NEWS
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour faithfully recreated by Filipina viral sensation Taylor Sheesh.
As seemingly half of Melbourne packed into the MCG on Friday for the first night of Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour, thousands of devoted fans crowded Federation Square to watch a different queen take to the stage.
Clad in a sparkly fringed mini dress and a long blonde wig, Filipino drag performer Taylor Sheesh emerged to a roar to begin an hour-and-a-half-long re-enactment of Swift’s show, simultaneously taking place just a kilometre away.
Sheesh is perhaps the Philippines’ ultimate Swiftie, and it’s a responsibility she takes seriously.
Her act is a meticulous recreation of the Eras Tour, from the setlist and the dance moves down to the sequin-studded outfits, the result of countless hours of reviewing Swift’s show on social media.
Sheesh said she constantly rewatched videos, “even though I’ve watched it already a million times, to memorise and practice her nuances, her smiling, and choreography”.
As she strutted across the stage, executing Swift’s signature dance moves and hair flips, you would hardly be able to tell from the screams of the crowd that Sheesh was not the real thing.
They may have missed out on tickets to the MCG, but the 10,000-strong audience in Federation Square turned out in force to take part in the biggest Taylor Swift singalong party in the city.
A ‘Taylor Nation’ in waiting
Many may feel as though they have had their fill of the “Cruel Summer” singer over the past few months, but then, they probably are not living in the Philippines.
Swift was the most listened-to artist in the country on Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped, and Google reported Filipinos looked up “Taylor Swift” on the search engine more than every other nation in the world last year.
But despite the South-East Asian nation’s valid claim to being deep “Taylor Nation” territory, the pop star has not toured the country in a decade, and her Eras Tour is giving the country a miss.
“Her last song was We Are Never Getting Back Together,” Sheesh said, referring to Swift’s encore finale during her 2014 Red tour in Manila.
A student at the time, Sheesh could not afford to see her idol back then. She finally got her chance in February, travelling to Tokyo to catch the concert there.
After seeing the Eras Tour up close for the first time, she acknowledged the Philippines still had a long way to go in terms of infrastructure.
“We don’t have any venue yet in the Philippines to cater to that big production,” Sheesh reflected.
But Filipino Swifties have proven to be a determined bunch, with many travelling abroad for the experience of seeing their favourite artist live.
Drama
Tom cruise finally speak addressing public criticism on why he missed out on his daughter graduation for Swift concert,Suri is not my…. See more
Tom Cruise has recently made headlines for a major decision regarding his relationship with his daughter, Suri Cruise. The 18-year-old, who graduated from LaGuardia High School on June 21, did so without her father in attendance. Instead, Cruise chose to attend Taylor Swift’s Eras concert in London, raising questions about his priorities and his bond with his daughter.
Suri Cruise, who is said to have changed her last name to Noelle, a nod to her mother Katie Holmes, celebrated this significant milestone with her mother present. Katie Holmes was there to support and celebrate her daughter, but the absence of Tom Cruise did not go unnoticed. According to In Touch Weekly, this snub has led to further speculation about Cruise’s relationship with Suri.
An insider revealed that Cruise’s decision to skip Suri’s graduation in favor of attending Taylor Swift’s concert is indicative of his strained relationship with his daughter. “He was trading friendship bracelets with superfans and dancing to ‘Shake It Off’ in a crowd filled with young ladies who were around his daughter’s age,” the source said. This behavior, contrasted with his absence from Suri’s important day, has led some to believe that Cruise is living a “double life.”
The insider further elaborated that Cruise has not seen Suri for the past 11 years, stating, “the truth is for the last 11 years, Tom has chosen not to see Suri.” This estrangement appears to be a deliberate decision on Cruise’s part. Despite his absence from Suri’s life, Cruise maintains a close relationship with his other children, Bella and Connor, whom he adopted during his marriage to Nicole Kidman.
Both Bella and Connor are followers of Scientology, which has been a significant aspect of Cruise’s life. An expert on Tom Cruise’s faith, Tony Ortega, explained that Cruise’s primary loyalty is to Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige. Ortega noted, “He has proven over and over again that his No. 1 loyalty is to [his religion] and David Miscavige.”
