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“Jason Kelce Breaks Silence on Taylor Swift’s ‘Staggering’ Influence Over Travis Kelce—Fans Can’t Believe His Take!”

How Taylor Swift Is Changing the Kelce Dynasty

The Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce love story has been one of the most talked-about celebrity-athlete romances in recent history. But while the world watches every interaction between the global pop icon and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, one person has had a front-row seat to the whirlwind—Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce.

Recently, the Philadelphia Eagles legend opened up about Swift’s impact on his younger brother, and his comments left fans buzzing. From shocking revelations about Travis’ motivation to surprising details on how the romance has shifted his mindset, Jason didn’t hold back.

Jason Kelce’s Take: “She’s Changed Him”

In a candid moment on his New Heights podcast, Jason admitted that Taylor’s influence on Travis has been “staggering.” While many assumed the NFL star was just enjoying the attention that comes with dating a megastar, Jason insists there’s much more to it.

Heartwarming: Jason Kelce says that his brother Travis is a COMPLETELY different person since meeting Taylor Swift:

“It's been staggering, honestly… he used to be like ‘Peter Pan & the Lost Boys.”

“Sometimes you get people in your life that get that out of you.”

What a… pic.twitter.com/f9Gsv1o2pL

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 19, 2025

“Travis is already a superstar, but being with Taylor? It’s a whole new level,” Jason said. “It’s changed him in ways I don’t think anyone expected.”

Jason went on to explain that Travis has been more focused, disciplined, and even more determined to cement his legacy—something fans noticed throughout the Chiefs’ season. Some believe Swift’s presence at games has fueled Travis to perform at an even higher level, with a new sense of purpose.

The Taylor Swift Effect on Travis Kelce’s Career

Ever since Taylor entered the picture, Kelce’s performances have been scrutinized like never before. Critics wondered if the media circus would be a distraction, but the numbers say otherwise.

During the season, Travis continued to put up elite stats, and his chemistry with Patrick Mahomes remained rock solid. In fact, some believe his relationship with Swift has only elevated his performance under the spotlight.

One major factor? The “Taylor Swift Attendance Boost.” When Swift was in the stands, Travis seemed to take his game to another level, with dominant performances in multiple primetime matchups.

Fans React: Is Travis Kelce a Changed Man?

Jason’s admission that Swift’s influence is “staggering” sent fans into a frenzy. Some believe the romance has brought out a new, more mature side of Kelce, while others argue that it’s all a media spectacle.

💬 “Taylor Swift literally turned Travis Kelce into an even bigger legend. This is wild.” – @SwiftieChiefsFan

💬 “I don’t care what anyone says—Taylor Swift made Travis even better. Jason just confirmed it.” – @NFLGossipInsider

💬 “Staggering influence? Sounds like Jason is a Swiftie now.” – @KCLegend87

One thing is certain—Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift isn’t just a pop culture moment. It’s reshaping the conversation around him, his legacy, and even the NFL itself.

With the Chiefs continuing to dominate and Swift still showing up to support her man, it’s clear this story is far from over. And if Jason Kelce’s words are any indication, the Taylor-Travis era is just getting started.

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“Whatever Happened to Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ Girl Squad? 10 Years Later, Here’s Where They Are Now!”

Group of A-listers, including Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Gigi Hadid, starred in singer’s ‘Bad Blood’ music video in 2015

This year marks 10 years since Taylor Swift assembled the ultimate girl squad for her “Bad Blood” music video.

Swift released the clip in May 2015, featuring a who’s who of A-listers, up-and-coming starlets, and supermodels, including Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Martha Hunt, Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge, and Lena Dunham, among others.

In the video, Swift gathers a literal squad of spandex-clad super spy assassins in a post-apocalyptic world to go against Gomez’s character in the video, who betrayed the singer (a likely nod to her feud at the time with Katy Perry).

Mariska Hargitay, Ellen Pompeo, whose “Law & Order: SVU” and “Grey’s Anatomy” characters, respectively, inspired Swift’s cats’ names, Jessica Alba, and Cindy Crawford served as mentor characters in the music video as well.

Swift went on to bring some of the music video group and a few others with her to the MTV VMAs that same year, dominating the red carpet as she took home two wins out of her eight nominations that night, including video of the year and best collaboration (the music video is a remix of the song featuring Kendrick Lamar).

Members of the squad also popped up on some of Swift’s “1989” tour stops that year.

The official lineup of the squad has changed over the years, with some members drifting away and others maintaining bestie status. Read below to check in with some of the key members on what they’ve been up to and where the friendships stand.

Selena Gomez

Gomez was already a well-known Disney channel star when she and Swift first met in 2008. At the time, they were each dating one of the Jonas Brothers, something Gomez called “hysterical” in an interview with KISS FM UK in 2017.

Following her appearance in the music video, Gomez continued balancing her acting and music careers while trying to manage her lupus diagnosis and mental health.

In 2021, she starred alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” which she also served as a producer on. The show earned multiple accolades across its four seasons, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She also appeared in the Oscar-nominated but controversial “Emilia Perez,” last year.

Gomez also recently became engaged to producer Benny Blanco, who is collaborating with her on her fourth studio album, “I Said I Love You First,” set to be released on March 21.

Speaking about her friendship with Swift in Vanity Fair last year, the 32-year-old said the singer “is really like a big sister to me.”

Zendaya

Zendaya was just starting her successful Disney Channel series, “K.C. Undercover,” when she appeared as part of the squad in “Bad Blood.”

Two years later, she starred in “The Greatest Showman” with Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron and “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” where she met longtime boyfriend Tom Holland.

The 28-year-old went on to star in the HBO series “Euphoria,” becoming the youngest outstanding lead actress in a drama series Emmy-winner in history. She earned a second win in the category the next year too.

She also starred in the “Dune” films in 2021 and 2024 as well as the sexually charged tennis film “Challengers.”

Her and Swift’s friendship has been a question mark since the music video premiered. Zendaya praised Swift in a 2015 interview with People magazine, saying, “Honestly, she’s really a sweetheart. She’s definitely someone that is just a really, really nice person, which is cool because she technically has every reason in the world not to be a nice person. You know what I’m saying? It’s cool to see her remain and still be that. She treats everyone like they’ve been friends forever.”

However, the pair haven’t spoken publicly about each other since. The two also seemingly been seen together.

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne and Swift met during the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and have remained close friends ever since.

The model and actress even lived with Swift for a time following “a really horrible breakup.”

As she explained in an Interview magazine talk with comedian and Swiftie Nikki Glazer, “We’re very different people. She’s very homely, because she looked after me so well, but we got into some — not trouble, but I definitely took her for a bit of a wild ride. Just to get her to blush would be great.”

In addition to modeling, Delevingne has also done her share of acting in films like “Paper Towns” and “Suicide Squad.” She also guest-starred in the second season of “Only Murders in the Building” with fellow squad member Gomez, as well as episodes of “American Horror Story: Delicate.”

Karlie Kloss

Kloss and Swift appeared to be very much the best of friends after meeting around 2012 via X (then Twitter). The duo were spotted out and about on multiple occasions, vacationing together, and posting about each other on social media.

The supermodel was Victoria’s Secret Angel for several years before leaving the brand in 2015. She continued to model and eventually took over as the host of “Project Runway” from Heidi Klum in 2018.

The 32-year-old is married to Josh Kushner, younger brother to Jared Kushner, former advisor to President Donald Trump’s during his first term.

The once-tight friendship between Swift and Kloss has faded over the years, with no official reason given by either party, but with plenty of speculation from Swifties about Kloss potentially siding with the singer’s nemeses, including Scooter Braun and Kim Kardashian, based off appearances on their social media accounts.

However, Kloss did attend the Eras Tour in 2023, and in July 2024, made a rare comment about Swift, praising her “Tortured Poets Department” album to YahooLife.

“I’d say the whole album [is my favorite],” she told the outlet. “I mean, her music is classic.”

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid was a well-established model before and after her appearance in the music video, and since then has covered dozens of magazines, walked in fashion shows, and even dabbled in TV hosting.

She co-hosted the reality fashion competition, “Next In Style,” with Tan France for Netflix in 2023, and has also launched her own solo clothing line, Guest in Residence.

Hadid welcomed her first child with former One Direction member Zayn Malik, who she dated for six years before splitting for good in 2021. The 29-year-old and Bradley Cooper have reportedly been in a relationship since 2023, per Harper’s Bazaar.

The friendship between Swift and Hadid has remained strong since their first meeting back in 2014 at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, according to Cosmopolitan.

In 2023, Hadid shared a glimpse into her time with Swift during her cover interview with InStyle.

