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Taylor Swift's Snake—Whose Name Is Karyn, BTW—Stole the Show at the 2018 American Music Awards

By Zoe Weiner

In case you missed it, Taylor Swift ’s return to the awards-show stage, at the 2018 American Music Awards , was literally on fire . But the real star of the show wasn't Swift—sorry, T—it was her snake, who is apparently named Karyn.

The giant cobra that Swift traveled around the country with during her Reputation tour—a not-so-subtle nod to the “ snake ” nickname Kim Kardashian gave her in the wake of their now infamous leaked phone call—made an appearance onstage at the AMAs, and Twitter agreed that the reptile hands down won the night. Earlier this year Swift revealed to a fan that the snake’s name is Karyn (with a “y”—very important), and Karyn began trending Tuesday shortly after the performance had finished.

“This performance was honestly everything. Just a few years ago Taylor was taunted by the entire world and repeatedly called a snake, tonight when Karyn rose so did Taylor and her confidence #TaylorAMAs #AMAs,” wrote one user.

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Another fan pointed to the similarities between Swift’s Balmain red-carpet look earlier in the night and Karyn’s actual scales.

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It seems even Swift recognized Karyn’s unmatched popularity. Shortly after her performance, Swift took to Instagram Stories, reposting a Buzzfeed story about Karyn, captioning it with a thank-you to fans for “liking [her] duet with Karyn.”

Swift’s performance comes just days after her rare public political statement , which she posted on Instagram, to endorse the Democratic candidates for Tennessee’s Senate and House of Representatives races—in turn, upsetting conservative men. Ahead of the show, fans wondered whether her choice to sing “I Did Something Bad” at the AMAs was somehow related to her political message.

“It just dawned on me that Taylor Swift is the opening performer at the American Music Awards tomorrow. Awards show ratings have been dismal in recent years. Ironic that she’s never been political before, but decides to be right before the AMAs,” wrote one fan . “Taylor revealed her political stance and set the United States on fire. She will sing “I did something bad” iconic, fabulous, winning as always and destroying careers. The world is not ready for this," shared another.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Film Shows Why She’s One of the All-Time Greats

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Taylor Swift ’s triumphant Reputation tour gets immortalized the way it deserves in her new Netflix concert film, which premieres on the streaming service on New Year’s Eve. (Just in time for “New Year’s Day”: that’s our Taylor, always thinking conceptually.) It shows off the biggest and best tour yet from one of pop’s all-time great live performers — Swift goes for stadium-rocking spectacle, without toning down any of her songs’ one-on-one emotional intimacy. Nobody else is in this girl’s zone. The Reputation doc was shot on the final night of the U.S. run, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with 60,000 fans singing along with every word, right down to every last “isn’t it?” in “Delicate.”

Swift is an artist who knows she doesn’t need special effects — she can get up there with just her acoustic guitar and slay, any night she chooses. All she needs is her songs, and she’s sitting on a songbook full of classics . But if she’s going to do a mega-pop show, she’s going to go all the way, because that’s what she does. So Reputation is a tribute to her epic ambition, with a dazzling battalion of dancers, pyro explosions, video screens and giant inflatable snakes, including a 63-foot cobra named Karyn. As her secret soul sister Courtney Love would say, Taylor wants to be the girl with the most snake.

It’s a New Year’s Eve victory toast to top off her historic 2018. Reputation was the year’s best-selling album, according to Billboard , even topping Drake’s Scorpion . She also had the biggest-selling U.S. tour in history, according to Pollstar . Has any female solo artist done an all-stadium tour before? With two female opening acts, Charli XCX and Camila Cabello? Swift took her tour to seven countries on four continents, selling nearly three million tickets. (The only artist who outgrossed her globally? Her old protegee Ed Sheeran, with whom she co-wrote “Everything Has Changed” while they were both bouncing on a trampoline.)

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I saw the tour’s first night — in Arizona, back in May — and it blew the wheels off my getaway car . But as the film proves, this tour got more legendary as it rolled on. She makes “Delicate” so theatrically splendid (she glides above the crowd in a golden basket) and yet so personal and vulnerable. “Delicate” was my favorite song of 2017 , before it was a hit, but I love it twice as much after hearing it constantly on the radio all year — I recently passed my millionth “isn’t it?” and I plan to keep over-isn’t-it-ing my way through 2019.

