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The pop star and the football player attended model Karen Elson’s nuptials to Electric Lady Studios owner Lee Foster on Saturday, Sept. 7

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Photo: North Woods / BACKGRID

Move over, Danny and Sandy — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have entered the chat.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the 14-time Grammy winner and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 34, stepped out in style in New York City. According to Vogue, the pair were attending model Karen Elson’s wedding to Electric Lady Studios owner Lee Foster.

Swift and Kelce’s wedding-guest outfits gave off Grease vibes, as the A-list couple seemingly channeled Danny’s greaser look and Sandy’s dreamy flair following their summer nights together.

Swift wore a Zimmermann Halliday Scallop Midi Dress with cutouts on the side and a romantic corset design on the back. The cream-colored, floral-print dress matched her strappy heels, and she finished the ensemble with her signature red lip.

Kelce looked sleek in an all-black ensemble and wore his hair slicked back. He accessorized with a gold watch and a chain.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce step out to a wedding in New York City on Sept. 7, 2024.North Woods / BACKGRID

The pair’s Saturday night outing comes after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL season opener on Thursday, Sept. 5. Swift was at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., to cheer on Kelce, wearing a chic denim ensemble paired with red thigh-high boots.

That evening, the couple left the game together in a getaway golf cart and celebrated the Chiefs’ 27-20 win at Prime Social. An insider told PEOPLE of the afterparty, “Everyone partied hard. A good time was definitely had,” and added: “Travis and Taylor both let loose.”

The next day, Swift and Kelce flew from Kansas City to New York and grabbed dinner at Lucali in Brooklyn. A source told PEOPLE about their upbeat date night at the pizza hotspot.

“They were sitting in the main room with everyone,” the insider said. “Travis was super nice and thanking everyone around him. Taylor looked stunning, and they seemed very happy together.”

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in 2023.Gotham/GC Images

Speculation about Swift and Kelce dating began almost a year ago when the “So High School” singer showed up at one of the NFL star’s games to cheer him on in September 2023. Weeks later, they appeared on Saturday Night Live, surprising audience members and fans alike — and were photographed holding hands outside of the show’s afterparty, cementing their relationship status.

Swift became a fixture throughout the football season, leading to the Super Bowl, which the Chiefs won.

Kelce, meanwhile, supported Swift during her record-breaking Eras Tour during the NFL off-season, attending several international concerts and even appearing onstage during one of her shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in June.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel pose© Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have faced many a divorce rumor, but they’re still going strong despite the whispers. That isn’t to say they haven’t weathered plenty of storms. The *NSYNC alum’s drunk driving arrest is believed to have heightened existing tension in the marriage. That’s because the run-in with the police happened just months after Britney Spears revealed an unflattering side of Timberlake in her description of their relationship in her memoir, which reportedly embarrassed Biel.

These headline-grabbing events came when the couple had reportedly just found its footing after Timberlake’s cheating rumors with actor Alisha Wainwright in 2019. It also doesn’t help that the pop star has been busy on a nearly year-long tour, leaving little room in his schedule for his family. To heal from all the highly publicized drama surrounding their marriage, Biel and Timberlake are said to have sought therapy. But Biel is positive they’ll find a way to make it work.

After all, they’ve done it before. After four years of relationship, Biel and Timberlake split in 2011 amid rumors he had fallen for his “Friends With Benefits” co-star Mila Kunis, which they denied. “No one came between them,” reps for the couple told People. But the breakup didn’t stick. They reconciled a few months later and tied the knot the following year. More than a decade and two sons later, they’re still together. But the signs are clear that the marriage has hit a rough patch in recent years.

Justin Timberlake’s DWI Arrest Took A Toll On The Marriage

Justin Timberlake’s mugshot© Handout/Getty Images

Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest shattered Jessica Biel’s projection of their perfect marriage. Just days before he was pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Sag Harbor in June 2024, Biel had been singing his character’s praises. “You’re so many things to so many people. But to us you are THE ROCK. The rock we climb on, we lean against. The rock that shades us from the sun,” she shared on Instagram. Unsurprisingly, his arrest didn’t sit well with her. “Jessica is extremely upset,” a source told Us Weekly.

