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Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31.

Taylor Swift performing on stage on the first night of her Eras Tour at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31.

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