Swift turns “Shake It Off” into a serpentine throwdown with Camila and Charli. “Getaway Car,” the Rep gem that really should have been a hit, begins with a dramatic poetry recital: “And in the death of her reputation, she felt truly alive.” She sits at the piano for a medley combining two of her best deep cuts, “Long Live” (from 2010’s Speak Now ) and “New Year’s Day,” showing how far she’s traveled as a songwriter. “New Year’s Day” is the surprise ending to Reputation  — a quiet piano ballad after so many synth jams. She sings about cleaning up the morning after the party, sweeping glitter off the floor with somebody who makes her look forward to the year ahead. Only Taylor could focus on the least glamorous, most boring holiday in the calendar and find some romance in it. (Maybe next year she’ll do Arbor Day?)

Swift made every show different by picking a surprise for the B-stage wild-card slot — an oldie from her songbook, played on acoustic guitar. Part of the fun was waiting to see what she’d bust out every night. Seattle got “Holy Ground,” Dublin got “Mean,” Atlanta got “The Lucky One.” Chicago got “Our Song.” Nashville got “Tim McGraw,” joined by McGraw and Faith Hill . New Jersey got “Enchanted,” timed perfectly so the rain storm hit the crowd right at the “please don’t be in love with someone else,” proof she’s in cahoots with the weather. It’s a tribute to her vast catalog — but also to her fans, who stand ready to sing all 129 of her songs at a moment’s notice. For this show, she ends the U.S. tour with the B-stage surprise she picked the first night: “All Too Well,” the mightiest song she’s ever written. She hadn’t sung it live since 2014 — but she delivers this majestic scarf-core ballad with a voice full of adult regret.

Reputation was a risky move — after the Number One hit “Look What You Made Me Do,” the world was primed for her to sing about celebrity score-settling, but instead, it turned out to be an album full of deeply personal love songs. It didn’t fit the “narrative” of what people thought she was about. People predicted that she was killing her career, alienating fans, etc., but people have been saying that ever since she had the gall to change the plot of Romeo and Juliet . It turned out to be a lot more than just another great Swift album — it was a statement about how far she’s willing to go as an artist, starting over from scratch every time. Even when she started as a kid, she had her own scholarly sense of pop history and a brash notion of her place in it. But with this tour and the whole 2018 she’s had, she shows why she’s making history. She’s never willing to rest on her reputation — but in the death of her reputation, she feels truly alive. Long live.

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Meet Taylor Swift’s snake Karyn, who stole the show at the AMAs

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Taylor Swift might have won for American Music Awards and put on a storming performances at the AMAs, but it was her snake Karyn who really stole the show.

The 28-year-old went home with four AMAs on Tuesday night – the highest loot along with Camila Cabello.

But it was her snake called Karyn who got more tongues wagging as she made her first awards show performance in three years by opening the AMAs.

Karyn is the name given to the snake that Taylor has adopted since she kicked off her Reputation tour in May this year.

Taylor went heavy with the use of snake imagery for her Reputation tour – there was a snake microphone, snake merchandise, and even a whopping great snake prop on stage.

And last night, as she performed I Did Something Bad, her whopping great snake, who she has affectionately named Karyn, appeared behind her.

Seeing news reports on how her snake stole the show, Taylor uploaded an Instagram Story writing: ‘Thank you for liking my duet w/ Karyn.’

She also posted a snap of her and a pregnant friend backstage at the AMAs, describing herself as a ‘mother of snakes’ in the caption.

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Taylor revealed the cobra’s name was Karyn to a fan earlier this year.

There was certainly a lot of excitement from her fans last night.

karyn rising was too iconic pic.twitter.com/IlkjTEl5rR — yasmin (@yasminhaydi) October 10, 2018

@taylorswift13 & Karyn a force to be reckoned with ???? #AMAs ⁠ ⁠ #TaylorsSwiftAMAs #Karyn #IDSB pic.twitter.com/uFLJwtlTHO — Jessie (@Little_Jessie92) October 10, 2018

This performance was honestly everything. Just a few years ago Taylor was taunted by the entire world and repeatedly called a snake, tonight when Karyn rosed so did Taylor and her confidence #TaylorAMAs #AMAs pic.twitter.com/ZNxHQKEFDt — chynna “awww you’re so cute” (@chynnaluvtaylor) October 10, 2018

Karyn rising during IDSB is the most ambitious crossover of 2018 #TaylorSwiftAMAs pic.twitter.com/BPdf2dWz67 — John (insert Zodiac Sign here) (@13DearJohn) October 10, 2018

I can’t fucking believe Karyn is trending in my fucking country oh my god pic.twitter.com/Z11fI51pPL — ??????? (Leo) ?? (@endasitbegans) October 10, 2018

IM SORRY NOT ONLY IS TAYLOR GOING TO BE ENDING THE ENTIRE MALE SPECIES AND SAYING “IF A MAN TALKS SHIT THEN I OWE HIM NOTHING” BUT SHE IS ABOUT TO HAVE KARYN ON NATIONAL TELEVISON I THINK IM GOING TO THROW UP SHE IS ABOUT TO END THE ENTIRE WORLD #AMAs — natalie “hi baby” (@beyourswift) October 9, 2018

@ karyn you did amazing sweetie pic.twitter.com/QuaJjvHLij — sofi // :( (@shatterswift) October 10, 2018

Still can't believe Taylor brought Karyn — ` (@louiseswiftie_) October 10, 2018

There was even the suggestion made that Taylor had dressed like Karyn for the event.

The similarities between Karyn and Taylor today!!!!!! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/gOH0RuIDfM — raf¡A did everything bad (@repromantics) October 9, 2018

So what does Karyn the snake represent?

Taylor directly addressed the use of the reptiles earlier this year, revealing they were a symbol of standing up to online bullies – namely Kim Kardashian, who called her a snake following the infamous phone call with Kanye West.

‘You might be wondering why there are so many snakes everywhere, huh?’ she said as she sat a piano. ‘A couple of years ago, someone called me a snake on social media and it caught on. Then a lot of people were calling me a lot of things on social media.’

She continued that her use of the imagery was an act of strength: ‘I wanted to send a message to you guys that if someone uses name calling to bully you on social media, and even if a lot of people jump on board with it, that doesn’t have to defeat you. It can strengthen you instead.

‘And I think something that came out of it that was good is that I learned a really important lesson that I’ve been telling you from the stage for about 10 years, but I never had to learn it so harshly myself — and that lesson has to do with how much you value your reputation.’

She added: ‘And I went through some really low times for a while because of it. I went through some times when I didn’t know if I was going to get to do this anymore.’

Taylor’s opening number – I Did Something Bad – was actually bleeped for audiences watching from home.

But fans loved the censor, as their excitement of the performance quickly turned to a newfound respect after she was censored for saying shit.

In the song, she sang: ‘If a man talks shit, then I owe him nothing / I don’t regret it one bit, ’cause he had it coming.’

ABC censors weren’t too keen on the s-word, so they chose to add a little tone flourish to the star’s work.

Taylor took home the awards for tour of the year, artist of the year and pop/rock album for and Reputation and pop/rock artist.

Earlier she’d absolutely owned the red carpet, wearing a futuristic vibe as she rocked a mini dress, adorned with what seemed like thousands of mini square mirrors, she completed the look with a pair of matching, thigh-high boots, and square-shaped earrings.

Check out the complete winners list right here .

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First Trailer for Netflix’s Taylor Swift Concert Film ‘Reputation’

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Netflix has dipped its toe into a number of genres over the past couple of years, from comedy specials to Oscar-contending original films, but one area that could see some improvement is the concert documentary. That may be changing soon, as Netflix just dropped the first trailer for Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour , a concert documentary that chronicles the last show of the bestselling artist’s U.S. leg of her reputation album tour. Oh, and it’s dropping on New Year’s Eve.

It’s unclear who directed this thing, but fans will no doubt be thrilled to get a front-row seat to the stadium tour for one of the biggest live acts around. This also serves as a great reminder that currently streaming on Netflix is Jonathan Demme ’s incredible concert documentary Justin Timberlake + the Tennessee Kids , which chronicles the final two shows of Justin Timberlake ’s 20/20 Experience tour.

Indeed, here’s hoping this opens the door for even more concert films on Netflix. It’s the perfect outlet for it, and when done right, the concert documentary can be a fantastic work of art all its own.

For now, check out the Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour trailer below. The Netflix original—which also features appearances by Camilla Cabello and Charlie XCX —will be released on New Year’s Eve, so plan your viewing parties accordingly.

