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Cosmopolitan
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
How Travis Kelce Supported Taylor Swift During Scott's Heart Surgery
Taylor Swift's dad, Scott Swift, is recovering from having heart surgery over a month ago—and Travis Kelce was reportedly a huge source of support for both Taylor and her family. The Daily Mail spoke to a source who said that Travis "went into total caregiver mode" during Scott's hospitalization—checking in on the family, ordering takeout, and generally being there for Taylor. "This was their first crisis together and Travis was doing everything right," the insider said. "If Taylor wasn't ready to marry him before, she sure is now. They were in love before, but now it seems unbreakable." TMZ broke the news of Scott's quintuple bypass surgery, and noted that his procedure wasn't the result of a heart attack—it took place after Scott's doctor saw something during a checkup. The outlet also reported that Scott's family (including Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, and Austin Swift) "were with him through the entire surgery and recovery process," and that fortunately he's now "feeling fantastic." As for Taylor and Travis, the couple have been enjoying a low-key summer—but did step out for the Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville, where Tay stepped on stage gave an impromptu performance of "Shake It Off." It was a true MOMENT in case you missed it:
Pink Villa
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Travis Kelce Reveals GF Taylor Swift's Pitch-Perfect Performance at Tight Ends University Was Impromptu: ‘She Just…'
Travis Kelce gushes about Taylor Swift's surprise performance at the Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville. The couple made their red-carpet debut before the event, and later, the musician crooned to Shake It Off with Kane Brown and his band. While speaking to his brother on the New Heights podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs star revealed that Swift approached Brown and made sure everything was perfect, including the music sheets and notes, before hitting it off in front of the crowd. The audience shook a leg as the Bad Karma singer performed at the University, while also praising Swift's voice and confidence. Travis Kelce praises Taylor Swift's Tight Ends University performance In conversation with Jason Kelce, Travis revealed, "We're in Nashville. She grew up in Nashville." He further added, "She moved there when she was younger. And, yeah, we had this plan for a while that we were gonna have some fun with the tight ends, and especially Tight Ends & Friends, all the evening events." The NFL star went on to mention that Swift went to Brown and his band to check if they would want to perform with her. He added, "Tay just kinda went up to him and the band and just was like, 'Hey, if you guys are down, like, I'll go up there, play a song, and see if we can, you know, pop the roof off this place.'" Kelce continued to say, "Sure enough, she's such—she's so good with just everybody, just people and making people feel comfortable in it." Travis also shared the details about the efforts Swift put in to get everything ready before taking the mic. He revealed that the Fortnight crooner got the sheets ready and wrote some notes on them for the band to get a clear idea, and just to make sure that the band and everybody knew. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been together since July 2023.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift secretly hijacked Travis Kelce's Tight End University event, and he couldn't be happier
Travis Kelce gushes over Taylor Swift's surprise performance at Nashville event (Image via X) What began as a lighthearted evening at Tight Ends & Friends, a musical celebration capping off Tight End University in Nashville, quickly turned into an unforgettable moment when Taylor Swift stole the show in true superstar fashion. The surprise wasn't advertised, it wasn't teased—it was secretly orchestrated behind the scenes, and Travis Kelce couldn't have been prouder. Travis Kelce reveals how Taylor Swift secretly planned her surprise appearance at Tight End University event The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end, one of the co-founders of Tight End University alongside George Kittle and Greg Olsen, had quietly been planning something special. With Swift already attending the three-day summit, it was only natural for her to lend some of her charm to the event. But no one expected her to hijack the spotlight in such an electrifying way. The "Tight Ends & Friends" event, hosted by former Titans players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of the "Bussin' With the Boys" podcast, had promised musical appearances from Jordan Davis, Sophia Scott, and country music star Kane Brown. But when Swift jumped on stage unannounced and belted out her chart-topping hit 'Shake It Off,' the venue erupted—and so did social media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo Tight End U Surprises, Speedos at the Shore & Brad Pitt on F1, Chiefs Dynasty and More | Ep 146 What seemed like a spur-of-the-moment performance had actually been in the works for quite some time, as Kelce revealed on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast with brother Jason. 'We're in Nashville—she grew up in Nashville... and yeah, we had this planned for a while,' he admitted. 'We were going to have some fun with the tight ends, especially Tight Ends & Friends and all the evening events.' According to Kelce, Swift casually approached Kane Brown and his band backstage and proposed, '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.' She didn't overthink it. She didn't rehearse. She just delivered. 'And sure enough, she's so good with everybody, just people and making people feel comfortable and absolutely rocked the stage, yet again,' Kelce added, visibly impressed. He also gave fans a peek behind the curtain, revealing how dedicated Swift was, even for an impromptu set. 'She was in the back doing musical notes, like, sheets of music,' he explained. 'And then just went out there without practicing and was pitch-perfect and just killed it.' The internet quickly responded with admiration, not just for Swift's surprise performance, but for Kelce's unwavering support. Fans loved how the NFL star never misses a chance to sing her praises, proving once again that theirs is a partnership rooted in admiration—and a shared flair for unforgettable moments. Also Read: "Turning point for their relationship": Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take a big step in their relationship away from the cameras Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Travis Kelce reveals how long Taylor Swift's surprise Tight End U performance had been in the works
Taylor Swift's performance at Tight End University in Nashville last week wasn't a surprise to everyone. During Wednesday's installment of the 'New Heights' podcast, star Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce explained that he and the 14-time Grammy winner pre-planned her on-stage appearance at the Tight Ends & Friends event, where she performed a rendition of her hit song 'Shake It Off' with country singer Kane Brown. 'We're in Nashville, she grew up in Nashville, she moved there when she was younger, and yeah, we had this planned for a while that we were going to have some fun with the tight ends, especially tight ends and friends, all the evening events,' Kelce told his brother and co-host, Jason Kelce. 3 Taylor Swift performed a rendition of her hit song, 'Shake It Off' at Tight End University in Nashville. X 'I'll say this, I won't say when the idea came up, but when we were there at tight end and friends, and we knew there was a professional like Kane Brown, who can figure it out, he's a pro, he's been on stage a million times he's not shy at all by any means, he's a true professional. 'Tay just kind of went up to him and the band and was just like, 'Hey, if you guys are down, I'll go up there and play a song and see if we can pop the roof of this place.' She's so good with everybody, just people and making people feel comfortable in it and rocked the stage yet again. It was awesome.' The three-time Super Bowl champ explained that Swift wrote sheet music for the band, adding she 'killed it,' despite not practicing before hitting the Brooklyn Bowl stage in Tennessee. Swift played the guitar while the crowd sang along to her 2014 smash single, including Kelce, who was seen backstage in social media videos. 3 Travis Kelce revealed that he and Taylor Swift pre-planned her performance at Tight End University, which took place in Nashville in June 2025. YouTube/New Heights It marked her first live performance since her blockbuster Eras Tour wrapped on Dec. 8, 2024, in Vancouver. 'Was this her first time in an event sponsored by Dude Wipes?' Jason asked. 'It has to be the first and only, I would assume,' the Chiefs star jokingly replied. 3 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., Thursday, June 12, 2025. AP Swift joined Kelce at this year's TEU for multiple events, where she spent time with other wives and girlfriends of fellow tight ends, including Claire Kittle, the wife of 49ers' George Kittle. Kelce, Kittle and retired tight end Greg Olsen co-founded TEU in 2021 in Nashville as a means for other tight ends to train and bond over the position.
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
George Kittle shares video singing 'Love Story' with Taylor Swift at Tight End University event
George Kittle posted a video to Instagram on Friday, showing him and Taylor Swift singing along to her 2008 hit "Love Story" during this year's Tight End University gathering. The San Francisco 49ers tight end shared the clip as part of a carousel, writing in the caption, "Tight ends & lots of new friends!!! Shout-out to everyone who made it possible and to the TEs for showing up. @te_university." In the video, Kittle and Swift are seen singing the line "Beggin' you, please don't go…" while standing together in a crowded bar. Swift joins in with arms raised, and Kittle later pans the camera to Travis Kelce, who is smiling and singing along as well. The video appears to be from a Monday night event in Nashville during the three-day Tight End University camp. The program, co-founded by Kittle, Kelce,and Greg Olsen, brings together NFL tight ends for training and community events. Swift also performed earlier in the week during the "Tight Ends & Friends" charity concert on Tuesday, June 25, at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville. She joined Kane Brown on stage for her 2014 single "Shake It Off" and performed using an acoustic guitar borrowed from country artist Chase Rice. The Tight End University Instagram account posted a video of Swift and Kelce arriving together on the red carpet for the event with the caption, "Tight End Era." In addition to Swift's appearance, the concert featured performances from Jordan Davis, Sophia Scott and Graham Barham.
