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04 Mar 2025

Travis Kelce’s Neighbor Wes Bergmann Says No One Believed Him When Tight End & Taylor Swift First Started Dating

Before they were one of the world’s most high-profile couples, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kept things on the down low. And according to Wes Bergmann — who just so happens to live right next door to the tight end in Kansas City — the two stars were dating much longer than anyone realized before they ever made their public debut. 

In fact, the Traitors season three contestant tried to tell his friend about the pair’s romance, but she didn’t believe him. While serving as a guest on a recent episode of The Social Game hosted by Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian, Bergmann opened up about being neighbors with Kelce, whom he called “an enigma,” and added, “On one end, he’s like this big tough football player, on the other end, he’s probably going to have like 12 Taylor Swift songs written about him.” 

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“On that note, I was, like, the first person to know about any of this stuff,” Bergmann continued, referring to the 14-time Grammy winner and football player’s romance. “I tried to tell [Fitzgerald] a long time ago. ‘They’re together, just so you know.’ She didn’t believe it.” 

Swift and Kelce first went public with their romance in September 2023, when the “Karma” singer attended her first of many Kansas City Chiefs games. It was the first time most of the world had any idea the two stars were together, but it wasn’t Bergmann’s. “I beat the validating of her showing up to games and stuff by, like, six months,” the reality competition star boasted on the podcast.  

The Eras Tour headliner previously shed light on the timeline of her relationship with Kelce in her December 2023 TIME Person of the Year interview. According to her, they “started hanging out right after” the Grotesquerie star confessed he had a crush on her on his New Heights podcast the prior July.  

“By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple,” she added at the time. “I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” 

A year and several months later, Tayvis is still going strong. Swift recently attended her second Super Bowl in a row to cheer on Kelce and the rest of the Chiefs. However, the 2024 champions lost this year to the Philadelphia Eagles.  

Watch Bergmann open up about watching Swift and Kelce’s romance unfold next door below.

03 Mar 2025

Harry Styles Runs the Tokyo Marathon & Finishes With Impressive Stats

Nothing was holding Harry Styles back in Japan over the weekend, with the pop star taking part in the Tokyo Marathon and finishing in the top fraction of runners Sunday (March 2).

As captured in videos taken by supporters watching from the sidelines, Styles completed the 26.2-mile race in a dark hoodie and neon sneakers, with a white bandana tied around his head. In one clip, he runs past fans who call out his name and cheer him on, to which he gives a big smile and flashes a peace sign as he whizzes past.

According to the marathon’s online records, the “As It Was” musician finished 6,010th place out of a group of more than 37,000 runners. His net time was about three hours and 24 minutes, with an average pace of about 7:47 per mile.

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That compares to first-place runner Tadese Takele’s finish time of 2:03:23. Sutume Asefa Kebede was the first woman to complete the trek, ending with a time of 2:16:31.

Styles’ side quest in Tokyo comes as fans continue to wait patiently for new music, with the former One Direction star’s last album, Harry’s House, arriving in 2022. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and won album of the year at the 2023 Grammys.

The X Factor alum has spent much of the past couple of years out of the spotlight. In October, he broke a nearly yearlong social media break to post an Instagram tribute to his former bandmate, Liam Payne, who died after falling from a third-story balcony in Buenos Aires.

“I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing,” wrote Styles, who attended Payne’s funeral service alongside Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan in November. “His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.”

03 Mar 2025

Cole Swindell & Wife Courtney Little Are Expecting Their First Child

Cole Swindell is going to be a dad! The “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” hitmaker and his wife, entrepreneur and former NBA dancer Courtney Little, revealed on Monday (March 3) that they are expecting their first child this year.

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On Instagram, Swindell and Little shared a carousel of photos, including one of the couple standing behind a clothesline strung with baby onsies. Other images included a close-up pic of sonograms, as well as photos of the couple celebrating the happy news.

Swindell captioned the post with a simple, short message: “Baby Swindell 2025,” alongside a heart emoji.

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A final photo in the carousel of pics showed a pair of Nike Air Monarch shoes, with a pregnancy test poking out of one, alongside a sonogram and a hat emblazoned with the word “Dad.”

ACM Award winner Swindell recently dropped a remixed, digital-only release of his top 10 Country Airplay hit “Forever to Me,” with “Forever to Me (Our Version).” The video clip for the remix features footage from the couple’s wedding in June 2024 in Sonoma, Calif. Swindell wrote “Forever to Me” with Greylan James and Rocky Block, dedicating it to Little.

“Forever to Me,” along with his other recent releases including “One Day,” “Kill a Prayer” and “3 Feet Tall,” are set to be included on Swindell’s upcoming fifth studio album for Warner Music Nashville.

This month, Swindell will perform his first shows in Australia and New Zealand when he opens for Cody Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour.

See the couple’s pregnancy announcement below:

03 Mar 2025

New York City Restaurant Honors Cardi B, Ice Spice & More With Women’s History Month Menu

New York City’s celebrity hotspot Sei Less is celebrating Women’s History Month in style with a special menu dedicated to some of the most influential women in music. The limited-time menu, available starting Monday (March 3), will pay tribute to stars such as Cardi B, Ice Spice, Lil Kim, La La Anthony, Teyana Taylor and more.

The $50 prix-fixe menu includes three appetizers, four entrées and two desserts. Dishes are named after the celebs, such as The Cardi B lobster spoons, The La La Anthony Beijing Chicken, The Angie Martinez Shrimp Satay, and The Lil Kim chocolate mousse, all based around each woman’s personal favorite meals at Sei Less.

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“We’re very fortunate to receive such amazing support from this incredible group of women from the greater New York area, so as a heartfelt tribute, we wanted to honor these remarkable trailblazers and their impact on culture in our own special New York way,” Sei Less founder Dara Mirjahangiry tells Billboard in a statement. “We’re proud to celebrate their creativity and influence with a special menu for Women’s History Month tailored to some of their favorite dishes whenever they visit the restaurant. They have been long-time supporters of Sei Less, and this gesture is simply our unique way of expressing our gratitude.”

The new menu arrives after Sei Less debuted its Lovers Menu in February. That menu celebrated legendary love songs from some of R&B’s biggest icons, including Alicia Keys, Babyface, Ne-Yo and SZA. Back in 2023, Sei Less honored rap music’s 50th birthday with its HipHop50 Menu, paying tribute to Jay-Z, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, French Montana and more.

Check out the full menu below.

28 Feb 2025

See Selena Gomez in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Season Finale, Watch ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ & More Family Hits of the Week

The Billboard Family Hits of the Week compiles what’s new and worth your family’s time in music, movies, TV, books, games and more. Forget the mind-numbing scrolling and searching “what to watch for family movie night” … again. The best in family entertainment each week is all in one place, in this handy guide. Isn’t it satisfying to cross something off your list?

Selena Gomez fans who have been busy streaming her new track “Call Me When You Break Up,” with Benny Blanco and Gracie Abrams — and cheering on her first SAG Award win, with the cast of Only Murders in the Building — might have missed that they can also see the singer-actress this week in the season one finale of Disney’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Gomez returns to the show, the revival of the original Wizards of Waverly Place, for another episode, out Friday (Feb. 28). Gather the kids and tune on the Disney Channel or Disney+.

For families in search of a new movie that kids and grown-ups of all ages might enjoy (and, from one parent to another, aren’t we always searching for one?), there’s the upcoming release of Night of the Zoopocalypse, an animated feature from Viva Pictures that stars Strangers Things star David Harbour as one of its lead characters, Dan the mountain lion. It’ll be in theaters within a week, on March 7.

In new children’s album releases, the Wiggles return, with some special guests that should catch the eye of moms and dads, especially those who have a place in their heart for country music. Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Orville Peck and more take part in the fun of Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!, set for a March 7 release.

Find out more about this week’s top picks in the Billboard Family Hits of the Week:

28 Feb 2025

Elle King Gives Birth to Baby No. 2 With Dan Tooker: ‘Welcome to the World’

Elle King is now a mom of two, with the “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer announcing Friday (Feb. 28) that she and partner Dan Tooker have welcomed their second son together.

