While many famous faces danced to Taylor Swift’s infectious songs during her Eras Tour, none «rocked the situation» quite like Prince William. Celebrating his 42nd birthday, Prince William was captured in a fan video that quickly went viral at Taylor’s concert in London. He was seen «dancing like nobody was watching,» adding to the excitement amid recent health news from the palace.
Check out the video below: Another viral moment came from Taylor Swift, the country-turned-pop queen, performing her fan-favorite song «Cruel Summer» live during her record-breaking Eras Tour. Following its viral live performance, fans couldn’t get enough of this track from Taylor’s 2019 album «Lover,» and she eventually released it as a single in summer 2023. It’s easy to see why this video captivated fans and critics alike, amassing 2.25 million views on YouTube in just three months. Her 152-date pop festival kicked off with a monolithic aura of class, and «Cruel Summer» was the second song in Taylor’s 46-song repertoire (don’t worry, some of those were abbreviated!).
The 33-year-old singer dazzles in a glittering bodysuit, shiny nude tights, and knee-high white cowboy boots as she performs on a massive cube-shaped platform at the center of the stage. As the second catchy chorus fades out, the platform drops, and Taylor takes the stage with the verse that has become her trademark, «the first bridge of the evening.» Her performance is mesmerizing, embodying the divine beauty and confidence that have propelled her to the top of pop music for over a decade.
The infectious synth-pop of «Cruel Summer,» co-written with St. Vincent and produced by Jack Antonoff (known for his work with Lorde and Lana Del Rey), conceals an imperfect and secretive love story. As both the original version and Olivia Rodrigo’s cover gained online popularity, this track became Taylor’s 41st single to enter the top 10 of the American charts.