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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The secret first date that changed everything: How Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift fell in love away from the spotlight
Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift's secret first date that changed everything (Image via TheImageDirect) Two years ago, Travis Kelce was just another NFL star shooting his shot with a pop icon. Now, he and Taylor Swift are celebrating two years of dating—a relationship that almost never began. Back in July 2023, Kelce attended Swift's Eras Tour stop in Kansas City, hoping to hand-deliver a friendship bracelet with his number on it. But when he failed to meet her backstage, he shared the disappointment publicly on his New Heights podcast. How Travis Kelce's podcast blunder caught Taylor Swift's attention Travis Kelce's viral podcast confession and a missed backstage moment at Taylor Swift's concert sparked a secret romance that quietly blossomed into a two-year love story few saw coming. Anyone know how to get a bracelet to Taylor Swift? … asking for a friend 😅 'I was a little butthurt I didn't get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her,' Kelce confessed, noting Swift doesn't meet fans before or after shows. But that vulnerability may have been the key. As Swift later revealed in her TIME interview, 'It all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell.' Taylor Swift was freshly single—and paying attention Swift had just ended her brief relationship with Matty Healy and was navigating the aftermath of her breakup with longtime partner Joe Alwyn . On July 7, she posted to Instagram, 'Happy belated Independence Day from your local neighborhood independent girlies,' subtly signaling she was open to something new. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Madonna's Daughter Steals the Spotlight with Her Gorgeous Red Carpet Look CleverClassic Undo The next day, Kelce showed up to her show. What he didn't know was that someone in Swift's circle was playing Cupid. 'There were definitely people she knew that knew who I was… I had somebody playing Cupid,' Kelce revealed later in a WSJ Magazine profile. One of those early helpers? Her cousins, who snapped pictures near his locker at Arrowhead Stadium. A secret New York date sparked a private start to their love story Weeks later, while Swift was in between tour stops, the two finally met in New York City. 'When I met her in New York, we had already kind of been talking,' Kelce recalled. Their low-key dinner helped the couple avoid public pressure and grow closer without outside noise. 'By the time I went to that first game [in September], we were a couple,' Swift shared, dismissing speculation that their Arrowhead Stadium outing was their first date. 'We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.' Also Read: Will Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attend Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding or dodge the spotlight? Now, with two years behind them, it's clear Kelce's bold move paid off. 'You miss 100 percent of [the shots] you don't take, baby,' he said on New Heights. Turns out, one bracelet and one viral moment turned into a love story for the ages. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The ‘It Girl' model who's finally tamed Taylor Swift's bad boy ex Matty Healy…as pair snipe at each other on rival songs
AFTER years of attempts, The 1975 will finally make their Glastonbury debut on the Pyramid stage tonight. And rooting from the sidelines for lead singer Matty Healy, 36, will be his glamorous wife-to-be Gabbriette Bechtel, along with his famous parents Tim Healy and Denise Welch. 14 The pair got engaged after just nine months of dating Credit: The Image Direct 14 Model Gabbriette is engaged to Matty Healy and expected to be stage side this weekend Credit: Getty 14 Matty proposed with a custom black diamond ring Credit: Instagram Matty and model Gabbriette, 27, started dating back in September 2023 and got engaged after just nine months, with the singer popping the question with a custom black diamond ring. It certainly matches her goth-light style, with Gabbriette previously telling Vogue her fashion inspiration ranges from 50s pin-up icons to dominatrixes. Speaking about her fiance, she previously told HommeGirls: 'He came to L.A., and we've been in love ever since.' Born to a Mexican mum and German dad, "it-girl" Gabriette began modelling in her late teens and has starred in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Nike and Savage X Fenty. But she also has a keen interest in the music industry, having been lead singer of punk girl band Nasty Cherry - which hasn't released music since 2021. She was hand-selected by Charli XCX - who is engaged to Matty's The 1975 bandmate, drummer George Daniel - and references the model in her track 360 on the album Brat, with the lyric: "Call me Gabbriette, you're so inspired." Their relationship came hot on the heels of Matty's widely publicised romance with Taylor Swift, 35 - despite him previously declaring in a 2016 interview that he would find it too "de-masculinating" to be her boyfriend. The couple had previously been linked in 2013 before rekindling their romance a decade later - though it only lasted a few months, with a source telling People they were "just having fun" and "it was always casual". Their romance sparked controversy among devoted Taylor fans due to Matty's past battles with heroin and his reputation for courting controversy with his wild on-stage antics. The band was slapped with a £1.9million fine after Matty snogged his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage in Kuala Lumpur in July 2023 after attacking Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws in an expletive-fuelled rant. Matty Healy 'engaged' to girlfriend Gabbriette Butchel months after Taylor Swift romance Matty also provoked outrage when, while appearing on the Adam Friedland Show in 2023, he laughed when hosts Nick Mullen and Adam referred to rapper Ice Spice - with whom Taylor had collaborated - as an 'Inuit Spice Girl,' and 'chubby Chinese lady.' Several Swifties accused The 1975 frontman for using Taylor as a way to raise his profile - and Matty himself admitted in an interview that he became significantly more famous in 2023. He said: 'Last year, I became a way more well-known public figure for loads of different reasons. The only reason that I was interested in is kind of, like, what I was doing?' According to an insider, Matty is now personally "much more settled than he's ever been", with Gabbriette helping to "keep him more grounded". 14 Matty and Taylor dated for several months in 2023, much to her fans' dismay Credit: Getty 14 The couple had known each other for years before their most recent fling Credit: Getty The couple apparently love playing Fortnite in bed and she loves to cook for him, with them having bonded over their shared love of food. The insider told The Sun: "The band are in a great place, meaning he can finally devote time to his personal life. 'Like most musicians, Matty has played the field, but Gabbriette is who is wants to settle down with. 'Gabbriette has been able to tame his fire and help keep him more grounded. He absolutely loves that she is at the top of her game and independent. Gabbriette has been able to tame his fire and help keep him more grounded. He absolutely loves that she is at the top of her game and independent Source 'She's incredibly busy in her own career, and it means the time they spend together is quality time." And she's even won the approval of Matty's mum, with whom they spent Christmas last year. Denise, 67, said on Loose Women: 'He's got engaged to Gabriella Bechtel - Gabbriette, she's known as. Black diamond; he had it made for her. "I couldn't be more thrilled. We couldn't be happier... she is everything that I would want in a daughter-in-law, and so I'm thrilled.' Gabbriette - who was previously linked to Bob Dylan's model grandson Levi - has made it clear she isn't fazed by catty comments left by Matty's fans on her Instagram page. She claimed: "I don't give a s***. I think it's hilarious. Go for it. Have fun. People have a lot to say, you don't know me at all." Track record 14 Matty's relationship with Halsey ended on a sour note Credit: Instagram 14 The couple had a short-lived relationship but it appears Halsey didn't get on with his mum Credit: Getty 14 Matty dated FKA Twiggs for three years but never confirmed their romance Credit: Taken from @trumanblack instagram Matty doesn't have the best track record when it comes to relationships, and himself admitted he's "not very good at them". The rocker dated Halsey, 30, back in 2015 but things ended on a sour note with the America singer insulting his mum on her record Colours. She wrote: 'Your little brother never tells you but he loves you so / You said your mother only smiled on her TV show.' Speaking about their relationship a year after it ended, she said: "We're both attracted to characters, and we saw that in each other. I spent a lot of time watching him and he spent a lot of time loving being watched. "But if you think he's the first red-wine-drinking, pretty-boy rocker in skinny jeans I've been associated with, you're out of your f***ing mind.' He was subsequently linked to FKA Twiggs, but the pair split in 2022 after reportedly dating for three years without ever confirming their relationship publicly. Matty is also rumoured to have dated models Gabriella Brooks and Charlotte D'Alessio, but neither lasted that long. 14 Taylor wearing The 1975 merchandise really boosted the band's fame in America Credit: Splash Even before they hooked up, Matty's fame was bolstered by Taylor wearing The 1975 merchandise and going to one of his concerts back in 2013. The gig visit has been said to have led to the pair exchanging numbers, and they were briefly said to be romantically liked. But at the time Matty didn't have many positive things to say about the idea. In a 2016 interview, when Taylor was dating Calvin Harris, Matty told Q magazine: 'I feel like I'm not very good at relationships. "And the reason I mention that is because if I had [properly] gone out with Taylor Swift, I would've been, 'F***ing hell, I am not being Taylor Swift's boyfriend.' "You know, 'F***. That.' That's also a man thing, a de-masculinating, emasculating thing.' He later clarified his comments after people claimed they were misogynistic for feeling threatened by her stardom. "Since she came to my show in December of 2014, I would say that 90 per cent of journalists that have interviewed me have asked about either her as a person or what our 'interaction' was like," he wrote in an open letter, according to Elle. "I have said on countless occasions that I found her to be one of the most gracious, hard working, creatively gifted, and beautiful women that I have had the pleasure to meet. "I personally have a lot of respect and admiration for her. Why would I not?" 