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Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s independent movie houses celebrate the new Taylor Swift album this weekend

Sun-Ray Cinema and Tampa Theatre host ‘Life of a Showgirl’ release parties.

by Ray Roa September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Tampa Theatre and Sun-Ray cinema are among Tampa’s indie movie theaters hosting release parties for the new Taylor Swift album, ‘Life of a Showgirl.’

Music

Review: In Miami, crowds sing through a downpour, at the final rain show of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour

Florence Welch made a special appearance to duet on stage, with other celebrities in attendance.

by Riley Benson October 21, 2024August 5, 2025

Music

Review: On night two in Miami, Taylor Swift tosses a few things, but stands her dazzling holy ground

This night is sparkling.

by Josh Bradley October 20, 2024May 31, 2025

A woman with blonde hair is performing on stage, smiling and posing with one hand on her head. She is wearing a shimmering orange and red bodysuit and holding a pink and purple microphone. The background is a brightly lit red and white banner.

Music

Review: Taylor Swift’s stunning return to Florida is more than an ‘Eras’ tour victory lap [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa October 19, 2024

Music

Taylor Swift just endorsed Kamala Harris, and there’s a Tampa dance party to celebrate the songwriter

Le Petite Fete throws down at Orpheum this weekend.

by Riley Benson September 11, 2024December 17, 2024

A performer in a sparkling, jeweled bodysuit holds a microphone and strikes a dramatic pose on stage, with bright, colorful visuals projected behind them.

Music

Tampa professors will teach a class that explores the literary side of Taylor Swift

by Ray Roa April 18, 2024September 30, 2025

Music

Orlando college student gets a cease and desist letter over publicly tracking Taylor Swift’s private jet

Jack Sweeney is a University of Central Florida student has been sharing the pop star’s private jet travels.

by Alexandra Sullivan February 6, 2024July 16, 2025

Music

Review: Taylor Swift—plus 69,131 Tampa fans—turn in loud, hot and fearlessly flawless farewell show

So, when are we getting back together?

by Ray Roa April 16, 2023July 26, 2025

Music

Review: On night two in Tampa, Taylor Swift delivers an intense gold rush of literature and live debuts

Move over, ‘Moulin Rouge.’

by Josh Bradley April 15, 2023July 1, 2025

Music

Review: In first outdoor ‘Eras’ show, Taylor Swift took Tampa to a pristine, almost perfect, fantasyland [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa April 14, 2023

Music

Parking at Taylor Swift’s Tampa shows will be a nightmare

If you are planning on calling an Uber or a Lyft, expect a lot of delays and surge pricing.

by Tyana Rodgers April 13, 2023April 18, 2025

Music

Taylor Swift’s Tampa shows will achieve something even U2, Paul McCartney and Bowie couldn’t

Rock and roll’s biggest stars have all played local stadium shows—none have drawn the crowds Swift will.

by Ray Roa April 10, 2023July 29, 2025

SPCA Tampa Bay has four adoptable puppies named after Taylor Swift songs

by Ray Roa April 6, 2023

Music

Taylor Swift week has finally arrived in Tampa, and you can start buying merch on Wednesday

She’s playing three shows at RayJay starting April 13.

by Josh Bradley April 6, 2023March 13, 2025

Music

Taylor Swift adds a third Tampa show to ‘Eras’ tour

That’s a lot of midnights, guys.

by Ray Roa November 11, 2022July 31, 2025

Music

Taylor Swift will now play two nights in Tampa as part of next year’s ‘Eras’ tour

Beabadoobee and Gracie Abrams will open both shows.

by Ray Roa November 7, 2022February 5, 2025

Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour is coming to Tampa in April

British Filipino songwriter beabadoobee opens the show.

by Ray Roa November 1, 2022October 15, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

‘Cats’ is easily the worst film of 2019

This movie is so bad that you might swear off pussy for life.

by John W. Allman December 18, 2019April 6, 2025

Music

See photos of Taylor Swift’s amazing reputation tour stop in Tampa

by CL Staff August 17, 2018

Music

Weekly Tune-Up: New music for your week by Anthony Hamilton, White Denim, The Thermals, Kanye West + more

A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the week. Spotify playlist included.

by Timothy Boyson March 28, 2016August 17, 2023