Taylor Swift’s recent engagement has been incredibly exciting, and it’s not just about the ring! It’s been a truly dazzling time.
Taylor Swift’s success comes partly from making her fans feel like close friends, using lyrics filled with inside jokes and personal references. However, she’s still known for being strategic and private, rather than completely open.
That’s why her current interviews and appearances to promote *The Life of a Showgirl* are so interesting and revealing.
Following a calm period after her Eras Tour and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl defeat, Taylor Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast in August. She joined her now-fiancé, Travis Kelce, and future brother-in-law, Jason Kelce, for a conversation lasting over two hours, where they discussed love, life, and her newest album.
The recent conversations surrounding Taylor Swift were extensive, but now she’s suddenly appearing in many interviews. While she discusses her work, the main focus is how incredibly happy she is.
Taylor Swift wasn’t ever gloomy, but she became famous for turning painful experiences into songs. She always seemed to handle things gracefully in public, appearing perfectly okay, even when dealing with heartbreak.
It seems Taylor hasn’t stopped addressing her grievances, but she appears much happier now that she’s with someone who fully supports her, even embracing the playful and personal themes in her music.
Throughout her twenty years in the spotlight, Taylor has dated other famous people accustomed to public attention, but Travis seems to be genuinely having fun with it all – he’s the first one who appears to be truly enjoying the experience.
The 36-year-old athlete explained on CBS Mornings in 2024 that he was enjoying the increased attention, saying, ‘It’s part of the deal when you live this life.’
Plus, his success definitely helps – he’s a likely Hall of Famer with three Super Bowl wins, including one after he started dating Taylor. He was already planning for his future beyond football when they met, having launched the *New Heights* podcast with his brother Jason in 2022.
Taylor explained that she and Travis Kelce both essentially perform for three and a half hours at a time in NFL stadiums. She pointed out that while his preparation involves practice and her’s is rehearsal, and he plays a game while she puts on a show, the core experience is remarkably similar. Both of them rely on teams to make it happen, making their professions surprisingly alike.
Although “Wood” isn’t very nuanced, both individuals agree on maintaining privacy and keeping their personal lives out of the public eye.
Details about the proposal have been coming out—Taylor Swift told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show on October 6th that she’d never seen Travis Kelce so nervous. And if the Barbie movie hadn’t already made Greta Gerwig well-known, Taylor’s story about Travis mistaking Hugh Grant’s wife for the director definitely did the trick.
Since Taylor Swift released her concert film *Life of a Showgirl* on October 3rd, she’s consistently seemed cheerful and upbeat, even when interviews have gotten a little uncomfortable – like when people started asking if her new album might be her last.
She told Scott Mills that his suggestion – that Taylor would stop working once she got married – was really hurtful. She explained that people don’t get married to end their careers. She emphasized that she loves her partner because he supports her passions and appreciates how much joy she gets from creating music and art.
Taylor Swift has recently been more open about strategically using public attention. After her latest album received a wide range of reviews – from enthusiastic praise to critical analysis of the role of pop stars in society – she explained on Apple Music’s *The Zane Lowe Show* that she actually *likes* the controversy. She said any mention of her or her album, even negative, is beneficial during its release week.
She added that she doesn’t see it as her job to police art, explaining that everyone is entitled to their own feelings. As performers, she believes their role is simply to reflect what exists in the world.
As in, it’s not her, it’s you.
Even Taylor’s open displays of happiness have drawn criticism from some fans, who feel she’s somehow let them down. They suggest she always wanted a fairytale romance, and now that she’s found it, they’re reacting negatively.
Is it more understandable to be openly and enthusiastically in love, even if it seems a bit much, or to deal with heartbreak by writing beautiful songs and winning awards like four Grammys for Album of the Year?
Now that she’s finally achieved her goal, she can admit she really cared about the journey.
Taylor described Travis’s very public efforts to get her attention as something out of an ’80s romantic comedy, like a scene from a John Hughes movie. She said it felt like he was trying to win her over in a grand gesture, similar to someone standing outside with a boombox, playfully asking her on a date and even making her a friendship bracelet.
She went on to explain that she thought, ‘If he’s not completely out of his mind—and that’s a big question—this is exactly what I’ve always dreamed of happening to me, ever since I was a teenager.’
