Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ tour at Staples Center

Taylor Swift rocks out on stage during the first of four sold-out shows at Staples Center.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Taylor Swift sings during the first of four sold-out shows at Staples Center.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Taylor Swift’s fans reach out, hoping to hold the singer’s hand.   (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Taylor Swift strikes a pose during the first of four sold-out shows at Staples Center.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Taylor Swift gets in the swing of things during the first of four sold-out shows at Staples Center.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Taylor Swift does her thing on stage during the first of four sold-out shows at Staples Center.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Taylor Swift catches some air during the first of four sold-out shows at Staples Center.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Taylor Swift has some fun on stage during the first of four sold-out shows at Staples Center.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

British singer Ed Sheeran opened Taylor Swift’s show. Sheeran performed solo on stage for his set.   (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)