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Express Tribune
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Taylor Swift celebrates Selena Gomez's birthday as Francia Raisa fuels feud rumors
Pop superstar Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at Selena Gomez's 33rd birthday celebration in Los Angeles, turning heads with a throwback-themed look. The intimate event, held at the historic Roosevelt Hotel, also included Gomez's fiancé Benny Blanco and a few close friends. The birthday bash comes just weeks after Swift and Travis Kelce made their red carpet debut at Tight End University. Swift, who's remained close to Gomez since their early double-date days with the Jonas brothers, flew in from Nashville to attend the celebration. Fans quickly flooded social media with photos of the duo — affectionately nicknamed 'Taylena' — praising their enduring friendship. The Instagram post by Gomez featuring Swift sparked viral buzz, especially given the timing. Just hours earlier, Gomez's former best friend and kidney donor, Francia Raisa, posted a behind-the-scenes video from 'Celebrity Family Feud' with Justin Bieber's new love song 'Daisies' playing in the background. Bieber later reshared it to his stories, causing fans to speculate about the state of Raisa and Gomez's once-close relationship. While Raisa insisted the song choice was unintentional and focused her caption on the charity she supported, online sleuths saw it as subtle shade — especially since 'Daisies' is dedicated to Hailey Bieber. The contrast between Swift's public support and Raisa's potentially pointed post has reignited feud rumors, adding drama to an otherwise joyful occasion.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Kelce Reviews Taylor Swift's ‘Shake It Off' Performance
and 's relationship seems to be going strong. Recently, the NFL player gushed over his girlfriend's surprise concert at the Tight End University (TEU) summit in Nashville. In the new episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, the athlete opened up about his and Swift's experience at the TEU, where they grooved to her 2014 hit 'Shake It Off.' She also entertained the crowd by performing to the track with Kane Brown. Several videos and photos from the event had gone viral amid the couple's engagement and wedding rumors. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce walked the red carpet at the Tight End University (TEU) summit in Nashville last month. Netizens went gaga over the videos of the couple intimately dancing to the pop star's hit songs. In a recent episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was all praises for his girlfriend, who ended up treating attendees with a surprise concert. Kelce and his brother Jason, who run the 'New Heights' podcast, discuss sports and other fun topics, but they also sometimes bring up the tight end's relationship with his girlfriend. In the new video, Jason asked his brother to share some anecdotes when he took a 'surprise guest' to the TEU event. The NFL star player mentioned that 'Tay' had grown up in Nashville and the two had been planning to 'have some fun with the tight ends and friends.' Hence, they attended the summit and enjoyed the party. Kelce further said that they discovered Kane Brown's attendance at the event. It was Swift who went straight to Brown and requested that he and the band join her to entertain the crowd with their songs. Praising his girlfriend's behavior, Kelce stated, 'She's so good with everybody.' She made 'people feel comfortable' and 'absolutely rocked the stage yet again. It was awesome.' Jason added that Swift 'shook it off for sure,' and that everyone was surprised by the special performance. The singer's beau also gushed over her passion for music as he spotted her writing 'musical notes' before the impromptu concert. After their Nashville event, the couple was recently photographed on a lunch date in Ohio. The post Travis Kelce Reviews Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' Performance appeared first on Reality Tea.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Doing ‘Heavy Lifting' In Travis Kelce Relationship, ‘Expert' Claims
and photos and videos from the Tight End University (TEU) summit in Nashville recently went viral, with an expert claiming the pop sensation is allegedly the one 'in charge.' The couple was spotted flaunting their love for each other as they took over the dance floor. According to a body language expert, the singer seemed to be 'doing the heavy lifting' in their relationship. The specialist highlighted that 'she's the more focused and certain one.' Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce turned heads with the viral photos and videos of the pair dancing intimately at the TEU event. They recently made their red carpet debut as they walked hand-in-hand into the venue. A few clips, shared on X (formerly Twitter), showed the couple grooving to the singer's popular songs. Body language expert Judi James went through the pair's red carpet and dancing photos and videos. She referred to a footage where they danced to Swift's 2014 hit, 'Shake It Off,' and shared her analysis with the Daily Mail. She stated that the couple followed an 'exclusivity ritual,' in which they only had eyes for each other. 'Their togetherness signals do seem to be becoming less inhibited [for Kelce], but it is still Taylor doing the heavy lifting in terms of showing their love and their romantic narrative off to the world,' she said. The expert highlighted how the pop star's actions on the red carpet showed 'loving surrender' and 'trust' in her beau. Additionally, Swift made sure that she got Kelce's 'undivided attention' on the dance floor. James mentioned that the singer being 'in charge of the romantic choreography' is much better. The NFL star looked 'a little more diffident but happy to be led.' Kelce and Swift were also spotted grooving to her 2008 track, 'Love Story,' at the same event. Their PDA-packed moves have again sparked engagement and wedding rumors, with fans highly anticipating the same. The post Taylor Swift Doing 'Heavy Lifting' In Travis Kelce Relationship, 'Expert' Claims appeared first on Reality Tea.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift snubs Kamala Harris plea, but plays house entertainer for Travis Kelce's NFL frat party
