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Maybe Blake will take up Kanye West on that rumored revenge offer. We all know how her and Ryan Reynolds have a thirst for revenge.

It reportedly didn't take Taylor Swift long to replace former BFF Blake Lively. The global pop star has recently been flaunting her friendship with actress Dakota Johnson, which Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is claiming has been "torture" for Lively.

Swift and Johnson appeared together at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, where the Verity star presented the "Cleveland!" singer with the inaugural Artist Director Honors award. Johnson then hosted the October 3 episode of Saturday Night Live, and Swift crashed her monologue, jokingly appearing as her "literal therapist.Blake was devastated watching it," a source told Shuter's Naughty But Nice. "Taylor wasn't just supporting Dakota privately. She walked onto that stage and showed millions of people how close they are. Blake couldn't help wondering: Does Taylor know exactly how much this will hurt me?"According to additional insiders, Lively and Johnson were never friends—they simply "tolerated each other" for Swift. "There was always tension," another source explained. "That's why seeing Dakota apparently take Blake's place feels particularly brutal."However, a separate insider believes Lively is inserting herself into a situation that has nothing to do with her. "Maybe Taylor isn't sending Blake any message at all," they said. "Maybe she simply loves Dakota. Blake has to accept that Taylor's life no longer revolves around their friendship."

"Blake could cope with Taylor being furious," the source added. "What she can't cope with is Taylor being completely fine without her."

Blake Lively is still hoping against hope that she and Taylor Swift can find a path towards peace in the not-too distant future, a source tells Star.

"Blake has not moved past this in any way, shape, or form," admits the source. "She still follows everything that Taylor does, even though most of the time it leaves her in tears."

During Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni, texts between her and Swift, 36, were unsealed, all but confirming rumors of a rift. In the texts, the "Blank Space" singer confessed that the It Ends With Us drama had "caused a little distance" between her and the actressShe still has trouble believing things went from them talking every single day and calling each other sisters to just being cut out for life," the source says of Lively. "She understands that she screwed up … but she doesn't understand why what she did is bad enough to warrant being exiled."As Star previously reported, Lively was forced to accept that her friendship with Swift really is over after she and husband Ryan Reynolds were left off the guest list for the pop star's star-studded New York City wedding to Travis Kelce earlier this year.

"It's like she never even existed for Taylor, and Blake just can't accept or believe that," says the source. "She believes that Taylor does miss her."

Swift and Lively "really were best friends," the source notes, adding that the Gossip Girl alum even made the 14-time Grammy winner godmother of her four children — daughters James, 11, Ines, 9, and Betty, 6, and son Odin, 3 — with Reynolds, 49She thought they were family and she still thinks that one day they can get back there," shares the source. "She won't give hope, as delusional as that might be."

Is this code for Taylor Swift wants to find Scientology more members? You can't find Tom Cruise's next alleged PR relationship without getting them inducted into Scientology.

The reference to Cats was hilarious.

Football is still the focus for Travis, but once he does step back and he's ready to act, Tom will be a fantastic help," says the source.

During the off-season, Kelce starred in several projects, including Grotesquerie and Happy Gilmore 2, and even hosted a game show, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?.Taylor is all for it. She wants to see Travis achieve his dreams," shares the source. "Whether she decides to step in front of the camera [too] remains to be seen."

Over the course of her career, the pop star has appeared in films like Valentine's Day, The Giver, Cats and Amsterdam and landed roles on TV shows such as New Girl.

It's no secret that she's got an itch to scratch after the whole Cats disaster," the source says of the 2019 Broadway musical adaptation bombing at the box office. "But there's definitely some reservations on her part."

There is, however, one role Swift "very much" wants to play, spills the source, and that's "matchmaker" to Cruise.She told Tom that she's going to find him the right gal, and she really means it," the source says. "She's so in love, she wants everyone to feel as happy as she does so she will be seriously devoting herself to this. Tom is in great hands."

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Though Swift’s appearance was said to have a 7 p.m. ET start by the station, her voice didn’t get any airtime until about 7:45 p.m. Q&A clips with her were sparse from that point on, with just a few questions broadcast overall as it neared 10 p.m.

