Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Shatters Records with a $96 Million Debut

By Srikanto Mandal 15 October, 2023

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[{"selector":"#anim-a1aac0f3-7129-475d-a089-28e98c22bb69","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b9ac4da9-24fe-44d2-8e2c-727665bd7666","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 88.23178%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1c9c2370-af13-4d76-863c-e3948290d091","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] While there may be fewer critics' reviews, the unanimous praise speaks volumes about the impact of 'Eras Tour.' Photo:Instagram/@taylorswift

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[{"selector":"#anim-41e855d0-21f9-4a4d-91d0-1070bd23edc0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3f07854f-286b-490f-86ee-b52ff63836ae","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 88.23178%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c4350c98-5e6b-4bd6-8263-ecf0574a88a1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] 'Eras Tour' showcases the enduring and widespread love for Taylor Swift's music and live performances, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's next from the music sensation. Photo:Instagram/@taylorswift