Fans of US singer Taylor Swift take selfies next to an installation in the 'The Eras Tour Trail' showing iconic eras of Swift's musical evolutions at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, February 28, 2024. How Hwee Young, EPA-EFE.

epa11186795 Fans of US singer Taylor Swift take selfies next to an installation in the 'The Eras Tour Trail' showing iconic eras of Swift's musical evolutions at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, 28 February 2024. The US super star will be performing at Singapores National Stadium from 02-09 March, the only Southeast Asian stop for her Eras Tour.  EPA-EFE/HOW HWEE YOUNG

Launch of installations showcasing Taylor Swift's musical evolutions ahead of her concert

Vivienne Gulla

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/12061457 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Fans of US singer Taylor Swift take selfies next to an installation in the &#x27;The Eras Tour Trail&#x27; showing iconic eras of Swift&#x27;s musical evolutions at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo &amp; Convention Centre in Singapore, February 28, 2024. How Hwee Young, EPA-EFE."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Fans of US singer Taylor Swift take selfies next to an installation in the &#x27;The Eras Tour Trail&#x27; showing iconic eras of Swift&#x27;s musical evolutions at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo &amp; Convention Centre in Singapore, February 28, 2024. <em><strong>How Hwee Young, EPA-EFE.</strong></em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- House Ways and Means Committee Chairperson and Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda responded to Singapore’s admission that it struck an arrangement ensuring Taylor Swift’s Eras concert tour will make the city-state the only stop in Southeast Asia.</p><p>Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he does not see the arrangement as being unfriendly.</p><p>Salceda said such move runs contrary to the principles of solidarity and consensus among neighboring countries like ASEAN members.</p><p>“At last, Singapore officially admits that it did negotiate an exclusivity deal to lock other ASEAN neighbors out of the tour,” the Albay solon said.</p><p>“No doubt that it was very successful for Singapore. Judging by the Singaporean Prime Minister’s words, the weak must do what it can, but the strong can do what it wants. That’s the law of the jungle. That is not the law of a neighborhood of countries bound by supposed principles of solidarity and consensus,” he added.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/5/singapore-pm-defends-exclusive-deal-to-lure-taylor-swift-1150">Singapore PM defends exclusive deal to lure Taylor Swift</a></div><p>Swift is halfway through a run of six sold-out shows in Singapore, but her schedule has sparked controversy with Singapore accused of throwing cash at Swift to stop her from appearing in other locations.</p><p>The issue unexpectedly reared its head at the ASEAN-Australia summit in Melbourne -- a sober affair typically more preoccupied with matters of security and economic growth.</p><p>&quot;Our agencies negotiated an arrangement with her to come to Singapore and perform, and to make Singapore her only stop in Southeast Asia,&quot; Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at a joint press conference with his Australian counterpart.</p><p>&quot;A deal was reached. And so it has turned out to be a very successful arrangement. I don&#x27;t see that as being unfriendly.&quot;</p><p>Singapore has repeatedly declined to detail the financial terms of the deal.</p><p>After Singapore, Swift&#x27;s Eras Tour will head to Europe. -- <strong>With Agence France-Presse.</strong></p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kJeP3vYel1o?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>House Ways and Means Committee Chairperson and Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda responded to Singapore’s admission that it struck an arrangement ensuring Taylor Swift’s Eras concert tour will make the city-state the only stop in Southeast Asia.</p>

House Ways and Means Committee Chairperson and Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda responded to Singapore’s admission that it struck an arrangement ensuring Taylor Swift’s Eras concert tour will make the city-state the only stop in Southeast Asia.

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Salceda responds to Singapore PM’s admission on Taylor Swift exclusivity deal

Salceda responds to Singapore PM’s admission on Taylor Swift exclusivity deal

Vivienne Gulla,

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Published Mar 05, 2024 07:59 PM PHT

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