Taylor Swift news diary: Singer crowned 'greatest pop star of 2023' as Travis Kelce reportedly seeks Scott Swift's blessing

By Poulami Sengupta
Published on : 05:07 PST, Dec 17, 2023

Taylor Swift has had a fantastic 2023 (Getty Images)

Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift News Digest, 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.

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Travis Kelce reportedly sought blessings from Taylor Swift's father

Photo by Gotham/GC Images — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Gotham/GC Images)

Travis Kelce has reportedly asked for blessing from Taylor Swift's father for marriage. As per the Kansas City Chiefs tight ender's friends, Scott Swift has readily given his blessing and Kelce is searching for a ring befitting Swift.

A source close to Kelce said, “Scott has been asked for his blessing and has wholeheartedly given it, and Travis has been talking to friends about a ring.”

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Billboard names Taylor Swift 'greatest pop star of 2023'

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Taylor Swift has been named the 'The Greatest Pop Star of 2023' by Billboard. This is unsurprising as the pop star spent the better part of the year winning the hearts of thousands of fans and breaking records through her The Eras Tour.

While 2023 was the year Swift became a billionaire, she has also been featured in several coveted lists and even won the TIME Person of the Year title in 2023.

Taylor Swift made Jessica Chastain 'a breakup playlist'

During her recent appearance at 'The Jimmy Fallon Show', actress Jessica Chastain gushed about Taylor Swift making her a breakup playlist after meeting each other at the 2011 MET Gala. Chastain shared, “We were both sitting next to each other … and she was so sweet,” before adding, “I just went through a breakup and I was talking to her about that, and we went and danced together — it was such a fun night.”

She continued, “And then the next day, I had an email from iTunes that said, like, ‘Taylor Swift’ or whatever, and I just thought that it was a Taylor Swift album,” and explained Taylor Swift "had made me a break-up playlist that she sent me! Isn't that the sweetest thing?”

Taylor Lautner admits Taylor Swift 'absolutely' broke up with him

During a recent appearance at the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, 'Twilight' actor Taylor Lautner talked about the end of his relationship with the 'Lover' singer in 2009.

When the host Alex Cooper asked Lautner what happened in December, referring to Swift's song 'Back to December', Lautner replied, "You don't want to know." As Cooper jokingly asked whether that was the time when Swift ended their relationship, Lautner confirmed, "Yes, absolutely."

Fans believe Taylor Swift received a huge ring from Travis Kelce on her birthday

Travis Kelce was missing from Taylor Swift's star-studded birthday bash. However, swifties believe he was metaphorically present there and even gifted the pop star a giant ring.

On her birthday, Swift was seen showing off the statement ring to her friends Keleigh Sperry and Miles Teller as she was leaving 'The Box' in New York City.