It didn’t help that she didn’t learn about the arrest right away. “She was shocked to hear the news and had no idea as she was working,” the insider added of Biel, who was working on “The Better Sister” in New York City. But she believed Timberlake when he told her he had just had one drink when he was pulled over. “She always gives Justin the benefit of the doubt,” the insider said. Timberlake has argued in court that he drank one martini before getting behind the wheel, People reported.

The bartender who served Timberlake at the hotel where he had been hanging out with friends confirmed his claim. “If he was drinking more, it wasn’t here,” the employee told People. The court case is ongoing, and Biel hasn’t commented on it. But she supported him by attending his concert at Madison Square Garden just days after the arrest.

Justin Timberlake And Alisha Wainwright’s PDA Scandal Humiliated Jessica Biel

Side by side of Timberlake and Wainwright© Roger Kisby & Kevin Mazur/Getty

Justin Timberlake’s encounter with the police wasn’t the first time his behavior caused Jessica Biel to experience public embarrassment. In November 2019, a paparazzo caught him acting a bit too cozy with his “Palmer” co-star Alisha Wainwright (seen above) on a New Orleans balcony. In some of the most damning moments, they were captured holding hands, and Wainwright was seen caressing Timberlake’s leg. “Then he clutched her hand with both of his and was playing with her hands,” a source told The Sun.

Jessica Biel was not happy at all with the videos and photos going viral. “Jessica was very upset and embarrassed by Justin’s behavior and thought it was completely inappropriate,” a source told Us Weekly. A few weeks later, Timberlake addressed the PDA scandal in a since-deleted social media post that included a direct apology to Biel. “I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation, and I am focused on being the best husband and father I can be,” he wrote on Instagram, according to the Daily Mail.

Biel was reportedly the one who urged Timberlake to issue a public apology. “She felt embarrassed by his actions and wanted him to take accountability and feel embarrassed as well,” an Us Weekly source said. Despite her humiliation, Biel believed that nothing beyond what was captured on video had happened between Timberlake and Wainwright. “[They’ll] work through this,” a source told People.

Britney Spears’ Memoir Had An Impact On Justin Timberlake’s Marriage

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears© Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

Ahead of the release of Britney Spears’ 2023 memoir, Justin Timberlake was reportedly apprehensive about the picture she would paint. It turned out he had good reason for feeling so. “The Woman in Me” made a series of revelations about Spears and Timberlake’s highly publicized relationship, including that he pressured her to have an abortion when she was 19. “Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young,” she wrote.

The Princess of Pop acquiesced, but she wasn’t happy with the decision. “If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it,” she shared. Spears’ revelations are said to have caused a rift between Timberlake and Jessica Biel. While he didn’t condemn her for writing about their relationship, he was upset about having to deal with the consequences of events he had long put behind him. “This book is a nightmare for him because of how it throws the whole family into chaos,” a source told The U.S. Sun.

Part of the problem is that Timberlake has put a lot of work into his public persona, and the image cast by Spears has put a dent in it. “Justin owns who he was when he and Britney were together, even though his personality, career, lifestyle, and personal priorities are radically different now, 20 years later,” the insider said.

Jessica Biel Admitted Their Work Schedules Get In The Way

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel smile© Axelle/bauer-griffin/Getty Images

Between Jessica Biel’s filming schedule and Justin Timberlake’s tours, they often struggle to find time for each other. Throw two kids in the mix, and time alone becomes an elusive commodity. Biel admitted as much. “It’s always a work in progress,” she said on “The View” in May 2024. “It’s constantly trying to find the balance, find the time we can connect.” But technologies like Zoom and FaceTime help. “For traveling families — for everybody, really — but for parents who are gone a lot, that’s been really helpful,” she said.

She acknowledged that it takes a lot of planning and having their priorities aligned. “Just finding the time we can connect and see each other in person and get him with the kids,” she said. Their time together has become more restricted amid Timberlake’s 2024 “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour” that’s set to last through the end of the year. But Biel tried her best to avoid painting the picture that the time apart was a source of strain for them. “I don’t know how we’re going to do it, but we’re going to get through it,” she said.

To keep the family cohesiveness, Biel and Timberlake spend as much time away from the coasts as possible, choosing to spend time in their Montana and Tennessee homes. “We’re just trying to create some normalcy for these kids,” she said on the “Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa” podcast.

