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New York Post
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Travis Kelce reveals how long Taylor Swift's surprise Tight End U performance had been in the works
Taylor Swift's performance at Tight End University in Nashville last week wasn't a surprise to everyone. During Wednesday's installment of the 'New Heights' podcast, star Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce explained that he and the 14-time Grammy winner pre-planned her on-stage appearance at the Tight Ends & Friends event, where she performed a rendition of her hit song 'Shake It Off' with country singer Kane Brown. 'We're in Nashville, she grew up in Nashville, she moved there when she was younger, and yeah, we had this planned for a while that we were going to have some fun with the tight ends, especially tight ends and friends, all the evening events,' Kelce told his brother and co-host, Jason Kelce. 3 Taylor Swift performed a rendition of her hit song, 'Shake It Off' at Tight End University in Nashville. X 'I'll say this, I won't say when the idea came up, but when we were there at tight end and friends, and we knew there was a professional like Kane Brown, who can figure it out, he's a pro, he's been on stage a million times he's not shy at all by any means, he's a true professional. 'Tay just kind of went up to him and the band and was just like, 'Hey, if you guys are down, I'll go up there and play a song and see if we can pop the roof of this place.' She's so good with everybody, just people and making people feel comfortable in it and rocked the stage yet again. It was awesome.' The three-time Super Bowl champ explained that Swift wrote sheet music for the band, adding she 'killed it,' despite not practicing before hitting the Brooklyn Bowl stage in Tennessee. Swift played the guitar while the crowd sang along to her 2014 smash single, including Kelce, who was seen backstage in social media videos. 3 Travis Kelce revealed that he and Taylor Swift pre-planned her performance at Tight End University, which took place in Nashville in June 2025. YouTube/New Heights It marked her first live performance since her blockbuster Eras Tour wrapped on Dec. 8, 2024, in Vancouver. 'Was this her first time in an event sponsored by Dude Wipes?' Jason asked. 'It has to be the first and only, I would assume,' the Chiefs star jokingly replied. 3 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., Thursday, June 12, 2025. AP Swift joined Kelce at this year's TEU for multiple events, where she spent time with other wives and girlfriends of fellow tight ends, including Claire Kittle, the wife of 49ers' George Kittle. Kelce, Kittle and retired tight end Greg Olsen co-founded TEU in 2021 in Nashville as a means for other tight ends to train and bond over the position.
4 days ago
- Entertainment
George Kittle shares video singing 'Love Story' with Taylor Swift at Tight End University event
George Kittle posted a video to Instagram on Friday, showing him and Taylor Swift singing along to her 2008 hit "Love Story" during this year's Tight End University gathering. The San Francisco 49ers tight end shared the clip as part of a carousel, writing in the caption, "Tight ends & lots of new friends!!! Shout-out to everyone who made it possible and to the TEs for showing up. @te_university." In the video, Kittle and Swift are seen singing the line "Beggin' you, please don't go…" while standing together in a crowded bar. Swift joins in with arms raised, and Kittle later pans the camera to Travis Kelce, who is smiling and singing along as well. The video appears to be from a Monday night event in Nashville during the three-day Tight End University camp. The program, co-founded by Kittle, Kelce,and Greg Olsen, brings together NFL tight ends for training and community events. Swift also performed earlier in the week during the "Tight Ends & Friends" charity concert on Tuesday, June 25, at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville. She joined Kane Brown on stage for her 2014 single "Shake It Off" and performed using an acoustic guitar borrowed from country artist Chase Rice. The Tight End University Instagram account posted a video of Swift and Kelce arriving together on the red carpet for the event with the caption, "Tight End Era." In addition to Swift's appearance, the concert featured performances from Jordan Davis, Sophia Scott and Graham Barham.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift and NFL star George Kittle have a 'Love Story' sing-off at Tight End University in Nashville with Travis Kelce's participation
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (via Getty Images) San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle and pop sensation Taylor Swift ignited social media by performing a surprise sing-along at Tight End University in Nashville. The video, posted by George Kittle on June 27, captured a lively moment as he and Taylor Swift sang along to her 2008 hit "Love Story" with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce , who smiled and sang in the background. The viral clip followed Swift's surprise showing at the Tight Ends & Friends concert just days prior. George Kittle, Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelce shared viral sing-along moment at Tight End University NFL tight end George Kittle shared an animated duet of Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift with him during the Tight End University annual event in Nashville, Tennessee. The video, which was recorded in a neighborhood bar, captured the San Francisco 49ers player and the international pop sensation singing "Love Story" together, with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Swift's boyfriend, singing in the background. 