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Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Travis Kelce Addresses Retirement Rumors Post-Super Bowl Loss
is addressing speculation about whether the marked the final game of his NFL career. The Kansas City Chiefs star opened up about his future on Wednesday's emotional episode of his "New Heights" podcast, co-hosted by Travis Kelce's brother, . While he didn't confirm any decisions, the "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" host made it clear that he isn't rushing into anything just yet. 'I know everybody wants to know whether or not I'm playing next year,' he admitted, speaking to Jason, who retired from football in March 2024. 'Right now, I'm just kicking everything down the road. … I'm not making any crazy decisions, but right now, the biggest thing is just being there for my teammates and being there for my coaches, understanding that there's a lot goes into this thing.' Reflecting on his lengthy career, Travis acknowledged the toll the game has taken on his body. He recognized that he has 'been fortunate over the past five, six years' because he has 'played more football than anybody.' 'And it's because the people that are in that building, and the fact that we keep going to these AFC Championships and these Super Bowls, that means I'm playing an extra three games more than everybody else in the entire league,' he added. The back-to-back Super Bowl champion opened up about the physical and mental strain that comes with his level of play. 'That's a lot of wear and tear on your body," he said. "And it's a lot of time spent in the building focusing on your craft, focusing on the task at hand, every challenge that you set up for yourself, and that process can be grueling. It can weigh on you.' Travis admitted that the extra time on the field can either help a player improve or 'drive [them] crazy.' In his case, he confessed that it had done the latter. As he contemplates the next phase of his career, the 35-year-old tight end explained the internal battle that many athletes face when nearing the end of their time in the league. 'I think that it happens as you kind of tail off toward the back nine of your career … as you see yourself or not feel yourself have the success that you once used to have. Man, it's a tough pill to swallow. 'And then on top of that, to not be there in the biggest moments, knowing your team's counting on you, man … it's just a tough reality.' Ultimately, he emphasized that he wouldn't make any hasty decisions. 'I'm going to take some time to figure it out,' he said, noting that he owed it to his team to be fully committed if he returned. 'I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back then it's going to be something that is a wholehearted decision; I'm not half-assing it. 'I'm fully here for them. I think I can play — whether or not I'm motivated and it's the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility.' Beyond addressing his future in the league, Travis also reflected on the Chiefs' devastating loss in Sunday's Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. '[It] just wasn't our day. Couldn't find a lick of momentum. I'm kicking myself for some of the tiny, tiny decisions I made on the field,' he admitted. Still visibly emotional, he continued, 'I love my teammates. I love my coaches. Chiefs Kingdom, I'm sorry for how it ended. 'I wish I had made better decisions early on to help my guy [Patrick Mahomes] out and help my team find that momentum and that confidence. But you know, I just have to tip my hat to the [Philadelphia] Eagles.' The Chiefs, who had been aiming for a historic three-peat, fell to the Eagles with a final score of 22-40. Following the loss, Travis was seen solemnly walking off the field before making his way to the VIP suite, where his family and girlfriend, , were waiting for him. Instead of attending the team's afterparty, the tight end reportedly chose to spend the night in his hotel room with Swift and a few close friends. In a post-game interview, he didn't shy away from acknowledging the team's shortcomings. 'I mean, they just got after us on all three phases, and then on top of that, you know, turnovers, penalties, playing behind the sticks on offense,' he said. 'We haven't played that bad all year. You don't lose like that without everything going bad.' Despite the disappointment, he praised his teammates for giving it their all. 'Even with the score late, we were always gonna fight,' he said. 'We just couldn't find that spark. We couldn't find that momentum.'