Jessica Biel And Justin Timberlake Are In Couples Therapy

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake serious© Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

On the heels of the Alisha Wainwright debacle, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel agreed that their marriage could use some external help. Between 2019 and 2024, the two have reportedly been in couples therapy on and off to address some of their issues, according to Radar. Biel believed they had made significant progress until the DWI arrest pulled the rug out from under her feet. “[She thinks] they’re right back where they started,” a source told the outlet.

However, another insider spilled that Biel had been questioning the efficacy of the sessions since before Timberlake’s embarrassing brush with the law. “Though they do love each other, all of the couples therapy they’ve undergone simply isn’t fixing some of their underlying issues,” a source told Life & Style in January 2024. While Biel argued that she and Timberlake often retreat to Montana to reconnect as a family and take the kids away from the prying eyes of paparazzi, insiders say the picture isn’t as rosy.

Perhaps they were hoping the time away would remind them of the love they have for each other and start anew. “But you can’t run away from your problems,” the Life & Style source said. However, others disagree that the couple’s decision to be in couples therapy is indicative of marital trouble. “They make sure to have a good balance and occasionally will see a therapist for a check in,” an insider told ET in February 2024.

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Tech mogul Elon Musk is suing Whoopi Goldberg and the ABC show “The View” for millions, claiming they are “lying” about him.

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A rumor that Elon Musk is suing Whoopi Goldberg and “The View” show for millions circulated widely online in 2024. For example, the Facebook page SpaceX Fanclub posted a purported quote from Musk in August 2024:

Elon Musk Sues The View and Whoopi Goldberg for $80 Million: “They Are Lying About Me”

Fact Check: Elon Musk Supposedly Is Suing Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View’ for Millions. Here’s the Truth

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The Facebook page also shared a link to an article on esspots.com, which stated:

In an unexpected twist of events, tech mogul Elon Musk, the man behind such groundbreaking ventures as SpaceX and Tesla, is pushing back against media giant The View and its illustrious host, Whoopi Goldberg. But this isn’t your ordinary celebrity spat; it comes in the form of a hefty $60 million defamation lawsuit.

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The lawsuit stems from a recent appearance Musk made on The View. What should have been a friendly conversation about his latest ventures quickly devolved into a heated clash of personalities. With the usual back-and-forth chatter one expects from daytime television, the interview took a sour turn when Goldberg, known for her direct approach, started questioning Musk’s business ethics and personal character.

The host’s barrage of criticisms came thick and fast, alleging Musk of harboring dangerous ambitions and acting unethically in his business practices. Goldberg went as far as accusing him of creating a monopoly in the tech industry and damaging the Earth through his SpaceX projects.

Some readers seemed to interpret the rumor as a factual recounting of real-life events with one commenter stating, “Good for you Elon, the view must be stopped.” However, there was no evidence of Musk filing such a lawsuit.

Rather, the rumor about the supposed lawsuit between Musk and Goldberg originated with SpaceX Fanclub and esspots.com — a Facebook page and affiliated website that describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature. The Facebook page “Introduction” section states: “We post SATIRE, nothing on this page is real.”

Esspots.com’s disclaimer stated:

Welcome to Esspots.com, a website that specializes in satire, parody, and humor. Before you proceed to read our content, we would like to emphasize that nothing on this website is real. All of the articles, stories, and commentary found on Esspots.com are entirely fictitious and created for the purpose of entertainment only.

Esspots.com has a history of making up stories for shares and comments.

The fictional story spread amidst news of Brazil banning access to X in the country after a court ordered Musk to take down content on the platform that they said threatened the integrity of its elections. Musk refused to comply, triggering the ban.

Snopes has addressed similar satirical claims about Musk and Goldberg in the past, including a false rumor that claimed Goldberg had confronted South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott on set and walked out crying, and a false rumor that Musk had banned writer Stephen King from X.

For background, here is why we alert readers to rumors created by sources that call their output humorous or satirical.

Travis Kelce was reportedly treated to $42,000 worth of high-end gifts from Taylor Swift on the eve of the new NFL season.

Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs began their bid for a historic ‘three-peat’ in perfect fashion on Thursday night after picking up a 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in their first outing of the 2024 campaign.

Swift watched on from the stands at Arrowhead Stadium as her man helped Kansas City get off to a winning start, just a few days after a bombshell fake contract claiming the pair were heading for a split emerged on social media.