Sharing a black-and-white photo of herself lying down with her tiny newborn sleeping on her bare chest as a smiling Tooker leans into frame, King wrote on Instagram, “Our family just got a little bit brighter.”  

“Welcome to the world Royal Tooker,” she added.

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The musician’s news comes about three and a half years after she and the tattoo artist first became parents, welcoming son Lucky in September 2021. King and Tooker first met in 2019 and got engaged in 2020; following a brief split after their first child was born, the couple rekindled their romance in 2024.

“We’re back together,” the “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” vocalist told People in September. “We had to grow … It doesn’t get better than this. This is worth trying. This is worth wiping a slate clean. This is worth all the effort in the world. My family, this is what deserves all the energy and effort.”

King first announced that she was expecting Baby No. 2 that same month. In a gender-reveal video with Tooker and their toddler, the couple popped party cannons that rained blue confetti on their family. 

“Doubling down,” she captioned the clip.

The singer-songwriter released two singles in 2024, starting with “Baby Daddy’s Weekend” in April followed by “High Road” in September. Her last album, Come Get Your Wife, dropped in January 2023 and debuted at No. 53 on the Billboard 200.

King also made headlines last year for opening up about her complicated childhood and relationship with dad Rob Schneider. After the musician slammed her famous father for being “toxic,” sending her to “fat camp” and being generally absent from her life on Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast in August, the comedian issued an apology to his daughter on Tucker Carlson’s YouTube show, saying, “I hope you can forgive me for my shortcomings … I feel terrible.”

24 Feb 2025

Beyoncé Proves That the Canadian Tuxedo Is the Perfect Pool Hall Outfit in Latest Levi’s Campaign

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Is 2025 shaping up to the be the year of denim? First, Kendrick Lamar wins Super LIX with his viral flare jeans, and now, Beyoncé proves that the Canadian tuxedo is the perfect pool hall outfit in Levi’s recent campaign video. The denim brand dropped the second chapter of its global “Reimagine” series entitled “Pool Hall,” featuring the 35-time Grammy Award winner offering a more contemporary visual inspired by the classic 1991 Levi’s ad of the same name.

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Inspired by “the legacy of Levi’s,” the campaign celebrates the brand’s staple denim pieces as told in a “series of chapters” starring Beyoncé. In chapter one, the “Levii’s Jeans” singer opted to showcase a pair of classic 501 jeans and an essential white sports T-shirt in a visual inspired by the 1985 “Laundromat” ad featuring heartthrob Nick Kamen.

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For the latest “Pool Hall” ad, she takes on a full denim-on-denim wardrobe featuring a wide-leg jean paired with a braided vest and a lengthy denim trench coat. In the short visual, Beyoncé puts her pool skills on full display as she faces off against everyone’s favorite small screen cowboy, Timothy Olyphant, star of the Western-drama series Justified.

“Denim-on-denim has often been seen through a male lens, so this reimagining campaign, which celebrates the iconic female perspective, is important to me,” said Beyoncé in a statement. “I look forward to exploring innovative ways for our visions to align in empowering women and honoring their strength.”

The Levi’s campaign couldn’t come at a better time, as Beyoncé is gearing up for her Cowboy Carter Tour. Undoubtedly a Western-themed concert, fans can now shop affordable denim essentials to level up their country fit without breaking the bank.

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24 Feb 2025

Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Celebrated With Grand Opening of This Burger Spot in Los Angeles

March 31 will mark six years since Nipsey Hussle was murdered in front of his Marathon Clothing store. The Marathon (Brand) is set to honor his legacy with the grand opening of Marathon Burger on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.

The official grand opening of Marathon Burger is slated for March 1, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 12 p.m. PT; the first 100 customers will eat for free.

“The Marathon team is excited to expand the brand into the restaurant industry here in L.A.,” The Marathon (Brand) team said in a statement. “When Nipsey birthed The Marathon (Brand), launching it with The Marathon mixtape in 2010, the goal was always to enterprise this into a full lifestyle brand — music, fashion, food/hospitality, and entertainment. This is another step towards reaching Hussle’s vision.”

