Norton, Tubridy, O’Driscoll, Huberman and Sexton among celebrity fans at Taylor Swift’s Aviva concert – The Irish Times

T-Swizzle, the reigning Queen of Pop, the proprietor of the headband Jake Gyllenhaal (allegedly) by no means gave again, that-guy-who-won-the-Super Bowl’s-girlfriend, no matter you need to name her, Taylor Swift has been unavoidable of late, and is simply going to change into much more so this weekend together with her Eras tour in Dublin.

Our recommendation to these of you who didn’t reach The Nice Ticketmaster Struggle of 2023, is to mute the social channels of those that did get tickets for Swift’s three sold-out shows in the Aviva Stadium, and play all her unhappy songs on repeat. That’s what this journalist plans on doing, anyway. As a result of I Can Do It With A Damaged Coronary heart, no matter how Merciless Summer time could also be, and if my tears ricochet, I can simply Shake It Off.

Right here’s what The Irish Occasions crew of Taylor spotters have, er, noticed:

Irish celebrities flock to the Aviva

Irish movie star followers had been out in power on the first Taylor Swift live performance on the Aviva on Friday evening.

TV presenter Graham Norton and a back-from-London radio host Ryan Tubridy had been amongst these within the crowd, with each males gamely sporting the final word Swiftie fan accent of friendship bracelets.

Norton posted an image on Instagram of his proper arm bedecked in a variety of vibrant bands.

Tubs, in the meantime, posted a live performance clip on-line and mentioned that it was a “stadium full of affection”. He additionally posed an image of himself sporting friendship bracelets with the caption — “So that is occurring.”

Former Irish rugby internationals Brian O’Driscoll, Johnny Sexton and Rory Greatest additionally attended the gig.

O’Driscoll was joined by his spouse, actor and author Amy Huberman, whereas Sexton attended along with his spouse Laura and their kids. Greatest attended along with his spouse Jodie Bell.

Sexton shared an image on-line of him and his daughter holding palms as they walked in to the packed stadium which he tagged “that is retirement”.

Amy Huberman posted a shot of former rugby internationals Sexton, O’Driscoll and Greatest and mentioned “they was swift sufficient within the Aviva themselves says you”.

Domestically sourced gloves

Irish glove designer Paula Rowan has mentioned that she is “delighted and actually honoured” that Taylor Swift has opted to put on her white “Aida” leather-based gloves for the Tortured Poets Division Part of her Eras tour.

The designer, whose enterprise relies within the Westbury Mall off Balfe Road in Dublin, says she is admittedly grateful to Swift for donning her designs.

“Taylor Swift is among the world’s finest promoting artists with an enormous attain and affect in each the music business and widespread tradition. Artist, businesswoman and philanthropist, she actually is an inspiration and function mannequin to all. Thanks to all concerned.”

Swift isn’t the one famous person to put on gloves designed by Rowan, with Madonna, Cher, Beyonce and Dua Lipa additionally sporting her creations that are handmade in Italy. Her gloves have additionally been worn within the HBO collection “And Simply Like Like That” starring Sarah Jessica Parker.

The Dublin designer additionally equipped gloves for Woman Gaga when she performed the lead function within the “Home of Gucci.” Her items have additionally been worn by Kate Middleton, Helen Mirren and Kate Moss.

The glove designer designed her first annual glove assortment fifteen years in the past and describes her creations as “couture for the palms.”

Taylor arriving

On Thursday evening, Shaun Dunne, aviation fanatic, posted from his account on X, previously Twitter, @shauns_aviation, to say that he could be going airplane recognizing round 12pm on Friday, and would doubtless take heed to some Taylor Swift music whereas doing so.

And that he did, posting a video of the airport’s viewing level on Friday morning, with Swift’s hit tune Shake it Off enjoying within the background.

At 12.16pm, Dunne tweeted that “she is down” and that he would have images up quickly – which we now have obtained beneath.

Additional to this, an account on social platform Bluesky, referred to as Taylor Swift’s Jet’s (Tracking), corroborated Dunne’s suspicion that it was in reality Swift’s jet, with it posting that her airplane landed at 11.56am, after taking off from London Stansted Airport at about 11am.

Eras tour dancers land early

Forward of the arrival of Swift herself, a few of her dancers had been in Dublin.

One of many Eras tour dancers, Sam McWilliams, posted an Instagram story on Wednesday evening of him at a Troye Sivan live performance, that appeared suspiciously just like the Troye Sivan live performance that passed off in Dublin’s 3Arena that night.

Often, many performers wait till they’re leaving a metropolis or nation earlier than posting about it. Until you’re McWilliams after all, who clearly loves Sivan and needed to share it instantly along with his eagle-eyed followers who’re keen to trace Swift’s each transfer.

Kameron Saunders, one other of Swift’s better-known dancers, additionally reposted an Instagram story from Benjamin Williams, a dancer on tour with Troye Sivan, expressing his gratitude that Saunders went to the live performance. Saunders reposted the story, an image of the pair of them, saying that “all the live performance was WILDDDDD”.

Celebrities out in power in London

Swift got here to Dublin recent from her three-night stint at London’s Wembley Stadium final weekend, which was attended by an nearly ridiculous variety of celebrities.

So who of be aware did go to see Swift in Wembley final weekend? And Don’t Blame Me, however this checklist is lengthy:

Travis Kelce, American soccer participant who received the Tremendous Bowl with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs however who additionally so occurs to be Swift’s boyfriend, not solely attended all three reveals in Wembley, however joined her on stage on Sunday as a dancer.

Prince William additionally attended her live performance along with his two eldest kids, and met Swift and Kelce afterwards, with Swift posting a photograph on Instagram.

What arguably garnered extra consideration, nonetheless, is the long run King’s dance strikes captured on video in the course of the live performance. However positive look, a minimum of he loved himself.

Tom Cruise, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Hugh Grant had been additionally reportedly noticed in Wembley on Saturday evening.

Barbie director Greta Gerwig was additionally there, stories say.

On Friday, Galway lady, Derry Women and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan was in attendance, as had been fellow actors Salma Hayek and Leslie Mann.

Zara and Mike Tindall, Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson and Stella McCartney had been additionally there.

Labour chief Keir Starmer, mannequin Cara Delevingne and Queer Eye’s Jonathan van Ness had been additionally noticed on the live performance on Friday.

American actor Rachel Zegler, recognized for her roles in West Aspect Story and The Starvation Video games prequel, additionally attended the live performance on Saturday, posting on X afterwards.

The Starvation Video games actor Liam Hemsworth was additionally reported to be in attendance at Wembley.

Ellie Goulding, Gracie Abrams – who launched a tune referred to as Us that includes Swift on Friday, June twenty first – had been in attendance on Sunday.

Veteran rock stars Paul McCartney and Jon Bon Jovi had been additionally noticed on the live performance on Sunday.

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