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    From surprise guests to new music: See what some Swifties think will happen at Florida ‘Eras Tour’ shows

    By Samantha Neely, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida,

    14 hours ago

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    Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift is coming to Florida(!!!) in less than a week.

    Taylor Swift will perform near Miami, Florida , on Friday, Oct. 18, through Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens .

    Swifties are notorious for their '"clowning," attempting to find clues and Easter eggs left behind the pop star. Which is warranted, Swift has been known to hint at her upcoming projects through her music, social media captions, interviews and even her clothing.

    Ahead of Miami's three shows, fans have been quick to offer up their predictions on what will happen. Here's an overview of the top theories.

    Concert might look a little different: Updated setlist and new costumes

    This one might actually be guaranteed.

    Fans have pointed how Swift introduced new elements to the tour when she started the second leg in Australia, Asia and Europe. From new costumes for different eras to a whole new segment for the "Tortured Poets Department' album, Swift has been known to shake up things.

    Speaking of updated setlist, some think 'Florida!!!' won't be added

    In “Florida!!!", Swift and Florence Welch offer up a suspense-filled track that highlights the beauty and brutality of the state, with lyrics aimed at escaping, washing away with hurricanes and bodies (metaphorically) sinking away in the swamp.

    With the news of a potential setlist change, some Swifties have taken it a bit further — saying the song won't be added to the setlist at all .

    "What if she switches the whole TTPD setlist with other songs from the album," Raya.Kiza said on TikTok. "And that's why she sang 'Florida!!!' in London."

    This is one of the more controversial theories, with fans responding that they would be upset if she didn't sing it while in Florida. She did perform the song once (with Welch!) already during her final show in London back in August.

    However, the song does mention hurricanes and it has been mentioned Swift might think its insensitive to sing about after Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through the state within the last month. She donated $5 million to hurricane relief efforts.

    Post Malone to Florence Welch: See potential guests named

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    Pivoting back to more positive theories, names have been thrown around for potential surprise guests. During Taylor's stop in Tampa in April 2023, she brought out singer and frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner for two of the three shows.

    So, will Miami see some familiar faces too? Artists, such as Post Malone, Welch and Dessner, have been speculated to make an appearance.

    An appearance from VP Kamala Harris? Fans note one of the Miami shows is on candidate's birthday

    Speaking of surprise guests, the show might see an appearance from one of the 2024 presidential candidates. Specifically, the one she publicly endorsed .

    It has been speculated that Vice President Kamala Harris will show up during one of the Miami shows, with fans thinking it will be Sunday, Oct. 20. Otherwise known as Harris' 60th birthday.

    Following September's presidential date between Harris and former President Donald Trump, Swift shared in an Instagram post that she was voting for Harris.

    "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," Swift said to her more than 283 million followers. "I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."

    New music? Some think singer will announce Reputation (Taylor's Version)

    The most popular theory of all — the announcement of Reputation (Taylor's Version). Here's a breakdown of the evidence pointing toward her new rerelease:

    • The last time Swift performed at Hard Rock Stadium was on her 2018 Reputation Tour.
    • Both Shawn Mendes and Joe Jonas have announced they are pushing back the release date for their albums, which was Oct. 18. Many believe they did this because of the alleged news Taylor would be announcing something. However, reps for both singers have perilously stated their reasons for moving the albums.
    • During the singer's pop-up with Spotify at The Grove in Los Angeles for her newest album, many noticed a globe with a pin where Florida was. While this might have just been hinting at the song's name, some think this meant an announcement was going to be made in Florida.
    • Swift's music video for "Endgame" was filmed in Miami. The song is off Reputation, so fans believe this is why an announcement would be made in the city.
    • Swift has been incorporating elements from the "Endgame' music video in her recent attire. Swifties point to a container seen in the music video with the same pattern as her 2024 VMA's dress.
    • Fans saw Taylor's team make an update to her official website, which they note has happened before every major album announcement.

    This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: From surprise guests to new music: See what some Swifties think will happen at Florida ‘Eras Tour’ shows

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