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Chloe Melas

Entertainment journalist reporting celebrity labor practices, bonuses, and the economics of mega-tours.

Why this matters

Melas's reporting makes private generosity public—authority measured by what crews actually receive.

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Taylor Swift Gave Eras Tour Crew $197 Million in Bonuses (Exclusive).

Melas, Chloe. "Taylor Swift Gave Eras Tour Crew $197 Million in Bonuses (Exclusive)." People, December 9, 2024. https://people.com/taylor-swift-gave-eras-tour-crew-usd197-million-in-bonuses-exclusiv

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Taylor Swift Gives 'Life-Changing' $100,000 Bonuses to Eras Tour Truck Drivers.

Melas, Chloe. "Taylor Swift Gives 'Life-Changing' $100,000 Bonuses to Eras Tour Truck Drivers." CNN Business, August 2, 2023. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/02/business/taylor-swift-100000-life-changing-