Here’s the official synopsis for Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour :

Taylor Swift is gifting the world front row seats to the last show of the U.S. leg of the Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour , the highest-selling tour in U.S. history, and it’s only on Netflix! This epic concert film features pyro, fireworks, multiple stages and of course, a 63 foot cobra named Karyn. Streaming globally on Netflix on December 31st, Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour will bring the sold-out 60,000 person show to you - whether you’re watching at a house party, a dive bar on the East Side, or on the couch with your cats. Call it what you want, but we’re calling it the best New Year’s Eve plans ever. Are you ready for it?!

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Taylor Swift Had A Giant Snake Onstage At The American Music Awards And My Wig Is On Mars

They say Tay did something bad, THEN WHY'S IT FEEL SO GOOD?

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On Tuesday night, our queen and savior Taylor Alison Swift returned to an award show stage for the first time in almost three years, performing the BDE bop “I Did Something Bad" off her album Reputation at the American Music Awards.

The performance comes just two days after swift voiced her support on instagram for democratic candidates phil bredesen and jim cooper in november’s midterm elections and encouraging her followers to vote..

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One of the most iconic parts of the performance other than the gorg outfit, the iconic dancing, and the fact that she said "shit" (even though that part was blurred and bleeped out) THIS GIANT BLOWUP SNAKE.

This is karyn. swifties know karyn as the lwymmd reputation stadium tour snake who represents that time kim kardashian called taylor swift a snake on social media..

WE LOVE A QUEEN WHO RECLAIMS THE DAMN NARRATIVE.

And being that this was Taylor's first award show performance of the Reputation era, it really is fitting that she performed the most badass track off her album on national TV to prove a point that she DGAF about what people say.

🎵 BECAUSE IF A MAN TALKS SHIT, SHE OWES THEM NOTHING. 🎵 KEEP DOING YOU, TAY.

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• 1 Netflix original
• 3 Critical review
• 4 Awards and nominations
• 6 Setlist changes
• 7 Surprise songs
• 8 Special guests
• 10 Tour dates

Netflix original [ ]

On December 13, 2018, Taylor thanked everyone for her birthday wishes on Instagram and also announced that there was going to be a tour movie for the Reputation Stadium Tour that would be released on New Year's Eve, titled Taylor Swift: reputation Stadium Tour . It was filmed at the last Dallas/Arlington show, which was the final US leg date. It featured the surprise song " All Too Well ".

Taylor Swift designed her own stage, complete with an elevator, and a rapid changing room for her eight costumes.

The main screen was 110 feet tall and and made of 12 columns and 1,5OO LED tiles that split into 49 individual screens that moved depending on the song. The stage design is an X shape and it also features a B & C Stage that Taylor accessed with the floating constellation and snake gondolas during " Delicate " and the " Bad Blood "/" Should've Said No " mashup. The band played right behind the main screen and during certain parts of the show, the screen opened and the audience could see them.

During " Look What You Made Me Do ", there was a giant inflatable snake named Karyn on the stage as well as smaller inflatable snakes on the B & C Stage and for the show encore, a water fountain was installed on stage. There were also fire, smoke and fireworks effects throughout the show from the stage. The LED bracelets distributed to the attendees were interactive with the songs and stage visuals.

Critical review [ ]

"This might be her most astounding tour yet – even when she’s aiming for maximum stadium-rock razzle-dazzle bombast, she gives it all the vibe of a mass communion." - Rolling Stone

Awards and nominations [ ]

The Reputation Stadium Tour won five awards from eight nominations.

Set list [ ]

Official set list for the tour.

• " ...Ready For It? "
• " I Did Something Bad "
• " Gorgeous "
• " Style "/" Love Story "/" You Belong with Me "
• " Look What You Made Me Do "
• " End Game "
• " King of My Heart "
• " Delicate "
• " Shake It Off " (with Charli XCX and Camila Cabello)
• " Dancing With Our Hands Tied " (" So It Goes... " played at some shows)
• Surprise Song
• " Blank Space "
• " Bad Blood "/" Should've Said No "
• " Don't Blame Me "
• " Long Live "/" New Year's Day "
• Why She Disappeared (spoken poem interlude)
• " Getaway Car "
• " Call It What You Want "
• " We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together "/" This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things "

Setlist changes [ ]

• On July 10, July 14, July 22, and many other dates, Swift performed " So It Goes... " instead of " Dancing With Our Hands Tied ".
• On July 14, Swift performed " Our Song " and " Wildest Dreams " a cappella after the levitating gondola used during " Delicate " malfunctioned. She did not go by the first B stage or do the crowd walk, and instead did every song she would've performed on the first B stage, on the C stage.
• On July 21, Swift performed " Clean " before the " Long Live "/" New Year's Day " mashup, because it was raining.

