Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

Global pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a carousel of photos captioned, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." The images included Kelce on one knee in a rose garden and a close-up of the diamond engagement ring.

Swift and Kelce's relationship has drawn widespread attention since going public in October 2023. Their story began when Kelce attended Swift's "Eras Tour" in July that year. Although his initial attempt to share his phone number via friendship bracelet failed, mutual acquaintances—including members of Swift's family—eventually connected the two, leading to their first date in New York.

Earlier this month, Swift revealed details of her upcoming album "The Life of a Showgirl" on Kelce and his brother Jason's podcast "New Heights." The episode reached 13 million YouTube views within 24 hours. Speaking on the podcast, Swift described the album as a reflection of her exuberant experiences during the "Eras Tour," adding that it captured "joyful, wild, dramatic" moments.

The couple's public appearances have continued to attract headlines. Swift broke the record for most Album of the Year Grammy wins in February 2024 before flying to Tokyo for "Eras Tour" dates, later returning to watch Kelce win the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce also joined Swift onstage during her Wembley Stadium concert in June, further cementing their status as one of entertainment's most talked-about couples.