'Tribute' to Taylor 14 Taylor is thought to have penned her latest album about The 1975 singer Credit: Getty 14 Matty is said to have returned the favour with an upcoming track about Taylor Credit: AP Many of Taylor's exes have ended up being referenced in her songs - and Matty it seems is no exception. When her latest album Tortured Poets Department released it hinted she'd been in love with the controversial frontman - but also couldn't resist a jibe. Fans reckoned they spotted multiple references to Matty, including 'I'm runnin' back home to you' from Fresh Out The Slammer, which they took to be a reference to her history with the Chocolate singer. They claimed there was another cryptic reference in I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) with the line: 'The jokes that he told across the bar / Were revolting and far too loud.' Taylor, who is now dating NFL player Travis Kelce, does appear to take aim at him with her track The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, with the lyrics: "You are what you did / And I'll forget you but I'll never forgive / The smallest man who ever lived." Arguably Matty has taken a leaf out of his ex's book when it comes to channelling his relationship angst into his music. Last week The Sun revealed that he will reference his romance with Taylor in a track on The 1975's upcoming album. Among the lyrics is the line: 'Keep your head up Princess, your tiara is falling." A music insider said: 'Everyone at the studio thought this was about Matty's fling with Taylor and their fleeting romance. 'Matty will never publicly comment on his relationships, but he lets his deepest feelings out in his songs and gets everything off his chest. 'Fans will want to listen to the lyrics very carefully.' Glasto 'special guest' 14 Matty's parents Denise Welch and Tim Healy are said to love Gabbriette Credit: PA:Press Association The insider told The Sun playing Glastonbury is "a huge deal" for the band and "something they've wanted to make happen for years". 'It's even more special for Matty because he will have his fiancée Gabbriette and his parents stage side rooting for him," they added. 'He's always been career-focused and getting the headline spot on a Friday really shows how important The 1975 has become. It's a culmination of decades of hard work.' And in a bit to make it extra special, The Sun understands Matty plans to bring his actor dad Tim out for a song. "Tim has come out before at Matty's gigs and it's always a crowd pleaser," a source said. "They'll be doing a slow song together as part of the set list." Matty's team has been contacted for comment. 14 The 1975 will make their Glastonbury debut tonight Credit: Getty - Contributor
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The ‘It Girl' model who's finally tamed Taylor Swift's bad boy ex Matty Healy…as pair snipe at each other on rival songs
AFTER years of attempts, The 1975 will finally make their Glastonbury debut on the Pyramid stage tonight. And rooting from the sidelines for lead singer 14 The pair got engaged after just nine months of dating Credit: The Image Direct 14 Model Gabbriette is engaged to Matty Healy and expected to be stage side this weekend Credit: Getty 14 Matty proposed with a custom black diamond ring Credit: Instagram Matty and model Gabbriette, 27, started dating back in September 2023 and got engaged after just nine months, with the singer popping the question with a custom black diamond ring. It certainly matches her goth-light style, with Gabbriette previously telling Vogue her fashion inspiration ranges from 50s pin-up icons to dominatrixes. Speaking about her fiance, she previously told Born to a Mexican mum and German dad, "it-girl" Gabriette began modelling in her late teens and has starred in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Nike and Savage X Fenty. READ MORE SHOWBIZ FEATURES But she also has a keen interest in the music industry, having been lead singer of punk girl band Nasty Cherry - which hasn't released music since 2021. She was hand-selected by Charli XCX - who is engaged to Matty's The 1975 bandmate, drummer George Daniel - and references the model in her track 360 on the album Brat, with the lyric: "Call me Gabbriette, you're so inspired." Their relationship came hot on the heels of Matty's widely publicised romance with Taylor Swift, 35 - despite him previously declaring in a 2016 interview that he would find it too "de-masculinating" to be her boyfriend. The couple had previously been linked in 2013 before rekindling their romance a decade later - though it only lasted a few months, with a source telling Most read in Music Their romance sparked controversy among devoted Taylor fans due to Matty's past battles with heroin and his reputation for courting controversy with his wild on-stage antics. The band was slapped with a £1.9million