Surprise songs [ ]

The following songs were performed by Swift after " Dancing With Our Hands Tied ". The songs changed each night. A playlist of every surprise song is featured on streaming platforms called "Reputation Stadium Tour Surprise Songs Playlist".

• Glendale: " All Too Well "
• Santa Clara night one: " Wildest Dreams "
• Santa Clara night two: " The Best Day "
• Pasadena night one: " Red "
• Seattle: " Holy Ground "
• Denver: " Teardrops on My Guitar "
• Chicago night one: " Our Song "
• Chicago night two: " 22 "
• Manchester night one: " I Knew You Were Trouble "
• Manchester night two: " I Don't Wanna Live Forever "
• Dublin night one: " Mean "
• Dublin night two: " How You Get the Girl "
• London night one: " So It Goes... "
• London night two: " Fifteen "
• Louisville: " Mine "
• Columbus: " Sparks Fly "
• Landover night one: " State of Grace "
• Landover night two: " Haunted "
• Philadelphia night one: " Never Grow Up "
• Philadelphia night two: " Treacherous "
• Cleveland: " Babe "
• East Rutherford night one: " Welcome to New York "
• East Rutherford night two: " Fearless "
• East Rutherford night three: " Enchanted "
• Foxborough night one: " 22 "
• Foxborough night two: " Change "
• Foxborough night three: " Ours "
• Toronto night one: " Out of the Woods "
• Toronto night two: " Come Back... Be Here "
• Pittsburgh: " A Place in This World "
• Atlanta night one: " This Love "
• Atlanta night two: " The Lucky One "
• Tampa: " Invisible "
• Miami Gardens: " Breathe "
• Nashville: " Better Man "
• Detroit: " Jump Then Fall "
• Minneapolis night one: " Begin Again "
• Minneapolis night two: " Tied Together with a Smile "
• Kansas City: " The Story of Us "
• Indianapolis: " Forever & Always "
• St. Louis: " Hey Stephen "
• New Orleans: " Speak Now "
• Houston: " Wonderland "
• Arlington night one: " White Horse "
• Arlington night two: " All Too Well "
• Perth: " I Knew You Were Trouble "
• Melbourne: " I'm Only Me When I'm with You "
• Sydney: " 22 "
• Brisbane: " Starlight "
• Auckland: " Out of the Woods "
• Tokyo night one: " I Know Places "
• Tokyo night two: " Wildest Dreams "

Special guests [ ]

These artists joined Taylor on stage to sing a song together as a surprise to the fans.

• May 18, 2018 - Pasadena, California - Shawn Mendes - " There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back "
• May 19, 2018 - Pasadena, California - Troye Sivan - " My My My! "
• May 19, 2018 - Pasadena, California - Selena Gomez - " Hands To Myself "
• June 22, 2018 - London, England - Niall Horan - " Slow Hands "
• June 23, 2018 - London, England - Robbie Williams - " Angels "
• July 26, 2018 - Foxborough, Massachusetts - Hayley Kiyoko - " Curious "
• August 4, 2018 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Bryan Adams - " Summer of '69 "
• August 25, 2018 - Nashville, Tennessee - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - " Tim McGraw "
• October 5, 2018 - Arlington, Texas - Maren Morris - " The Middle "
• October 6, 2018 - Arlington, Texas - Sugarland - " Babe "

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Taylor Swift's New Stage Is Like an 'Optical Illusion,' Plus More Reputation Tour Details

The countdown to Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour is on, and the details only get better and better

The countdown to Taylor Swift ‘s Reputation Stadium Tour is on, and the details only get better and better.

The 28-year-old Grammy winner provided fans with their “10-day update” — “I can’t believe it,” she said of the timing — via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, going on to describe her larger-than-life stage setup .

“The stage is the biggest stage we’ve ever had ,” the “Delicate” singer explained. “It’s 110 feet tall, and both of the B stages that are out in the audience are pretty much just as big as the main stage on the 1989 tour.”

