Current:Home > FinanceFans pile into final Wembley Stadium show hoping Taylor Swift will announce 'Reputation'-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
Fans pile into final Wembley Stadium show hoping Taylor Swift will announce 'Reputation'
View Date:2025-01-12 14:56:41
LONDON — Fans are clowning hard that Taylor Swift is going to announce "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" at the Eras Tour.
In Swiftie lingo, the term clowning refers to fans believing something may happen and when it doesn't looking like clowns. The rerelease of Swift's sixth album has been highly anticipated by fans chomping at the bit for the possible announcement. Every show along the European leg had some conspiracy theory tied to possible Easter egg clues dropped by Swift, but the one gaining the most traction is the final night at Wembley and last stop in Europe.
Before entering the stadium on Tuesday, Bridget Saric of Queensland, Australia, was one of those fans hoping she gets a surprise.
"I just feel like there's so much more tension in the air. I feel like it's all eyes on Wembley. It's all about Taylor and what she's going to do. It's crazy," she said.
Saric started a trend on TikTok where she is dancing every day until Swift's team notices her. Her goal is to meet the superstar. And even if that doesn't happen, she just enjoys spreading cheer. On Tuesday night, she plans to claim her spot on the floor and "Shake It Off" like she has at 13 other Eras Tour shows.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Her favorite song to dance to is "Fearless."
"It just takes me away every time," she said. "Also, I would probably say 'Betty.' I don't know what it is, but it just hits every time. The ["Reputation"] songs as well, every single one of them."
As Saric made her way to join 92,000 other Swifties inside, sketch artist Chris Lloyd readied his bag holding paint colors, pens, a miniature water bottle and sketch pad. The artist has gone viral a few times for creating whimsical scenes at concerts.
"The Eras Tour is properly a cultural moment," he said. "It's beyond the concert in my opinion. Like, this is so special because of the community and not just because of what happens in those three hours."
Lloyd has received attention from Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Sam Smith, Florence Pugh, Sabrina Carpenter and athletes of the Great Britain Olympics team. But it's not always sketches of celebrities that gain attention. The artist's most recent piece of a security guard handing out water bottles at Saturday night's show has been viewed more than 320,000 times on Instagram.
"I've drawn so many pop stars now that I'm actually really enjoying kind of picking a stranger out in the crowd that deserves something brilliant to happen," he said. "It's very much in line with the Swiftie energy as well. Like the community here is fab, and like, it's just nice to give back to that."
Swift set a new record for a solo artist at the British arena. She mentioned the feat while thanking fans at the start of her show.
"Not only our last night in London, but this is our last night on the European leg of the Eras Tour," she boomed. "You just made me the first solo artist to ever play Wembley eight times in a single tour. You doing that for us is forever."
Whether or not she announces a new album, fans are expecting some surprise before the confetti falls and the stage lights turn off.
Swift has a two-month break before kicking off her final North American leg in Miami in October.
Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat.
Follow Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV.
veryGood! (1)
Related
- New wildfires burn in US Northeast while bigger blazes rage out West
- 8 Simple Hacks to Prevent Chafing
- Kelly Osbourne Slams F--king T--t Prince Harry
- Here's what the latest inflation report means for your money
- Wildfires burn from coast-to-coast; red flag warnings issued for Northeast
- From a Raft in the Grand Canyon, the West’s Shifting Water Woes Come Into View
- Craft beer pioneer Anchor Brewing to close after 127 years
- Farmers Insurance pulls out of Florida, affecting 100,000 policies
- CRYPTIFII Introduce
- Want a balanced federal budget? It'll cost you.
Ranking
- Get Your Home Holiday-Ready & Decluttered With These Storage Solutions Starting at $14
- How Beyoncé and More Stars Are Honoring Juneteenth 2023
- 6-year-old Miami girl fights off would-be kidnapper: I bit him
- America, we have a problem. People aren't feeling engaged with their work
- Will the NBA Cup become a treasured tradition? League hopes so, but it’s too soon to tell
- An otter was caught stealing a surfboard in California. It was not the first time she's done it.
- A robot was scheduled to argue in court, then came the jail threats
- A recession might be coming. Here's what it could look like
Recommendation
-
Wreck of Navy destroyer USS Edsall known as 'the dancing mouse' found 80 years after sinking
-
Ginny & Georgia's Brianne Howey Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Husband Matt Ziering
-
Covid-19 Shutdowns Were Just a Blip in the Upward Trajectory of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
-
Peter Thomas Roth 50% Off Deal: Clear Up Acne and Reduce Fine Lines With Complexion Correction Pads
-
Medical King recalls 222,000 adult bed assistance rails after one reported death
-
Friends Actor Paxton Whitehead Dead at 85
-
Gwen Stefani Gives Father's Day Shout-Out to Blake Shelton After Gavin Rossdale Parenting Comments
-
Meta allows Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram