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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' Beats Joe Rogan in Top Podcast Chart
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast is the No. 1 show on Apple Podcasts' chart, surpassing Joe Rogan's show. Newsweek reached out to Kelce and Rogan's representatives via email for comment on Wednesday. Why It Matters The Kansas City Chiefs star, 35, co-hosts New Heights alongside his brother, Jason Kelce. Last year, the siblings reportedly signed a $100 million deal with Wondery, a podcast streamer owned by Amazon. Rogan, 58, is one of the most popular global podcast hosts. His show, The Joe Rogan Experience, often tops Spotify's podcast charts. (L) Travis Kelce speaks onstage during Amazon Upfronts in New York City on May 12, 2025. (R) Joe Rogan does standup comedy in Pasadena, California, on July 1, 2017. (L) Travis Kelce speaks onstage during Amazon Upfronts in New York City on May 12, 2025. (R) Joe Rogan does standup comedy in Pasadena, California, on July 1, Amazon; Michael Schwartz/WireImage What To Know On Tuesday, Kelce's girlfriend, pop star Taylor Swift, announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a teaser video for her upcoming New Heights appearance. "So I wanted to show you something," she said, before pulling the blurred album out of a mint green and orange briefcase. "This is my brand new album The Life of a Showgirl." "TS 12!" Travis Kelce said, referring to the billionaire's 12th studio album, while Jason Kelce screamed. As of August 13, New Heights is No. 1 on Apple Podcasts' Top Shows Chart in the United States, followed by The New York Times' The Daily, Crime Junkie and Dateline NBC. The Joe Rogan Experience currently comes in at No. 5. However, on Spotify's Top Podcasts Chart in the U.S. for August 13, The Joe Rogan Experience is No. 1, and New Heights is not on the list at all. What People Are Saying Travis and Jason Kelce's dad, Ed Kelce, said on Australia's Today: "I knew nothing about this announcement, I knew at some point the boys wanted to get her on the podcast, I didn't know when it was coming up, though. I know Taylor's been working pretty hard since she stopped the tour, she's taken a few breaks to watch some football games, but she's been out in L.A. working on this album. And my guess is, although I haven't heard anything, my guess is it's going to be like everything else she does—it's going to be beautiful." English singer Jade responded to a fan on TikTok who said she should open the "life of a showgirl tour.": "Would love." Swift fan @fearlesskait, in a post on X with 2 million views and 36,000 likes: "The colour scheme is copper oxidizing because a showgirl is on a pedestal for the world and over time, in the public eye they lose their shine... the weathering from being the target for the world's misogyny. #TheLifeOfAShowgirl" What Happens Next Swift's New Heights episode airs Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on platforms including the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. New episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience are released weekly on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift's inner circle reportedly confirms she's ready to marry Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been together for nearly two years, and things appear to be getting serious. A recent outfit choice by the NFL star Travis Kelce sparked engagement rumours, and now, sources close to the couple say wedding bells might not be far away. Are there real wedding plans, or just rumors? While engagement rumours circulated after Kelce wore a shirt resembling a wedding cake, insiders say they are not yet engaged but it is just a matter of timing. The couple continues to enjoy their stable and loving relationship. For years, the pop sensation has delighted fans with her covert communications by revealing subtle hints about upcoming albums or songs, release dates, inspirations, and more. Swifties therefore, pondered whether her boyfriend of almost two years, Travis Kelce, was also sending out a coded message when they saw what he wore on May 12 when he arrived at the Amazon Upfronts in New York City. Live Events He was wearing a grey suit and a T-shirt with an image of a cake on it when he walked the red carpet. How did the fans react to this? 'Is Travis Kelce's t-shirt a picture of a wedding cake?' One fan wrote on social media, "Travis and Taylor need to stop playing us." 'It somewhat resembles a wedding cake.' "Very intriguing," another person wrote. Even Harper's Bazaar magazine added to the craze with a post stating that Travis Kelce "Dropped the Biggest Clue That He May Be Engaged to Taylor Swift" by sporting the $222 Marni t-shirt. As per a report by Life & Style, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs "got everyone buzzing with that T-shirt." What do Taylor's and Travis' friends say about marriage? According to their friends, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are not engaged yet. Friends say that even though wedding plans aren't finalised yet, Taylor believes that "Travis is 'the one,' and Taylor is going to marry him,' as quoted in a report by Life & Style. They reportedly enjoy the speed at which their relationship is developing, the report claims. Jason Kelce, Travis' brother, was unfazed when ESPN analyst Pat McAfee called Taylor, his "future sister-in-law" in November 2024. On May 12, Jason confirmed that he and Taylor had already met his 6-week-old daughter, Finnley, following the release of pictures showing Taylor dining with Travis and Jason's mother, Donna Kelce, and Jason's wife, Kylie Kelce, at Talula's Garden restaurant in Philadelphia for Mother's Day the day before. Travis has publicly stated that getting in excellent shape is his top priority this football offseason. He told reporters at the NYC event that he has lost twenty-five pounds since the Chiefs' Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in February. FAQs Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged? No, they are not engaged yet, but Taylor's friends say she plans to marry in the future. Did Travis Kelce hint at a wedding with his T-shirt? Travis Kelce's cake-themed shirt has sparked speculation, but nothing has been confirmed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the Cast of 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series, 'Elle'
