Taylor Swift Announces 'Eras Tour' Final US Leg with Surprise Guests

- Taylor Swift revealed on April 16 the final US dates for her 'Eras Tour' kicking off June 15 in Miami, wrapping December 20 in New Orleans, via social media to 300 million followers.
- Confirmed openers include Sabrina Carpenter for 12 shows and Post Malone for five stadium dates, with ticket sales starting April 18 via Ticketmaster.
- The announcement sent Ticketmaster crashing briefly, with resale prices already hitting $1,200 average per Billboard reports, underscoring Swift's $2 billion tour dominance.
- Swift teased 'more surprises than ever' in a fan letter, fueling speculation on new album tie-ins.
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