Posted on: August 21, 2025, 08:12h.
Last updated on: August 21, 2025, 08:19h.
The Las Vegas Sphere has an oft-repeated policy of not commenting on which A-lister might or might not be in its headlining pipeline. So the very first time an exec actually does it, you can be sure of one thing — other than the reprimand and/or pink slip that the exec received…
They were telling the truth.
Last week, the US Sun ran a story claiming that the biggest performer in the history of performing is considering the Sphere as a venue for her 2027 tour.
The story quoted an “unnamed source” that we suspect was just a Swiftie whose inside information was deduced from the title of her idol’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
Puck News got the real scoop by managing to quote a venue spokesperson as saying: “While we love and respect Taylor Swift, we are not in conversations with her team about a residency at Sphere.”
But any worthwhile industry observer already knew that.
The Sphere only accommodates 18,600 people. That’s only between a half and a quarter of Swift’s nightly touring audience.
To be sure, the Sphere would die to book her. It would instantly elevate it from the venue in Vegas to the venue the world over. In fact, the globular wonder probably did make an offer.
But the Sphere is not in the business of losing money. (Well, it’s not intentionally in that business anyway.) In order to hand Swift the same promoter payday she’ll earn in stadiums — and cover the $10 million cost of Sphere video effects just for a handful of gigs — ticket prices would most likely need to start at $1,000 for the nosebleed seats.
And that’s before resellers would demand 10 to 20 times more once those sell out.
This would render any Sphere concerts accessible only to the private-jet class, and that’s not the kind of performer Taylor Swift wants to be.
Backstreet Boys Can be Your Valentine!
Speaking of the globular wonder, Backstreet Boys keep extending their “Into The Millennium” residency as long as the market will bear. (They’ve performed for nearly 350K fans over 21 sold-out shows this summer so far.)
The latest addition is seven shows that keep the (former) boy band busy past Valentine’s Day (Feb. 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, and 15).
“We’re overwhelmed by the love and support these past few weeks,” read a joint statement from the band. “To the fans who’ve been with us for 30 years — and the new ones just joining the party — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.“
The new dates go on sale to the general public at 11 a.m. PT Friday, Aug. 22 via Ticketmaster. They join the already-announced dates this weekend (Aug. 22–24), plus Dec. 26–28, 30–31and January 2–3.
Blake Sabbath
Blake Shelton‘s “Live in Las Vegas” residency returns to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for eight shows (Jan. 15, 18, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30 and 31).
After a six-show debut in February that mixed country charm with Vegas mischief, Shelton’s ready to double down.
“We had a hell of a time earlier this year,” the country singer said in a statement. “So I figured — why not do it again? This time we’re cranking up the country, pouring a few extra cocktails, and probably making some decisions I’ll regret in the morning. Let’s go, Vegas.”
Tickets go on on sale 10 am PT Thursday, Aug. 28 via Ticketmaster. A fan presale is underway now.
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