And according to The US Sun, before the game the pop megastar shelled out an incredible five-figure sum on gifts for beau Travis.

Swift is said to have made sure that he was all set for the new season by shelling out $42,000 on a selection of designer bags and clothes for Kelce, some of which are in red – the Chiefs’ famous color.

 

Travis Kelce was reportedly treated to $42,000 worth of high-end gifts from Taylor Swift on the eve of the new NFL season

A source close to the Kansas City tight end is quoted as saying: ‘The team is going back on the road for some many nice and long trip around the country, so that was a very nice move and idea from Taylor.

‘She also got him some fall and winter clothes as the temperature is gonna drop soon: a turtleneck, jacket, coat, and a cardigan that he saw in Paris and that he kept talking to her about for a while. He is all set with all those items… as he likes to bring tons of stuff with him when he travels with the team, or even when he travels to go attend events and with Taylor.’

Kelce was reportedly surprised with two of Louis Vuitton’s Keepall Bandouliere 50 bags, one worth $4,000 and the other $4,800.

Swift also bought him an $11,100 rolling truck and $1,130 toiletry bag from the same luxury French designer store, along with a $2,060 cashmere cardigan, $1,450 silk and cashmere turtleneck, and a $560 beanie to keep him warm in the winter.

Her spending spree also included two jackets from Hermes; one a $5,050 capsule rib-trim and the other a $5,850 hooded auto coat.

The insider added that Taylor’s gifts for Travis were to wish him a ‘very good season’.

Swift’s gifts for Kelce included two of Louis Vuitton’s Keepall Bandouliere 50 bags, one of which was worth $4,000 (left), and an $11,100 rolling truck (right)

 

The Chiefs tight end also received this luxury $2,060 cashmere cardigan to keep him warm

 

Kelce and the Chiefs got off to a winning start Thursday after beating the Baltimore Ravens

 

Swift could be seen cheering her boyfriend on from the stands at Arrowhead Stadium

Earlier this week Kelce’s team called in lawyers after a fake contract stating that his and Swift’s romance is a sham began circulating online.

The paperwork, which appeared to have been created by Los Angeles-based firm Full Scope, revealed an alleged strategy for the super-couple to make their split, with the date for an announcement penciled in for September 28.

It also outlined a supposed plan to release an official statement at the end of this month – three days ‘post-break up’ to ‘allow the initial media frenzy to settle and ensure clarity’.

It added that the announcement would be ‘gracious, respectful and stress mutual respect.

Kelce and the Chiefs are looking to land an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl this season after retaining their crown in 2023.

After romance blossomed between her and the NFL icon, Swift attended a host of Kansas City game last year and is expected to do the same this term.

 

The couple pose with Kelce’s teammate Mecole Hardman Jr (right) and his girlfriend Chariah Gordon (second from right) after Thursday’s victory over Baltimore

The loved-up couple were seen leaving together hand-in-hand after Thursday’s game against Baltimore before jetting off to New York City.

On Friday night Kelce and Swift headed to legendary Brooklyn pizza joint Lucali as their celebrations continued after the Chiefs’ opening victory.

They then attended model Karen Elson’s wedding at Electric Lady Studios on Saturday, with Taylor dazzling in a white dress and Travis looking slick in an all-black outfit.

Joy Behar isn’t playing nice this election season. The longtime cohost of The View delivered a blunt diss to supporters of former president Donald Trump on this morning’s episode as the panel discussed the rift between VP candidate Tim Walz and his estranged brother.

Walz’s brother Jeff has spoken out against him in comments on Facebook, per The New York Post, in which he said, in part, “The stories I could tell. Not the type of character you want making decisions about your future,” and declared that he is “100% opposed to all his ideology.”

Behar opened the discussion by saying it’s the first time in her 80-plus years that she has witnessed people being “so angry with each other politically” — and that includes the presidency of Richard Nixon, brutally described by Behar as a “a hateful beast.”

But when it was Alyssa Farah Griffin‘s time to speak, she said the family rift between the brothers over politics was “very relatable.”

“I think especially in the Trump era, because the country is very polarized, I have family who are die-hard Trump supporters, I have family who are die-hard Harris supporters, and I have friends on both of those [sides],” she said. “And this is why I say like, we shouldn’t demean Trump supporters, we shouldn’t call them names, we shouldn’t say they’re cultists or ignorant.”