“The thing about this stage that we’ve never had before is it’s got a video screen wall that’s pretty seamless, and that continues down onto the floor, so everything we’re walking on onstage is a screen,” Swift added. “It’s so cool from like the upper sections of the stadiums.”

But it’s taking some getting used to for the people onstage. “When we’re walking on it, though, it’s kind of like you’re walking on an optical illusion,” she said, laughing.

And though Swift finds it a bit disorienting, she noted, “We’ll get used to it, I promise.”

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If you can’t wait to see the stage, Swift promised that you’ll get a sneak peek she continues updating fans on Instagram leading up to the launch of the tour on May 8 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. What’s more, the debut date has already set a big record.

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“The frenzy continues to grow as Taylor Swift has already broken the University of Phoenix Stadium’s concert attendance record, which was previously held by One Direction in 2014 with 56,524 fans,” said Tom Sadler, President and CEO of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority. “With 11 days left before the show, Swift has already surpassed their attendance number. The Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour , in Glendale, Arizona on May 8th will feature Swift along with opening acts Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.”

The latest revelations from Swift follow her update on Friday, when she got an assist from her dad, Scott Swift, and took fans inside her elaborate meet-and-greet experience named The Rep Room. Featuring the “Look What You Made Me Do” throne , snake decorations and a very Reputation canopy, the environment is an eye-catching celebration of Swift’s latest album era. Now fans just need to spot her dad at venues to get an invite!

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Updated: Sunday, April 14, 9:45 a.m. ET: Sunshine and heat remains Sunday with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s this afternoon. The wind will not be as strong but will remain breezy out of the WNW at 10-15 mph. Gusts to 20-25 mph can be expected between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. before decreasing this evening.

Updated: Saturday, April 13, 7:15 p.m. ET: Mostly sunny skies and above-normal temperatures are forecast for Sunday and Monday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. The wind will remain light out of the southwest and likely average 7-15 mph each day as well.

Updated: Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. ET: Sunny skies will see temperatures warm with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s this afternoon. Wind will not be as strong but remain breezy out of the WNW at 10-15 mph. Gusts to 20-25 mph can be expected between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. before decreasing this evening.

Updated: Friday, April 12, 8:10 p.m. ET: Mostly sunny skies are forecast for Saturday at Augusta National with temperatures set to reach the mid-70s. A few wind gusts to 20 mph may occur between 12-5 p.m. Saturday. Mostly sunny and warmer Sunday, with the temperature climbing into the mid-80s.

Updated: Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. ET: Sunny and dry conditions are forecast throughout the day with a high temperature in the low 70s. Breezy conditions this morning, turning windy by midday with westerly wind gusts of 30-35 mph. Isolated higher peak gusts between 35-40 mph cannot be ruled out between 3-6 p.m.. After a cool start Saturday morning, temperatures will rebound nicely this weekend with highs in the mid-70s Saturday and mid-80s on Sunday amid plentiful sunshine.

Updated: Thursday, April 11, 7:51 p.m. ET: The first round of the Masters has been suspended due to darkness. Round 1 will resume on Friday at 7:50 a.m. with Round 2 tee times beginning as scheduled at 8 a.m.

Updated: Thursday, April 11, 8:11 a.m. ET: First-round tee times are set to begin at 10:30 a.m. off the first tee due to overnight and morning rain.

After a morning of monitoring strong storms that have affected states from Texas to Florida, Masters officials announced the gates will open to the patrons at 9:30 a.m., and honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson will tee off at 10:10, followed by the first tee time in the 89-player field, Jake Knapp and Erik van Rooyen at 10:30.

According to weather.com, thunderstorms are possible around 8:30 a.m., with potentially strong, gusty winds.

Updated: Thursday, April 11, 7 a.m. ET: First-round tee times will be delayed at least an hour because of morning rain. "We continue to monitor the weather closely," read a post from the tournament on X. "Gate openings and tee times have been delayed until further notice. The first round will not begin before 9 a.m."

According to weather.com, it is expected to be cloudy from 7-8 a.m. but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms from 8-10 a.m.

Updated: Wednesday, April 10 7 p.m. ET : The Masters has issued a weather update, noting that patron admission will be delayed Thursday due to adverse weather conditions expected overnight and into the morning.

