Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors By the early morning of February 7, social media was on fire talking about Kanye West's all-night rant on X (formerly Twitter). But Dave Portnoy had his own take. Ignoring the content of the sordid posts — some of which topped 10 million views each — Portnoy instead took to X and Facebook with a message to Taylor Swift. "Great morning for the...

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Taylor Swift designed her own jewelry with celebrity jewelry designer Lorraine Swartz for the 2025 Grammys — most noticeably a red "T" charm on a thigh chain dangling from the slit in her sparkly mini-dress. It has been widely reported that the T was for Travis, as in Kelce, her boyfriend who is getting ready to play in the Super Bowl on February...

Travis Kelce is getting backlash from Taylor Swift fans after his warm response to a question about President Donald Trump attending Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. After the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was asked how he felt about Trump attending the big game and he said it is “awesome” and that “It’s a great honor.” “I think you know, no matter who the president is, I know I’m excited because it’s the biggest game of my life, you know,” he told reporters at the pre-Super Bowl press conference on...

It's been a little over a month since the final confetti fell to the Eras Tour floor, leaving devoted Taylor Swift fans with some extra time on their hands. "I'm missing the community a lot," says Tess Bohne, a Swiftie who produced livestreams of the majority of the shows from her Utah basement. She donned different Swift-themed outfits and broadcast the show to tens of thousands — sometimes millions — of fans. "I would take 149 more shows if I had the chance. With that being said, I’m honestly grateful...

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has topped the NFL's 2025 Pro Bowl voting and he may have his girlfriend's fans to thank. The star tight end finished with 252,200 votes in the fan ballots - over 2,000 more than second-place Jahmyr Gibbs. Kelce has 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns this season. He's third behind Raiders rookie Brock Bowers (108) and Arizona's Trey McBride (101) for most receptions among tight ends. The three-time Super Bowl winner is already a four-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowl pick, but...

Earlier this week, Kristi Hovington and her family made the trip from their current home of Barcelona to celebrate their daughter’s 14th birthday with what promised to be an unforgettable night at one of Taylor Swift‘s “Eras Tour” shows in Vienna. Only, after a planned terrorist attack resulted in the arrest of two local teenagers and the subsequent cancellation of Swift’s three Austrian concerts, it ended in wasted airfare, sunk hotel costs and, of course, crushed dreams. “Obviously, she was devastated when we heard the news last night,” Hovington tells...

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors After a chilling terrorist threat paused Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour shows in Vienna, her fans did something extraordinary. Instead of dispersing in dismay, they gathered in droves, making the streets of Vienna echo with songs and solidarity. On what was supposed to be the 34-year-old pop icon's first Eras Tour show in the Austrian capital, Cornelia Street transformed. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, August 8, a fan shared scenes filled with thousands of Swifties. They weren't just there...

Swifties meet up in Vienna after concerts there cancelled Swifties gather in Vienna, Austria, after concerts of the star were cancelled at the last minute. Austrian authorities detained two suspects for allegedly plotting to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts. August 8, 2024. ROLAND SCHLAGER, APA/AFP Via Getty Images Beaded bracelets hang on a "friendship bracelet tree" to pay tribute to US mega-star Taylor Swift in Vienna, Austria, after her three scheduled concerts were cancelled following the arrest of an Islamic State sympathizer in connection with an attack plot. August 7,...