In case you haven't heard, Legally Blonde is getting its long-awaited prequel! After decades of fans asking for more of Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods, the sorority sister-turned-badass lawyer will finally be back on our screens in the Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios series, Elle. More from SheKnows Michael J. Fox Is Returning to Acting & the Role Will Surely Pull at Your Heartstrings Set to premiere in the summer of 2026, the series will star newcomer Lexi Minetree as Elle and follow the iconic character throughout high school. 'Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film,' the official synopsis reads. 'Elle is in high school, so she's figuring out who she is as a person,' Minetree told Us Weekly at the Amazon Upfronts event on May 12. 'She definitely loves fashion still, just like she did in the movie, but I think what audiences are gonna love is that she really gets to discover herself during this time.' 'I truly couldn't be more excited about this series!' Reese Witherspoon said in the original announcement. 'Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?!' First things first, Lexi Minetree will be playing Elle Woods. While you might not have heard her name before, her IMDb credits span back to 2016, starting with a series of short movies. Most notably, she acted in The Murdaugh Murders and in one episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. On May 15, Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek was confirmed by Deadline in the show as Dean Wilson, the city's new mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent. This will be Van Der Beek's first role since opening up about her battle with colorectal cancer. On March 24, actor Tom Everett Scott was confirmed by Deadline to be playing Elle's dad, Wyatt. He's most known for his roles in movies like That Thing You Do!, Boiler Room and Because I Said So. He's also starred in many TV shows over the years, including The Summer I Turned Pretty, Philly and Reign. On March 11, Deadline announced that June Diane Raphael will be playing Elle's mom, Eva. '[Eva] is polished, pragmatic and thrives on keeping things picture-perfect,' the description of the character said. You might know Raphael from many of her previous projects like New Girl, Grace and Frankie, Burning Love and Adult Swim's NTSF:SD:SUV. Next up are a few of the actors who will be playing fellow high schoolers on the show. Per Deadline, Jacob Moskovitz, known for his roles in Y2K and Isle Child, will be playing Miles, the school's star athlete who is charmed by Elle. Actress Chandler Kinney, who starred in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and made it far in Dancing With the Stars season 33, will be Kimberly, a sharp-tongued senior who is not a fan of Elle. Another potential high school nemesis for Elle is Liz, played by Babygirl actress Gabrielle Policano. Liz was described in the announcement as the 'anti-Elle Woods.' Also joining the high school is Zac Looker as Dustin. Per Deadline, Dustin is Elle's classmate and sparring partner who cares about social justice and isn't afraid to challenge authority. Looker previously starred in Geek Girl, A Kind of Spark and Invasion. Actress Jessica Belkin will be a recurring character on the show as Elle's best friend, Madison. She's best known for her work in American Horror Story: Hotel, Just Add Magic and Last Straw. Logan Shroyer, who famously played teen Kevin in This Is Us from 2016 to 2022, will be Madison's cousin and Elle's crush, Josh. Also in the cast will be Amy Pietz as Donna, the 'no-nonsense high school secretary.' Pietz is most known for her roles in Caroline in the City, Rodney and Aliens in America. Also in the high school staff will be Matt Oberg, a comedic actor known for his roles in Sisters, Abbott Elementary, and Fresh Off the Boat, who will play the high school principal, Principal Anderson. The high school will also have Chloe Wepper as Ms. Burke, Elle's chemistry teacher and choreographer to the high school cheer team. Wepper is known from Good Trouble, The Rookie and Family Switch. The Bold and the Beautiful star Lisa Yamada will be playing Amber, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle's social circle. David Burtka will be playing Chad, Elle's family's neighbor. Burtka is known for his roles in How I Met Your Mother and Neil Puppet Dreams alongside his husband, Neil Patrick Harris. Brad Harder, who starred in Jingle Bell Run, Cruel Summer and Virgin River, will be playing Charlie (no details on him so far). Lastly, Kayla Maisonet will be Tiffany, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle's social circle. She's starred in a series of kids' shows like Dog With a Blog, Stuck in the Middle, and Speechless. Now that we've gotten cast out of the way, here's who will be behind the scenes making the show. Creator Laura Kittrell is co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries, while Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers. Jason Moore, aka the director of Pitch Perfect and Shotgun Wedding, is set to direct the first two of SheKnows 16 Movies & TV Shows That Are Excessively Violent Toward Women 90 Incredible Shows on Netflix You Should Be Watching Right Now Everything Harry & Meghan Have Done Since Leaving the Royal Family
Fox News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
John Cena gives great date-night advice: 'Put your f'n phone at home'
John Cena has embarked on the last few months of his career. In that time, he won the Elimination Chamber, aligned himself with The Rock and defeated Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. Cena opened up about his personal life and the time he spends outside the ring with his wife, Shay Shariatzadeh. "Honestly it could be so simple," Cena told Us Weekly at Amazon Upfronts. "Put your f'n phone at home. Not in your pocket, I don't even bring it with me. You only need one person to dial 911, so only one phone, that way we're both present. And when you're there, you're there. "If your mind is scattered, and you're not ready yet, take like a 5-minute (break), tell the person you're with like 'man I don't know if I'm in the headspace to be here', but when you're there, you're there." Cena and Shariatzadeh have been married since 2020. The two began dating after Cena and the women's pro wrestler known as Nikki Bella separated. Cena has been back in the WWE fold since the start of the year. He appeared in the Royal Rumble and finished as runner-up to Jey Uso. He won the men's Elimination Chamber match to earn a title shot against Rhodes and surprisingly turned heel to become the antagonist nobody saw coming. Recently, Cena defeated Randy Orton to retain the WWE title at Backlash. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
