5 Tay-Tay Tidbits About Taylor Swift’s Philly Concerts
Philadelphia and South Jersey are still buzzing about the Taylor mania that took over the weekend at Taylor Swift's three Lincoln Financial Field concerts. Some tasty details are just becoming known that you may have missed. Here are five Taylor tidbits we thought you would want to know.
1- Where Did Taylor Stay?
Taylor Swift stayed at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, at 10 Avenue of the Arts in center city Philly. According to PhillyChitChat, Taylor flew into Philadelphia on a private jet Friday at about 1 pm and went directly to Lincoln Financial Field. After Friday's concert, she checked into the Ritz Carlton at around 2 am.
2- Where Did Taylor Eat?
After Saturday's concert, Taylor received a police escort with a police motorcycle leading her car, to the Four Seasons Hotel where she had dinner at Jean George’s.
3- Who Was With Her?
Taylor was with her parents and new boyfriend Matty Healy. Matty, the lead singer of the group The 1975, was spotted in a box seat at Saturday's concert standing next to Taylor's dad, Scott Swift.
4- Who Were the Celebrity Guests?
Friday night, Blake Lively and her children were seen in the VIP tent with Matty Healy. Saturday, PhillyChitChit tells us that Gigi Haddad, Lena Dunham, and Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy were on the guest list.
Sunday, a diverse group including Meek Mill, Real Housewife Sonya Morgan and former NY. Governor Andrew Cuomo attended the show. Busy Phillips, Jennifer Lawrence, Keith Urban, and Nicole Kidman were on the VIP guest list.
5- Swift Merchandise Called "Hot Garbage"
The Philadephia Inquirer says Taylor merchandise has been slammed for shoddy quality and for colors that fade after one washing, but that didn't stop fans from plunking down $45 for a t-shirt and $65 for a crew neck.