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Observer
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Observer
Wax lyrical: Taylor Swift gets 13 Madame Tussauds statues
US pop megastar Taylor Swift will be honoured with 13 waxworks of her at Madame Tussauds venues around the globe, the museum said on Wednesday. In honour of Swift's lucky number, 13 of the waxwork museum's 22 branches will each receive a statue of the 'Love Story' and 'Blank Space' singer, in what it called the 'most ambitious project' of its 250-year history. The statues were inspired by some of the 35-year-old songwriting sensation's looks from her record-shattering 'Eras Tour' from 2023 to 2024. With 149 shows across the world over nearly two years, the tour raked in $2 billion, making it the most lucrative in music history to date. More than 40 artists worked for more than a year on the statues of Swift, one of the most acclaimed artists of her generation with 14 Grammy Awards. 'This is the most ambitious project in Madame Tussauds' 250-year history, which only feels right to reflect the stratospheric status of Taylor Swift,' said Danielle Cullen, the museum's senior figure stylist. UK-based Swifties are well served, with one waxwork slated for London and another for the northern seaside resort town of Blackpool. Another 10 will find a permanent home at the branches of Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, Orlando and Sydney. The thirteenth statue, which will travel around the remaining museums, will begin its worldwide walkabout with a residency at Madame Tussauds Shanghai. — AFP
Filipino Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Madame Tussauds to unveil 13 Taylor Swift wax figures worldwide
Taylor Swift will be honored with 13 wax figures at Madame Tussauds museums around the world. Thirteen of the museum's 22 global branches will each receive a statue of the American pop star, in what Madame Tussauds described as its most ambitious project. The number was chosen as a tribute to Swift's longtime lucky number, 13. 'This is the most ambitious project in Madame Tussauds' 250-year history, which only feels right to reflect the stratospheric status of Taylor Swift,' said Danielle Cullen, the museum's senior figure stylist. The wax figures are based on the singer's various looks from her Eras Tour, which ran from 2023 to 2024 and became the highest-grossing concert tour in history. The tour held 149 shows and earned more than US$2 billion (₱114 billion). Over 40 artists worked for more than a year to complete the sculptures. Swift is a 14-time Grammy winner and one of the most recognized musicians globally.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Wax lyrical: Taylor Swift gets lucky 13 Madame Tussauds statues
Find out what's new on ST website and app. More than 40 artists worked for more than a year on the statues of Taylor Swift at Madame Tussauds. LONDON - American pop megastar Taylor Swift will be honoured with 13 waxworks of her at Madame Tussauds venues around the globe, the museum said on July 23. In honour of Swift's lucky number, 13 of the waxwork museum's 22 branches will each receive a statue of the Love Story (2008) and Blank Space (2014) singer, in what it called the 'most ambitious project' of its 250-year history. The statues were inspired by some of the 35-year-old songwriting sensation's looks from her record-shattering Eras Tour from 2023 to 2024. With 149 shows across the world over nearly two years, the tour raked in US$2 billion (S$2.6 billion), making it the most lucrative in music history to date. More than 40 artists worked for more than a year on the statues of Swift, one of the most acclaimed artistes of her generation with 14 Grammy Awards. 'This is the most ambitious project in Madame Tussauds' 250-year history, which only feels right to reflect the stratospheric status of Taylor Swift,' said Ms Danielle Cullen, the museum's senior figure stylist. British-based Swifties are well served, with one waxwork slated for London and another for the northern seaside resort town of Blackpool. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore SMRT to pay lower fine of $2.4m for EWL disruption; must invest at least $600k to boost reliability Singapore MRT service changes needed to modify 3 East-West Line stations on Changi Airport stretch: LTA Asia Live: Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue for second day Singapore Vapes: The silent killer hiding in the pocket Singapore Vape disposal bins at 23 CCs for users to surrender e-vaporisers without facing penalties Singapore Fine for couple whose catering companies owed $432,000 in salaries to 103 employees Singapore Tipsy Collective sues former directors, HR head; alleges $14m lost from misconduct, poor decisions Singapore Kopi, care and conversation: How this 20-year-old helps improve the well-being of the elderly Another 10 will find a permanent home at the branches of Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, Orlando and Sydney. The 13th statue, which will travel around the remaining museums, will begin its worldwide walkabout with a residency at Madame Tussauds Shanghai. AFP
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Taylor Swift waxworks to grace 13 Madame Tussauds locations worldwide
LONDON: Pop icon Taylor Swift is set to be immortalised in wax at 13 Madame Tussauds locations across the globe, the museum announced yesterday. This number, a nod to Swift's well-known lucky number 13, marks what the museum describes as its "most ambitious project" in its 250-year history, according to a news report quoting their statement. Each of the statues is inspired by iconic looks from Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour (2023–2024). The tour spanned 149 shows worldwide and grossed over US$2 billion (RM8.44 billion), making it the most lucrative tour in music history. Over 40 artists dedicated more than a year to crafting the 13 lifelike figures of the 14-time Grammy winner. Danielle Cullen, the museum's senior figure stylist, commented, "This is the most ambitious project in Madame Tussauds' 250-year history, which only feels right to reflect the stratospheric status of Taylor Swift." The wax figures will be displayed in London, Blackpool, Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, Orlando, and Sydney. The 13th statue will embark on a tour of the remaining Madame Tussauds locations, commencing its journey in Shanghai.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Sets Record for Most Wax Figures in Madame Tussauds' History
Over the years, Taylor Swift has set many records with her groundbreaking works and subsequent achievements. This time, the Grammy Award-winning singer added yet another special feather in her cap. On Wednesday, Madame Tussauds honored the beloved artist by unveiling thirteen new wax figures of her, which will soon be launched in multiple countries. This marks Swift's milestone of the most wax figures in the history of Madame Tussauds. Taylor Swift's wax figures depict her Eras Tour era, per press release Reportedly, all thirteen wax figures of Taylor Swift will honor some of her iconic looks from The Eras Tour. Thirteen different cities across four different continents will be witnesses to the launch of these wax figures. The list includes Hollywood, New York, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Orlando, among others. It leads to the biggest multi-figure launch in the 250-year history of the prestigious Madame Tussauds. It took a total of fourteen months and an amazing team of more than forty artists to create these thirteen Taylor Swift wax figures. One of the figures represents the songwriter's 'Speak Now' era, and it takes place in Hollywood. Meanwhile, New York City hosts the 'Midnights' era Swift figure. In the meantime, the wax figure in Las Vegas represents the singer's 'Fearless' era. Orlando holds the 'Reputation' era figure, and Nashville has Swift's 'evermore' era wax figure. In the press release available via PEOPLE, the purpose of the exhibition is to 'make guests feel as if they've stepped on stage at Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour.' While talking about the exhibit, Laura Sheard, the global brand director of Madame Tussauds, said, 'The phenomenal success of her record-smashing tour is the perfect moment for Madame Tussauds to immortalize with 13 figures.' The director continued, 'Taylor's lucky number – across four continents to ensure we're reaching as many fans as possible. We just know they are going to love it as much as we do.' The post Taylor Swift Sets Record for Most Wax Figures in Madame Tussauds' History appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