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March is shaping up to be another busy month for the Neighborhood Nip Foundation as a charity partner of the Los Angeles Marathon. Marathon Burger and The Marathon Clothing are sponsoring a team of runners in the L.A. Marathon taking place on March 16.

Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his Marathon Clothing store in L.A. on March 31, 2019. He was 33 years old. The beloved rapper’s killer, Eric R. Holder, was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison in 2023 following his conviction on first-degree murder charges.

19 Feb 2025

Here’s How Offset Responded to a Fan Claiming Cardi B Is the ‘Only Reason’ Women Date Him

Offset isn’t letting anyone shake his confidence following his split from Cardi B — especially fans claiming his famous ex is the only reason other women have dated him since.

In a since-deleted post on X Tuesday (Feb. 18), the Migos rapper shut down a troll who wrote that “the only reason” he’s attractive to women is “because he was married to Cardi B.” “Incorrect lol I’m him,” ‘Set simply replied, according to VIBE.

Earlier in the thread, another person had pulled up five-year-old screenshots of posts by Atlanta model Melanie Jayda — whom Offset is rumored to be dating — praising the “WAP” hitmaker back in 2019. “Just excited to get Cardi’s leftovers,” the user had written of Jayda.

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Another Cardi fan also got a reaction out of the “Stir Fry” artist by writing, “Offset is operating from a bruised ego!! Cardi not only moved on, she upgraded … with another man who is better looking and has more money,” potentially referring to the Grammy winner’s rumored new boyfriend, Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

“You b—hes delulu wouldn’t I be the perfect n—a if …,” Offset wrote in another now-deleted reply. “Stop talking bout money baby u delusional.”

The exchanges come about seven months after Cardi filed to divorce ‘Set for a second time. Just over a month later, the couple’s third child arrived Sept. 7, 2024.

The exes have been going back and forth on where they stand ever since. While the Whipshots founder has said she wants a “healthy co-parenting relationship” with Offset, both hip-hop stars have put each other on blast online multiple times. In December, for instance, the “Ric Flair Drop” musician accused Cardi of focusing on “d—” and trying to “make me look bad,” after which she fired back, “So dating because I’m single means I’m just worried about d—?? You sound like a dummy … F–k off and sign the papers TODAY.”

Cut to Valentine’s Day, and Offset appeared to air out his grievances on a new single titled “Ten.” “I don’t need you, I got money/ I don’t miss you, I got money,” he spits on the track. “Love you, but not like money/ Love all my hoes the same.”

18 Feb 2025

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live North American Tour Dates & Ticket Details Announced

The CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live Tour, a fresh production featuring the characters of CoComelon that made its debut in South Africa in late 2024, will make its way across North America beginning in spring 2025, Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment announced on Tuesday (Feb. 18).

Tickets for the just-revealed CoComelon tour dates are available via presale starting today, with a general on-sale scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21. Visit the tour’s website, cocomelonontour.com, for date-specific ticket information.

The cast and crew will kick off CoComelon’s musical journey in the U.S. and Canada with an April 24 opening date in Roanoke, Virginia, and by June 29 will end up in Louisville, Kentucky. Along the way, the CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live Tour will visit a long list of markets, including Atlanta, Providence, Boston, Nashville and more. (See all the tour dates below.)

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CoComelon is a familiar name to many young ones who tune in to children’s programming on YouTube, where the CoComelon channel has 190 million subscribers, and Netflix, which has the original series CoComelon Lane. Spin-off series CoComelon Classroom debuted on YouTube in fall 2024.

Wondering what to expect from the live, kid-friendly production when it arrives in your city? “CoComelon’s favorite teacher Ms. Appleberry welcomes JJ, his friends and you to come along on a Melon Patch Musical field trip! In CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE, dance and sing along with JJ, Nina, Cody, Cece and all of their friends to some of your favorite bops, including ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It,’ ‘Wheels on the Bus,’ ‘Animal Dance,’ ‘Head Shoulders Knees and Toes,’ ‘Freeze Dance,’ and many more,” reads a show description released on Tuesday.

