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Los Angeles Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Taylor Swift grabs the spotlight with ‘Shake It Off' at a Tight End University event
So, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce walk into a bar. No, that's not the setup to a joke: It's an introduction to what happened Tuesday night in Nashville, where Tay delivered a surprise acoustic performance of 'Shake It Off' at a concert linked to her boyfriend's Tight End University camp. First, country singer Kane Brown, who was hanging out at the Tight Ends & Friends event at the Brooklyn Bowl, teased a 'really, really, really special guest' by way of introducing the megastar, the New York Post reported Wednesday. Swift took the stage in a black minidress and knee-high black boots. She said she didn't have a guitar with her — they're difficult to fit into a going-out clutch purse, perhaps? — so she borrowed one from 'Eyes on You' singer Chace Rice, according to E! News. Brown and Swift shared the mic for the song's final choruses, E! said. Swift told the crowd that she decided to perform with Kane 'three minutes ago.' 'See, the one thing tight ends have in common with Nashville musicians,' she said on stage, 'is we're all friends, right? We would like to dedicate this to our favorite players, who are going to play.' Play play play play, indeed. After the tune, Swift retired to the balcony with her beau, an 'insider' told People. 'They made their way upstairs,' where 'they chatted with the TEU athletes and guests' and 'stayed by each other's side all while chit-chatting and catching up with everyone.' Drinks were had. Tight End University, by the way, is an annual event spun up by NFL tight ends Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers and Greg Olsen, formerly of the Seattle Seahawks. Once a year at Vanderbilt University, current and former tight ends gather for three days of bonding, collaboration and learning from one another. TEU also runs events that generate money for charity, its website says. Since Swift's Eras Tour wrapped in Vancouver, B.C. in early December, the singer has been hitting up NFL games — including the Kansas City Chiefs' sad-trombone 2025 Super Bowl — and celebrating the purchase of her master recordings. That and going on a date night with Kelce. And going on a date night again. And again. And again. And — you get it. Someone has to keep the fans focused, right?
Mint
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Travis Kelce's event sees new surprise, Taylor Swift delivers engaging performance at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Taylor Swift set Nashville ablaze with a spontaneous performance of her 2014 hit "Shake It Off" at Travis Kelce's Tight Ends & Friends concert on Tuesday night. Taking the stage at the packed Brooklyn Bowl, Swift borrowed Kane Brown's guitar after fellow performer Chase Rice encouraged her, telling the roaring crowd, "Theoretically, how loud can we get?". Dressed in a chic black mini-dress and knee-high boots, she dedicated the song to "our favorite players who are going to play... these are the tight ends," cleverly nodding to both Kelce's NFL position and her lyrics. The intimate 1,200-capacity venue erupted as fans captured the moment of Swift's first live performance since reclaiming her master recordings last month. The concert capped off Kelce's Tight End University (TEU) summit, which he co-founded in 2021 with stars George Kittle and Greg Olsen to mentor NFL tight ends through drills and film study. Swift's appearance underscored her unwavering support for Kelce: The couple arrived hand-in-hand in a black SUV and stayed side-by-side throughout the night, chatting with athletes and dancing to Chase Rice's "Cruise". Their red carpet debut at TEU's opening ceremony just a day earlier, where Swift beamed in a green gingham set and Kelce wore a white polo, had already sent fans into a frenzy, with many dubbing it their long-awaited "official" couple moment. Beyond the romance, the night highlighted Swift's professional milestones. A source noted her joy in "letting Travis shine" as she celebrated his leadership in the football community. The performance also marked her triumphant return to the stage weeks after announcing full ownership of her life's work: "All the music I've ever made... now belongs to me," she declared in a recent letter to fans.
NBC News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Taylor Swift takes the stage in surprise Nashville performance
Taylor Swift might not know ball but she does know that football players are gonna play, play play. The singer gave an unexpected serenade of "Shake It Off" at Tuesday night's charity concert put on by Tight End University, an athletic program co-founded by her boyfriend Travis Kelce. The flyer for the event did state there would be 'surprise musical guests' but it's clear no one was expecting Swift to take part. It happened toward the end of the night when country artist Kane Brown was performing. Brown told the crowd he wanted to perform a "really cool" song for them and the band began to play "Shake It Off." "Do you care if I bring out a really, really, really, really special guest?" Brown asked the crowd. Swift then got on stage with an acoustic guitar at the Brooklyn Bowl Nashville to the sound of raucous cheers. She told the crowd that one thing NFL tight ends have in common with Nashville musicians is that they're all friends. "We were thinking, 'how loud could this place get?'" Swift said before dedicating the song to their favorite players. It was the first time Swift has performed live since obtaining the rights to her entire catalog. She announced last month that she had purchased the masters for her first six albums after a public battle with her former record label and executive Scooter Braun. The performance took place in the middle of this year's Tight End University, a three-day training event meant to help develop football players in the tight end position. Kelce co-founded the program alongside San Fransisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Greg Olsen, who retired in 2021. Tight End University's charity concert — "Tight Ends & Friends" — is set to benefit various organizations including Kelce's nonprofit 87 and Running. Last year's concert raised $900,000, .
