Beyoncé Better Than Taylor Swift?!?

Of course not . . . Empirical proof lies in even a modicum of economic data and local biz receipts. 

However . . . It's fun watching newsies make comparisons that don't really play out in the real world.

Here's a preview to Kansas City feigning "Queen B" excitement . . .

"Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have much in common—they're both millennial superstars with global reach and highly dedicated fanbases. (Do not mess with the Beyhive, or the Swifties.) Indeed, the way in which they connect with their fans, coupled with the post-pandemic need to experience music live, in-person, and alongside thousands of other people, help to illustrate why these concerts are a once-in-a-lifetime moment for many—and have become the kind of tickets that people are willing to shell out excessive amounts of money for. People are even willing to hop on an international flight to attend the shows."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

I saw both Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Beyoncé's Renaissance World tour. Both shows were memorable but only one was a once-in-a-lifetime concert.

The Eras Tour and Renaissance World Tour show Swift and Beyoncé at the height of their pop powers, but only one is a must-see.

Beyoncé joins Taylor Swift in performing in KC. See how the tours compare - Kansas City Business Journal

Beyoncé just started the North American leg of her Renaissance tour. Tickets prices are soaring, but travel is staying low. See how her concert stop could differ from Taylor Swift's two shows in early July.

Bonus, here's the best reporting we've seen on this topic . . .

Can superstars like Beyoncé or Taylor Swift spur inflation?

Some economists think that tours by big acts drive up the consumer-price index | The Economist explains

Developing . . .