Overview

• On August 13, Taylor Swift appeared on the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast to announce her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, set for October 3 release.
• The live YouTube stream peaked at roughly 1.3 million viewers before cutting out near the end, a disruption the show’s social channels attributed to a technical glitch.
• Swift detailed how Kelce’s on-air “man tantrum” and his podcast declaration “I wanna date you” ignited their romance after her 2023 Arrowhead Stadium concert.
• Online reaction spanned from praise for Swift’s openness about her relationship and career to criticism of Kelce’s on-air displays of affection.
• In parallel, Donna Kelce told PEOPLE her son has slimmed down and intensified offseason training as he prepares for his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs.