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Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl

Headline from KVIA El Paso, on the newest of 3 developments

CNN By Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery, Junko Ogura and Saki Toi, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome, excitedly swapping homemade bracelets.

KVIA El Paso's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Taylor Swift Can ‘Comfortably’ Make It To Super Bowl After Tokyo Concert, Japanese Embassy Reassures Fans

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Japanese embassy says Taylor Swift

    Headline from CBS News ·

  3. Newest

    Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

Reports & sources

33 articles, oldest first.

  1. Lebanon Express

    Taylor Swift could make it to the Super Bowl from Tokyo. Finding private jet parking, that's tricky. (opens Lebanon Express)

    Published

    Lebanon Express's feed description

    If Taylor Swift is jetting from her upcoming concert in Tokyo to Las Vegas to see boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the Super Bowl, she’d better already have a place

  2. Forbes

    Taylor Swift Can ‘Comfortably’ Make It To Super Bowl After Tokyo Concert, Japanese Embassy Reassures Fans (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Swift will be able to arrive on time to support the Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce despite a 12-hour flight, the embassy said.

  3. Fox News

    Taylor Swift's trip from Tokyo to the Super Bowl could hit roadblock (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    With the Super Bowl (Taylor’s Version) fast approaching, fans are hoping the Eras Tour star can join her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the big game in Las Vegas.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Japan’s Embassy Issues Statement About Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Plans (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Japanese Embassy is seeking to reassure Taylor Swift fans that she can make it back from her Tokyo Eras Tour stop in time for Super Bowl LVIII.

  5. The Guardian

    You need to calm down: Taylor Swift can fly from Tokyo to Super Bowl in time, says Japan embassy (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Singer should be able to see boyfriend Travis Kelce in person despite 17-hour time change and 12-hour flight, embassy says

  6. Rolling Stone

    Embassy of Japan Assures Panicked Swifties Pop Star Can Make It to Super Bowl on Time (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Embassy of Japan in Washington assured fans that Taylor Swift could make in time it to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the Super Bowl.

  7. CBS News

    Japanese embassy says Taylor Swift (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Angsty fans have speculated for days over how Taylor Swift can perform a concert as part of her Eras Tour in Tokyo, and a day later support boyfriend Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.

  8. WFAA Dallas

    Taylor Swift can make it to Super Bowl in time, Japanese embassy says (opens WFAA Dallas)

    Published

    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Swift is performing four nights at the Tokyo Dome as part of her Eras Tour, which continues later in Australia.

  9. Washington Times

    Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Taylor Swift, who is holding concerts in Japan through Feb. 10, will make it in time for the Super Bowl to see her partner and football superstar Travis Kelce play.

  10. CNN

    Taylor Swift will make it home from Tokyo in time for the Super Bowl, Japanese Embassy says (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    For anyone worried that Taylor Swift might not make it home from her overseas tour in time to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce in the Super Bowl, the Japanese Embassy has a comforting message: “Be fearless.”

  11. Insider

    Taylor Swift will have enough time to make it from her concert in Tokyo to the Super Bowl, Japan's diplomats assure fans (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Japan's diplomats say Taylor Swift has time to make it from her Eras Tour concert in Tokyo on February 10 to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas the next day.

  12. Deadline

    Japan Embassy Assures Fans Taylor Swift Can Get From Tokyo To Super Bowl 2024 In Las Vegas (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    The Embassy of Japan in the United States is calming Taylor Swift fans in Tokyo and the U.S., assuring Swifties that she can perform in concert and comfortably make it to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

  13. KVIA El Paso

    Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl (opens KVIA El Paso)

    Published

    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    CNN By Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery, Junko Ogura and Saki Toi, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome, excitedly swapping homemade bracelets.

  14. Hiawatha World Online

    Taylor-mania hits Tokyo as Swift resumes tour before Super Bowl (opens Hiawatha World Online)

    Published

    Hiawatha World Online's feed description

    Taylor Swift will celebrate making Grammys history with a run of concerts in Tokyo starting Wednesday, kicking off a month of sell-out shows in Asia that will include a quick

  15. CNN

    Taylor Swift mania moves to Tokyo, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome. People around the world feverishly calculating time zones and watching online flight trackers.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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