The live production is the latest family entertainment tour to be produced by Round Room Live, the company behind recent live stage shows for children like Sesame Street Live! Say Hello and the Blippi: Join the Band Tour.

“We are thrilled to embark on the North American tour of CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE, bringing this beloved brand to audiences across the U.S. and Canada,” says Stephen Shaw, founder and co-president of Round Room Live. “This tour continues our valued partnership with Moonbug Entertainment and will delight families worldwide by bringing Moonbug’s engaging content to life. As the leading producer of family entertainment, we are proud to create interactive and memorable experiences that families can cherish forever.”

Susan Vargo, head of experiences at Moonbug Entertainment, adds: “Singing and dancing along to CoComelon tunes is a huge part of why families love to watch CoComelon together. It’s exciting to bring this experience to life in a joyful event families won’t want to miss. After its success around the world, we’re delighted to share this experience with families in the U.S. and Canada.”

Here are the current dates for the CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live Tour:

Thursday, Apr. 24 – Berglund Center – Berglund Performing Arts Theatre – Roanoke, VA
Friday, Apr. 25 – Weldon Mills Theatre – Roanoke Rapids, NC
Saturday, Apr. 26 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville, SC
Sunday, Apr. 27 – Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, Apr. 29 – State Farm Center – Champaign, IL
Wednesday, Apr. 30 – Oshkosh Arena – Oshkosh, WI
Thursday, May 1 – The Sonnentag – Eau Claire, WI
Friday, May 2 – Sanford Center – Bemidji, MN
Saturday, May 3 – State Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
Sunday, May 4 – Rialto Square Theatre – Joliet, IL
Thursday, May 8 – Dort Financial Center – Flint, MI
Saturday, May 10 – Adirondack Bank Center – Utica, NY
Wednesday, May 14 – Stranahan Theater & Great Hall – Toledo, OH
Friday, May 16 – Hanover Theatre & Conservatory – Worcester, MA
Saturday, May 17 – Providence Performing Arts Center – Providence, RI
Sunday, May 18 – Artpark – Lewiston, NY
Tuesday, May 20 – Charleston Coliseum – Charleston, WV
Wednesday, May 21 – Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
Wednesday, May 28 – Cross Insurance Center – Bangor, ME
Thursday, May 29 – Merrill Auditorium – Portland, ME
Friday, May 30 – Palace Theater – Albany, NY
Saturday, May 31 – Toyota Oakdale Theater – Wallingford, CT
Sunday, Jun. 1 – Santander Performing Arts Center – Reading, PA
Wednesday, Jun. 4 – The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts – Wilkes-Barre, PA
Thursday, Jun. 5 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA
Friday, Jun. 6 – Tilles Center for the Performing Arts – Brookville, NY
Saturday, Jun. 7 – Emerson Colonial Theatre – Boston, MA
Sunday, Jun. 8 – Bergen Performing Arts Center – Englewood, NJ
Tuesday, Jun. 10 – Township Auditorium – Columbia, SC
Wednesday, Jun. 11 – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – Greensboro, NC
Thursday, Jun. 12 – Wicomico Civic Center – Salisbury, MD
Friday, Jun. 13 – Chartway Arena – Norfolk, VA
Saturday, Jun. 14 – Altria Theater – Richmond, VA
Sunday, Jun. 15 – The Modell Lyric – Baltimore, MD
Tuesday, Jun. 17 – Akron Civic Theatre – Akron, OH
Wednesday, Jun. 18 – The Capitol Theatre – Wheeling, WV
Thursday, Jun. 19 – Appalachian Wireless Arena – Pikeville, K
Friday, Jun. 20 – The Palace Theatre – Greensburg, PA
Saturday, Jun. 21 – Taft Theatre – Cincinnati, OH
Sunday, Jun. 22 – Morris Performing Arts Center – South Bend, IN
Tuesday, Jun. 24 – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, IN
Wednesday, Jun. 25 – Victory Theatre – Evansville, IN
Thursday, Jun. 26 – Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL
Saturday, Jun. 28 – The Family Arena – Saint Charles, MO
Sunday, Jun. 29 – Louisville Palace – Louisville, KY