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Taylor Swift surprises Eras Tour crew with jaw-dropping bonus

Taylor Swift reveals her post Eras Tour show rituals
  • Taylor Swift distributed a total of $197 million in bonuses to her Eras Tour team following the conclusion of the record-breaking global tour in December 2024.
  • The bonuses were given to a wide array of staff, including production crew, assistants, carpenters, dancers and band members.
  • Swift's new documentary series, The End of an Era, showcases her personally presenting these bonuses and handwritten notes to emotional team members.
  • She stated her intention to establish a precedent where road crew bonuses increase proportionally with the tour's gross earnings.
  • This act of generosity follows an earlier distribution of over $55 million to her team after the North American leg in August, which included $100,000 for each truck driver.
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