(Perhaps you’ve forgotten) – 9 stories highlight Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s headline-grabbing moments

These nine stories reveal how Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce keep making headlines, even when they go unseen.

Fans mistook a lookalike for Swift at a Sporting KC game, showing how eager people are to spot the couple in public.

The duo recently skipped the high-profile Met Gala but were seen at a quiet Mother’s Day gathering in Philadelphia with family.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's headline-making moments | Kansas City Star

Rumors and fan theories swirl, such as Kelce’s golf outing with Patrick Mahomes debunking split stories and Swifties scrutinizing podcast questionnaires or rare glimpses of the couple together in Utah.

From debates about Swift starring in a ‘Bodyguard’ remake to a neighbor being mistaken for Kelce by paparazzi, every encounter and sighting keeps their pop culture presence growing.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy, as the team celebrates a 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills to secure the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

NO. 1: LEAWOOD MAN WHO IS TRAVIS KELCE’S NEIGHBOR SAYS PAPARAZZI MISTOOK HIM FOR CHIEFS’ STAR

The paparazzi got it wrong with Chiefs star Travis Kelce. | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87), left, and Taylor Swift walk off the field after the trophy ceremony following the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 2: CHIEFS’ TRAVIS KELCE DID A GREAT JOB BLOCKING FOR GIRLFRIEND TAYLOR SWIFT ON RECENT DATE

Taylor Swift fans were a little frustrated by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) laughs as quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) interrupts a TV interview after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 31-17 in an NFL football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Kansas City. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 3: TRAVIS KELCE’S GOLF OUTING WITH PATRICK MAHOMES SHOWS LATEST TAYLOR SWIFT RUMOR WAS WRONG

The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce hit the links. | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff The parody account Swiftie Sports Center on X fired up the rumor that Taylor Swift was at the Sporting KC game on Saturday.

NO. 4: NO, THAT WASN’T TAYLOR SWIFT AT THE SPORTING KC GAME. SO THEN … WHO WAS IT?

Soccer fans thought superstar singer Taylor Swift made an impromptu visit to Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday night. | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff Lisa Gutierrez Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with girlfriend Taylor Swift after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. By Mark J. Rebilas

NO. 5: TAYLOR SWIFT FANS ARE UNHAPPY WITH QUESTIONNAIRE FROM TRAVIS KELCE’S PODCAST

The New Heights podcast, which is co-hosted by the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, drew the ire of some Taylor Swift fans. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff Some fans would like to see Taylor Swift, seen here entering GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium before the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, star in the upcoming remake of the Whitney Houston classic, “The Bodyguard.” By Dominick Williams

NO. 6: TAYLOR SWIFT IN WHITNEY HOUSTON ROLE IN ‘THE BODYGUARD?’ TYRA BANKS LIKES THE IDEA

Sam Wrench, who directed Swift’s “Eras Tour” concert film, will helm the new version of “The Bodyguard,” the film that made Whitney Houston a movie star. | Published April 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce arrives for the Chief’s game with the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 7: CHIEFS TIGHT END TRAVIS KELCE SPOTTED SHOOTING A COMMERCIAL IN NEW YORK

That might not be the lone reason Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is in New York. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff Missouri native and “Pink Pony Club” singer Chappell Roan wore pink in her debut on the blue carpet the Met Gala Monday night in New York City.

NO. 8: NO TRAVIS OR TAYLOR AT MET GALA, BUT CHAPPELL ROAN, JANELLE MONáE REP MO & KCK

Roan, the Springfield native and “Pink Pony Club” singer, made her debut on the famous blue carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. | Published May 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez Taylor Swift fans photographed the Eras Tour superstar and her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, at a Philadelphia restaurant on Sunday.

NO. 9: FANS SPOT TRAVIS KELCE, TAYLOR SWIFT IN RARE PUBLIC OUTING ON MOTHER’S DAY

A Taylor Swift fan account on social media snapped photos of the famous couple inside a Philadelphia restaurant, reportedly on Sunday, Mother’s Day. | Published May 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

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Hold onto your fascinators and tighten those bow ties, because the 2025 Kentucky Derby just went from stylish to scandalously sweet. In an unexpected turn of events that has fans across the globe spiraling into full meltdown mode, pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce were spotted arm in arm at Churchill Downs—and they weren’t just watching the races. The pair, known for keeping their high-profile relationship relatively under wraps, made a rare and jaw-dropping public appearance at the legendary horse racing event on Saturday. Dressed to the nines in traditional Derby chic, the couple looked absolutely radiant—smiling, laughing, and turning every camera in their direction. But what really has fans losing their minds isn’t just the fact that they showed up together… it’s what the photos appear to reveal. Yes, the internet is convinced Taylor Swift is sporting a subtle baby bump—AND an engagement ring. Let’s rewind. Kelce, in a custom navy three-piece suit and white cowboy hat, and Swift, glowing in a pale blue floral dress and matching headpiece, arrived via a private entrance shortly before the first race. Despite efforts to keep a low profile, they were quickly spotted by attendees—and within minutes, the world was watching. Photos and videos flooded social media. In several, Travis is seen placing a gentle hand on Taylor’s midsection, a move many fans took as a not-so-subtle gesture. In others, Swift appears to rest her hand affectionately on his chest—and the sparkle on her left ring finger could practically blind a thoroughbred. Naturally, Swifties and NFL fans alike went into full detective mode. “IS THAT A BABY BUMP???” wrote one X (formerly Twitter) user, racking up over 5 million views in under an hour. Another posted a zoomed-in shot of Taylor’s hand with the caption, “THAT’S A ROCK. ENGAGED & EXPECTING? THE ERA TOUR BABY IS REAL!” Of course, the couple has remained famously tight-lipped about their relationship, despite going public in late 2023. Since then, they’ve been spotted at a handful of Chiefs games, a few Eras Tour stops, and even a couple of low-key date nights. But this is the first time they’ve appeared this visibly affectionate—and in such a high-profile setting. Adding fuel to the fire, a source close to the couple (who chose to remain anonymous, of course) told a tabloid: “They’ve been planning this soft launch for months. They knew the Derby would be a moment. They’re not hiding anymore.” Fans at the Derby were quick to share their reactions.“I came here for horses, I left with heart palpitations,” said one woman who managed to snap a blurry selfie with the couple in the background. “Taylor looked so happy. Like, glowing. Literally glowing.” Others pointed out the strategic brilliance of the reveal. “This is so Taylor-coded. She drops Easter eggs in lyrics and now she’s dropping them at sporting events,” joked one fan on TikTok….

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