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Selena Gomez doesn’t love giving advice about how to have a good mental health day, but when it comes to seeking it out she knows just where to go. “Spending time with my little sister, Gracie [Teefey],” Gomez told her mental health organization Wondermind about her preferred way to spend a contemplative day. “She’s so innocent and […]
Looks like Travis Kelce‘s niece is a fan of Taylor Swift. In a recent TikTok, the star’s sister-in-law Kylie Kelce revealed that her 4-year-old daughter, Wyatt, is a total Swiftie. And much like the others in the fandom, the little girl is taking a bigger interest in the NFL following her uncle’s rumored romance with the pop superstar
In the adorable video, Wyatt points out players on a screen and repeatedly asks her mom, “Who is that? Who is that?” Kylie shares the 4-year-old — along with 3-year-old Elliotte and 7-month-old Bennett — with Travis’ older brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce.
“Just another swiftie tryna learn football, or a kid tryna avoid a nap. Who knows?” Kylie captioned the Monday (Oct. 9) post, adding, “#GoBirds.”
The Eagles’ official account dropped by the comment section to cheer her on. “Good job Wyatt! 👏👏👏,” wrote the team, which just so happens to be Swift’s hometown favorite.
Kylie’s video marks a sweet addition to the “Tayvis” lore, a rumored love story that’s been unfolding in front of Swifties and NFL fans alike in recent weeks. The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end first professed his crush on the “Anti-Hero” singer earlier this year, and a couple months later, she was spotted cheering him on at two of his games.
Neither Swift nor Travis have confirmed whether they’re dating, but the Chiefs star did comment last week about how his life has changed following pop culture’s heightened attention on him. “We’re learning with the paparazzi taking photos from all over the place,” he said during a Friday (Oct. 6) press conference.
“At the same time, you know, it comes with it,” Travis continued. “You’ve got a lot of people that care about Taylor, and for good reason. You’ve just got to keep living and learning and enjoying the moments.”
The Kelce brothers’ mom, Donna Kelce, also recently weighed in on the Swift mania, a media blitz she’s been a key player in after cameras showed her looking cozy with the pop star at the Chiefs-Bears game in September. “It’s just very surreal,” she told the Got It From My Momma podcast last week. “I feel like I’m in an alternate universe. It’s not the one I grew up in, for sure. So it’s very, very fun, it’s exciting, but also taxing.”
Watch Kylie Kelce teach her young Swiftie all about football in her adorable TikTok below:
The genie is officially out of the bottle: Pop superstar Christina Aguilera is heading back to Las Vegas. On Tuesday (Oct. 10), Aguilera exclusively announced with Billboard her new series of shows set to take place at the Voltaire Belle de Nuit at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas starting New Year’s Eve weekend. Taking place […]
Last month Adele referred to her longtime boyfriend, sports agent Rich Paul, as her “husband” during one of her Las Vegas residency shows while turning down a fan’s marriage proposal. The couple began dating in 2021 in what has been Adele’s first publicly confirmed relationship after her divorce that year from entrepreneur Simon Konecki, with […]
Lana Del Rey‘s recent tour was full of magical moments, from the flower-decked swing her dancers swung on to the massive train on her wedding gown costume and the mid-show lie-down cuddle puddle during “Pretty When You Cry.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news But unless your […]
On Monday night (Oct. 9), Olivia Rodrigo decided to spill her guts all over The Theater at Ace Hotel. For the spontaneous and intimate concert (held for American Express cardholders), the 1,600 capacity venue in downtown Los Angeles was transformed into Rodrigo’s own world complete with decadent floral arrangements, photo opps at every turn, mini lipsticks disguised as pill capsules (think Spy Kids) her favorite Midori matcha on hand — plus a custom taco truck on standby for a post-show bite.
As fans eagerly took their seats, at promptly 8:15 p.m. an announcer reiterated that all funds from the night’s ticket sales would be donated to Rodrigo’s newly launched nonprofit, Fun 4 Good, which supports women and girls globally. The voice then introduced Dan Nigro – Rodrigo’s co-writer and producer – and the star herself.
“We made this entire album together over the course of a year,” said Rodrigo, taking in the crowd. “We haven’t played these songs for anyone, really.”
“And we get to tell stories that will make Olivia very uncomfortable…” added Nigro with a laugh.
During the hour-long set, the pair did both – not only performing songs off Rodrigo’s acclaimed second album Guts (plus one track from her debut album Sour) and recalling how each one came together, but also answering previously submitted fan questions read from purple notecards.
Rodrigo’s biggest reveals included that she’s most excited to play “All-American Bitch” on tour and that “Love Is Embarrassing” was a last-minute addition to the album, forcing Nigro to complete it in just five days. As for him, he confessed to being “on an island” when it came to choosing a lead single, rooting for “Bad Idea Right?” since it shows Rodrigo’s more sarcastic side.
Given the high-pressure situation of following up a breakout debut like Sour, it makes sense that one word kept popping up in their dialogue: “toil.” Which, considering Rodrigo’s self-noted proclivity for choosing four-letter album titles, could very well be in the running for her third.
Below are the stories behind each song she and Nigro performed.
“Vampire”
Could a Britney Spears and Jay-Z collaboration be on the way? Well, not exactly — but the “Circus” singer is trying to make it happen. In the caption of an Instagram post on Monday (Oct. 9), Spears proposed a cover of Beyoncé’s “Daddy Lessons” featuring a new rap verse from Jay-Z. “So many people have […]
Looking for some motivation to help power you through the start of another work week? We feel you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered.