Behar chimed in, “No, of course not,” before adding, “They have issues.”
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As Griffin tried to continue, “We all have them in our lives,” the audience laughed at Behar’s remark, which only prompted her to double down.

“They do!” she exclaimed, holding her hands up and grinning.

Griffin wasn’t swayed by Behar’s barb, though. Carrying on with her commentary, she told the panel, “We all have them in our lives and we love them. And you know how you reach them— ’cause I do, I engage. And I don’t do it trying to tell them they’re wrong.

“I tell them my experience, why I am going a certain way,” she said. “And I meet them where they are, and if they don’t change, it’s not going to change my relationship with them.”

Jessica Biel Shines Solo at the U.S. Open, Enjoys a Friend Date Without Justin Timberlake

Jessica Biel’s break from filming ‘The Better Sister’ comes one day before Timberlake continues his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Europe.
As Justin Timberlake continues to tour post-DWI arrest, his wife of 12 years is enjoying a much-needed break from production on The Better Sister. Jessica Biel has been filming the upcoming thriller TV series for months amid drama stemming from her husband’s arrest in June. What better way to blow off steam than a friend date to the U.S. Open?

Jessica Biel and a friend attend the 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Championships | Jean Catuffe/GC Images

Biel and an unnamed companion attended Day 3 of the 2024 U.S. Open in style. The pair sat in box seats with a great view of Flushing, New York’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Model Coco

Rocha and her husband, James Conran, sat in front of Biel and her pal, who chatted and laughed while they snacked and sipped drinks.

Coco Rocha and James Conran (front) and Jessica Biel and a friend on August 28, 2024 | Jean Catuffe/GC Images

Moët & Chandon hosted the pair at the prestigious tennis competition and final Grand Slam of the 2024 circuit. Biel and her friend watched world No. 2 Novak Djokovic battle Laslo Djere. The former won the match in the third set when Djere was forced to forfeit due to an issue with his abdomen. Djokovic’s victory marked his 90th win at the U.S. Open, certainly an exciting milestone for spectators like Biel to witness.

Jessica Biel in Flushing Meadows, Queens, NYC | Jean Catuffe/GC Images

The Sinner actor wore a silver blue linen set from Posse, including the Lorenzo vest ($259) and Parker trousers ($329). The comfortably chic outfit complemented Biel’s light summer tan and blunt bob. She accessorized with gold rings, gold bracelets, and a thick gold chain around her neck.

Jessica Biel and a friend at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center | Jean Catuffe/GC Images

The mother of two is likely sticking around NYC due to her acting commitments. Cameras have spotted Biel all around the city filming scenes for The Better Sister alongside Elizabeth Banks and Corey Stoll. An adaptation of the titular 2019 novel by Alafair Burke, the thriller follows two sisters (Biel and Banks) after Biel’s character finds her husband, a prominent Manhattan lawyer (Stoll), dead.

Jessica Biel and a friend in Flushing, New York | Al Bello/Getty Images

Biel’s break from filming The Better Sister comes one day before Justin Timberlake continues his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. In support of his sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was, the 43-year-old began his first concert series in five years in Vancouver on April 29, 2024. Currently, Timberlake is touring Europe, with a show in Copenhagen, Denmark, tonight. Time will tell whether Biel and their sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 4, join him on tour.

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are relationship goals.

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The Candy actor teased her pop star husband with hilarious side-by-side photos that are just too good not to share.

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On Friday, Jessica, 41, posted an Instagram reel with her matching Justin, 42, in some of the most iconic looks from his youth, captioned, “Hey Siri, play ‘Mirrors’ by Justin Timberlake.”

Let’s see if I can find out where all the original photos are from!

The first photo is Jessica in a white tank from her early aughts era when she was finishing up her last season of 7th Heaven.

Jim Smeal / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

And guessing by his haircut, the Justin photo it’s compared to comes from his 2001 era when he officially ditched the frosted tips and curls and was showing off this new look.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t get the exact photo from Rolling Stone she used in the IG post.

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The next photo doesn’t look like an intentional Justin look, but instead, when Jessica was in the middle of filming the Hulu miniseries Candy.