fine after Matty snogged his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage in Kuala Lumpur in July 2023 after attacking Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws in an expletive-fuelled rant. Matty Healy 'engaged' to girlfriend Gabbriette Butchel months after Taylor Swift romance Matty also provoked outrage when, while appearing on the Adam Friedland Show in 2023, he laughed when hosts Nick Mullen and Adam referred to rapper Ice Spice - with whom Taylor had collaborated - as an 'Inuit Spice Girl,' and 'chubby Chinese lady.' Several Swifties accused The 1975 frontman for using Taylor as a way to raise his profile - and Matty himself admitted in an interview that he became significantly more famous in 2023. He said: 'Last year, I became a way more well-known public figure for loads of different reasons. The only reason that I was interested in is kind of, like, what I was doing?' According to an insider, Matty is now personally "much more settled than he's ever been", with Gabbriette helping to "keep him more grounded". 14 Matty and Taylor dated for several months in 2023, much to her fans' dismay Credit: Getty 14 The couple had known each other for years before their most recent fling Credit: Getty The couple apparently love playing Fortnite in bed and she loves to cook for him, with them having bonded over their shared love of food. The insider told The Sun: "The band are in a great place, meaning he can finally devote time to his personal life. 'Like most musicians, Matty has played the field, but Gabbriette is who is wants to settle down with. 'Gabbriette has been able to tame his fire and help keep him more grounded. He absolutely loves that she is at the top of her game and independent. Gabbriette has been able to tame his fire and help keep him more grounded. He absolutely loves that she is at the top of her game and independent Source 'She's incredibly busy in her own career, and it means the time they spend together is quality time." And she's even won the approval of Matty's mum, with whom they spent Denise, 67, said on Loose Women: 'He's got engaged to Gabriella Bechtel - Gabbriette, she's known as. Black diamond; he had it made for her. "I couldn't be more thrilled. We couldn't be happier... she is everything that I would want in a daughter-in-law, and so I'm thrilled.' Gabbriette - who was previously linked to Bob Dylan's model grandson Levi - has made it clear she isn't fazed by catty comments left by Matty's fans on her Instagram page. She claimed: "I don't give a s***. I think it's hilarious. Go for it. Have fun. People have a lot to say, you don't know me at all." Track record 14 Matty's relationship with Halsey ended on a sour note Credit: Instagram 14 The couple had a short-lived relationship but it appears Halsey didn't get on with his mum Credit: Getty 14 Matty dated FKA Twiggs for three years but never confirmed their romance Credit: Taken from @trumanblack instagram Matty doesn't have the best track record when it comes to relationships, and himself admitted he's "not very good at them". The rocker dated She wrote: 'Your little brother never tells you but he loves you so / You said your mother only smiled on her TV show.' Speaking about their relationship a year after it ended, she said: "We're both attracted to characters, and we saw that in each other. I spent a lot of time watching him and he spent a lot of time loving being watched. "But if you think he's the first red-wine-drinking, pretty-boy rocker in skinny jeans I've been associated with, you're out of your f***ing mind.' He was subsequently linked to FKA Twiggs, but the pair split in 2022 after reportedly dating for three years without ever confirming their relationship publicly. Matty is also rumoured to have dated models 14 Taylor wearing The 1975 merchandise really boosted the band's fame in America Credit: Splash Even before they hooked up, Matty's fame was bolstered by Taylor wearing The 1975 merchandise and going to one of his concerts back in 2013. The gig visit has been said to have led to the pair exchanging numbers, and they were briefly said to be romantically liked. But at the time Matty didn't have many positive things to say about the idea. In a 2016 interview, when Taylor was dating Calvin Harris, Matty told Q magazine: 'I feel like I'm not very good at relationships. "And the reason I mention that is because if I had [properly] gone out with Taylor Swift, I would've been, 'F***ing hell, I am not being Taylor Swift's boyfriend.' "You know, 'F***. That.' That's also a man thing, a de-masculinating, emasculating thing.' He later clarified his comments after people claimed they were misogynistic for feeling threatened by her stardom. "Since she came to my show in December of 2014, I would say that 90 per cent of journalists that have interviewed me have asked about either her as a person or what our 'interaction' was like," he wrote in an open letter, "I have said on countless occasions that I found her to be one of the most gracious, hard working, creatively gifted, and beautiful women that I have had the pleasure to meet. "I personally have a lot of respect and admiration for her. Why would I not?" 