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‘No, it’s your income’ – Netizens react to former Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff claiming Taylor Swift is ‘our Beatle’

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In a recent interview with Bloomberg Screentime in Los Angeles, former Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff described global pop icon Taylor Swift as “our Beatles,” a comparison that sparked heated debate among fans.

Azoff, a well-known music figure and longtime industry executive, was putting it this way when he pointed to Swift’s impact on the current music industry and concert economy.

The comment received divided reviews, with many netizens questioning the veracity and accuracy of Swift’s comparison to the British band that changed music in the 1960s.

Some users condemned this remark as financially motivated:

“No, it’s your income.”

@PopCrave There is no income for you

More users shared their thoughts on the same.

@PopCrave Why should a successful person be compared to a previous person or standard and “take” the label, not just who they are. Taylor Swift is Taylor Swift.

@PopCrave Irving Azoff calling Taylor Swift “our Beatles” is bold, but she’s probably rewriting the music rule book while everyone’s still trying to catch up.

@PopCrave It’s a lot better than The Beatles, if we’re being honest.

Some fans admitted SwiftPower as an artist and businessman, while others considered the comparison exaggerated or driven by industry wealth.

@PopCrave Ngl, calling Taylor Swift a “Beatle” is a bold move. Sure, she’s got a fan base, but let’s not forget that she still has a long way to go to reach legendary status. The impact is undeniable.

@PopCrave is the best, but they’re not The Beatles. That’s not a fair statement from Irving, anything that adds dollars to your bank balance can’t compare to The Beatles.

@PopCrave Don’t click the bait! 🙄 The Beatles are our Beatles!

@PopCrave Oh, to be compared to the Beatles…quite a bold statement, don’t you think?

Irving Azoff comments, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and more

Veteran music executive Irving Azoff stressed that Taylor Swift and other artists have reinvented the modern tourism economy, with live performance becoming the most effective source of income in the contemporary world. Music industry.

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He also stated that among the upcoming acts, Harry Styles could become a contender with a similar level of influence.

“I think Harry Styles has come close to that,” he said. “He’s been away for a while (and I’m) not quite sure when he’ll be back. But out of everyone there – and not just because my son (Jeffrey Azoff) is running him, I think he’s got the potential. I think he’ll be a lot bigger this time, if that’s possible.”

the Tour of the ages Taylor Swift’s concert tour was declared the most successful in history, with tickets sold totaling more than $2 billion at more than 140 shows worldwide, surpassing the earnings of any previous tour. According to Forbes, its average ticket price is around $204 and a total attendance of over 10 million fans represents a notable brand mark.

🚨 “The Life of a Showgirl” is expected to have the biggest debut in US history, with 4 million total units and 3.5 million pure sales (HITSDD).

Eras’ tour also had a significant economic impact, with Investopedia estimating that its concerts alone in the United States generated over $5 billion in direct consumer spending on travel, hospitality, and merchandise. With this number, the Tour has had a significant economic impact on cities around the world.

Taylor Swift’s success extends far beyond the stage. her party movie, Taylor Swift: Tour for the AgesIt grossed over $261 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing musical film of all time.

At the same time, her business skills, such as her choice to re-record her major albums and her ownership of intellectual property, drew attention to her. Role as an artist And the businessman.

By 2025, Taylor Swift has been identified as one of the few billionaire musicians worldwide. Forbes magazine reports that her net worth is estimated at $1.6 billion, which has been primarily earned through her music collection, tours, and royalties rather than endorsements. In Bloomberg’s 2023 report, her fortune of $1.1 billion was also noted, detailing earnings from her blockbuster tours and the value of her music catalog.

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