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And here’s the comparison of Justin in 2001.

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And here are the photos side-by-side.

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The next look comes from Jessica in 1998 on a WB press tour in Pasadena, CA.

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And the comparison photo is from this unforgettable look when Justin proudly showed off his curly top and flashy style.

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And here are the photos side-by-side.

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The best is when she actually dressed up as Justin at the 2019 Casamigos Halloween Party alongside a giant microphone that also looked oddly like Justin Timberlake.

Michael Kovac / Getty Images for Casamigos

And finally, here’s the comparison with Justin and *NSYNC in shiny, shimmering outfits that look straight out of a ’90s Missy Elliott music video.

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And here are the photos side-by-side.

Michael Kovac / Getty Images for Casamigos, Jim Smeal / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

I hope this is a sign of an *NSYNC reunion tour on the horizon. We deserve it!

Michael Kovac / Getty Images for Casamigos

Maddi Lowrey, the young fan who became an internet sensation for her admiration of Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, recently experienced a moment she would never forget when she met her idol live on “The View.”

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Maddi, whose enthusiasm and passion for swimming have inspired many, first caught the public’s attention through a heartfelt video that showcased her adoration for Ledecky, whose incredible achievements in the pool have made her a role model for countless young athletes. Maddi’s video quickly went viral, touching the hearts of viewers around the world and catching the eye of Ledecky herself. Recognizing Maddi’s genuine love for the sport and her deep admiration, “The View” decided to orchestrate a surprise that would bring the two together in person.

On the day of the big reveal, Maddi, unaware of what was in store, was invited onto the show to talk about her passion for swimming and her admiration for Ledecky. As she chatted with the hosts, her excitement was palpable, but nothing could have prepared her for what happened next. The atmosphere in the studio was electric as Katie Ledecky made a surprise entrance, walking out from backstage with a big smile. Maddi’s reaction was immediate and priceless — a mix of shock, disbelief, and overwhelming joy. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she leaped from her seat to embrace her hero, a moment that left everyone watching feeling deeply moved.

Ledecky, known not just for her athletic prowess but also for her kindness and humility, greeted Maddi warmly, instantly putting the young fan at ease. The two sat down together, and Ledecky praised Maddi for her dedication to swimming, encouraging her to keep pursuing her dreams with the same passion and tenacity that had already brought her this far. Maddi, still visibly in awe, expressed how much Ledecky’s journey and achievements had inspired her, not just as an athlete but as a person. Ledecky responded by sharing anecdotes from her own childhood and early swimming days, relating to the young girl’s journey and offering advice on perseverance and hard work.

The segment concluded with Ledecky presenting Maddi with a signed swim cap and an invitation to attend one of her future competitions as her special guest, further cementing the special bond that had just been formed. For Maddi, meeting Ledecky was not only a dream come true but also a powerful reminder of the impact that athletes can have on their young fans. The story of Maddi Lowrey and her surprise meeting with Katie Ledecky is a testament to the magic that can happen when passion, perseverance, and a little bit of luck come together, creating moments that inspire and uplift us all.

Justin Timberlake was arrested on June 18, and was arraigned later that day at the Sag Harbor Village Justice Court on Long Island, NY.

Justin Timberlake is ready to face the music a little over a month after his arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons.

A source tells ET, “Justin is prepared to face whatever consequences he needs to. He is hoping to learn from this experience and put it behind him. Jess is extremely supportive and helping him navigate everything.”

The source adds, “Justin is still putting his energy into his family and focus on his tour. He is ready to move forward in a positive way and pouring himself into his work commitments and even creating new music.”

The arrest came just after the singer celebrated Father’s Day, with wife Jessica Biel exalting him as “the rock” of the family on which they lean on in a post dedicated to him. The actress was spotted filming scenes some two and a half hours south of the Hamptons in New York City’s Central Park on June 17, just prior to Timberlake’s arrest.

ET is breaking down the events that led up to his arrest and the ensuing fallout.

Justin Timberlake celebrates Father’s Day

Both Timberlake and Biel took to social media to celebrate the holiday. The “SexyBack” singer posted two photos of his and Biel’s children — sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3.

In his caption, Timberlake called them his “2 greatest gifts.”

