, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Ozuna. Karol G's first-ever stadium tour, Mañana Será Bonito Tour kicked off in August 2023, with 15 dates until the final show on September 28 in Boston.

The "King of Country Music" is one of the most successful artists of all time, in any genre.. Setting venue attendance records across seven stadium shows this summer alongside Chris Stapleton, the two will continue touring into 2024 with nine new dates.

Queen Bey embarked on her Renaissance World Tour on May 10, beginning in Stockholm, Sweden. She made her way to the US with a show in Philadelphia on July 12 and finishing up her tour on October 1 in Kansas City. The tour, which supports her latest Renaissance album, is already the highest-grossing tour of hers to date.

The South Korean rapper and singer, who also goes by Agust D, debuted as a member of the boy band BTS in 2013. He embarked on his first worldwide solo tour, performing in the US from April 26 to May 16 before heading over to Asia. The 30-year-old artist is set to begin his mandatory military service in South Korea on September 22 and will return in 2025. He is the third BTS member to enlist, following Jin and J-Hope. Throughout the next few years, all seven members of BTS will enlist.

The country singer's One Night At A Time World stadium tour began in March 2023, performing in the US from April to October. He added additional dates for his 2023 tour, and picks his tour back up in April 2024, with additional dates running through June 7. Wallen, 30, faced intense backlash and criticism in early 2021 after he was captured on camera saying the N-word to one of his friends. He has since apologized and regardless of the controversy, his Dangerous album went on to be the top-performing country album of 2021.

Usher's Vegas residency, titled My Way began in February 2023, running all the way to December. The "Climax" crooner had a bunch of celebrities in the audience and on stage throughout his residency, with many viral moments occurring due to the artist serenading women who are in relationships -- most famously Keke Palmer.

The "Nice For What" rapper began his It's All A Blur tour with 21 Savage in Chicago in July, and will through October 9, with more dates to be announced. Drake has supporting artists J. Cole, Travis Scott, Lil Yachty, Sexyy Red, and Central Cee, joining him on select dates.

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