“Taylor Swift is an exceptional cook, and I love her,” she said. “She also makes a really good bolognese sauce and a really good chili that I love. So, I love to cook, but it’s also such a treat to get cooked for. And when you have friends that really also care about those special moments and the more intimate spaces and what can really come from putting an effort into making the time for that, I think that that’s when you start to find the friends that you really connect with, because you’re both working towards manifesting those really special moments.”

Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham was at the height of her fame for her HBO series “Girls,” which she created, starred in, and wrote and directed many episodes during the show’s run.

She continued acting and directing, appearing in “American Horror Story: Cult” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” and directing films like “Sharp Stick” and “Catherine Called Birdy.”

Dunham has a new series in the works, titled “Too Much,” which she is producing, writing and directing.

The multi-hyphenate star was dating Swift’s longtime producer Jack Antonoff at the time of “Bad Blood,” later parting ways in 2017 after five years of dating. Some speculated their friendship would falter, but Swift actually was a bridesmaid at Dunham’s 2021 wedding to musician Luis Felber.

“In terms of the bridal party, if we include siblings, we were nine. You can have a far bigger wedding with less bridesmaids, but I guess it just speaks to how excited I was to have my close friends there,” Dunham told Vogue at the time.

Swift later attended Antonoff’s wedding to Margaret Qualley, and hung out with the couple at the Grammys this year.

Lily Aldridge

Lily Aldridge had been a Victoria’s Secret Angel for several years during the girl squad era and hung up her wings in 2018.

Since then, she launched a perfume line and a YouTube channel, among other modeling gigs. She married Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill in 2011, later welcoming a daughter and son.

Aldridge and Swift have remained friends over the years. The model told People magazine in 2020 that her daughter is “best friends” with Swift, explaining, “She asks to go to Taylor’s house every day and loves to go upstairs and play with her cats.”

They both lived in Nashville at the time, and Aldridge added, “It’s just amazing, she’s just the sweetest person.”

Martha Hunt

Another Victoria’s Secret Angel pal, Martha Hunt, has continued modeling since her appearance in the music video.

Though the pair haven’t been seen much since then, Hunt has continued sharing posts supporting Swift over the years, including sporting a cardigan from Swift’s “Folklore” album merchandise.

On Swift’s 30th birthday in 2019, Hunt shared a sweet tribute to her friend, writing in part, “T – You’ve kept an open heart when it wasn’t easy. You’ve stayed true to you and I couldn’t be prouder seeing you find your voice and standing firmly behind it.”

Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Decision Uncovered Amid Kendrick Lamar Controversy – Fans Divided!

Taylor Swift has no intention of performing the Super Bowl halftime show until Travis Kelce retires from football, DailyMail.com can reveal.

Fans are calling for Swift, who has dated Kansas City Chiefs legend Kelce for almost two years now, to finally headline the halftime show following Kendrick Lamar’s controversial gig in New Orleans earlier this month.

Kendrick was accused by some of putting on ‘the worst Super Bowl halftime show ever’ during the Chiefs’ defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, with reports suggesting the NFL now regrets inviting him to perform.

Taylor witnessed the rapper’s divisive show live that night as she cheered on Travis and the Chiefs at Caesars Superdome, and now fans are desperate to see her on the same platform.

Yet according to a source close to the pop megastar, Swift wants to wait until her boyfriend is no longer an active NFL player to perform the halftime show.

‘She doesn’t want to do it now until Travis is fully retired as she would like to be at the game supporting him rather than performing at it,’ the insider told DailyMail.com.

Taylor Swift does not want to perform the Super Bowl halftime show until Travis Kelce retires

Kendrick Lamar’s performance in New Orleans earlier this month was slammed by some fans

Despite calls for her to do it, Taylor won’t headline while boyfriend Travis is still an NFL player

‘When she eventually performs at it, she wants all her loved ones to be able to experience it. And as long as Travis is in the league, the Chiefs have a chance to be in the game, so she is going to wait to do it till he is officially done.’

Before she met Kelce, the source claims Swift never performed the halftime show as it was sponsored by Pepsi up until 2022, which made it a no-go because of her long-standing partnership with Coke.

‘If Pepsi wasn’t the sponsor of the halftime show for so many years, then Taylor Swift would have potentially already been the performer,’ the source added. ‘But she has had a long-standing partnership with Coke and sponsorship with them, so that was one glaring reason she was never able to do it.’