“I learn more about myself everyday just because you both chose me to be your Daddy,” he added, in part. “I will always be there for you through your peaks and valleys…. to lift you up and show you how high you can take this life and to pick you up when you fall.”

Biel’s carousel post included photos of Timberlake horsing around with the kids. In her caption, she referred to him as “THE ROCK. The rock we climb on, we lean against. The rock that shades us from the sun.”

Following his arrest, comments on both posts have been limited.

Justin Timberlake hangs out with friends at a boutique hotel

According to TMZ, Timberlake was hanging out with friends on the night of Monday, June 17 at The American Hotel, a boutique establishment that also offers a 75-foot yacht for rent.

TMZ also reported, citing sources, that Timberlake’s friends — the ones he had been hanging out with at the hotel — raced to the scene and tried convincing cops to give him a break, to no avail. It should be noted that the police report, later obtained by ET, made no mention of this claim.

A source later told ET, “Justin was with his friends [Monday] night at American Hotel and really enjoying himself. He seemed a little tipsy and drunk, but not in a belligerent way. When he left and got in his car, he revved his engine a few times.”

Another source tells ET, “Justin and his party arrived after 10 p.m. and were full of energy. He was with a group of around 6-7 people including men, women and some young adults.There wasn’t anyone in the dining room, but there were a few people still drinking at the bar. It was surprising to see them show up so late because the restaurant was pretty much closed by the time they got there.”

Jessica Biel is less than three hours away in Central Park

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Meanwhile, Biel was working and filming scenes for her new Prime Video series, The Better Sister. ET obtained photos of the 42-year-old actress in medieval costume on the set in Central Park. She wore a white top, blue bodice and tan skirt as she shot scenes for the thriller alongside co-stars Corey Stoll and Elizabeth Banks.

Between takes, the 7th Heaven star was seen carrying a script and sipping a drink while wearing more casual clothes.

The Better Sister follows “Chloe (Biel), who moves through the world with her handsome lawyer husband, Adam, and teenage son Ethan by her side while her estranged sister, Nicky (Banks), hustles to make ends meet while trying to stay clean,” per the series’ description. “When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, laying bare long-buried secrets.

Taylor Swift was spotted on a dinner date with boyfriend Travis Kelce at a restaurant in Brooklyn, N.Y. one day after watching him lead the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in their first season game.
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Share Post-Game PDA Moment at Stadium

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Watch: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Share Post-Game PDA Moment at Stadium

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce took their love story to New York City after the Kansas City Chiefs star’s first win of the season.

The couple, who have been dating for about a year, were spotted on a dinner date at the pizza restaurant Lucali in Brooklyn Sept. 6, one day after the “Cruel Summer” singer cheered on her boyfriend as his team beat the Baltimore Ravens in an opening season game at Kansas City, Mo.’s Arrowhead Stadium.

Travis sported a sleeveless white sweater vest, vertically stripped pants and black shoes. Taylor wore a navy blazer over a sheer black top, paired with a black bandeau bra, black mini skirt and black leather knee-high boots.

The “Style” singer had also turned heads with her outfit at the Chiefs game—she wore a Versace denim corset top and matching shorts, paired with thigh-high red leather boots.

Taylor’s appearance at his first regular season NFL game comes nearly a year since she hard launched their relationship when she attended her first Chiefs game, which would be followed by several others, including the team’s Super Bowl 2024 victory in February.

And the game also marks a full circle moment for the couple. Travis had famously first attempted to shoot his shot with the Grammy winner at Arrowhead when he attended one of her Eras tour concerts there in July 2023 before they finally began dating later that summer.

The two have continued to support each other, with Taylor making frequent appearances at his games and the athlete showing up at more than a dozen of her concerts. In June, he even joined her onstage at a show in London, where he carried her bridal-style in front of more than 90,000 fans.

Look back at Taylor and Travis’ road to romance…

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And the game also marks a full circle moment for the couple. Travis had famously first attempted to shoot his shot with the Grammy winner at Arrowhead when he attended one of her Eras tour concerts there in July 2023 before they finally began dating later that summer.

The two have continued to support each other, with Taylor making frequent appearances at his games and the athlete showing up at more than a dozen of her concerts. In June, he even joined her onstage at a show in London, where he carried her bridal-style in front of more than 90,000 fans.

