October 23rd 2024.
There has been some buzz lately about Shakira's upcoming tour and its similarities to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. This has caused quite a stir among Taylor's fans, who have been following her mammoth world tour for the past two years. The tour has been a one-of-a-kind experience for many, with Taylor releasing two new albums, four re-recorded albums, a book, and a film during this time.
But as Taylor's tour comes to an end, Shakira is gearing up to hit the road. And she's already breaking records, with her five sold-out stadium shows in Mexico City. Such is the demand for her that she even had to cancel her US arena dates and reschedule for bigger venues.
However, as soon as tickets went on sale for her South American leg, fans noticed some similarities between Shakira's show and Taylor's. The stage design for Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour bears a striking resemblance to the distinctive key-shaped stage of Taylor's Eras Tour. Some also pointed out how Shakira's stage had a square back with a long runway that ended in a diamond shape, which was different from Taylor's rectangular ending. And the diamond shape at the midpoint of Shakira's runway was reminiscent of where Taylor performs her hit song "All Too Well."
A fan account on X, using Taylor's pseudonym Nils Sjöberg, shared the stage layout and an image that was supposedly from Shakira's website. This image was similar to a design from Taylor's Eras Tour, which was inspired by her music video for "Look What You Made Me Do." The stage for Shakira's tour is meant to mimic diamonds, which is also the theme of her latest album.
This sparked a debate among fans, with some accusing Shakira of copying Taylor's tour. Some fans even joked that Shakira's tour should be called the "Shakeras Tour." Others pointed out how Shakira's Iconic Looks collection from her store also seemed to take inspiration from Taylor's tour. However, there were also fans who defended Shakira, pointing out how Taylor's Reputation Stadium Tour had a snake set-piece that resembled one used by Shakira in the 2000s.
It's not uncommon for artists to draw inspiration from each other's tours, as they are constantly pushing boundaries and trying new things. And while the similarities between Taylor and Shakira's stages are striking, it's unlikely that either of them or their teams intentionally copied each other. Unfortunately, the timing of the similar stages has caused some fans to raise eyebrows and make accusations.
We reached out to both Shakira and Taylor's representatives for comment, but have yet to receive a response. It's important to remember that at the end of the day, it's all about the music and the fans. Both Taylor and Shakira have been successfully touring for years, and it's clear that they have a lot of respect for each other as artists. Let's not let this small controversy overshadow the amazing performances and experiences these talented women have to offer.
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