As she grew in popularity Swift’s hectic schedule never allowed her to headline the Super Bowl show, but now she is simply waiting for Kelce’s NFL career to come to an end before agreeing to take it on.

The Chiefs star recently admitted he is weighing up retirement after their heavy 40-22 loss to the Eagles, stressing that the ‘wear and tear’ on both his body and mind after 13 seasons in the NFL could tempt him to walk away at the age of 35.

Kelce, who is said to be ‘leaning more’ towards playing on than retiring, will be expected to make a concrete decision over the coming months, long before Kansas City return for summer training camp.

Kendrick was accused by certain fans of putting on ‘the worst Super Bowl halftime show ever’

Swift witnessed his divisive performance live while at the game to cheer on Kelce’s Chiefs

The pop megastar is keen for her halftime show to be a huge event for her friends and family

Kelce is currently weighing up retirement after the Chiefs’ defeat to the Eagles in New Orleans

Last year Kendrick was announced as the headline Super Bowl halftime act in September, meaning there is plenty of time for Kelce to hang up his cleats and clear the path for Swift to perform at next year’s showpiece in Santa Clara, California.

While there have been no talks with the league as of yet, it is believed NFL and Jay Z’s Roc Nation – who help oversee the halftime show – will allow Taylor to headline as soon as she wishes.

‘Taylor is and always will be considered,’ the source continued. ‘And if she wants to do it, she will get the gig.

‘The NFL and Jay are throwing other names out there and they will have someone confirmed on their side of things this summer and then announce it in the start of next season or at the latest Thanksgiving.

‘Taylor is not in talks but is always a phone call away because the NFL knows they would be stupid if they didn’t at least entertain the fact to her that she should do it.

‘They will continue to have their feelers out there and if she wanted to do it, again she would absolutely get it.’

Swift is said to be ‘one of only few artists that would be able to get the spot without Jay-Z’s full blessing.’

The legendary rapper and producer is reportedly being pressured to bring in a female performer away from the hip-hop world, as the last few years have included acts from his wheelhouse.

Jay Z and his Roc Nation company oversee the Super Bowl halftime show along with the NFL

Swift is ‘one of only few artists that would be able to get the spot without Jay-Z’s full blessing’

His wife Beyonce, who headlined the halftime show in 2013 and at this season’s Christmas Day game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans, is also not off the table as a potential option in the future.

‘There is also a world where Beyonce would do it again, it won’t be next year but there is definitely a world where she would do it again before Taylor had her chance to do it,’ the source concluded.

After Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, next year, the season-concluding showpiece will head to Inglewood, California in 2027 and Atlanta, Georgia in 2028.

Swift’s preference is to one day headline the halftime show in her beloved Nashville, where she began her journey to superstardom after moving there in her early teens.

However, performing away from the Tennessee city is by no means a ‘deal breaker’.

Should Kelce choose to play on for at least another season, Swift would have to set her sights on headlining in either Inglewood or Atlanta in two or three years’ time.

BREAKING: Taylor Swift Loses 5 Million Followers in One Night After Elon Musk Calls for Blocking and Boycotting; The Kardashian Family Loses Over 3 Million Followers

In a surprising turn of events, pop culture icons Taylor Swift and the Kardashian family have experienced a massive loss of followers on social media after Elon Musk publicly called for their accounts to be blocked and boycotted. This loss occurred in just one night, sparking speculation about the reasons behind this sudden drop.

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Musk’s Call for a Boycott

The controversy began when Elon Musk, the owner of the X platform (formerly Twitter), used his influence to call for his followers to boycott Taylor Swift and the Kardashian family. In a series of posts, Musk criticized the political and social positions of these  celebrities, claiming they were promoting “cancel culture” and ideologies he deemed harmful to free speech.

The billionaire urged his millions of followers to “block” the accounts of these celebrities and “boycott” them in protest. He also mentioned their presumed role in what he views as the excessive expansion of “woke” culture, a movement he has openly criticized in recent months.

The Drop in Followers

As a direct result of Musk’s call, Taylor Swift lost over 5 million followers across her social media accounts, a dramatic drop for the  music superstar. The Kardashian family, another entertainment powerhouse, lost over 3 million followers. This loss was immediate and sparked reactions in the media and among fans on both sides of the debate.

This situation highlights the power of Elon Musk and how his stance can have a significant impact on the popularity of celebrities on social media platforms. While some support Musk and his views, others see these events as a demonstration of the excessive power that certain public figures hold on social media.

