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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Love Story: Kelce Reveals Romance Origins, Super Bowl Clues Emerge

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Love Story: Kelce Reveals Romance Origins, Super Bowl Clues Emerge

NFL star Travis Kelce, 35, has offered a rare glimpse into his two-year romance with music superstar Taylor Swift, describing their relationship as surprisingly normal despite the intense media scrutiny. In his recent GQ cover story, Kelce shared that when cameras are not present, they are simply "two people that are in love," acknowledging that public perception often differs from their private reality due to constant tracking and discussion. He emphasized the organic nature of their connection, stating, "It happened very organically even though from a media standpoint it was being tracked. It still happened very organically." Their bond, he revealed, blossomed from simply being themselves: "We fell in love just based off the people we were sitting in a room together with." Kelce highlighted their shared values, noting they are "two fun-loving people who have the morals to appreciate everyone for who they are" and a mutual desire to leave things better than they found them.

The origin of their public romance traces back to Kelce's public attempt to give Taylor a friendship bracelet at her July 2023 concert, an anecdote he shared on his "New Heights" podcast, expressing disappointment that she didn't meet him post-show. Now, two years into their relationship, the couple is taking significant steps, with Taylor Swift herself set to feature on an episode of Travis's podcast. This special episode, dropping on Wednesday, August 13, is tied to her eagerly anticipated upcoming album, titled The Life of a Showgirl.

Beyond her new album, Taylor Swift has also dropped tantalizing hints that she may perform at the Super Bowl in February. Her album announcement on Travis Kelce's sports podcast was replete with "Easter eggs" suggesting her headlining presence at the gridiron final, which will be held at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Fans quickly noted a reference to the number 47, correlating with her 47th show during The Eras Tour at the very same stadium. Swift further fueled speculation by thanking the Kelce brothers for “screaming for 47 seconds” and jokingly mentioning performing in “47,000 countries,” playfully adding, “I love numerology, I love math stuff, I love dates. That’s stuff I find really fun.”

Further clues around her potential Super Bowl appearance include the orange theme on her new album cover, potentially referencing California's Orange County and the Kansas City Chiefs' red and yellow kit, which mix to form orange. The choice to announce her album on a podcast largely dedicated to American football also served as a strong pointer. The couple, who confirmed their relationship in 2023, shared a kiss at the 2024 Super Bowl following the Chiefs’ victory. During the podcast, their backdrop included a bookcase adorned with Super Bowl memorabilia, such as the Lombardi Trophy and a figurine of Travis in his Chiefs kit. Adding to the intrigue, Taylor had reportedly previously declined Super Bowl offers to focus on re-recording her first six albums; however, on May 30, she announced securing the master recordings. This pivotal development signals, as one observer put it, that "it’s game on for the Super Bowl."

In other celebrity news, supermodel Kate Moss is back in the spotlight, fronting Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall 2025 campaign, "Velvet Heat." Footage from the shoot, posted by her agency, The Kate Moss Agency, shows Moss in various poses, including on a beach and in a fur coat, consistently holding a cigarette. Interestingly, a video released by YSL for the same campaign appears to have edited out the cigarette, prompting speculation. Moss herself admitted in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times, "I still smoke occasionally. I’ve heard that when you stop, you can really tell [by your skin]. But I haven’t stopped yet.”

Television presenter Maya Jama is embarking on a new initiative, launching MIJ Mentorships, a nationwide search for emerging talent. The "Love Island" host has applied to trademark the program, which aims to provide "a brand new opportunity for early career women from underrepresented backgrounds in the creative industries." The initiative will connect five aspiring creatives with mentors from Jama’s network, offering expertise in fields like TV production, broadcasting, fashion, communications and marketing, and talent management. Jama, who moved to London at 16 to pursue her dreams, shared her own experiences of being "broke" and "hustling" in the capital, emphasizing the program is for those at an aspiring, entry, or junior-level stage without prior mentorship.

Musician Ed Sheeran, gearing up for his new album Play, is also venturing into filmmaking. He has established Craanford Pictures LLP with his cousin, screenwriter Murray Cummings, who previously directed the documentary Ed Sheeran: Songwriter. The company's name holds personal significance, serving as a tribute to Sheeran’s beloved 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, with his father, John, expressing his son's profound upset at being unable to attend.

Rock band Wolf Alice is set to release their new album The Clearing next week, and fans can anticipate a striking visual in the video for their track "Just Two Girls." Actress Lucy Boynton, known for her role in Bohemian Rhapsody, stars in the promotional video, where she is noted for being "the spitting image" of Wolf Alice's lead singer, Ellie Rowsell. The band recently filmed a ball scene for the video at the historic Freemasons’ Hall in central London.

In other entertainment updates, Sarah Jessica Parker confessed to getting "very weepy" as the final series of HBO’s And Just Like That, the Sex And The City reboot, concluded. The actress, who reprises her role as Carrie, shared her emotional reaction online with a fan. The series, which ran for three seasons from 2021, continued the stories of the iconic characters, notably without Kim Cattrall’s Samantha Jones. Meanwhile, rising music star Absolutely, real name Abby-Lynn Keen, credits her big sister Raye with guiding her early fashion choices. Raye introduced Absolutely to Pinterest, helping her to develop a distinct style and learn to design her own outfits. Absolutely, who recently released "I Just Don’t Know Yet," is scheduled to perform at the All Points East Festival next Saturday, where her sister Raye will be headlining.

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