Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star's PDA-filled moment with Travis Kelce at US Open final goes viral

Taylor Swift, in a red gingham dress, was seen enjoying the match with Travis Kelce, passionately belting out the lyrics to 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love'
PUBLISHED SEP 9, 2024
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift packed on the PDA with numerous courtside kisses at the US Open men's final match (Gotham/GC Images)
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift packed on the PDA with numerous courtside kisses at the US Open men's final match (Gotham/GC Images)

Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift news diary, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights into the world of one of today's most influential and celebrated artists.

Delve into Taylor Swift's dynamic career, public appearances, and the buzz within the entertainment industry as we provide you with a bite-sized overview of the happenings in the life of this multi-talented and ever-evolving artist.

Travis Kelce kisses Taylor Swift's head at US Open final

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are seen during the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships on September 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are seen during the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships on September 8, in New York City (Gotham/GC Images)

The 34-year-old singer-songwriter and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end were seen relishing the exciting match between Italy’s Jannik Sinner and American tennis star Taylor Fritz at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open men’s final.

The couple made a charming entrance, walking hand in hand. During the match, Kelce was spotted kissing the top of Swift’s head, and their affectionate moments captured the attention of fans worldwide.

READ MORE: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pack on the PDA at US Open final as they leave fake contract drama behind

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sing iconic 'love' song at US Open 

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Brittany Mahomes attend the Men's Singles Final match between Taylor Fritz of the United States and Jannik Sinner of Italy on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Brittany Mahomes attend the men's singles final match between Taylor Fritz of the United States and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2024 US Open on September 8 (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

After Travis Kelce's victorious NFL debut season, he and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, took a well-deserved break by attending the US Open final. During a lull in the match, the couple happily joined in singing The Darkness's 2000s rock anthem, 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love', with friends Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes nearby.

While singing, they were heard passionately belting out the line, "I wanna kiss you every minute, every hour, every day!" Swift even used her fingers to show just how much affection she felt. The couple was also seen dancing together and enjoying the match.

Their New York City adventure began on Friday with a visit to the popular Brooklyn restaurant Lucali, where they enjoyed pizza before facing a flurry of paparazzi.

READ MORE: WATCH: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce serve up romance with iconic 'Love' song at US Open

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance inspires movie ‘Christmas in the Spotlight’

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen during the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships on September 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance inspires movie ‘Christmas in the Spotlight’ (Gotham/GC Images)

Lifetime's upcoming film, 'Christmas in the Spotlight', will take cues from real-life events, focusing on the high-profile romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. 

The network has greenlit the project as part of its 2024 It's A Wonderful Lifetime holiday programming lineup. Starring Jessica Lord and Laith Wallschleger, the movie will explore the theme of "a love that can shine even under the bright lights of fame."

READ MORE: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance inspires upcoming Lifetime holiday movie

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes shut down rift rumors

Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes are seen at the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes are seen at the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, in New York City (MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

At the US Open Final held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes shared a heartfelt embrace amid the star-studded event. Swift, accompanied by her partner Travis Kelce, along with Brittany and Patrick Mahomes, was seen enjoying the match between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz.

For the occasion, Swift wore a red and white gingham sundress with cat-eye sunglasses, while Kelce sported a cream-colored outfit topped with a Gucci bucket hat. Brittany opted for a chic Gucci ensemble and sunglasses, and Patrick donned a black Prada zip-up shirt.

READ MORE: Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes hug at US Open after NFL season opener game gives rise to feud rumors

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce break traditional dress code

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce broke traditional dress code at a wedding in New York City (@vogue weddings/Instagram)

Taylor Swift and her NFL boyfriend, Travis Kelce, made a bold impression at Karen Elson's wedding in New York City. Traveling from Kansas City, the couple attended the nuptials of model Karen Elson and Electric Lady Studios owner Lee Foster. 

Breaking tradition, Swift opted for a Zimmermann Halliday Scallop Midi Dress, which featured side cutouts and a corset-style back. Despite the traditional "no white" rule for wedding guests, Swift chose this white or near-white dress, a color typically reserved for the bride. 

Meanwhile, Kelce looked sharp in an all-black outfit, complete with neatly slicked-back hair, a gold watch and chain, and Vivienne Westwood accessories, perfectly complementing Swift’s look.

READ MORE: Taylor Swift breaks major dress code in cutout floral midi with Travis Kelce at friend's NYC wedding

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift enjoy date night in NYC

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift enjoyed a stylish date night at Lucali (Getty Images)

On September 6, the high-profile couple was spotted enjoying a stylish date night in Brooklyn as they continued to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' big win against the Baltimore Ravens the night prior.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were seen holding hands as they headed to Lucali, a popular Brooklyn pizza spot known for its candlelit ambiance and wood-fired pies. 

Swift, 34, exuded edgy sophistication in an oversized black blazer over a sheer top, with a bandeau top subtly visible underneath. She complemented her look with black shorts and knee-high black boots. Her accessories included a quilted Louis Vuitton handbag and layered silver necklaces, adding a touch of glam to her outfit.

Kelce, also 34, opted for a relaxed yet fashionable look with striped pants and a casual nude sweater vest, completed by a black cap

READ MORE: Video shows Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce arriving in style for chic dinner date in NYC after Chiefs game

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