NFL star Travis Kelce has offered unprecedented insights into his two-year romance with pop sensation Taylor Swift, describing their connection as surprisingly normal despite intense media scrutiny. In his 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 and discussion, but maintained that their relationship is as normal as can be, having developed organically from the start. Kelce emphasized that their bond stemmed from simply being themselves, sharing core values such as being “fun-loving people who have the morals to appreciate everyone for who they are.”

Fans recall Kelce’s initial public attempt to connect with Swift in July 2023, when he expressed disappointment on his “New Heights” podcast about not being able to give her a friendship bracelet after an Eras Tour show. Now, two years into their relationship, their bond has deepened, culminating in Swift’s highly anticipated appearance on the “New Heights” podcast, tied to her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which premiered on August 13.

Swift’s podcast appearance was not only a promotional event for her new album but also a source of widespread speculation about a potential Super Bowl performance. During the podcast, she dropped several “Easter eggs” hinting at her involvement in the gridiron final, which will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Swift alluded to the number 47, noting her 47th Eras Tour show was at Levi’s Stadium, and playfully mentioned “47 seconds” of screaming from the Kelce brothers and performing in “47,000 countries.” She also highlighted her love for “numerology, math stuff, and dates.” Further clues included the orange theme of her new album cover, potentially linking to California’s Orange County and the Kansas City Chiefs’ red and yellow colors which combine to make orange. The setting of the podcast, with a bookcase displaying the Lombardi Trophy and a figurine of Travis in his Chiefs kit, intensified these rumors. Fans also pointed out Swift’s previous refusal to perform at the Super Bowl to focus on re-recording her first six albums, a battle she won on May 30, now owning her master recordings, suggesting the path is clear for a potential performance.

In a related development, Taylor Swift’s guest spot on “New Heights” spectacularly broke podcast viewership records, dethroning Kylie Kelce, wife of retired NFL star Jason Kelce, who previously held the record for her September 2023 appearance with 8.6 million views. Swift’s interview, which aired on August 14, garnered nearly 10 million views within 24 hours. Far from being upset, Kylie Kelce reacted with humor and support on her own podcast, “Not Gonna Lie,” jesting about losing her title and finding it “very entertaining to watch the internet break.” Swift also spoke warmly of her bond with Kylie and the Kelce children, revealing she had perfected a “funfetti sourdough” recipe for the girls and playfully recalled Kylie’s common phrase, “Okay, can we not do that right now?” used to manage both Jason and their children.

Beyond the Kelce-Swift phenomenon, other notable celebrity news emerged. Supermodel Kate Moss, celebrated for her Nineties heyday, continues to embrace her iconic image, appearing in Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall 2025 campaign, “Velvet Heat,” where she was seen holding a cigarette in promotional footage, despite a YSL video editing it out. Moss has openly admitted to still smoking occasionally.

In a philanthropic move, Love Island host Maya Jama is launching MIJ Mentorships, a nationwide search for aspiring early-career women from underrepresented backgrounds in the creative industries. The initiative aims to match five creatives with mentors from Jama’s network, offering expertise in TV production, broadcasting, fashion, communications, marketing, and talent management. Jama, who moved to London at 16 and experienced financial hardship, expressed excitement about providing opportunities she once lacked.

Musician Ed Sheeran is venturing into filmmaking, establishing Craanford Pictures LLP with his cousin, screenwriter Murray Cummings. The company name holds personal significance, honoring Sheeran’s late Irish grandmother, Anne Mary Sheeran, from Craanford, Co Wexford. Sheeran famously missed her funeral in 2023 due to a copyright trial in New York, a fact his father acknowledged during the eulogy.

In music news, rockers Wolf Alice are set to release their new album, The Clearing, with the video for their track “Just Two Girls” featuring actress Lucy Boynton, who bears a striking resemblance to lead singer Ellie Rowsell. The band filmed a ball scene at Freemasons’ Hall in central London for the promo. Meanwhile, Sarah Jessica Parker expressed her emotional reaction to the conclusion of the Sex And The City reboot, “And Just Like That,” writing “Very weepy xxx” to a fan online.

Finally, rising singer Absolutely, real name Abby-Lynn Keen, shared how her older sister, Raye, guided her early fashion journey, introducing her to visual discovery platforms like Pinterest for inspiration. Absolutely, who now designs her own outfits, is set to perform at the All Points East Festival in East London next Saturday, where Raye will headline. In other entertainment tidbits, Mimi Webb’s new single “You Don’t Look At Me The Same” was praised, Olivia Dean revealed her album set list for “The Art Of Loving,” and the bitter feud between exes Peter Andre and Katie Price was highlighted as something to avoid.