Taylor Swift declined a performance for Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign (Getty Images) Taylor Swift 's political silence has sparked fresh outrage after revelations she rejected a request to perform for Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign — yet gladly sang at Travis Kelce 's Tight End University. While Swift once championed women in leadership, critics now question where her priorities truly lie: ballots or boyfriends? Taylor Swift snubs Kamala Harris campaign but sings for Travis Kelce In a move that's sparking both political backlash and fan praise, Taylor Swift reportedly declined a major request from the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign—while gladly stepping up to perform for her boyfriend Travis Kelce at his Tight End University event. According to revelations from the book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America, the pop star was personally approached by Harris's husband, Doug Emhoff, to perform in support of the Harris-Tim Walz ticket during the election season. But despite Emhoff's personal connection—he's reportedly friends with Swift's longtime lawyer, Doug Baldridge—the superstar turned it down. 'Swift proved to be a challenge,' wrote authors Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf. Although Swift did endorse the Democratic ticket via social media, her refusal to take the stage for a political campaign raised eyebrows, especially when juxtaposed with her musical surprise for Kelce and his guests just weeks later. While Swift was fully booked with her demanding Eras Tour schedule during the 2024 election, she found time to belt out a country version of "Shake It Off" at Kelce's annual Tight End University in Nashville. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo The intimate performance sent guests into a frenzy and left Swifties fuming online. Videos from the event went viral, with one fan commenting, 'So we spent thousands on Eras Tour tickets and missed this version? Devastated. ' This contrast has reignited debates about Swift's role in political activism. Some argue that the singer has every right to choose her platforms and prioritize personal events over political ones. Others believe her snub sends a message about the limits of her support for progressive politics. What's clearer than ever is that Swift is no longer playing by anyone's rules but her own. She will lend her voice where she sees fit—whether it's to empower millions of fans through lyrics or to serenade a stadium full of NFL stars and their partners. Also Read: Did Taylor Swift disrupt the Kelce brothers' balance? Jason Kelce reveals relationship with Travis Kelce has changed And while Kamala Harris may not have secured Swift's mic, Travis Kelce certainly did. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end not only won Swift's heart but also inspired her to pick up the guitar, even if it wasn't on a campaign stage. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George Kittle Recalls Getting to Sing His ‘Favorite Taylor Swift Song' With the Pop Star at a Bar
George Kittle won't be forgetting this year's Tight End University any time soon, especially because of the spontaneous duet he shared with Taylor Swift at a bar in Nashville during the event. While speaking to NBC Sports Bay Area & California's Matt Maiocco recently, the San Francisco 49ers star reflected on hanging out with the pop star at the NFL tight end summit — which he cohosts with Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen every year — in June. 'We have a fun Monday night welcome party at our hotel in Nashville for Tight End University,' he explained. 'Taylor and Travis came, and they were like, 'Hey, wanna go to Broadway?'' More from Billboard Travis Kelce Reveals Taylor Swift Pulled Off Her Surprise Tight End University Performance 'Without Practicing' 'Been Busy': Tame Impala Teases New Music With Social Media Update Doja Cat, Tems, J Balvin & Coldplay Join Forces for Unifying FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show Performance After heading down to a bar on the famous Nashville strip with Kelce, Swift and Claire Kittle — who is married to George — the California athlete said that something magical happened. 'I was in the process of handing Claire and Taylor drinks for the night, and I was like, 'I just gotta tell her that 'Love Story' is one of my favorite songs, definitely my favorite Taylor Swift song,' he recalled. 'And as I was telling her, it came on the speakers, and I was like, 'I'm not going to miss this opportunity,'' Kittle continued. 'You don't get to sing 'Love Story' with Taylor Swift very often. It was just an absolute riot and something I'll probably remember forever.' Shortly after the event, Kittle shared a video on Instagram of himself and Swift jumping up and down while belting out 'Love Story' together. Kelce also makes a cameo in the clip. Tight End University took place over the course of three days in Music City, with many of the NFL's tight ends coming together from all over the country for group training and community-building activities at Vanderbilt University. In addition to attending the welcome party with Kelce, Swift showed up at the Tight Ends and Friends concert at the Brooklyn Bowl — where she surprised the crowd with an unscheduled performance of Billboard Hot 100-topper 'Shake It Off.' While later reflecting on the event on his New Heights podcast, Kelce revealed that his famous girlfriend's performance was entirely last-minute — as in, she didn't even practice before taking the stage with headliner Kane Brown and his band. 'Tay just kind of went up to [Brown] and the band and went, 'Hey, if you guys are down, I'll go up there, play a song and see if we can pop the roof off this place,'' Kelce reflected earlier in July. He added at the time, '[She] just went out there without practicing, and it was pitch-perfect.' 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
