Forbes recently revealed that in 2018, Taylor Swift was the highest paid celebrity, raking in $185 million thanks to her successful Reputation tour which grossed $266 million. The talented singer-songwriter then made a return to the stage by headlining the inaugural Amazon Prime Day concert in New York City. During the event, there were speculations that Swift was subtly addressing her ongoing feud with Scooter Braun, who recently acquired her music catalog.
Taylor Swift returned to performing live on Wednesday as she headlined the inaugural Amazon Prime Day concert in New York City.
The 29-year-old wowed the crowd in a vibrant purple bodysuit during her performance. Showing off her legs in the short outfit with long sleeves, Taylor rocked her signature blonde hair down with bangs framing her face. With her trusty pink guitar in hand, she belted out some of her chart-topping tunes. During her introduction to the classic hit Shake it Off, she delivered a playful warning about the presence of ‘liars and dirty, dirty cheats’ in the world.
Found the perfect outfit: The 29-year-old looked amazing in a purple bodysuit during the show, pairing it with shorts and long sleeves.
Remember to be cautious: During her performance of the hit song Shake it Off, she mentioned the presence of ‘liars and deceitful individuals in the world.’ This was seen by many as a possible jab at Justin Bieber’s manager, whom she had publicly criticized earlier. The singer was upset after learning that Braun had purchased Big Machine Records, her record label of 12 years, and consequently acquired her music catalog without informing her directly. She accused him of using manipulative tactics, leading to a public dispute between the two parties. Despite denials from Braun’s camp, Taylor Swift stands by her statement, with a source revealing that she wanted to reveal the truth to her fans without any regrets. Her lawyer reinforced her claims by stating that she was never given the opportunity by Scott Borchetta, the former owner of Big Machine Records, to purchase her masters or the label itself, unlike what is now being offered to other artists.
Some people viewed this as a not-so-subtle jab at Justin Bieber’s manager after she openly criticized him last month.
In a musical clash, the singer/songwriter found out through the media that Braun had purchased Big Machine Records, her label for over a decade, along with her music catalog. Accusing him of ‘manipulative bullying,’ the feud continues with both sides sharing their versions of the story through friends. To Taylor’s advantage, Forbes revealed that she was the highest earning celebrity of 2018, just ahead of her performance. Her Reputation tour made history as the most profitable tour ever, and her upcoming album, Lover, is expected to secure her a spot on the list again next year. With two singles already released from the upcoming album, Me! and You Need to Calm Down, Taylor made Billboard Hot 100 history with Me! climbing from 100 to 2 in the biggest single week jump ever.
Taylor Swift’s financial success speaks volumes about her hard work. Forbes recently revealed that she is the highest earning celebrity of 2018, raking in $185 million. Looks like Taylor is the one having the last laugh now.
Dropping fresh tracks: With two songs already out from her latest album, Me! and You Need to Calm Down, the former has made history by skyrocketing from 100 to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in just one week.
Encouraging pals: Gigi Hadid was spotted in the audience grooving to the tunes.
An all-female lineup was featured at the event, which could be streamed at no cost for Prime members.
The writer with great confidence showed off her dance skills on stage, surrounded by her group of dancers. Meanwhile, her friend Gigi Hadid was spotted in the audience, dancing along to the music. Actress Jane Lynch took on the role of hosting the concert, while Youtube star Tyler Oakley assisted in introducing the talented singer. The lineup also featured performances by SZA, Dua Lipa, and Becky G. Prime members had the opportunity to stream the event for free.
One of the standout performances at the inaugural event was by the talented SZA, who graced the stage in a stylish brown denim coat paired with a loose-fitting yellow jumpsuit. Her vibrant performance truly shined like a star that night.
All eyes were on Becky G as she stole the spotlight at the event, commanding attention effortlessly.
In a vision of citrus dreams, the 22-year-old singer dazzled in a vibrant orange ensemble, complete with a shiny latex corset, as she belted out chart-topping tunes like La Respuesta.
Emcee: Actress Jane Lynch took on hosting duties at the concert, with Youtube sensation Tyler Oakley assisting in introducing the talented songstress.
Fantastic: During a segment, she was accompanied by her The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel colleague, Michael Zegan.
