Taylor Swift fans are gearing up for the US pop megastar's shows in Singapore next month.

The 34-year-old Cruel Summer songstress was awarded a grant to perform in the city-state in March, headlining six sold-out shows on the island country.

But it will be her only stop in Southeast Asia, due to one interesting reason.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a business forum in February that Singapore had paid Swift approximately 100 million baht (AUD$4.2million) per show, allegedly on condition that Singapore would be Swift's only show in Southeast Asia.

'[AEG] didn't tell me the exact figure but they said the Singapore government offers subsidies of between $3million and $4.6million,' Srettha said publicly at a business forum in Bangkok.

Taylor Swift was allegedly paid millions so that Singapore would be her only show in Southeast Asia

'But the Singaporean government is clever. They told [organisers] not to hold any other shows in [south-east] Asia.'

The highly-anticipated shows will be a potential boon to the economy.

Singapore's tourism board and culture ministry did not disclose the amount of the grant, but referred to the economic benefits brought by Swift's concerts around the world due to her popularity in a statement on Tuesday.

They said the ministry had worked with concert promoter AEG Presents to get Swift to perform in Singapore.

According to government authorities, the 34-year-old pop star is set to perform six sold-out shows on the island country in March. Pictured peforming in Melbourne in February

Swift is performing at Singapore's National Stadium from March 2 to March 9

Over 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat

'It is likely to generate significant benefits to the Singapore economy, especially to tourism activities such as hospitality, retail, travel and dining, as has happened in other cities in which Taylor Swift has performed,' they said.

Singapore has seen a boom in concerts since pandemic lockdowns ended, with big names like Blackpink, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran playing sold-out shows.

The Singapore government has not commented on the exclusivity clause, though AEG has said Swift's sole concert stop in Southeast Asia will be on the island nation, with VIP tickets going for S$1,228 (AUD$1,395).

In the broader Asian continent, Swift also performed in Tokyo, earlier in February.

Her Singapore concerts will span March 2 to March 9.

Over 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat.

Paris Hilton handed out bottles of her perfume and cushions with her name across the front as she visited survivors of the 2017 Mexican earthquake on Monday.

The 37-year-old heiress singed gift sets and posed for pictures with some of those whose homes were destroyed in the 7.1 magnitude quake which killed 370 and wounded 6,000 when it struck in September last year.

At one point she even knelt down in order to kiss a pregnant woman's baby bump, then struck poses and flashed a peace sign as cameras clicked around her

Paris Hilton visited San Gregorio, on the outskirts of Mexico City, on Monday where she handed out gift sets of branded perfume to survivors of the 2017 earthquake

Flanked by security, the millionaire heiress signed boxes of her merchandise for survivors of the quake which killed 370 and injured more than 6,000

In one bizarre moment, the 37-year-old knelt down to kiss the stomach of a pregnant woman

Paris kneels in front of a Mexican earthquake survivor - holding one of her name-branded cushions - after kissing her baby bump

The socialite also struck poses alongside survivors who have been living in temporary housing since theirs were destroyed in the disaster more than a year ago

Hilton arrived in San Gregorio, on the outskirts of Mexico City, as she donated $350,000 to help rebuild the city, which was badly hit in the quake.

Of the 370 who died, 228 came from Mexico City, where more than 40 buildings were toppled by the tremor.

Flanked by security, Hilton - who has an estimated worth of $300million - wore patterned jeans, a dark top and large sunglasses as she struck poses for the waiting photographers.

Paris visited the disaster-struck area the day after launching a new range of shoes in Mexico City.

This is not the first time Paris has visited this area. She made another trip in 2017 when she also handed out branded cushions

The reality TV star also made a donation of $350,000 to help rebuild housing in Mexico City, which was hardest hit by the quake

Paris arrived in San Gregorio in jeans and a shirt - having dressed down following a red carpet event to promote her new line of shoes just the day before

The socialite walked down the red carpet on Sunday night decked out in black lace with diamond-studded earrings and a large, jewel-encrusted necklace.

On Monday, she opted for a more sombre ensemble as she visited the disaster-hit slum.

It is not the first time that Paris has visited the victims of the earthquake. She arrived in San Gregorio just two months after the quake where she handed out more branded pillows and took photographs with the children.

The Peubla earthquake was one of the deadliest and most destructive to hit Mexico in recent years, destroying an estimated 200,000 homes and leaving 4million children without a permanent school place.

Paris's money will go towards efforts to help rebuild parts of Mexico City, with charities warning that healthcare is still limited and many children do not have schools to attend

Paris poses on the bed of one of the victims, inside a temporary shelter

In need: The blonde looked deep in thought as she returned to the community following her trip last November

Some families were reduced to living in makeshift tent camps after their homes were levelled, while others sheltered with neighbours.

A year on from the disaster, charity International Community Foundation reports that many people are still without permanent shelter or basic healthcare.

'The challenge of providing shelter, food, clean drinking water, and proper sanitation continues daily,' the charity wrote in a February report.

'Organized hygiene efforts help, but people still require medical care and their access to it has been reduced by the earthquake.

'A significant number of children have not yet returned to the classroom, after their schools were disrupted by the disaster.

'The delay in education could have long-term consequences for these children, especially because the nation is already struggling to provide quality education to its youth.

The earthquake caused widespread devastation across Mexico City where a school collapsed

Earthquake: The tremor struck near the Puebla state town of Raboso, about 75 miles southeast of Mexico City, and came on the anniversary of another devastating earthquake in 1985

Heartbreaking: It also came just days after another 8.1-magnitude earthquake which struck Chipas, killed at least 98 people, and hours after nationwide emergency practice drills

'Efforts are underway to help bring them back to school as soon as possible — and to monitor the wellbeing of the children who are still out of school.

'This is an ongoing process in need of continued funding and assistance.'

The earthquake also came just days after another 8.1-magnitude earthquake which struck Chipas, killed at least 98 people, and hours after nationwide emergency practice drills.

At the time, the government of Mexico declared a state of disaster in Mexico City, freeing up emergency funds.

President Enrique Pena Nieto said he had ordered all hospitals to open their doors to the injured after the magnitude 7.1 quake.

Return: Paris also delivered aid to the community last year, delivering hundreds of pillows, shoes, clothes, food and toys

Touched: Speaking to the crowd two months after the earthquake last year, she said: 'I feel that this is my second home, I've been coming to Mexico all my life'

Speech: 'I love the people, I think they are all beautiful, they have great hearts, they are beautiful inside and out, they are very genuine and incredible', she previously said

Sincere: 'I'm sorry for what happened on that horrible September 19, day of the earthquake', Paris added

Emotional: 'When I heard what happened with the earthquake my heart broke, I was devastated', she continued

Listening: During her visit, Paris spent time with the families, listening to their stories from the horrifying day

Stuck to her word: 'I know there are people who are suffering and going through hard times, so every time I return I will do something to give back,' she previously said

Welcoming: 'I am here to support these people. They have lost their homes, all of their belongings and family members. everything has been taken away. It's so important to help', Paris said

Aid: She added that she hoped to be a voice and raise awareness of the cause to help rebuild the community