Look back at Taylor and Travis’ road to romance…

July 2023: So, Make the Friendship Bracelets

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s love story began in July 2023, when the singer’s Eras Tour made a stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

As a huge Swiftie, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end caught the show with hopes of giving Taylor a friendship bracelet with his number on it. However, he failed to complete the pass due to her pre-show rituals.

“I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings,” Travis shared on the July 26 episode of his New Heights podcast. “So, I was a little butt-hurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”

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Summer 2023: This Is Him Trying

After publicly recounting his fumble—a move Taylor would later describe as “metal as hell”—Travis decided to shoot his shot and invite the Grammy winner to watch the Chiefs play at Arrowhead Stadium.

“I threw it out there, I threw the ball in her court,” he shared on The Pat McAfee Show. “I told her, you know, ‘I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead, you might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one’s a little more lit.’ So, we’ll see what happens in the near future.”

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August 2023: Enchanted to Meet You

Travis was rocking a mustache—which he debuted in August during training camp—when he was first introduced to Taylor.

As he later noted of the era, “That ‘stache and the 87 jersey was pretty iconic there for a little bit, and I had it when I met Taylor for the first time.”

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September 2023: Sparks Fly

By early September, a source close to the situation told E! News that Travis and Taylor were “texting and talking here and there.”

“It’s been very low-key,” the insider explained, “as he’s been in season.”

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September 2023: Cheer Captain

Accepting Travis’ invite, Taylor joined the athlete’s mom Donna Kelce at Arrowhead Stadium to watch him and the Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears. After the game, Taylor and Travis were seen packing PDA at a local bar.

Though folklore had it that it was the couple’s first in-person meeting, the “Karma” singer later clarified the two had spent a “significant amount of time” getting to know each other beforehand.

As Taylor noted, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”

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October 2023: Team Up

As an indication that the relationship was heating up, Taylor brought her squad—including friends Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter and Antoni Porowski—to watch the Chiefs play against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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October 2023: It’s Nice to Have a Friend

Another sign that Travis could be The 1? Taylor started bonding with Brittany Mahomes—the wife of Travis’ BFF and teammate Patrick Mahomes—in and outside of NFL games.

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October 2023: Welcome to New York

The couple took their romance to TV, making a surprise appearance on the Oct. 14 episode of Saturday Night Live. Their Big Apple takeover also included the after-party for the NBC sketch show and a date night at the Waverly Inn.

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November 2023: Karma Is Her Boyfriend

During a bye week, Travis traveled down to Argentina to catch the South American leg of Taylor’s Eras Tour. Not only did the NFL star bond with Taylor’s dad, Scott Swift, at the Nov. 11 show in Buenos Aires, but he also got a special shoutout from the stage.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

After the show, the Midnights artist was seen running up to Travis backstage and greeting him with a passionate kiss.

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December 2024: Speak Now

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games.

“I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” she told Time. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone.”

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December 2023: You, Who Charmed Her Dad

The music superstar turned Travis’ Dec. 17 game into a family affair, bringing her dad to cheer on her man.

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January 2024: All the Midnights

Taylor and Travis spent their first New Year’s Eve together, sharing a romantic kiss when the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.

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January 2024: Chosen Family

Continuing to bond with Travis’ family, Taylor hung out with his brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce at the Chiefs’ game against the Buffalo Bills.

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January 2024: Saved by the Perfect Kiss

Taylor joined Travis on the football field when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship, a victory that cemented the team’s spot in the 2024 Super Bowl. The couple shared a celebratory kiss before exchanging the L-word.

“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her. “I love you—so much it’s not funny.”

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February 2024: Super Bowl Champs

The pair locked lips on the field after Travis led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.

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February 2024: TikTok Official

Taylor posted footage of Travis on social media for the first time Feb. 12, poking fun at how she took her parents clubbing with the athlete after the Super Bowl.

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June 2024: Instagram Official

Taylor’s first Instagram pic featuring Travis was a selfie of the two with Prince William and his and wife Kate Middleton‘s eldest kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte backstage at the singer’s Eras tour show at Wembley Stadium in London.

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June 2024: Travis’ Eras Tour Stage Debut

While attending his seventh Eras tour concert, and second show at London’s Wembley Stadium, the NFL star joined his girlfriend onstage as a backup performer during her performance of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”