The 45-minute lead-up to any sign of Swift had a modern country playlist of singles like Morgan Wallen & Post Malone’s “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” Lainey Wilson feat. John Mayer’s “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” Kip Moore’s “Somethin’ Bout a Truck” and Russell Dickerson’s “Worth Your Wild” before Swift’s latest hit, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” finally got airplay. Next up was Cole Swindell’s “Single Saturday Night,” Thomas Rhett’s “After All the Bars Are Closed” and, at last, a Swift classic, “Teardrops on My Guitar.” Soon the first question of the night for Swift came up.Swift revealed she went into writing “I Knew It, I Knew You” with words that could support two interpretations.

“I love that the lyrics of this song are really being delved into by the fans. There are several lyrics that have more than one meaning to them,” Swift said of “I Knew It, I Knew You.”You only have so long in a song to convey and surmise and sum up this entire film [Toy Story 5] that people just watched. Sometimes you’ll try to have a double meaning in a line,” she continued.

Swift gave specific examples from the first couple lines of the song: “I knew you through the daze of the blades of the grass in summer/ Parachutes for the free fall of being younger.”irst couple lines of the song: “I knew you through the daze of the blades of the grass in summer/ Parachutes for the free fall of being younger.”

“The word daze is spelled ‘d-a-z-e’ in the lyrics, but you could also, if you wanted to, think of it as days, ‘d-a-y-s,’ you could perceive it as that. I thought of it as like a childhood daze of you look back and you see this sort of blurry, beautiful memory that’s kind of blurry at the edges,” Swift explained.

“Blades of the grass in summer, that harkens back to childhood and playing and using your imagination, but also there’s the added meaning of they’re toys,” she said. “They can only see up to the height of blades of grass.”

“Parachutes for the free fall of being younger: There’s the actual parachute army toys in Toy Story, as well as symbolically, somebody who helps you grow up, helps your landings be softer,” said Swift.

Later in the evening, another Swift moment aired. She spoke of the inspiration behind writing “I Knew It, I Knew You.” Swift was drawn to Toy Story cowgirl Jessie upon attending an early screening of Toy Story 5 — “I was seeing that she was going through a full-circle moment as a character,” Swift said, in part — plus seeing “a lot of reunions of old friends, seeing people that you haven’t seen in a while, and kind of forgiving past heartbreak, or whatever, and kind of healing that within yourself.”

Thoughts on this?

More than 40 homeowners are suing the state of Rhode Island over the Taylor Swift tax.The lawsuit went on to claim that the "tax selectively targets out-of-state residents who do not vote in Rhode Island and therefore cannot unseat the supporters of this unfair and unconstitutional law passed because the legislators 'need to find some money.' The law does violence to one of our democracy’s animating principles: “no taxation without representation.”

According to a news release, "Proponents of the law claim that owners of these second homes consume more municipal services, fail to maintain their properties, degrade neighborhood property values, and should be compelled to rent these homes to help address a low-income housing shortage.But these owners consume less in municipal services , maintain their homes, and increase neighborhood property values," the lawsuit said. "And renting homes valued at more than $1,000,000 will not alleviate a shortage of low-income housing.

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Blake Lively was allegedly upset about Taylor Swift and how she said she knew secrets about Taylor and depending on how she felt she may or may not release those secrets in a tell all or in drip-drip sessions in the media. Taylor Swift apparently received that PR memo and had responded by using Selena Gomez (I think their friendship is built on using each other) and also diverting the public's attention with baby talk. This marriage, I believe, is her PR shield and roman empire games to distract the public from any bad news out there about her.

Anyways, I want to hear all of your thoughts on this one. I think this Narcissist vs. Narcissist war just got started.

Here is a link to read about the article that gets around payroll

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/taylor-swift-snubs-blake-lively-151027561.html

Taylor Swift reportedly made a motherhood pact with Selena Gomez, leaving Blake Lively outside her inner circle. The longtime friends reportedly hope to welcome their first children around the same time, according to insiders. The agreement reportedly comes amid Swift's alleged fallout with Lively following the Justin Baldoni legal battle.