Even though Cameron Crowe directed *Say Anything*, Travis thinks everything Taylor does is amazing.
Last year on the *Bussin’ With the Boys* podcast, Travis explained his desire for privacy while also stating he has nothing to hide. He said, ‘She’s my girlfriend, and I’m proud of her.’
We’re excited to see Taylor Swift embracing a more open and honest phase of her life, and it all started on the New Heights podcast with a series of surprising new details.
According to how their relationship began, Travis Kelce first got Taylor Swift’s attention when he talked on his podcast, *New Heights*, in July 2023 about being unable to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it at her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City.
Taylor says Travis didn’t contact her team to arrange a meeting, even as a possibility.
She jokingly recalled that he assumed he could simply chat with the elevator operator to gain access to her dressing room. He acted as if knowing someone on the inside would be enough to get him in, saying, ‘I know a guy, I can handle this.’
As for the friendship bracelet, Taylor said she’s still “never seen the original.”
Travis explained on his podcast the specific moment he fell for Taylor. He said if he hadn’t been so captivated by her performance at a show and felt such a strong desire to meet her, he wouldn’t have publicly complained about something later on.
The athlete described being captivated by Taylor, explaining, “It’s amazing how easily she can energize a whole stadium. Then, when you’re alone with her, it feels like you’ve known her your whole life.”
It was a sentiment shared by Taylor, who responded, “I felt the same exact way about you.”
“Whatever Andy Reid says, we’re gonna stand by,” Taylor responded. “That’s what happened.”
Taylor Swift shared that her father, Scott Swift, has been friends with Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid for a long time, and he’s been attending her concerts for years.
Taylor described her dad as extremely outgoing and said she’s always felt a positive connection with him.
Honestly, when I first saw him involved in sports, I didn’t quite understand what he was coaching! But I immediately recognized him as my dad’s friend, Andy Reid. Looking back now, it’s clear he’s become one of the most iconic and legendary coaches ever – it’s amazing to witness his success!
In the end, Andy supported Travis, and many of Taylor’s family and friends also spoke positively about him after he appeared on the New Heights podcast.
Taylor remembered her cousins enthusiastically urging her to give someone a chance, saying he was wonderful. She also noticed a lot of people quietly talking to her about him, which she found unusual. It was clear many people were eager to support him.
The Grammy-winning singer confessed she stumbled over her words when she tried to ask the Kansas City Chiefs tight end a question about football on their first date.
Taylor remembered asking someone about the Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Eagles. The person paused, looked across the field, and Taylor realized he was looking at his brother, who was standing just five feet away.
Taylor later admitted it was a silly question to ask, considering the Kelce brothers never played on the field together at the same time because of their different positions. However, she shared that Travis took the time to explain football to her, and she quickly grew to love the game.
She remembered him saying, ‘Believe it or not, both my brother and I are playing offense, but I’m only on the field when the defense is out there.’ She had always assumed everyone played at the same time.
Taylor Swift announced her twelfth album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, will be released on October 3, 2025. She chose only twelve songs for the album to ensure a consistently high quality and a cohesive overall theme, and confirmed that no additional songs will be added.
The inspiration was about going “behind the curtain” of the Eras Tour.
Taylor explained that the album reflects her private emotional experiences while she was on tour, a time she described as incredibly energetic and exciting.
She explained that the album’s energy came from a particularly happy and exciting time in her life, and that feeling really shines through in the music.
When Taylor wasn’t touring, she collaborated with the successful songwriting team of Max Martin and Shellback in Sweden. Together, they created the catchy and popular songs on the album, including the lead track which features Sabrina Carpenter, who also opened for Taylor on the Eras Tour.
The album will feature songs like “The Life of a Showgirl,” “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Elizabeth Taylor,” “Opalite,” “Father Figure,” “Eldest Daughter,” “Ruin the Friendship,” “Actually Romantic,” “Wi$h Li$t,” “Wood,” “Cancelled!,” and “Honey.”
The football player really enjoyed the singer’s 12 new songs, calling them all great and saying he’s listened to each one. Jason, on the other hand, hasn’t heard any of them yet, but he’s hoping to listen to the album before it comes out on October 3rd.
