Taylor Swift made a grand entrance at Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl, surrounded by her celebrity pals. She was seen cozying up to Blake Lively during Post Malone’s rendition of “America the Beautiful” and later wowed the crowd by winning what seemed to be a beer-chugging competition, eliciting cheers from the fans.
The renowned pop icon traveled halfway across the globe to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, as they faced off against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite a shaky start by the defending champions, marked by several mistakes in the first half, Swift cheered them on, particularly when they scored a touchdown in the third quarter to take the lead. However, the 49ers managed to regain a three-point advantage early in the fourth quarter.
Swift’s journey from the Tokyo Dome to Allegiant Stadium included passing through security alongside Blake Lively, Ice Spice, and her mother, Andrea Swift. She was later seen conversing with Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, who plays as the center for the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, in one of the exclusive boxes, rumored to cost over $1 million. Singer Lana Del Rey also joined the star-studded suite in time to catch Usher’s halftime performance.
Having been in a relationship with Kelce since the early weeks of the NFL season, Swift traveled on a private plane across nine time zones and the international date line, arriving just two hours before kickoff after wrapping up her final show at the Tokyo Dome. Despite the time difference, she managed to land in Los Angeles and make it to Las Vegas in time for the game.
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Taylor Swift Draws Attention At Super Bowl
For the occasion, Swift donned a black ensemble with a red jacket draped over her shoulder, seemingly in sync with Kelce and many of the Chiefs players, who also opted for black attire. Kelce sported a dazzling black suit, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes and even Chiefs coach Andy Reid embraced the villainous theme by wearing black attire.
Kelce expressed admiration for Swift’s achievements, stating, “She’s incredible. She’s making history on her terms.” He also mentioned his intention to reciprocate by bringing home accolades himself.
Their relationship blossomed after Kelce revealed on his podcast, “New Heights,” that he had attempted to give Swift a friendship bracelet during one of her performances at Arrowhead Stadium. He then invited her to watch him play at the Chiefs’ home game, and to his surprise, she attended their Week 2 matchup against Chicago.
Swift quickly became a familiar face at both home and away games, often seen sitting alongside Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Occasionally, Swift would bring along friends like Blake Lively and her spouse, Ryan Reynolds.
In anticipation of the Super Bowl rematch between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, here are some key points to note:
This rematch marks a rare occurrence in Super Bowl history.
The Chiefs, once considered favorites week after week, now find themselves in the unusual position of being underdogs.
Viewers no longer need to wait until the game day to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated commercials.
The halftime show has evolved from featuring marching bands to showcasing megastar performers.
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Taylor Swift Becomes New Chiefs Fan During Super Bowl Week
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt commented on Swift’s newfound fandom during Super Bowl week, saying, “Having Taylor as a new Chiefs fan is very unique.” He acknowledged that the topic often arose in interviews, emphasizing the happiness he and others felt for Swift and Kelce and their special bond.
The NFL’s marquee event boasted a lineup of star-studded performances. Usher headlined the halftime show with guest appearances by Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Lil Jon, while Reba McEntire delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem.
Among the luminaries, Swift garnered considerable attention. Her journey from the Tokyo Dome, where she teased fans about an upcoming adventure, had Swifties worldwide tracking her online flight. Meanwhile, Kelce found himself fielding as many questions about their relationship as he did about the game itself in the lead-up to kickoff.
Asked about the intense interest, Kelce attributed it to the values he and Swift uphold and their zest for life. Regardless of the game’s outcome, Kelce and Swift won’t have much time together.
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Fresh from her record-breaking fourth Album of the Year win at the Grammys for “Midnights” and announcing her next album’s release in April, Swift is set to return across the Pacific later in the week. Her Eras Tour continues with three shows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, starting Friday night.
“This week is truly the best kind of chaos,” she shared on Instagram Wednesday.