- By Holly Honderich & Sofia Ferreira Santos
- BBC Information
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It was a picture-perfect end for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Surrounded by soccer followers, cameras and confetti, Taylor Swift shared an on-field kiss with boyfriend Travis Kelce after the American soccer star earned a second straight Tremendous Bowl win.
Hundreds of thousands of People had tuned in for the championship match – which additionally threw the highlight on Swift’s closely-watched romance with Kelce, who’s tight-end for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
Their embrace – following the Chiefs’ nail-biter victory over the San Francisco 49ers – was a cinematic end to a soccer season by which Swift and her new boyfriend have typically taken centre stage.
The singer, at present within the midst of her billion-dollar Eras tour, has been a daily at Kelce’s video games since her first NFL look in September.
Collectively, the 2 megastars have turn out to be a cultural juggernaut, inspiring memes, breathless tabloid protection and themed merchandise.
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Swift introduced some well-known associates to observe the large recreation
To some, their relationship apparently appeared too good to be true, with right-wing critics spinning Swift and Kelce-themed conspiracy theories.
Some critics even claimed their relationship was a part of a plot to rig the championship recreation in an effort to assist US President Joe Biden, a Democrat, get elected.
On Sunday, Donald Trump appeared to weigh in, saying it could be “disloyal” of Swift to endorse Joe Biden, as a result of Mr Trump had beforehand signed a regulation that made it simpler for artists to gather royalties when their songs are streamed.
“Apart from that, I like her boyfriend, Travis,” he added, in a publish on his social media platform.
Some long-time soccer followers have griped on the sudden arrival of Swift, who has commanded the NFL dialog for months. Nonetheless, her presence has been a transparent boon for the league.
Earlier on Sunday, Swift was pictured talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who has known as her a “dynamo”.
“All the things she touches, there are individuals following,” he stated at his annual information convention. “We depend ourselves lucky, and we welcome it.”
Certainly, Swift’s huge fandom has drawn an excellent larger viewers to the American sport.
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A latest ballot from Seton Corridor College in New Jersey discovered that round 21% of People – and 41% of 18-34-year-olds – who deliberate to observe this yr’s Tremendous Bowl stated Swift’s presence influenced their choice, or that of somebody of their family who additionally selected to observe the match.
“The viewership for this recreation is on a seemingly inexorable march towards extra viewers, and this yr Taylor Swift could also be enjoying the position of drum main,” stated Daniel Ladik, chief methodologist for the ballot.
Swift had arrived in Las Vegas minutes earlier than kick-off after a protracted journey from Tokyo, the place she had performed a live performance on Saturday night.
She was pictured arriving on the Allegiant stadium with household and well-known associates, together with rapper Ice Spice, singer Lana Del Rey and actress Blake Vigorous.
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That is Kelce’s third Tremendous Bowl win
It was a tense recreation, however all through the night time Swift gave the impression to be in excessive spirits, laughing and dancing together with her associates, and even chugging a drink whereas on the jumbotron – in full view of the 65,000 soccer followers within the stadium and the thousands and thousands watching from dwelling.
Dressed within the Chiefs’ colors of crimson and black, she was additionally pictured greeting Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, one other NFL star.
Jason Kelce – who gained the Tremendous Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 – stole the highlight from Swift at a recreation final month, when cameras caught him shirtless, chugging beers and climbing by way of the stands.
On his and Travis’ podcast New Heights, Travis stated Swift had “completely liked” Jason and his antics.
Earlier than the Tremendous Bowl, talking about Swift’s newest success on the Grammys – the place she turned the primary individual to win the coveted Album of the 12 months award 4 occasions – Kelce had stated he was trying to match her trophy.
“She’s rewriting the historical past books herself,” he stated. “I informed her I might have to carry up my finish of the cut price and are available dwelling with some {hardware}, too.”
