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The Independent
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pessimism hasn't served us in dating – it's time we followed Taylor Swift's lead
Is there anything more nauseating than a really ostentatious romantic gesture? You know, the kind where someone proposes by hiding a diamond ring in a chocolate soufflé while a string quartet arrives out of nowhere, or sends 100 red roses to your office so you can barely get to your desk amid the endless floral arrangements, not to mention mockery from your colleagues. While some of these acts might have us wincing or reaching for the sick bag, for others, it's a literal dream come true. At least, that was the case for Taylor Swift, who has revealed the details behind her unlikely, almost cinematic, meet-cute with her boyfriend, American footballer Travis Kelce. Speaking on Kelce's podcast, New Heights, which Kelce hosts with his brother, Jason, Swift, after announcing her upcoming new album, The Life of a Showgirl, told listeners: 'This podcast got me a boyfriend'. The 35-year-old musician went on to explain how Kelce had famously spoken on their podcast about attending one of Swift's concerts and feeling disappointed that he hadn't met her. 'If I had never gone to that show and been mesmerised and just been captivated, and then left with such a desire to want to meet you, I would have never gone on here and told everybody how butt hurt I was,' Kelce recalled. The plan had been for him to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it. "He thought because he knows the elevator lady, that he could just talk to her about getting down to my dressing room," Swift said of Kelce's unsuccessful attempt to meet her. For whatever reason, though, his public declaration worked, and the two met soon after. 'This felt like I was in an '80s John Hughes movie, and he was just standing outside my window with a boombox, being like, 'I want to date you!'' Swift said, adding: 'This is sort of what I've been writing songs about; what I've wanted to happen to me since I was a teenager.' Kelce replied: 'And I was sitting there at the Eras Tour listening to every single one of those songs, like, 'I know what she wants me to do'.' It's all too easy to write this off as saccharine celebrity nonsense because, away from a Hughes film, these are the kinds of stories that could only happen to two incredibly attractive, wealthy, and famous people. They already exist in another realm, so of course, their romantic relationships will be just as otherworldly. Why wouldn't we mere mortals be cynical of that amid all of the ghosting, catfishing, and general disappointment that make up the modern dating landscape? Consider Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, another celebrity couple whose love for one another couldn't be more apparent, both on social media (take a look at Lipa's feed) and in paparazzi photos (check out those snaps of the pair canoodling in front of the Eiffel Tower). Or Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who recently went viral for being captured dancing together at a Backstreet Boys concert. Part of me wants to squirm and recoil at all this, to dismiss it all as empty showmanship designed to make us resentful about our objectively inferior lives. But another part of me is a little less jaded and thinks that these over-the-top, incredibly public displays of romance are actually exactly what we need to see more of right now. Dating has never had worse PR – just ask anyone single. There are far too many stories of regret, heartbreak, and shattered expectations. But pessimism serves none of us. So perhaps it's time to challenge our inner cynic and look at stories like Swift's with a more hopeful, inspired gaze. We might live in different worlds, but love can happen to all of us. Who's to say it can't do so with a little pomp and pageantry?
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ohio Man Plants Massive 13-Acre Corn Maze with Secret Marriage Proposal Hidden Inside
'I wanted to do something big, something she'd never forget," farmer Tim Sullivan told ABC6 NEED TO KNOW Circle S Farms in Ohio recently revealed its 2025 corn maze design: a 13-acre marriage proposal from farmer Tim Sullivan to his now-fiancée, Caroline Liggett 'I wanted to do something big, something she'd never forget. Seeing her face when she realized what it said — I'll never forget that moment," Sullivan told ABC6 The elaborate maze was planted using a computerized tractor, and will be open to the public this fall An Ohio man's marriage proposal was a little corny. Farmer Tim Sullivan and his girlfriend, Caroline Liggett, privately flew over a 13-acre maze, which he designed to grow a hidden question: "Will You Marry Me, Caroline?" Ohio-based family farm Circle S Farms shared via it's 2025 corn maze design reveal Facebook post Aug. 5 that the surprise proposal was successful, as Liggett said, "Yes!" 'I wanted to do something big, something she'd never forget," Sullivan told ABC6. "Seeing her face when she realized what it said — I'll never forget that moment." The elaborate maze was complete with three pumpkin designs. Speaking with The Columbus Dispatch, Sullivan explained that he and other workers began planting the acres of corn using a computerized tractor on June 3. Later that month, the message was visible from the air. Sullivan was admittedly "super nervous" that someone else would fly over the field and spoil the surprise by posting a photo of it on social media, but luckily no one did. With the engagement ring in his pocket, Sullivan convinced Liggett to fly over the cornfield with him by pretending to have an interest in flying. Initially, Liggett missed the message — but after a second pass, she said saw the secret proposal and happily accepted. "I was just like so amazed that somebody put that much effort in planning into a proposal like that," Liggett told the local news outlet. "I expected he would do something quite elaborate and intentional, but nothing to that extreme by any means." The couple work at competing agricultural companies — Sullivan with Corteva Agriscience and Liggett with WinField United — so Liggett said, "It was only fitting that our proposal would happen with the cornfield." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The maze opens to the public "this fall" at Circle S Farms, allowing visitors to wander the romantic rows. "See you soon for a season full of fun, memories, and a little extra love in the air!" Circle S Farms wrote on Facebook. Sullivan and Liggett's wedding is planned for early summer 2026. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift's Bodyguard Let Travis Kelce Make 'This' Sweet Gesture During Their Summer Date Night in N.Y.C.
