Tourflation: how celebrities boost economies and hike inflation
From those of Beyoncé to Taylor Swift, fans are sending the cost of living to new heights
15 August 2023 - 17:59
If you have recently spent less time on social media, you will probably have missed the frenzy Beyoncé's fans were in about her Renaissance tour. Beloved for her ability to leave Easter eggs in music videos, song lyrics and stage performances, her devotees have posted stories and threads in honour of the icon's latest live album...
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