'Tight ends & lots of new friends!!! Shout-out to everyone who made it possible and to the TEs for showing up. @te_university,' George Kittle captioned the Instagram photo. As Swift bumped and sang along to the chorus, Kittle captured the moment, panning between him, Swift, and Kelce, who also seemed just as immersed in the fun. The lighthearted moment quickly became a fan favorite, with many fans hailing the crossover of NFL legends and musical royalty. This sing-along went viral a few days after Taylor Swift's impromptu appearance at the Tight Ends & Friends concert at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville on June 24. The concert, which was a part of the bigger Tight End University event, included Swift emerging along with country singer Kane Brown on stage to perform her 2014 hit single "Shake It Off." 'She sang along with George Kittle, having the best time,' a source shared. 'Taylor was having the best time watching all the country music artists and showing her support for them.' The event this year featured an added pop culture twist as Taylor Swift not only performed but also mingled with NFL players and supported live music performances. Also read: Taylor Swift's sweet summer moment with Travis Kelce gets unexpected green light from her bodyguard As Tight End University becomes more developed, the participation of celebrities such as Swift and Kelce indicates that the event is more than merely a training camp—it's now a cultural phenomenon. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
The South African
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Taylor Swift surprises fans with spontaneous performance
Taylor Swift electrified fans in Nashville this week with a surprise performance of her hit Shake It Off . The pop star took to the stage at the Brooklyn Bowl during the Tight Ends & Friends concert. This is an event that is part of the annual Tight End University (TEU) event. The crowd, already buzzing from the star-studded guest list, erupted as Swift made her is a three-day training camp for American football tight ends, co-hosted by Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift's appearance was no accident. She wanted to support Kelce, who has attended many of her shows. A source told the Daily Mail, 'She thought it would be fun to perform. It made sure eyeballs were firmly on the Tight End University that Travis holds very close to his heart, according to the Cosmopolitan. Travis was there at so many of her shows and even took part. She is now repaying the favour.' Kane Brown, the evening's host, introduced Swift as a 'really, really, really special guest.' The crowd's reaction was instant and deafening. Taylor Swift walked on stage, smiled, and asked, 'Theoretically, how loud can we get?' She then dedicated her performance to the tight ends. 'We would like to dedicate this to our favourite players who are going to play and these are the tight ends.' The energy in the room soared as she launched into Shake It Off . This performance marked Swift's first public show since she bought back her master recordings—a significant milestone in her career. It was a night of celebration, not just for American football fans, but for music lovers everywhere. For South African fans, Taylor Swift's gesture resonates. Many local artists, such as Tyla and Vusi Nova, are known for supporting their communities and giving back through impromptu performances and festival appearances. Swift's actions mirror this spirit, showing that even global stars value loyalty and community. The event also highlights the growing crossover between music and sport. With Swift's influence, TEU received global attention, and the story quickly trended on social media. Taylor Swift's surprise appearance was about showing up for someone she cares about and shining a spotlight on a cause close to his heart. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kane Brown pokes fun at Taylor Swift's surprise Nashville performance: Thought I was ‘the special guest'
No bad blood here. Kane Brown hilariously reacted to his surprise duet with Taylor Swift at Travis Kelce's Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville Tuesday night. 'When you think you're the special guest BUT you're not ,' the country singer, 31, captioned a smiling Instagram snap with Swift and Kelce, both 35, on Wednesday. Social media users praised the 'legendary' and 'iconic' moment, with one gushing, 'We love you Kane! Thanks for letting our girl sing.' In the upload, Brown stood between the couple and flashed a peace sign while wearing a white tee and camouflage pants. Kelce similarly wore a camo ensemble, completing his look with a black cowboy hat and gold chains. His girlfriend, for her part, rocked a black dress, matching boots and her signature red lip, with her hair pulled back into a ponytail. Swift watched Sophia Scott, Graham Barham, Chase Rice, Jordan Davis, Luke Combs and Brown perform at the Brooklyn Bowl event, which was part of Kelce's Tight End University program in Tennessee. As Brown approached the end of his set, he teased a 'really, really special guest.' The 'Cruel Summer' singer walked out onstage and reportedly asked attendees, 'Theoretically, how loud can we get?' The pop star dedicated the gig 'to our favorite players who are going to play and these are the tight ends.' She subsequently used Rice's guitar to do a 'Shake It Off' collab with Brown, marking her first performance since buying back her masters last month. Kelce co-founded Tight End University in 2021 with fellow NFL stars George Kittle and Greg Olsen. Two years later, he began dating Swift. The pair attended Monday's opening ceremony hand-in-hand and posed for pictures inside — with Swift even hilariously photobombing Kelce's shot with Tommy Banker. She wore a green gingham crop top and matching skirt from Hunter Bell, accessorizing with gold Logan Hollowell jewelry and a cream-colored purse.