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Travis Kelce can't take his eyes off Taylor Swift during surprise concert performance at TEU — fans swoon over their viral moment
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift lit up Tight End University 2025 with a surprise moment fans can't stop talking about. During a Nashville concert hosted by Kelce and fellow NFL stars, Swift shocked the crowd by performing 'Shake It Off'—but it was her sweet onstage nod to Kelce that stole hearts. The Kansas City Chiefs star, standing stage-left in a cowboy hat, was caught cheering and singing along, creating a viral moment that blurred the lines between music and football. Their genuine, unscripted interaction gave fans a rare and touching look into their relationship. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What made Taylor Swift's surprise performance so memorable? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads TRAVIS WATCHING TAYLOR undefined 🏈👑 | fan acct. (@TayvisHaze) June 25, 2025 How did Travis Kelce react to Taylor Swift on stage? What is Tight End University and why was Taylor Swift there? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why is the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship still trending? What are fans saying about the Travis-Taylor Nashville moment? FAQs: NFL star Travis Kelce and global pop icon Taylor Swift turned heads on Tuesday night when an unexpected moment during a Nashville concert left fans buzzing online. The couple's surprise interaction came during the Tight End University (TEU) event, a gathering originally created for professional football players, not pop performances. But this year, things took a very different—and very public— the Tight Ends & Friends concert (part of the TEU training camp), Taylor Swift surprised the crowd by performingalongside country star Kane Brown. While she was onstage,, cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines—an interaction that quickly went at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, the 'Tight Ends & Friends' concert closed out night two of the annual summit founded by Kelce, Greg Olsen, and George Kittle. The event, which began in 2021, was designed to bring together tight ends from across the league for film study, skill drills, and networking. Yet it was Taylor Swift's surprise performance of 'Shake It Off' that truly stole the show—especially when she subtly acknowledged her boyfriend in the Swift's sudden appearance was unannounced. According to videos shared on social media, fans were caught off guard when the 14-time Grammy Award winner took the stage to perform her iconic hit 'Shake It Off.' But what sparked a frenzy online wasn't just her singing—it was her connection to Travis Kelce during the singing the line, "And to the fella over there with the hella good hair," Swift looked toward the left side of the stage. Fans immediately began speculating. 'I knew he was there because she kept looking to her left side while performing,' one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).It was quickly confirmed that the 'fella' in question was indeed Travis Kelce, who was standing off-stage with a cowboy hat covering his famously groomed Kelce, who's preparing for his 13th NFL season following the Kansas City Chiefs' heartbreaking Super Bowl loss in February, was caught in a raw moment of admiration for Swift. In clips from fans at the event, Kelce could be seen and heard singing along and supporting Swift with phrases like 'Hell yeah, darling' and 'Yeah, baby.'The video quickly went viral. 'Travis, so proud of Taylor,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'Husband and wife.' A third commented, 'It's what she deserves.'This wasn't Kelce's first time watching Swift live—he's been seen at several Eras Tour stops—but the intimate setting of a small Nashville venue created a much more personal vibe. Unlike sold-out stadiums, this moment felt real, raw, and relatable to fans who followed their relationship closely over the past two End University started in 2021 with a mission to bring together tight ends from across the league to build community and sharpen skills. According to its official website, the goal is to 'bond, collaborate with, and learn amongst their peers while participating in a variety of activities including film study, on-field drills, and mentorship from the greats.'This year's event included NFL greats like Greg Olsen and George Kittle alongside Kelce, and brought together dozens of professional athletes. But the event didn't stop at football—it extended into Tight Ends & Friends Concert wrapped up the second night of the summit with musical guests including Kane Brown, Chase Rice, and Jordan Davis. Swift's presence was not listed on any flyers, and her performance stunned both attendees and fans relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has been a media staple for nearly two years. From her appearances at Chiefs games to Kelce flying overseas during the Eras Tour, the couple's support for each other remains strong and Nashville moment adds another chapter to their public love story—and this time, fans witnessed a quieter, sweeter side to their than just a celebrity couple moment, this was a crossover between sports and music culture that felt genuine, unrehearsed, and perfectly flooded social media with reactions. Clips of Kelce cheering Swift from the side stage gained thousands of reposts and comments. Many pointed out how authentic and relaxed the couple seemed, especially in contrast to the polished environments of her sold-out stadium shows.'This is what real love looks like,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'They just get each other.' For a crowd expecting country artists and gridiron giants, Taylor and Travis delivered a story no one saw perhaps that's what makes this relationship so engaging—it's unfolding publicly, but feels deeply Swift surprised fans by performing live and sharing a sweet onstage moment with Travis Kelce during the TEU concert in joined her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at the event and delivered a surprise performance during the 'Tight Ends & Friends' concert.
