{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#495 - Did Taylor Swift and STB Strike Deal for Exclusivity? & Messi’s China Backlash Continues","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1e2e5d96\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4311,"description":"In response to recent rumours of a Southeast-Asia exclusivity deal, STB and the Ministry of Community, Culture and Youth (MCCY) clarified that a grant had been provided to help bring Taylor Swift’s concert to Singapore, but did not confirm if the deal was indeed exclusive. Will this news cause bad blood with Swifties in our neighbouring countries? Elsewhere, the fallout over football star Messi’s no-show on the pitch in Hong Kong continues. Most recently, a pair of friendly matches in China featuring Argentina’s football team were cancelled, and Messi had to post another video on Weibo explaining his absence. Will this messy issue ever be resolved?\nFind us here!\nYLB Subreddit\nYLB TikTok\nYLB IG\nYLB YouTube\nOur Sponsor: OctaFx!\nThis episode is brought to you by Octa:\nGet the OctaFX Trading app at https://bit.ly/YahLahBut_Octa and use promo code YAHLAHBUT to double your deposit!\nFolklory\nOur slots for March are open! Order your Folklory by 29 Feb 2024, and you’ll receive your Folklory, guaranteed!\nClick here to chat with us on WhatsApp and we’ll get started on creating something meaningful for you &  your loved one!\n\nDid Taylor Swift and STB Strike Deal for Exclusivity?\nSTB gave grant for Taylor Swift's Singapore concerts, other government bodies 'worked directly' with promoter AEG\nAirfares, hotel bookings surge in March 2024 as fans flock to S’pore for Taylor Swift shows\nSingapore sought exclusivity deal over Taylor Swift concerts in south-east Asia, Thai PM alleges\nS'pore govt clarifies Taylor Swift sponsor rumour, says it worked directly with organisers due to 'significant demand'\nJewel Changi Airport to host Taylor Swift sing-along on 1 Mar that'll 'make the whole place shimmer'\nFrom Coldplay to Taylor Swift, Singapore’s Concert Dominance Explained | TIME\nThe Economy (Taylor’s Version) | Washington Post\nTaylor Swift Is Making An Insane Amount Of Money Every Night On The Eras Tour | Forbes\n\nMessi’s China Backlash Continues\nLionel Messi defends HK absence as China...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/P-FL68bNyrAJP_EUfxDZLWp-CdkgeA4hsvYhFh8IVPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGVh/NjE1ZTIzODk2ODEx/ZmIwNDkwZWU1NDEy/ZGE4OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}