Taylor pointed out that Travis has kept the same friends since childhood, which is a really positive sign. He’s great at nurturing those friendships and is incredibly loyal, and his friends are just as devoted to him.
After spending time with his friends in a private box at Arrowhead Stadium, she said they were the funniest people she’d ever met.
And Taylor’s game day behavior impressed Travis, too.
He asked if I wanted to discuss positive signs in a relationship. He then shared a story about his date: at a Bears game, she somehow managed to enter the stadium directly through the front door, even though she only had a general admission ticket.
That gesture instantly showed him she was excited to join the Chiefs fan base. He thought to himself, ‘She’s all in, ready to have fun and support the team.’
Taylor also loves that her NFL player boyfriend didn’t make her feel bad for not knowing much about football.
She told Travis, “I really appreciated how you didn’t judge me, especially since I was completely clueless about your world. I didn’t even understand basic football terms – I didn’t know what a first down or a tight end was!”
Travis thanked Taylor for enthusiastically embracing football, but she pointed out she did much more than just show an interest.
“I became obsessed with it,” she said. “My friends were like, ‘Who body snatched you?'”
Travis’s brother and podcast partner, Jason Kelce, became emotional when Taylor Swift described Travis as a vibrant and energetic person—like a photo with boosted colors.
Taylor explained that Jason’s behavior was a pattern with everyone he knew, and Jason responded with a smile, looking visibly moved. He added, ‘I’ve really started using a lot more exclamation points lately.’
Taylor joked that her hobbies are quite old-fashioned, things people enjoyed back in the 1700s. She specifically mentioned she loves to sew – making small purses for children and baby blankets – as well as painting and cooking.
She confessed to constantly switching between baking interests, changing her focus every six months. Right now, she’s completely absorbed in sourdough, and it’s become a major part of her life.
Taylor said she’s constantly baking bread and offering it to her friends. She’s become really into sourdough, and discovered a whole online community of people who share her passion – something she didn’t even realize existed.
Taylor Swift revealed she’s been perfecting a new sourdough recipe to share with Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie’s daughters: Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley.
I’ve been developing a fun recipe for my daughters – Funfetti sourdough bread! They’re obsessed with rainbows and sprinkles, so we add sprinkles to pretty much everything when we’re together.
Beyond getting to know Jason’s daughters, Taylor connected with them over their shared love for her cats: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button.
It was a fun challenge to show the children that the cats weren’t dangerous. The best way to do that, I realized, was to simply let them hold Benjamin, my very relaxed ragdoll cat – he’s so used to being held, he acts like a baby in your arms!
In May 2025, Taylor Swift finally purchased the original recordings of her first six albums – *Taylor Swift*, *Fearless*, *Speak Now*, *Red*, *1989*, and *Reputation* – after working for years to regain ownership of them.
Before finalizing the agreement with Shamrock Capital, Taylor Swift chose to have her mother, Andrea Swift, and brother, Austin Swift, lead the discussions instead of using lawyers or her management team.
She explained, with tears in her eyes, that she approaches this differently because it’s deeply personal. It’s not about the potential financial gain for her; it’s about the fact that these are her lifelong, handwritten diary entries, and that means everything to her.
As a long-time fan, it’s so interesting to hear Taylor talk about trying to acquire Shamrock Holdings! She explained that her family has made offers multiple times over the years, but the deals always fell apart. They’d get really close – making plans and believing they finally had something that would work – only to have it collapse right before everything was finalized. It’s been a frustrating process for them, to say the least!
She explained there are certain things she will and won’t do. Specifically, she’ll never include personal details in her ‘Easter eggs’ – hidden clues or references – but will always connect them to her music or upcoming projects.
Taylor playfully described her habit of leaving clues for fans as becoming “a bit much,” but she said she’ll continue doing it as long as her fans enjoy the game.
She explained that Easter eggs – hidden references or details – should be subtle enough that casual fans wouldn’t notice them. They’re meant to be discovered by those already deeply involved in the fandom, a little reward for being ‘in the know.’
According to Taylor, the idea of having Travis join her on stage all started out as a “bit.”
She described it as a playful idea, something they initially said jokingly. But then she noticed a spark in his eye when they discussed it, which made her realize he was serious.
But for Travis, it was anything but a joke. As he noted, “I was serious in a terrifying fashion.”