'Tribute' to Taylor 14 Taylor is thought to have penned her latest album about The 1975 singer Credit: Getty 14 Matty is said to have returned the favour with an upcoming track about Taylor Credit: AP Many of Taylor's exes have ended up being referenced in her songs - and Matty it seems is no exception. When her latest album Fans reckoned they spotted multiple references to Matty, including 'I'm runnin' back home to you' from Fresh Out The Slammer, which they took to be a reference to her history with the Chocolate singer. They claimed there was another cryptic reference in I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) with the line: 'The jokes that he told across the bar / Were revolting and far too loud.' Taylor, who is now dating NFL player Travis Kelce, does appear to take aim at him with her track The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, with the lyrics: "You are what you did / And I'll forget you but I'll never forgive / The smallest man who ever lived." Arguably Matty has taken a leaf out of his ex's book when it comes to channelling his relationship angst into his music. Last week The Sun revealed that Among the lyrics is the line: 'Keep your head up Princess, your tiara is falling." A music insider said: 'Everyone at the studio thought this was about Matty's fling with Taylor and their fleeting romance. 'Matty will never publicly comment on his relationships, but he lets his deepest feelings out in his songs and gets everything off his chest. 'Fans will want to listen to the lyrics very carefully.' Glasto 'special guest' 14 Matty's parents Denise Welch and Tim Healy are said to love Gabbriette Credit: PA:Press Association The insider told The Sun playing Glastonbury is "a huge deal" for the band and "something they've wanted to make happen for years". 'It's even more special for Matty because he will have his fiancée Gabbriette and his parents stage side rooting for him," they added. 'He's always been career-focused and getting the headline spot on a Friday really shows how important The 1975 has become. It's a culmination of decades of hard work.' And in a bit to make it extra special, The Sun understands Matty plans to bring his actor dad Tim out for a song. "Tim has come out before at Matty's gigs and it's always a crowd pleaser," a source said. "They'll be doing a slow song together as part of the set list." Matty's team has been contacted for comment. 14 The 1975 will make their Glastonbury debut tonight Credit: Getty - Contributor 14 Matty was previously linked to model Charlotte D'Alessio Credit: Instagram
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Diabolically bad outfit': Joe Burrow's questionable fashion choice on NYC date sparks meme storm among NFL fangirls
Joe Burrow's recent date with model Olivia Ponton in New York City sparked a frenzy (Image via TheImageDirect) NFL star Joe Burrow has never shied away from attention, whether he's commanding the field as the face of the Cincinnati Bengals or showing up courtside at NBA games in full swag. But when the NFL heartthrob recently stepped out for a late-night date with model Olivia Ponton in New York City, it wasn't his quarterback stats or his rumored romance making headlines—it was his outfit. Joe Burrow's outfit choice sparks fan frenzy on date night with Olivia Ponton On a late-night date in NYC, Burrow and Ponton were spotted enjoying the city, but the quarterback's outfit became the unintended focus. Dressed in a blue sweatshirt with the sleeves cut into short sleeves, ripped pants with heart designs, a backwards cap, and Air Jordans, Burrow's fit didn't exactly scream 'fashion icon.' Fans, usually quick to praise the Bengals star for his confidence and looks, didn't hold back this time. One comment that captured the internet's mood read, 'Why is he dressed like a cop trying to fit into a high school?' Others chimed in with equally biting remarks like, 'Diabolically bad outfit,' and 'Can someone dress him properly like just dress like a normal guy, it's gonna be ok Joe.' While Burrow's on-field coolness is never questioned, it's clear that some fans expect his off-field appearance to keep up with his NFL swagger. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brazilian Bikinis 2025 Expertinspector Click Here Undo One fangirl summed up the paradox best: 'He is hot but that outfit is a big no.' Despite the wardrobe backlash, Burrow seems unbothered. The quarterback, who recently finalized his long-term relationship with Olivia Holzmacher in 2024, has been linked to SI Swimsuit model Olivia Ponton ever since she reported a burglary at his Cincinnati home late last year. The two have since been seen together at events, including this latest NYC rendezvous. Still, fans aren't ready to cut him slack over his wardrobe just yet. Some even speculated that the look was thrown together in a rush or a misguided attempt at being edgy. But if Burrow can't pull off a quirky outfit, who really can? Also Read: Aaron Rodgers flaunts wedding ring but still no sign of 'fake' wife amid growing marriage hoax rumors With millions in the bank and a closet likely full of designer fits, Burrow has every opportunity to bounce back from this 'off night.' As fans hope to see their QB1 redeem himself in the style department, one thing's for sure—no matter what he wears, the internet is always watching. And judging. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
