Taylor swift opened up the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with her new single ” ME ” in a performance that had cause a bit of controversy.
Swift was backed by dancers wearing bright, pastel colors and her featured guest, Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco, coming down from the ceiling holding an umbrella. There were also dancers spinning in the air holding umbrellas.
But it’s the marching band that kicked off Swift’s performance that has the Internet buzzing. Some on social media pointed out that Swift’s production looked a lot like Beyonce’s iconic 2018 Coachella show.
Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” documentary, which dropped on Netflix just two weeks ago, showcases the thought and rehearsal that went into her Coachella performances, designed, she said, to honor African-American culture and historically black universities through her music selections, costumes and choreography. Beyoncé was the first black woman to headline Coachella.
Who is this opening act copying #Beyonce with the marching band?…Ughh. It’s #TaylorSwift #BBMAs
— KenyaBrome (@KenyaBrome) May 2, 2019
Taylor Swift is copying Beyonce again. Her marching band was was better #BBMAs
— TSgt Kevin Edwards (Retired) ???????? (@KLE1967) May 2, 2019
Now THAT’S how you make an entrance! @taylorswift13 kicking off tonight’s #BBMAs show with a BANG! ☂️ pic.twitter.com/gRCxHvfWua
— Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 2, 2019
Looks like controversies are not ready to leave Taylor swift that easily.