Taylor Swift recorded her twelfth studio album while on the European leg of her Eras Tour, working with producers Max Martin and Shellback. She would fly to Sweden to record whenever she had a few days off between concerts.
She described the album as a reflection of her private emotional world during the tour, a time she remembered as incredibly energetic and exciting.
That’s why Taylor said the album is filled with “bangers.”
She explained that the album’s energy comes from a particularly happy and exciting time in her life, and that feeling really shines through in the music.
Okay, so she *finally* explained the cover art, and I’m officially losing it! It was shot by Mert and Marcus – you guys, the *same* Mert and Marcus who did the ‘reputation’ photos?! Apparently, it’s how she feels after a show, like, when she’s finally home, soaking in the bath at the end of the night. It’s SO her, and it makes *so* much sense now! I’m obsessed with knowing all the little details, and this just… completes everything.
Taylor noted that after everything was over, it would be a late night – probably around 4 AM – but that they had successfully navigated all the challenges of the show. They’d managed to win two episodes consecutively, and tonight’s victory was particularly meaningful.
Okay, so she *specifically* asked for photos of her just being…her, not in full performer mode. And it totally makes sense! She said this album isn’t about the *show*, it’s about what she was *feeling* when she wasn’t on stage. Like, the real story, the heart of it all, is in what was happening in her personal life, and that’s what the lyrics are *really* about. It’s like she’s finally letting us see the *real* her, and it’s everything!
Even though the album cover is a fresh, minty green and features Taylor in a pool, she explained that the overall vibe of the *Life of a Showgirl* era is actually orange, to reflect its bright and cheerful feeling.
She reflected that the album captures the emotional energy of her life recently. It’s a look into her private experiences during a tour that was incredibly lively and exciting.
She stated plainly, “Don’t bother.” She explained that whatever you learn, your mind will absorb it, but anything you share online will be twisted and used against you. Having worked in the music business for two decades, she added that it’s difficult to offend her anymore.
Taylor jokingly pointed out that even when something is about her and mentions her name, she doesn’t necessarily have to be involved or concerned with it.
The singer explained she’s been working on finding a healthy balance with her social media use, which means spending less time online. She says she often completely disconnects from the internet.
As a lifestyle expert, I always emphasize the importance of family, and this summer, I had the privilege of being there for my dad as he recovered from a quintuple bypass. He was truly the most wonderful patient – so positive and resilient! I’m happy to share he’s doing incredibly well now, and it was such a rewarding experience to support him through his recovery.
She said he was unusually hilarious after his surgery—and he’s normally a very funny person. He was surprised by how many blocked arteries he had, and she told him, ‘Dad, they did five bypasses! That’s a lot more than we expected.’ He responded by saying, ‘Well, it runs in the family—we’re a competitive bunch.’
Andrea has also been “doing great” after getting a new knee this summer, according to Taylor.
Taylor spoke fondly of her parents, calling them two of her closest friends. She shared that spending extended time with them over the summer was a particularly meaningful experience. She explained that having that uninterrupted time allowed for deeper, more meaningful conversations than are usually possible.
Okay, so everyone’s been saying she was the bear in that new Adam Sandler movie – the one with Travis! – and she totally shut it down, but in the *sweetest* way. She said she can confirm it *didn’t* happen, but honestly, she was so flattered they even *thought* of her! She’s a huge fan of the movie, and it was just adorable how she said that. I mean, can you imagine her in a bear suit?! Still, she loved being associated with it, and honestly, same!
Taylor added, “Whoever did the bear’s acting was exquisite.”
Her favorite moment from watching the guy on the Chiefs actually involved his mom Donna Kelce.
Taylor remembered being in a suite with Travis right after he won the AFC Championship. Everyone was incredibly excited, screaming and celebrating. Then, Travis’s mom suggested they go down onto the field, which Taylor found surprising – she didn’t expect that at all.
Taylor mentioned she hadn’t talked to Travis about joining him on the field, and she was a little worried he’d be surprised or even annoyed to see her there.
Donna assured me he wanted me to be there, and I figured she’d know best, so I agreed.
Ultimately, Taylor is happy she listened to Donna and had that special time with Travis, even though she was surprised by all the attention from the cameras.
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