Taylor Swift In LBI For Jack Antonoff’s Wedding
Taylor Swift was in LBI for Jack Antonoff’s wedding. What a thrill! People came from all over to see Taylor Swift in LBI (Long Beach Island, New Jersey) this weekend,…
Taylor Swift was in LBI for Jack Antonoff's wedding. What a thrill!
People came from all over to see Taylor Swift in LBI (Long Beach Island, New Jersey) this weekend, but she wasn't there for a concert. Taylor was one of the many celebrities in attendance at the wedding of Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley.
Who is Jack Antonoff?
Antonoff is the lead singer of the band Bleachers, and was the drummer for the band fun. He also produced a slew of Taylor Swift's albums. The two have been friends for a long time, and share many friends, too! Many of their mutual acquaintances were in attendance over the weekend including:
But you can imagine, with all those celebrities, there was a crowd!
Let's face it. The crowd was there to see Taylor Swift. Everyone else was gravy.
How did locals feel about Taylor Swift in LBI?
There were mixed reviews as to whether or not the throngs of Swifties were a problem. According to app.com, one woman said there were a lot of teenage girls jumping up and down and screaming, but no big deal.
Others, like the fishermen who participated in a fishing tournament that weekend, said it was a holy mess. The crowd and the security - just too much for their liking.
Why LBI for the wedding?
Many people (haters and fans alike) are asking why (on earth) would a successful celebrity like Jack Antonoff get married on the Jersey Shore. The answer is quite simple. Antonoff grew up in New Milford and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, and said he spent his summers in LBI. It seemed like a no-brainer.
Controversy!
One of the attendees, Lana Del Rey, wore a white dress to the wedding. No, Del Rey wasn't the bride, so...was this a major faux pas?
Taylor Swift at Lincoln Financial Field [GALLERY]
Taylor Swift
The Eras Tour
with GAYLE and Phoebe Bridgers
Friday, May 12, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
Photos by Bill Raymond/Digital Noise Mag
GAYLE Takes The Stage
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagGAYLE was the first opener for the show. She is known for her hit "Abcdefu."
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GAYLE rocks!
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagHer set was mighty. She brought great energy to the stage and totally got the crowd hyped.
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GAYLE
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagShe's only 18, and she's already opening for the likes of Taylor Swift. What a great moment.
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Phoebe Bridgers, Steps On Up
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagTaylor Swift called Phoebe Bridgers one of her favorite artists of all time. Her indie folk brought the audience to their feet.
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The Bridgers Crew
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagIf you look to the left of Phoebe in this picture, you'll see Matty Healy. He is the lead singer for the band The 1975. He was a guest performer in Phoebe's band.
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Phoebe Loves Philly
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagShe was in awe at the reaction of the crowd. Philly brought electric energy that was infectious.
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The Final Countdown
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagThis countdown, accompanied by Leslie Gore's "You Don't Own Me," made the decibel level in the stadium rise. Excited Swifties knew Taylor was up next, and boy, were they screaming about it.
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A Stunning Entrance
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagThese insanely cool costumes were the first thing the crowd saw. They camouflaged Taylor, who popped out of the tie-dye cloth after the dancers clumped together.
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"Lover" Was First
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagTaylor took the Linc through all 10 of her albums, or "Eras," one at a time. Her album "Lover" was the first one she performed. She dazzled in her pastel bodysuit.
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Taylor Takes Center Stage
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagHer stage was massive. It spanned the entire field of the Linc. Here she is in the dead center, atop a rising platform that changed its shape with each song she played.
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Taylor Swift
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagSeeing double! Her screens were massive. Fans in even the highest, furthest seats from the stage got a great view of the performance.
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Look At Those Boots
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagTaylor stunned in all of her outfits. Best believe she was still bejeweled. All over.
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Crossing The First Bridge
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagTaylor is known for her stellar bridges in all of her songs. She paused a moment to ask Philly to "cross the first bridge together," making sure we all sang the bridge to "Cruel Summer" in sync.
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Her First Time Back In 5 Years
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagThe last time she took the stage in Philly was for her Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018. It had been five years since she had a hometown show.
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Philly Brought The House Down
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagTaylor was also impressed by our volume. We were the most excited crowd yet.
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She Put On A SHOW
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagShe performed roughly 45 songs. That's about three straight hours on stage. And she didn't even take a drink of water on the stage!
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A Sold-Out Show
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagThe stadium was packed and rocking. Not only that, the parking lot seemed to sell out , too. Nearly 20,000 fans without tickets congregated outside to hear the music.
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Feeling Like The Man
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagHere she is teasing the next song she was going to play, called "The Man." She said that the way we were so hype was making her feel "like The Man."
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The First "Costume Change"
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagWhile this wasn't a full costume change, it still was an outfit adjustment. She had over a dozen outfits in her arsenal. The costume changes were seamless.
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Taylor Commands The Audience
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagAs "The Man," Taylor really showed us who's boss. It was another stellar song to start the show off with.
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An Absolute Boss
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagAll of her sets were so immersive. She really transformed the stage for each "Era" and song. It wasn't just a concert. It was a PERFORMANCE!
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Let's Hear It For The Dancers
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagTaylor's dancers were insanely amazing. They kept the energy for all three hours of the show. They really added positively to the whole experience.
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Red Bottoms
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagTaylor had a custom pair of Louboutin's for each "Era." That's just crazy. She's fancy like that.
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An Enchanting Night
Bill Raymond/Digital Noise MagHopefully Taylor doesn't take another five years to come back to Philly. We loved having her so much and can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve next.
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