NFL star Travis Kelce has offered an unprecedented look into his two-year romance with music icon Taylor Swift, revealing that despite intense public and media scrutiny, their relationship feels surprisingly normal. In a recent GQ cover story, Kelce, 35, stated, “Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people. When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love.” He acknowledged that public perception often distorts reality due to constant tracking, but maintained that their connection is as normal as can be. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end emphasized the organic genesis of their relationship, noting it developed naturally despite media attention. He attributes their strong bond to simply being authentic from the start, sharing, “Nothing I’ve ever done has been a controlled, organized process. When I say it was so organic, we fell in love just based off the people we were sitting in a room together with.” Kelce also highlighted their shared values, describing themselves as “two fun-loving people who have the morals to appreciate everyone for who they are.”

Fans will recall Kelce’s initial, public attempt to connect with Swift, which he humorously recounted on his “New Heights” podcast in July 2023. He expressed disappointment at not being able to hand her a custom-made friendship bracelet after a concert, noting her strict no-meet policy before or after shows to preserve her voice. Two years into their relationship, the couple has taken another significant step: Taylor Swift recently recorded an episode of Travis’s podcast, released on August 13. During this appearance, Swift delighted fans by officially announcing her 12th record, titled “The Life Of A Showgirl.”

Beyond the album announcement, Taylor Swift dropped numerous “Easter eggs” on the podcast, fueling speculation that she might perform at the Super Bowl in February, set to be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Eagle-eyed fans noted several clues, including Swift’s repeated reference to the number 47; her 47th Eras Tour show was at Levi’s Stadium, and she joked about performing in “47,000 countries” and thanked the Kelce brothers for “screaming for 47 seconds.” Swift openly admitted her fondness for numerology, math, and dates. Further hints included the orange theme on her new album cover, potentially referencing Orange County in California, and the fact that orange is a mix of red and yellow, the colors of the Kansas City Chiefs’ kit. The choice to announce her album on a sports podcast, dedicated largely to American football, was seen as another strong indicator. The podcast set itself was laden with clues, including a Lombardi Trophy and a figurine of Travis in his Chiefs kit near a glass microphone. This comes after rumors that Swift previously declined Super Bowl offers to focus on re-recording her first six albums, a battle she successfully concluded on May 30 after obtaining the master recordings, making her statement, “All of the music I’ve ever made . . . now belongs . . . to me.”

In other celebrity news, supermodel Kate Moss, renowned for her Nineties heyday, continues to be associated with smoking. She was featured in Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall 2025 campaign, “Velvet Heat,” with footage from the shoot showing her holding a cigarette. However, a video posted by YSL notably edited out the cigarette, suggesting a curated image. Moss has previously admitted to still smoking occasionally, stating she hasn't stopped due to concerns about her skin.

Television personality Maya Jama is embarking on a new venture to support aspiring young talent. The ‘Love Island’ host has applied to trademark ‘MIJ Mentorships,’ a nationwide search offering opportunities for early career women from underrepresented backgrounds in the creative industries. The program will pair five aspiring creatives with mentors from Jama’s network, specializing in TV production, broadcasting, fashion, communications, marketing, and talent management. Jama, who moved to London at 16 to pursue her dreams, spoke of her own early struggles, including having to “hustle” and relying on cheap meals.

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is expanding his creative endeavors beyond music, venturing into filmmaking. He has established ‘Craanford Pictures LLP’ at Companies House alongside his cousin, screenwriter Murray Cummings, who directed the 2018 documentary ‘Ed Sheeran: Songwriter.’ The company name holds personal significance for Sheeran, serving as a tribute to his late Irish grandmother, Anne Mary Sheeran, who hailed from Craanford in Co Wexford. Sheeran famously missed her funeral in 2023 due to a copyright trial in New York.

Actress Lucy Boynton, known for her role in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ is set to appear in Wolf Alice’s new music video for their track ‘Just Two Girls,’ from their upcoming album ‘The Clearing.’ Sources indicate that Boynton bears a striking resemblance to Wolf Alice’s lead singer, Ellie Rowsell, leading to potential visual doubling in the promo.

Meanwhile, Sarah Jessica Parker, who portrayed Carrie Bradshaw in ‘Sex And The City,’ revealed her emotional reaction to the conclusion of the reboot series, ‘And Just Like That.’ The actress responded to a fan online, simply stating, “Very weepy xxx,” after the final season wrapped. The original ‘Sex And The City’ ran for six seasons from 1998 to 2004, and ‘And Just Like That’ ran for three series starting in 2021, notably without Kim Cattrall’s character, Samantha Jones.

Rising music star Absolutely, whose real name is Abby-Lynn Keen, shared how her older sister, singer Raye, offered crucial fashion advice early in her career. Raye introduced Absolutely to Pinterest, a visual discovery platform, which helped Absolutely develop her own unique style. Absolutely credits Raye with encouraging her to take fashion seriously, showing her various designers and methods for gathering inspiration and creating mood boards. Absolutely, who recently released ‘I Just Don’t Know Yet,’ is slated to perform at the All Points East Festival in East London, where Raye will also be headlining.