Reactions from Celebrities and Fans
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Neither Taylor Swift nor the Kardashian family has publicly commented on the loss of followers immediately, but social media has been flooded with both anger and support for these celebrities. Supporters of Swift and the Kardashians have condemned the call for a boycott, describing it as an attempt to suppress the freedom of expression of public figures who don’t share Musk’s views.

On the other hand, Musk’s supporters argue that this movement is a necessary response to ideas they view as overly influential or one-sided. For them, it is a way to amplify the voices of those who feel oppressed by dominant ideas on social media.

A Concerning Precedent for Freedom of Speech

This incident raises important questions about the balance between freedom of speech and the influence of major public figures on social media. While the X platform defends free speech, figures like Musk seem to use their power to significantly influence public opinion, often by calling for boycotts or collective actions against individuals.

The question of whether such influence should be allowed, and where the line should be drawn between free speech and the manipulation of the masses by powerful personalities, remains open.

The boycott and massive loss of followers by Taylor Swift and the Kardashian family following Elon Musk’s call mark a turning point in how social media can be used to influence public opinion. This incident has sparked intense discussions about the place of politics and personal opinions in the digital space and the responsibility of the most influential individuals in this realm.

“Bon Jovi Like You’ve Never Seen Before: Explosive New Documentary Exposes the Highs, Lows, and Untold Stories of Rock’s Ultimate Survivors”

For decades, Bon Jovi has been more than just a rock band—they’ve been a soundtrack to millions of lives. From the electrifying Livin’ on a Prayer to the anthemic You Give Love a Bad Name, their music has echoed through stadiums, radios, and hearts across the globe. Now, for the first time ever, fans will get an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the rise, struggles, and legacy of one of rock’s most enduring bands in the new Disney+ documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.”

More Than Just the Hits—The Truth Behind Bon Jovi’s Journey

This isn’t just a celebration of success—it’s a raw, emotional deep dive into the blood, sweat, and sacrifices that made Bon Jovi a household name. The four-part series, premiering soon on Disney+, will feature never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews, and jaw-dropping revelations from Jon Bon Jovi himself, along with band members past and present.

Expect to see the untold stories of the band’s toughest battles—from lineup changes, near breakups, and personal struggles to the relentless pressure of staying on top in an ever-changing music industry.

Jon Bon Jovi’s Struggle: The Voice That Almost Vanished

One of the most emotional aspects of the documentary will be Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord issues, which have left fans wondering about the future of the band. Will the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer ever be able to perform like he once did? The series will address the real struggles behind the scenes, including the uncertain road ahead for the band.

A Legacy Worthy of Rock Royalty

Despite the ups and downs, Bon Jovi remains one of the best-selling bands of all time, with over 130 million albums sold worldwide. Their impact is undeniable, and this documentary will showcase not only their musical achievements but also their resilience, brotherhood, and ability to defy the odds.

For lifelong fans and newcomers alike, “Thank You, Goodnight” is more than a rock doc—it’s a powerful, intimate portrait of a band that has stood the test of time.

Will this be the final chapter of Bon Jovi? Or is there one more act left in their legendary story?

Tune in and find out.

“Phil Jackson’s Untouchable Legacy: The Only Coach to Win Three-Peat Championships Three Times – Will Anyone Ever Match His Feat?”

When it comes to the greatest coaches in NBA history, one name stands above the rest—Phil Jackson. Known as the “Zen Master,” Jackson didn’t just win championships; he dominated entire eras, carving out a legacy that seems nearly impossible to replicate.

Jackson is the only coach in NBA history to achieve the elusive three-peat—not once, not twice, but three times. He orchestrated two historic runs with the Chicago Bulls (1991–1993, 1996–1998) and then repeated the feat with the Los Angeles Lakers (2000–2002). His dominance in the league spanned decades, cementing him as the most decorated coach in basketball history.

But Jackson wasn’t satisfied. In 2008, he came within two wins of capturing yet another three-peat. However, his Lakers fell to the Boston Celtics in a brutal six-game series. A lesser coach might have crumbled, but Jackson wasn’t done. He led the Lakers to back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010, further solidifying his legendary status.

The Secret Behind His Success

Of course, talent played a massive role in Jackson’s success. He had the privilege of coaching two of the greatest players the sport has ever seen—Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. But having superstars is one thing; getting them to buy into a system, embrace teamwork, and execute under pressure is another. Jackson mastered this balance, using his famed Triangle Offense and Zen-like approach to mold championship dynasties.

Will Anyone Ever Match Phil Jackson’s Feat?

In today’s NBA, where player movement and superteam formations dominate, winning even one championship is a Herculean task—let alone three in a row. The modern game is different, teams change rapidly, and maintaining a dynasty over multiple seasons is harder than ever.

The closest anyone has come in recent years was the Golden State Warriors, who won three titles in four years (2015, 2017, 2018) but fell short of a true three-peat after their 2019 Finals loss to the Raptors.

So, could another coach match or surpass Jackson’s three three-peats? Unlikely. The era of sustained dominance like the Bulls and Lakers had under Jackson may never return.

Phil Jackson’s 11 championships as a head coach make him the ultimate winner. His ability to build dynasties, manage egos, and deliver under pressure is what separates him from every other coach in NBA history.

The Zen Master’s legacy remains untouched—and it might just stay that way forever.

BREAKING: Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Wants to See Boston Host All-Star Game

 

The Boston Celtics have two superstars on their roster in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Both of the stars participated in the All-Star Game over the weekend.

They had a great time playing in San Francisco during this weekend’s festivities. Both players are regulars at All-Star weekend at this point.

It would actually be surprising if one of them didn’t make it at this point. Brown has shown that he is a top-tier player in this league after winning the NBA Finals MVP last year.

Brown is a huge reason why the Celtics think that they can be the first team to repeat as champions in a decade. They have one of the best starting lineups in the NBA.

After enjoying the festivities in San Francisco, Brown was asked about the possibility of the NBA putting the All-Star Game in Boston anytime soon. He said that he would love for that to happen.

“They got the craziest fans in the world in Boston… it kinda seemed like it was a little empty in here tonight. I don’t think in Boston that would happen.”

Not only did he prop up the fans in Boston, but he also took a shot at the fans in San Francisco. Brown knew exactly what he was doing with this comment.

Boston lost the NBA Finals to the Warriors in 2022 and had to play against these exact fans, so Brown is still a little salty about that. He is also trying to make Celtics fans happy with that comment, too.

Boston is certainly a candidate to host the All-Star Game at some point in the future. They haven’t hosted the All-Star game since 1964.

The soonest that they would be able to host the game is in 2027 because the next two venues have already been chosen. The game will be in L.A. in the Intuit Dome next season and in Phoenix in 2027.

Now, Brown and the rest of the Celtics will be focused on playing some good basketball in the second half of the season.

Brown is averaging 22.9 points, six rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season.

Jaylen Brown’s Exchange with LeBron James is Turning Heads

 

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had an awkward encounter with Jaylen Brown.

Jaylen Brown’s interaction — or lack thereof — with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James caught some attention during the all-star festivities in the Bay Area.

James didn’t suit up for the All-Star Game, withdrawing late due to injury, but he still made his presence felt in the locker room.

He made the rounds, showing love to several players, including Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum. Tatum even shared a photo of their embrace on social media, capturing the moment.

However, some saw James’ interaction with Brown as notable. While James hugged and laughed with many other players, he shared just a simple handshake with Brown.

“LeBron LITERALLY dapped up and hugged EVERYBODY EXCEPT Jaylen Brown,” one fan said. “I’m crying.”

Another added: “JB know Bron ain’t want to dap him up.”

LeBron does NOT like Jaylen Brown 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ua3sC4uhls

— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) February 16, 2025

Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Allegedly Dissed Bronny James

Many have theorized about what the alleged “beef” could be about. Some have pointed to a comment Brown made about Bronny James during a Summer League Game.

“I don’t think Bronny is a pro,” Brown could be seen saying in a clip as he sat on the sideline at Summer League. “Because of his name, he’s gonna be with the Lakers.”

Brown later took to X to clear the air, responding to the video.

“It’s a flex to have your son alongside you in the nba it reflects greatness and longevity!” Brown said. “Bronny has all the tools around him to be successful I look forward to watching his growth.”

Bronny James has been up and down between the G League and the Lakers’ NBA roster. He’s yet to settle in at the NBA level, averaging just 4.2 minutes and 1.4 points per game.

Brown has also been vocal about his strained relationship with Nike, a company closely associated with LeBron since he was 18 years old. Brown’s criticisms of Nike intensified after he was omitted from Team USA’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He suggested that his exclusion was influenced by his previous remarks about the company’s ethics and his defense of former teammate Kyrie Irving, whom Nike dropped following a controversy in 2022.