"Due to forecasted weather on Thursday, we have decided to delay all gate openings in the morning," the Masters posted on X, formerly Twitter. "All Masters free parking will be closed until further notice while gate openings are delayed. Further updates will be shared no later than 5 a.m. via Masters.com and social channels."

Updated: Wednesday, April 10 10 a.m. ET: AUGUSTA, Ga. – The first round of the 88th Masters Tournament could be affected by inclement weather as dangerous conditions are predicted to arrive early Thursday.

There’s a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms prior to 1 p.m., with wind gusts of 40-45 mph between 8 a.m. ET and noon. That would create potentially dangerous conditions and push back tee times, possibly bringing Friday into play for the conclusion of Round 1.

Last year’s Masters was also affected by weather, with second-round play pushed to Saturday and third-round play pushed to Sunday, when eventual winner Jon Rahm and co-runner-up Brooks Koepka played 30 holes.

Severe weather began slamming the southern United States on Tuesday night, continued into Wednesday and was expected to reach the Augusta area first thing Thursday.

According to the Masters Tournament weather update:

“A cold front is forecast to bring a band of rain and scattered thunderstorms through the region between 6 a.m.-1 p.m. ET Thursday. Heavy rainfall and occasional wind gusts of 40-45 mph are anticipated over this period. A lull in precipitation should occur behind the cold front between 1-4 p.m. ET before scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms drift back into the region for the late afternoon and evening hours.

“Windy conditions persist Friday under mostly sunny skies as a dry and stable airmass settles into the area. Mostly sunny skies can be expected through the weekend with west to southwesterly winds in the 7-15 mph range.”

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms prior to 1 p.m. ET. Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Forecast rainfall: 1-1 1/2 inches. Wind gusts of 40-45 mph between 8 a.m.-noon. Low: 65F High: 77F Winds: S shifting SW 15-25; gusts 30-35 mph.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and windy. Noticeably less humid. Low: 54F High: 72F Winds: W 15-20; gusts 30 mph.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 49F High: 78F Winds: WNW turning W 7-15 mph.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 53F High: 84F Winds: W turning SW 7-15 mph.

The Masters has dealt with its share of weather conditions in recent years. The final round of Tiger Woods’ iconic 2019 victory came hours earlier than scheduled to avoid impending storms. Last year’s leaders played 30 holes on Sunday as storms wiped out much of the third round.

This year’s Masters is largely devoid of rainy conditions, with Thursday as the lone exception. According to the official Augusta National weather forecast, there is an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, with an expected rainfall of 1.00-1.50 inches.

“Isolated light showers are possible Tuesday and Wednesday before rain and thunderstorms arrive early Thursday and continue throughout the morning hours. A cold front is expected to pass through in the early afternoon, with diminishing precipitation chances for the remainder of Thursday. Thunderstorm wind gusts of 40-45 mph will be possible,” the official forecast stated.

Conditions are expected to clear up by Thursday afternoon and stay dry through the rest of the tournament. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the official Augusta National weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny. Low: 48F High: 79F Winds: S 7-10 mph
• Tuesday : Cloudy with a 25% chance of light showers. Low: 58F High: 77F Winds: SSE 5-10 mph
• Wednesday : Cloudy with a 20% chance of light showers during the day and a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low: 62F High: 80F Winds: S-SE 10-15, gusts up to 20 mph
• Thursday : Mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Windy. Forecast rainfall: 1.00-1.50” Low: 65F High: 78F Winds: S shifting SW 15-20 gusts up to 30 mph
• Friday : Mostly sunny and windy; noticeably less humid. Low: 56F High: 73F Winds: WNW 15-20 gusts up to 30 mph
• Saturday : Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 50F High: 78F Winds: WNW turning W 7-12 mph
• Sunday*: Mostly cloudy. Low: 61F: High 82F Winds: SW 6-13 mph, gusts of 17 mph

*Official Masters forecast not yet available. Sunday’s forecast is via accuweather.com

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Molineux was one of few English grounds that could boast about having floodlights in the mid-1950s, and this led to a series of night-time friendlies against illustrious foreign opposition for Wolves during that period.

Spartak has defeated Arsenal days earlier at Highbury, so it was down to Wolves to restore English pride which they duly did running out 4 – 0 winners after four goals in the final ten minutes of the game.

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