Taylor Swift's bodyguard allowed Travis Kelce to pull off a romantic gesture as the couple spent a night out in New York City The athlete opened the pop star's car door, a job usually reserved for her security team, before they went to a restaurant on June 20, as seen in fan footage shared online The couple has been spending time together as Kelce trains for the upcoming NFL seasonTaylor Swift's bodyguard allowed Travis Kelce to pull off a romantic gesture as the couple spent a night out in New York City. The pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 35, dined at a Manhattan restaurant on Friday, June 20. As the couple was getting ready to exit their car, Kelce hopped out of the vehicle first and walked around to the other side to open Swift's door, then offering her a hand to help her get out, as seen in fan footage shared online. Swift's bodyguard nodded at Kelce as he went to perform the gesture, which is normally reserved for her security team. The NFL star then helped his girlfriend into the restaurant. Other fan footage captured on June 20 shows Kelce shaking a restaurant employee's hand before exiting the building, as Swift followed closely behind. The couple then paused for a brief moment to grab each other's hands before getting into a car waiting for them. For the night out, Swift wore a light blue tank top with a skirt, while Kelce sported a T-shirt and white shorts. Swift and Kelce's New York City date night took place after the couple was spotted attending Game 4 of the NHL's Stanley Cup Final on June 12. During the event at the Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., the "Cruel Summer" musician and her boyfriend watched the matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Last month, a source close to Kelce told PEOPLE exclusively that the 'Love Story' singer was spending time in Miami 'to support and spend time' with her beau while he's training for the upcoming NFL season. Another source recently told PEOPLE that Swift is "really looking forward" to getting to attend football games for the 2025-2026 season. "Not just because she loves supporting Travis, but because for the first full season since they started dating, she's not juggling a packed tour schedule,' the insider said. Swift wrapped the final show of her Eras Tour in Vancouver, British Columbia, in December 2024. The historic run, which began in March 2023, spanned five continents and grossed over $2 billion in ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing tour in history. 'This fall will be completely different,' the source said, adding, "The past two seasons were a whirlwind between performing across multiple countries, long flights and trying to squeeze in alone time together wherever possible. It wasn't easy, but they made it work." Read the original article on People
Al Bawaba
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Shrouq and "Dr. Food" welcome their second child, controversial delivery video again
ALBAWABA - Doctor Food delivers sushi to wife during hospital birth, sparking debate. The Lebanese activist who goes by the name "Dr. Food" has once again been in the center of controversy with his wife, Shrouq, and this time it coincides with the birth of his second kid. A video that he uploaded to his social media sites has received more than two million views since it was uploaded. Within the confines of a hospital ward, the movie captures a chef cooking sushi dishes in order to fulfill the wishes of his wife for that particular circumstance. A significant amount of controversy was stirred among the followers by the video. Despite the fact that some people were upset by what they perceived to be an improper violation of the sanctity of the location and the change of the hospital into a restaurant, others saw the move as a romantic gesture that expressed love and care, and they considered the wife to be fortunate to get such treatment. Shorouq, also known as "Sunshine," is a social media personality from Lebanon. She recently became a mother for the second time to her first child, whom she welcomed with her husband, George Hanna Dib, also known as "Dr. Food." Through her Instagram account, Shorouq shared with her fans some heartwarming photographs that she had taken when she was inside the hospital. One of these photographs shows her holding her newborn son, Youssef. Shrouqsunshine Instagram profile She also shared another photo of herself, her husband George Dib, and their firstborn daughter Hanna, taken from within the hospital. This shot was taken in a private moment that chronicled the beginning of a new period in their lives. The third photo, which was seen by a large number of people, showed Shrouq dozing off on a hospital bed close to her newborn child. They expressed their happiness at Youssef's arrival and wished him a life filled with love, health, and joy. Shrouq got an outpouring of congratulations and nice remarks from her customers and colleagues on social media. They also expressed their happiness at the birth of Youssef.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beddy salted! Husband's attempt to surprise his wife goes hilariously wrong when hotel covers their bed in CRISPS after romantic gesture mix-up
There's nothing quite like the feel of crisp hotel sheets when enjoying time away from home. But one hapless husband had that taken to a whole new level when his entire bed was covered in the crunchy snack after a romantic gesture went spectacularly wrong. Johnnie Norman, 35, took his wife Rachel, 36, out for her birthday in Blackpool, Lancashire, and secretly asked hotel staff to put 30 assorted bags of crisps on the bed while they were out to surprise his crisp-loving wife. But staff misunderstood, opened the bags, and sprinkled the crisps on the sheets like salty confetti. Stunned Rachel thought they were victims of a strange break-in when she opened the door and saw the scene, but still decided to eat some of them. After a mortified Johnnie explained what must have happened the pair could not stop laughing. Rachel loves crisps and would eat four bags a day - spending up to £15-a-week on the snack - until cutting down to one every two days recently in a bid to be healthier. Rachel, an NHS worker, from Accrington, Lancashire, said: 'I was hysterical. 'His face was a picture. 'Since that day he's never tried any more romantic antics, but it's one of our favourite memories.' Johnnie, a warehouse operative, bought the crisps for Rachel's 30th birthday, on December 15, 2018. He said: 'Looking back it really is funny! Like we had some sort of prawn-cocktail crisp fetish...' Hotel staff changed the sheets and gave the couple a voucher for another night's stay.