In response to his omission, Brown took to social media, tagging Nike and expressing his displeasure. USA Basketball’s managing director, Grant Hill, refuted the claims, stating that the decision was purely based on basketball considerations and not influenced by Nike.

LeBron James Called Out for Pulling Out of All-Star Game

James was a late scratch for the All-Star Game, leaving the NBA without enough time to name a replacement. At 40 years old, with four MVPs and 21 All-Star selections to his name, his decision to rest wasn’t the issue—but the way he handled it drew criticism.

“He probably knew he wasn’t going to play when he was selected for the all-star game,” ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins said. “How about giving people a heads-up? [How about] not showing up to the actual All-Star weekend an hour before the game starts? And then all of a sudden, you’re taking away from another guy who should have earned to be in the All-Star Game.

“Am I mad about ‘Bron not playing? No, I get it. He’s 40. But I’m mad about how he went about it.”

James is logging 34.5 minutes per game this season with the Lakers. He’s averaging 24.3 points, 9.0 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game.

Just a day after warning Travis Kelce, Eagles star CJ Gardner-Johnson mocks Taylor Swift and her fans with a custom-made sweatshirt worn at Super Bowl parade in Philadelphia… 

 

CJ Gardner-Johnson has mocked Taylor Swift and her fans with a custom-made sweatshirt worn on a wild day at the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade.

As thousands of euphoric Eagles supporters poured onto the Philadelphia streets to start the boozy celebrations, Gardner-Johnson took his big moment to escalate his feud with Swift and her fanbase.

He ignited the dispute by targeting her boyfriend, Chiefs star Travis Kelce, after the Super Bowl victory by sharing a picture of him squaring up to the tight end and writing: ‘Should’ve Stayed with that thick s***’.

It was interpreted as a reference Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole. And after a backlash from Swifties – who flooded his mom’s restaurant with bad reviews – the Eagles star wore a sweater with the words: ‘Swifties can LIX my balls’. LIX are the roman numerals for the number 59, which was the number of the recent Super Bowl that the Eagles won.

The picture of Gardner-Johnson emerged moments before Kelce’s older brother, Jason, made his hugely anticipated arrival to the day of wild celebrations with a beer in his hand.

 

Eagles VP Howie Roseman got hit in the head by a beer can and was bleeding from the forehead while Cooper DeJean cut his own eyebrow, he said, by hitting himself on the head with can of beer.

Quinyon Mitchell, the Eagles cornerback, appeared too drunk to speak when the Fox cameras asked him how momentous the day felt. He just screamed ‘GO EAGLES’ down the camera.

Star running back Saquon Barkley, meanwhile, was overwhelmed by the scenes playing out.

‘Every time I think Philly can’t take it to another level, they take it to a whole other level,’ he said. ‘Words can’t describe it. I might be having too much fun. It definitely exceeded expectations. Man, we’ve got the best fans in the world.

‘We all sacrificed our ego and focused on winning a championship and we got it done. I came here and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.

‘You can’t make it up. Sunday was amazing (beating the Chiefs). You start thinking about the future but still like this helps you live in the moment. Go Birds!’

Eagles fans piled out onto the streets from the early hours of the morning and they were keen to rub it in the noses of their beaten rivals in Kansas City. One unruly Eagles fan was seen vomiting in a video uploaded to X before 10am local time, while thousands of fans around him chanted ‘E-A-G-L-E-S!’.

One group of fans were pictured with a hog roast that had a wig on its head and the number 15 seared into its side – the number worn by the Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Elsewhere, a coffin was seen carried through the massive crowds with ‘RIP Chiefs’ emblazoned across it. A funeral home also had a banner reading ‘RIP Chiefs’ above its door.

It promised to be a day of wild celebrations in the city with one of the most passionate and raucous fanbases turning out in massive numbers to celebrate their heroes winning just their second ever Super Bowl title.

Some were seen clambering up trees to try and get a better glimpse of the Super Bowl winners. Others decided to try and scale a lamppost. Schools had been closed across the city in advance of the big day.

The famous statue at Love Park had an addition next to the ‘Love’ letters – the word ‘Hurts’, celebrating the victorious quarterback Jalen Hurts, who wore a hood with the same logo on it. The Eagles star was also puffing a cigar as the parade began.