These 10 tracks from artists including Kenya Grace, Jaden Hossler, Marian Hill and more will get you energized to take on the week. Pop any of these gems into your personal playlists — or scroll to the end of the post for a custom playlist with all 10.
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Kenya Grace, “Only in My Mind”
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Instead of resting on her laurels and basking in the recent success of “Strangers,” which exploded on TikTok last month and yielded a Hot 100 debut, Kenya Grace has moved on to showcase how her gentle approach to propulsive dance music sounds in another setting. “Only in My Mind” gestures at the drum-n-bass exploration of “Strangers,” but places Grace’s lilting voice over a beat that thumps harder and within a tempo that’s a bit more breathless, resulting in another beguiling groove from the new star. – Jason Lipshutz
Spencer Barnett, “Swank”
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Singer-songwriter Spencer Barnett has been relatively quiet since his 2020 EP I’m Fine, but new single “Swank” is effortlessly appealing enough to justify the wait. The guitar and bass creep around each other and create an air of pop-rock relaxation, while Barnett’s honeyed tone perfectly matches the production’s haze — he soothes the listener, and then leaps out of the speaker, to prevent “Swank” from becoming background noise. – J. Lipshutz
Miki Ratsula, “What Would the Neighbors Think?”
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“I hate how you wait till its almost too late / To tell me you love me,” Miki Ratsula confesses on the heartbreakingly sad “What Would the Neighbors Think?,” which provides a glimpse at the quiet emotional devastation contained within the confines of a family home. Ratsula has a knack for plainly addressing towering feelings, and they imbue every inch of “What Would the Neighbors Think?” with tender detail, each line stacked atop the one that preceded it upon a foundation of long-gestating hurt. – J. Lipshutz
Claire Rosinkranz, “Swinging at the Stars”
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“Swinging at the Stars,” the new single from Claire Rosinkranz’s just-released album Just Because, hints at becoming an anthem of personal ambition — “We’re just looking for a good life / Swinging at the stars,” the chorus opens — but the song is actually a rollicking take on sharing every facet of life’s tapestry with a special someone, sung with a brightness and grandeur befitting the 19-year-old singer-songwriter. Rosinkranz’s voice is multiplied to provide “Swinging at the Stars” more heft, but she’s able to convey a delightful breeziness throughout its run time. – J. Lipshutz
Zada, “Sweet Things in Life”
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Celebrating the “Sweet Things in Life” on her latest song, Zada reminds us that variety is the spice of those sweet things by crafting a mix of sparkling neo-soul, acoustic flourishes and romantic synths. The Ethiopia-born, Canada-based singer tosses and turns between determination and uncertainty, all while her dulcet tones carry the listener along her personal journey. – Joe Lynch
Feid and ICON, “FERXXO 151”
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Colombian star Feid teamed with production duo ICON for this sunny and uptempo track, and together, the trio created a soundtrack for a worry-free fling. While the lyrics are a bit eyebrow-raising as Feid sings of all the ways in which his love interest is irresistible, the beat matches his energy with a cadence that’s instantly catchy. – Lyndsey Havens
Royel Otis, “Fried Rice”
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Last week, Australian pop duo Royel Otis announced its upcoming debut album Pratts & Pain, arriving in February 2024. Lead single “Fried Rice” captures an early-2000s indie pop-rock sound with lo-fi vocals layered under driving drums and a repeated riff, all of which combine for a hummable chorus in which the word “I” extends for three syllables across three notes. It’s easy to imagine this one soundtracking an episode of The O.C. – L.H.
Cosmo’s Midnight feat. Shungudzo, “Gimme Some More”
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Twin brothers Cosmo and Patrick Liney comprise the Aussie electronic-pop duo Cosmo’s Midnight, and on the shimmering, feel-good “Gimme Some More,” they tapped singer Shungudzo to drive home the sentiment that “enough is not enough” when it comes to the person you love. A song as giddily fun as this demonstrates that sometimes there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing. – L.H.
Jaden Hossler, “Chrome Hearted”
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After teasing a name change and new musical direction on social media, the pop-punk artist formerly known as jxdn finally revealed what he’s been up to: released under his birth name Jaden Hossler, his new single “Chrome Hearted” is a trash-talking pop-trap song. Here, Hossler puts his vocals more front and center than they ever have been before — and hopefully, that’s where they will stay. – L.H.
Marian Hill, “You Were Always Sure”
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Jazz undertones have always been present in Marian Hill’s sound, but new single “You Were Always Sure” sees the group amplifying those notes even further. The electronic foundation of the duo duo (Samantha Gongol and Jeremy Lloyd) remains present, showing up as sparse synths that act as the beating heart throughout the track in combination with twinkling piano keys, while Gongol’s vocals swell into lush harmonies as she tells a tale of an uneven romance. – Starr Bowenbank
Lizzo definitely checked off an item on her bucket list over the weekend. After being a fan of Incubus since she was a teen, the 35-year-old musician got the chance to perform alongside the California rock band during its Friday (Oct. 6) concert at the Hollywood Bowl — after which she shared her excitement on […]
The global community continued to reel on Monday (Oct. 9) from the unprecedented, multi-pronged attack launched by militant group Hamas on Israel early Saturday morning that has so far resulted in the deaths of more than 700 Israelis, including 260 who were slaughtered at a desert rave. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared the […]