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Louisiana Legislators Slam ‘Lewd' Halftime Performance By Rihanna Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, Ask For ‘Family Friendly' Show
Things are getting a little uneasy in the Big Easy. According to ahead of Kendrick Lamar's anticipated halftime show at Feb. 9's Super Bowl LIX, a group of 17 Republican Louisiana legislators sent a letter to the leaders of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Louisiana Stadium and Expo District claiming that the state's taxpayers should have a say in what takes place during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Specifically, the note called out what is deemed a 'lewd' performance by Rihanna in 2023 and the 2020 halftime show by Jennifer Lopez, during which they said the singer 'wore little clothing and was groped by male and female dancers on stage, while the performer made sexually suggestive gestures and performed on a stripper pole.' More from Billboard Kendrick Lamar Reveals SZA as Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Special Guest Alison Krauss & Union Station Announce First New Album in 14 Years 'Arcadia' Travis Kelce Jokes About Knowing 'A Few' People Who Dig Friendship Bracelets on 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity' 'While certainly a large amount of support exists among many Louisianians who are excited about the Super Bowl coming back to New Orleans, many are also hardworking taxpayers with children who have serious concerns about the fact that past Super Bowl halftime performances have been less than family-friendly,' the letter read. The note does not specifically name Lamar, instead focusing on some past performances, including the infamous 2004 Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake 'wardrobe malfunction,' while devoting half a paragraph to a vivid description of Rihanna's halftime show. It describes the singer 'groping herself while she sang song lyrics that were so offensive that few Louisiana adults could read those lyrics before an audience without shame.' The signatories to the letter said they refused to repeat the lyrics in their note because they are 'so offensive.' 'We realize that these past vulgar performances may have been acceptable to the residents of those states where those Super Bowls were held but, in Louisiana, these lewd acts are inappropriate for viewing by children, objectify women, and are simply NOT welcomed by the majority of Louisiana parents,' they wrote. This year's game will take place at the Caesars Superdome in the city known for its generous embrace of all manner of debaucherous behavior, including nearly round-the-clock drunken, boisterous tourists stumbling through the legendary French Quarter and women hoisting up their shirts to expose themselves for beads during Mardi Gras. And while the lawmakers acknowledged that the contracts for next month's Super Bowl are already signed, they expressed a wish that future contracts for the use of facilities 'funded and paid for by Louisiana taxpayers' ensure, in writing, that any performers' conduct adheres to 'Louisiana's community decency standards.' Pulitzer Prize honoree and 17-time Grammy winner Lamar will be joined by four-time Grammy winner SZA for this year's halftime show. Read the full letter here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WATCH: Travis Kelce reads cute Taylor Swift clue on 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'
Alright nah! A new "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" clip will have Taylor Swift fans smiling. In an episode set to air Wednesday on Prime Video, host Travis Kelce reads a fourth grade mathematics clue with a fun nod to Swift. "Nicole has 98 beads to make six friendship bracelets," the blue-suited entertainer says. "If each bracelet has an equal number of beads, what is the fewest number of leftover beads she can have?" The audience chuckles after "friendship bracelets" knowing all too well the fandom of Kelce's girlfriend made millions of friendship bracelets to exchange at Eras Tour concerts. All that 'Glitter & Gold,' order the special edition of Swift and Kelce's love story "What's so funny guys?" Kelce asks with a straight face. Comedian Nicole Byer quips, "They're laughing that I have six friends." As the celebrities write down their answers, media personality Lala Kent questions Kelce, "Travis do you know anyone who likes friendship bracelets and things like that?" "I know a few," The tight lipped tight end responds. "Might have converted them into a Chiefs fan. I don't know. We'll see." And he may have converted a certain superstar into an "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" fan. The game show is a twist on the 2007 classic "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Contestants answer questions in the hopes of winning $100,000. Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat. Follow Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's Taylor Swift reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: WATCH: Travis Kelce reads cute game show clue nodding to Taylor Swift
USA Today
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
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WATCH: Travis Kelce reads cute Taylor Swift clue on "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" Show Caption Hide Caption 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' question has nod to Taylor Swift The audience chuckles when host Travis Kelce reads a fourth grade math question incorporating friendship bracelets. Alright nah! A new "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" clip will have Taylor Swift fans smiling. In an episode set to air Wednesday on Amazon Prime, host Travis Kelce reads a fourth grade mathematics clue with a fun nod to Swift. "Nicole has 98 beads to make six friendship bracelets," the blue-suited entertainer says. "If each bracelet has an equal number of beads, what is the fewest number of leftover beads she can have?" The audience chuckles after "friendship bracelets" knowing all too well the fandom of Kelce's girlfriend made millions of friendship bracelets to exchange at Eras Tour concerts. All that 'Glitter & Gold,' order the special edition of Swift and Kelce's love story "What's so funny guys?" Kelce asks with a straight face. Comedian Nicole Byer quips, "They're laughing that I have six friends." As the celebrities write down their answers, media personality Lala Kent questions Kelce, "Travis do you know anyone who likes friendship bracelets and things like that?" "I know a few," The tight lipped tight end responds. "Might have converted them into a Chiefs fan. I don't know. We'll see." And he may have converted a certain superstar into an "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" fan. The game show is a twist on the 2007 classic "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Contestants answer questions in the hopes of winning $100,000. Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat. Follow Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's Taylor Swift reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV.