For Gardner-Johnson, the Kelce-Swift dispute was ramped up when his mom suffered an onslaught of bad reviews about her restaurant in the days since the big game in New Orleans.

King’s Grill, the Rockledge, Fl. eatery owned by Delatron Johnson, has been slapped with several one-star reviews, branding it ‘horrible’ and ‘underwhelming’.

It appears Google has taken action to remove all the recent reviews left on the establishment’s page, while Yelp has disabled its comments after the avalanche of reviews triggered an ‘Unusual Activity Alert.’

Nicole and Kelce, meanwhile, dated on and off for five years before officially calling it quits in May 2022. Kelce then moved on to the 14-time Grammy winner in July 2023, becoming one of the most high-profile couples in recent history.

And to rub salt in the wounds for Kelce, his ex was at the game and celebrated the Eagles win on the field after the Super Bowl was over.

She could be seen dancing on the Chiefs’ grave in videos shared on her Instagram story.

The media personality posed on the field as the Eagles celebrated their second Super Bowl triumph, while even holding up some green and white confetti at one stage.

‘They said there’s room on the wagon y’all,’ she captioned one of the posts.

Nicole was rooting for a Philadelphia victory while sitting in and amongst Eagles fans at the Superdome, where she joked earlier in the evening about singing their famous ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ chant.

Swift herself didn’t have a good day at the Super Bowl, even after Kelce and the Chiefs got badly beaten.

When Swift first appeared on the jumbotron at Caesars Superdome, she was met with emphatic booing in the sold-out stadium. She looked startled by the response.

She was then mocked by President Trump over the incident.

Trump, who became the first sitting President to attend a Super Bowl, taunted her on Truth Social after the Chiefs lost 40-22 against the Eagles.

‘The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!’ he wrote.

Country singer Eric Church building homes for families displaced by Hurricane Helene

The ‘Darkest Hour’ country singer and North Carolina native is planning to build dozens of homes in Avery County

Eric Church isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty in the name of helping a neighbor out.

The country singer is planning to build dozens of homes in Avery County, North Carolina, for families left homeless last fall by Hurricane Helene.

“It is important work because of the large devastation, so we are planning to begin to work on more than our first site to help more families,” John Blackburn, CEO of Chief Cares Avery, Church’s home-building project, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. “It is our hope to have an official groundbreaking near Easter and get families in the homes this summer.”

In September, the “Drink in My Hand” singer said that he was “devastated by the destruction in the mountains of Western North Carolina.”

“These are our family members, friends, and neighbors. The community we live in part of the year still has people stranded and desperate for extraction. The whole area is in dire need of help,” he wrote on Instagram.

He added, “Anyone who knows anything about me knows what North Carolina and specifically this area in the mountains me to me personally as well as creatively.”

“Anyone who knows anything about me knows what North Carolina and specifically this area in the mountains me to me personally as well as creatively.”

— Eric Church

Church’s team will start by building homes for 100 displaced families in Avery County and the surrounding area and “keeping these communities preserved and rebuilt,” according to the Chief Cares Avery website.

It added that the project was also dedicated to addressing “longer term needs like creating jobs, rebuilding schools, and supporting local businesses,” noting that victims of natural disasters often get forgotten when it stops being front page news.

“Often when disaster strikes, funds flow in from great people wanting to help, but when the world turns its eye to the next devastation, a lot can get lost and fall through the cracks,” the website said. “We are committed to the long-term rebuilding of these communities.”

Blackburn told Fox News Digital that both Church and his wife, Katherine Blasingame, have been “deeply involved” since the inception of the project, using their connections to find the property and get a local surveyor and an engineer to lay out the plans for the homes.

He said the team also has weekly Zoom meetings with Church and Blasingame, “and they both reach out to my local team to see what else they can do to support the flood victims.”

“The need is enormous, and both of the Churches connect often with people directly impacted by the flood or those that are helping them,” he explained. “Our energy has been used not only to build houses but to make sure the other needs of the community are being met by our organization.”

Blackburrn added that the first site where they will be constructing homes has been secured, and they’ll soon start work on the first houses.

Along with his homebuilding project, Church also released a song last fall, “Darkest Hour (Helene edit),” with the song’s profits going to charity, and he performed at the benefit Concert for Carolina in October.

Hundreds of thousands of people were left displaced by Hurricane Helene after it hit in late September, and more than 200 died.