The influence of Scientology on Cruise’s relationships has been a point of discussion for years. Ortega suggested that Suri’s exclusion from Cruise’s life might be beneficial for her. “It became more and more obvious Tom had completely cut Suri out of his life. And frankly, Suri may be better off for it,” he added.
Cruise’s prioritization of his faith and its community over his daughter has led to a complete estrangement. The choice to attend a concert over his daughter’s graduation is a public display of this ongoing separation. For Suri, who has grown up largely under the care of her mother, this might mean a life free from the complexities of her father’s religious affiliations.
CELEBRITY
Brad Pitt surprised his former wife Jennifer Aniston with a lavish $79 million mansion as a gift for… See more
In a twist that has caught everyone off guard, Brad Pitt, the Hollywood heartthrob, apparently made a remarkable move in honor of his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston. This unexpected gesture left people staggered and sparked a flurry of speculation among fans and the media alike. According to reports of MIRROR, Pitt had purchased the former marital home the couple shared during their marriage, valued at a staggering $79 million, with the intention of gifting it to Aniston.
The luxurious Beverly Hills property, where Pitt and Aniston resided from 2000 to 2005, had been on the market following their divorce. Sources reveal that Aniston had found it challenging to part ways with the house, describing it as one of her biggest regrets not buying her ex-husband Pitt out at the time of their separation.
This four-bedroom property, adorned with marble kitchen floors, a swimming pool, a pub room with elegant wooden flooring, and a tennis court, served as a tangible representation of the dreams the once dearly in love with each other couple shared during their years together. Reportedly, Pitt and Aniston had initially acquired the residence and embarked on a three-year renovation journey before ultimately listing and selling the estate post-announcement of their split. The decision to part with the beloved home was reportedly a source of deep emotional turmoil for Aniston.
“When Brad and Jen split, she said losing their dream home worsened the heartache of their divorce, and it was one of her biggest regrets not buying Brad out,” a source close to the situation disclosed. Pitt, known for his grand gestures, allegedly purchased the property with the specific aim of surprising Aniston on her birthday. Acknowledging the FRIENDS star’s sentimental connection to the house, he reportedly intended to make a gesture that went above and beyond, aiming to exceed even her most extravagant dreams.
Brad wants to make a gesture to Jen that would go beyond her wildest dreams, so when their old home came up for sale, he knew that would be the purchase to make all her dreams come true,” the insider had revealed. The Break Up actor has, over the years, expressed a sentimental longing for their former home. Even after the divorce, Pitt reportedly missed the house and struggled to leave it behind.
Sources suggest that Aniston herself, during reunions with Pitt, often referred to the Beverly Hills estate, highlighting how her current Bel Air mansion failed to match up to the memories of their shared home. This unexpected birthday gift from Brad Pitt ignited speculation about the nature of their current relationship. As fans are eager to know their relationship status, one thing is for certain—Brad Pitt has set the bar high when it comes to amicable post-divorce relationships in showbiz. Kevin Costner, are you listening?
Music
Jennifer Lopez called herself a fool and breaks down in TEARS as she says what Ben Affleck made her go through DURING…. See More
Jennifer Lopez broke down in tears in her new documentary as she confessed what her husband Ben Affleck made her see in herself was “moving”. J-Lo’s latest newly-launched documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told, the famous singer let down her walls as she dove into her twenty-year journey to self-love and her touching love story with her husband Ben. Even though they’ve suffered their ups and downs, the pair seem smitten, with the 54-year-old actress speaking very highly of her other half who she believes built up her self-confidence in a way no one else ever could.
Teary-eyed Jennifer confessed: “What he said and what he saw in me, and what he made me believe about myself, only comes from love. Because nobody else could have made me see that about myself. It’s very moving.” She added: “Because I didn’t think much about myself and so the world didn’t think much of me. That lined up.”
During the documentary Jennifer spoke about how her husband was the muse for her independently produced album. While creating the album she even had her musical crew read handwritten love letters from Ben over the years that inspired the project.While Jennifer admitted Ben was “uncomfortable” being the centre of the work, he still happily supported her throughout her artistic endeavour and rooted her on every step of the way.
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