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez reportedly planned motherhood together

According to the Daily Mail, Swift and Gomez discussed becoming godmothers to each other's children. An insider said, "Taylor and Selena are very close. They're like sisters." The source added, "For almost 20 years they've been there for each other on a personal and professional level."

The pair first bonded around 2008 while dating Joe and Nick Jonas. Their friendship continued to grow over the years.Another insider claimed, "Taylor and Selena have agreed they want to have their babies as close time wise to each other as possible." The source added that they had "essentially made a pact" about godparent duties.

The arrangement reportedly marks a shift from Swift's relationship with Lively. Lively's children previously held a special place in Swift's life.

Swift confirmed her godparent role publicly in 2024. She also hosted Lively's children at her Rhode Island home.

The report claimed Swift later removed herself from the role after their friendship reportedly deteriorated. Insiders linked the alleged fallout to Lively's legal dispute involving Justin Baldoni.Still, another source insisted the reported pact with Gomez was about loyalty rather than revenge. "Taylor is very confident in her friendship with Selena and doesn't worry about having any falling out," the insider said.

Gomez praised Swift's loyalty during an Eras Tour appearance. She said Swift "has never ever judged a single decision I've made."

Meanwhile, Selena Gomez and husband Benny Blanco have reportedly explored surrogacy or adoption. Gomez discussed grieving her inability to carry a child during a 2024 Vanity Fair interview.

Swift and Travis Kelce have also faced speculation about starting a family. With no tour planned and Kelce considering retirement, insiders claimed the timing could work.Taylor and Selena are looking forward to sharing the experience of having their first child around the same time," the source said.

No wonder Jason Kelce kept saying things on their podcast like "Travis can carry a tune" and "Travis can sing". I always thought that sounded out of place and now we may know why....

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Travis Kelce’s surprise performance at his Madison Square Garden wedding to Taylor Swift wasn’t just entertainment for family and friends—it may have been the first public step toward an entirely new career.

That’s the buzz inside Nashville and Hollywood, where insiders tell Naughty But Nice the NFL superstar is seriously considering trading the football field for the recording studio.

“Travis has been talking about making a country album for months,” one insider reveals. “The wedding performance wasn’t just a fun moment—it was a test run. He was singing in front of the biggest names in music, and he wanted to see how it felt.”

The rumors gained momentum after Jason Kelce revealed that his younger brother “can sing” and has “always been able to carry a tune,” fueling speculation that Travis is ready to take his musical ambitions seriously.

Not everyone is convinced he’ll be Nashville’s next breakout star.

“Some of Taylor’s friends in the music industry think he’s underestimating how tough country music really is,” a source tells Naughty But Nice. “Celebrity might get you through the front door, but it won’t keep you on the charts. You still have to earn the respect of Nashville.”

Others say doubting Kelce has become a losing game.

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Video above of Travis at training camp recently.

https://heavy.com/sports/travis-kelce-under-fire-training-camp-interception/

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is facing some criticism after a botched play at training camp this week.

Kelce has returned to the team after contemplating retirement in the offseason and appears on track to once again play a major role in the offense. But some of the veteran tight end’s struggles last season resurfaced after a drop turned into a turnover during 11-on-11 drills at the team’s practice on Saturday, leading to criticism of Kelce.

Travis Kelce’s Drop Leads to Criticism

Video of the team’s practice showed a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes a little too far in front of Kelce, leading him to extend and get his hands on the pass before it deflected to cornerback Mansoor Delane for an interception. Though both Mahomes and Kelce took blame, many fans recalled how Kelce had difficulty with drops last season — including some that turned into interceptions.

“Travis Kelce continues to let Patrick Mahomes down. He gives away the interception here,” noted the Polymarket Football account in a post on X.“Uh Oh: Travis Kelce misses a WIDE OPEN catch, ruining a picture-perfect pass from Patrick Mahomes,” added NFL social media personality Dov Kleiman, adding a bit of dramatic flair. “The Chiefs are in serious trouble this season.”

Some Chiefs fans expressed dismay as well, recalling how Kelce struggled at time with drops as the team’s offense sputtered in 2025.

“Oh great, Kelce still has stone hands. Yippee,” one fan shared in response to a video of the interception.

“Kelce has to stop that tip drill interception gimmick,” another wrote.

Travis Kelce’s Physique Draws Questions

Some fans had already questioned Kelce’s conditioning after he appeared to come to training camp at a higher weight than in the past. As Fox News noted, some fans thought his offseason distractions may have taken him away from his regular offseason work.

“Multiple fans commented that he seemed to enjoy himself at the wedding buffet,” the report noted. “Kelce and Swift’s wedding was nearly a month ago, when they tied the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in front of about 1,000 attendees.”

*I can't believe they are still banging on about this and calling people jealous for rightfully criticising them and their wedding. It appears that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are out of touch with reality. Also, we all know what happens to people in Taylor's "inner circle". They look like they get used up and spit out after she is done with them. I believe Swift is a bully and is a little bit unhappy and a bit bitter at heart.

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Despite making “a huge effort in the past by throwing parties for the whole group and spoiling everyone with very generous and thoughtful gifts, Swift “hasn’t won everyone over,” according to Star Magazine.

“There’s plenty of cattiness that goes on behind the scenes and it gets back to her which just makes everything that much more stressful,” the insider said to the outlet. “It might sound a little ridiculous that Taylor would even care about how she’s perceived among these women, but she absolutely does because she knows it reflects on Travis.”

They added, “It’s obvious any of these women would kill to be in her inner circle. So, of course, there’s a lot of jealousy because there’s simply no way that she can have a close relationship with everyone.”

Swift and Kelce had the wedding of their dreams at Madison Square Garden in New York City earlier this month.

The 36-year-old NFL tight end and the 35-year-old “Eras Tour” pop star welcomed about 1,000 guests to the home of the New York Knicks in Midtown Manhattan on Friday, July 3. Basically every celebrity you can think of was in attendance, from Tom Cruise to Jennifer Lopez to Brad Pitt to Simone Biles.But there’s been some backlash to the wedding.

Some criticized Kelce and Swift for shutting down New York City streets and making travel around Madison Square Garden difficult. Others questioned the genuineness of the wedding, given how many different celebrities were in attendance.However, according to a report, Kelce and Swift are saddened by the backlash to their wedding.

Kelce and Swift are reportedly “disheartened” by the negative remarks about the wedding. They also were reportedly bothered by alleged “trash talking” from Kelce’s teammates over their guest list and invitations.Kelce and Swift are saddened by the backlash to their wedding.

“They are typically very good at blocking out the noise, but to have all these nasty stories coming out about his teammates being jealous and trash-talking them is pretty disheartening,” an insider told Star Magazine. “He’s got to go back to that locker room any day now, and that’s bound to be uncomfortable because clearly there’s a lot of jealousy towards him.”

“They’re finding it quite exhausting keeping up with all the rumors and all the mischief that people are making,” the source continued. “Wasting time on that sort of nonsense isn’t pleasant at any time, but especially when they are trying to enjoy their first days as husband and wife.”

"The total costs of public safety for the event probably will climb far higher, records and interviews show,” the Times reporters wrote. “Rough, back-of-the-envelope math by former city officials puts the cost to taxpayers at well over $1 million.”

Added police presence in the streets around the Garden “would most likely reach at least $360,000 per day,” according to the New York Times report.

The mayor was noted as saying they only paid for the permit....not all the security costs which is expected to be picked up by the taxpayers. NYC has a huge deficit, too.

I think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Absolutely needs to reimburse the taxpayers. Immediately.

Reynolds and Blake Lively were reportedly invited to longtime friend Taylor Swift's wedding. However, it is now reported that the couple simply chose not to attend the wedding. For those unversed, Lively and Swift had been thick friends for over a decade. However, they reportedly had a fallout when the actress allegedly dragged the pop star into her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Sources tied to NewsNationNow revealed that Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were indeed invited to Taylor Swift's wedding. However, the Gossip Girl star chose not to attend. The source explained that Swift and Lively are on speaking terms again, but they are not as close as they used to be.