Economic Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Travis Kelce can't take his eyes off Taylor Swift during surprise concert performance at TEU — fans swoon over their viral moment
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's surprise moment at Tight End University 2025 steals the spotlight during a Nashville concert, blending football and pop stardom in one unforgettable night fans can't stop talking about. Watch the viral concert moment unfold now. Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift surprise fans with emotional moment during Tight End University concert- NFL star Travis Kelce and global pop icon Taylor Swift turned heads on Tuesday night when an unexpected moment during a Nashville concert left fans buzzing online. The couple's surprise interaction came during the Tight End University (TEU) event, a gathering originally created for professional football players, not pop performances. But this year, things took a very different—and very public—turn. At the Tight Ends & Friends concert (part of the TEU training camp), Taylor Swift surprised the crowd by performing 'Shake It Off' alongside country star Kane Brown. While she was onstage, Travis Kelce couldn't take his eyes off her, cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines—an interaction that quickly went viral. Held at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, the 'Tight Ends & Friends' concert closed out night two of the annual summit founded by Kelce, Greg Olsen , and George Kittle . The event, which began in 2021, was designed to bring together tight ends from across the league for film study, skill drills, and networking. Yet it was Taylor Swift's surprise performance of 'Shake It Off' that truly stole the show—especially when she subtly acknowledged her boyfriend in the crowd. Taylor Swift's sudden appearance was unannounced. According to videos shared on social media, fans were caught off guard when the 14-time Grammy Award winner took the stage to perform her iconic hit 'Shake It Off.' But what sparked a frenzy online wasn't just her singing—it was her connection to Travis Kelce during the performance. While singing the line, "And to the fella over there with the hella good hair," Swift looked toward the left side of the stage. Fans immediately began speculating. 'I knew he was there because she kept looking to her left side while performing,' one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). TRAVIS WATCHING TAYLOR — 🏈👑 | fan acct. (@TayvisHaze) June 25, 2025 It was quickly confirmed that the 'fella' in question was indeed Travis Kelce , who was standing off-stage with a cowboy hat covering his famously groomed hair. Travis Kelce, who's preparing for his 13th NFL season following the Kansas City Chiefs' heartbreaking Super Bowl loss in February, was caught in a raw moment of admiration for Swift. In clips from fans at the event, Kelce could be seen and heard singing along and supporting Swift with phrases like 'Hell yeah, darling' and 'Yeah, baby.' The video quickly went viral. 'Travis, so proud of Taylor,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'Husband and wife.' A third commented, 'It's what she deserves.' This wasn't Kelce's first time watching Swift live—he's been seen at several Eras Tour stops—but the intimate setting of a small Nashville venue created a much more personal vibe. Unlike sold-out stadiums, this moment felt real, raw, and relatable to fans who followed their relationship closely over the past two years. Tight End University started in 2021 with a mission to bring together tight ends from across the league to build community and sharpen skills. According to its official website, the goal is to 'bond, collaborate with, and learn amongst their peers while participating in a variety of activities including film study, on-field drills, and mentorship from the greats.' This year's event included NFL greats like Greg Olsen and George Kittle alongside Kelce, and brought together dozens of professional athletes. But the event didn't stop at football—it extended into entertainment. The Tight Ends & Friends Concert wrapped up the second night of the summit with musical guests including Kane Brown, Chase Rice, and Jordan Davis . Swift's presence was not listed on any flyers, and her performance stunned both attendees and fans online. The relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has been a media staple for nearly two years. From her appearances at Chiefs games to Kelce flying overseas during the Eras Tour , the couple's support for each other remains strong and public. Their Nashville moment adds another chapter to their public love story—and this time, fans witnessed a quieter, sweeter side to their bond. More than just a celebrity couple moment, this was a crossover between sports and music culture that felt genuine, unrehearsed, and perfectly timed. Fans flooded social media with reactions. Clips of Kelce cheering Swift from the side stage gained thousands of reposts and comments. Many pointed out how authentic and relaxed the couple seemed, especially in contrast to the polished environments of her sold-out stadium shows. 'This is what real love looks like,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'They just get each other.' For a crowd expecting country artists and gridiron giants, Taylor and Travis delivered a story no one saw coming. And perhaps that's what makes this relationship so engaging—it's unfolding publicly, but feels deeply personal. Q1: What happened between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at Tight End University? Taylor Swift surprised fans by performing live and sharing a sweet onstage moment with Travis Kelce during the TEU concert in Nashville. Q2: Why did Taylor Swift perform at Tight End University 2025? Swift joined her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at the event and delivered a surprise performance during the 'Tight Ends & Friends' concert.