The source said: "Blake did the right thing and decided not to attend." Lively and Reynolds reportedly did not want the spotlight to be taken from the bride and create a fuss on Swift and Kelce's special day. Instead, they channeled their focus on their daughter Betty, who was competing in a horse show.

The source continued: "It was the right thing to do. Also, it would have been awkward, and Blake and Ryan are trying to keep a low profile right now."

For those unversed, Swift and Chiefs TE Travis Kelce tied the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Previously, the Daily Mail reported that the Grammy winner had resumed contact with Lively after their recent falling out.

The source shared: "Taylor was not happy about being dragged into the lawsuit but was more receptive to speaking to Blake as the suit came to a close. Blake was ready to resume their friendship because it really was what caused its demise."

However, Page Six denied that Lively and Swift had a patch-up. The source dished, "There hasn't been an olive branch when it comes to their friendship. And Taylor hasn't extended a wedding invitation to Blake.

I found this article interesting and wanted to share that other people are noticing Taylor Swift's popularity, allegedly, declining. The writer also points out that they think more money has caused Taylor Swift to become less connected to humanity and this bleeds into her songwriting. Her past few albums have received waves of criticism from fans and non-fans alike.

I do think she has become more smug and superficial. I believe she has to lie and steal amd cheat and block others in order to "stay on top" and we all know she doesn't want anyone else to "have a turn".

Here are the most important pieces in the article:

"Swift and Kelce’s midtown nuptials caused major traffic headaches, with street closures around the arena, along with cancellations (and rescheduling issues) for train passengers, all made worse by the wedding’s overlap with the World Cup, which brought more visitors than usual to the crowded city.

there has also been a noticeable cooling between the singer-songwriter and music fans in recent months. Critical reception of her most recent album “The Life of a Showgirl” was mixed, and although it sold well, the fan chatter about it died nearly immediately. Swift’s popularity has been sliding since the peak of her well-received Eras tour that kicked off in 2023. The vibes, as many a fan will tell you, just seem off these days.

It’s also that billionaires, having functionally unlimited money, can buy their way out of living within, or even in spitting distance of, the same social contract the rest of us must adhere to.

If you or I were. to disrupt a major city’s traffic to perform a wedding, we would go to jail.

...it saps them of the human connection and ordinary experience that keeps normal people honest."

This time it is for Travis regarding his 1587 steakhouse restaurant. He appears to be learning from his wife, since Taylor is involved in her own Trademark disputes.

1587 Sneakers sued Travis, Patrick, and their Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime, which opened in September 2025. The restaurant was named after Patrick’s number 15 and Travis’ number 87.

The company says it trademarked "1587" long before the NFL stars.

1587 Sneakers asked that Travis and Patrick not be allowed to continue using 1587 Prime as their restaurant name.

I am not convinced that the story between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift is over yet. I think Blake being at the wedding would have taken attention off of Taylor and onto Blake. I would like to know your thoughts on this "will they or won't they" situation.

Here is an article that came out right before the wedding:

"Sources who spoke to Closer Online claim Swift has been struggling with the fallout from her friendship breakdown with Lively, a relationship that once ranked among the most important in her personal life.

Although insiders say the decision to distance herself was ultimately Swift's, they maintain that the situation remains "painful," especially as she prepares for what is expected to be one of the biggest moments of her life.

"Even though it was Taylor's decision to end the friendship, it's still very painful," a source said. "She and Blake were so close for so many years – so of course she misses her – and now here she is getting married and not even inviting Blake to her wedding. "

According to those close to the situation, the pair shared a bond that spanned nearly a decade, making it difficult for Swift to process the possibility of Lively's being absent from the wedding.

Some sources suggest there is also an "element of guilt at play" surrounding how dramatically their relationship has changed, particularly given speculation that Lively "was going to be Taylor's maid of honor and now she's not even getting an invite, which is just sad."Despite the apparent rift, insiders say Swift has not completely stopped caring about Lively. They claim she still misses the friendship and regrets the circumstances that led to its collapse.

At the same time, those around her reportedly believe reconnecting at such a significant event could reopen old wounds and shift attention away from the celebration itself."