Paul McCartney, left, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles.
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Beatles legend Paul McCartney is opening up about the end of the long and winding road for the rock band.
In a forthcoming episode of BBC Radio 4’s “This Cultural Life,” the veteran singer-songwriter reflected on the group’s Earth-shattering breakup, which has largely been pinned on McCartney in the past.
But according to a preview of the episode released Sunday by the Guardian, McCartney remembers what he called “the most difficult period of my life” a little differently.
“I didn’t instigate the split,” the British musician told BBC.
“That was [John Lennon] coming in one day and saying, ‘I’m leaving the group.’”
After 10 years, 14 studio albums, countless sold-out shows and dozens of now-classic hits, McCartney, Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr went their separate ways in April 1970, following McCartney’s public departure from the group.
“I had to live with that because that was what people saw,” McCartney, now 79, recalled. “All I could do is say no.”
But when prompted recently about his decision to leave the Beatles, McCartney ordered BBC Radio 4’s John Wilson to “stop right there” before setting the record straight.\
“John walked into a room one day and said, ‘I am leaving the Beatles,’” McCartney said. “Is that instigating the split, or not?”
After Lennon’s internal declaration, McCartney claims, the remaining members of the group were “left to pick up the pieces” and advised by their new manager, Allen Klein, to keep their impending disbandment a secret while he tied up some loose ends.
“[F]or a few months we had to pretend,” McCartney told Wilson, according to the Guardian. “It was weird because we all knew it was the end of the Beatles but we couldn’t just walk away.”
Ultimately, McCartney was the first to “let the cat out of the bag” by going solo — “because I was fed up of hiding it” — and therefore incurred the majority of the blame.
McCartney speculated that Lennon — who had “always wanted to sort of break loose from society” — was ready to move past his rock star days and settle down with his wife, Japanese artist Yoko Ono.
“About that time we were having little meetings and it was horrible,” McCartney continued.
“It was the opposite of what we were. We were musicians, not meeting people.”
While McCartney maintains Lennon and Ono “were a great couple” and doesn’t blame the latter for the fallout, he believes the band “could have” continued making music together for a while longer had his late songwriting partner decided to stay.
“This was my band, this was my job, this was my life, so I wanted it to continue,” he said.
McCartney’s full appearance on “This Cultural Life” premieres Oct. 23 on BBC Radio 4.
Fashioning The Beatles: Deirdre Kelly’s Fab Four book chronicles John, Paul, George and Ringo’s lasting influence on style – from BTS’ matching suits to Lennon-inspired Tom Ford sunglasses
The Beatles in the summer of 1968 , in what became known as the “Mad Day Out” photo shoot. Garbed in bright, individualistic and contrasting styles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr are pictured at Old Street Station, London. Photos: Handout
A decade ago, newspaper journalist and author Deirdre Kelly was having coffee with her husband, discussing what her next book project should be.
“He said, ‘It’s got to be about The Beatles,’” Kelly recalled. “He knew I was obsessed with them. And then I started thinking, ‘What would I ever write about them … unless it was on their fashion?’ It was an epiphany.’”
The Beatles’ George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon departing for West Germany in 1966. Photo: The Hollywood Archive
The result is Fashioning The Beatles: The Looks that Shook the World, a book that examines the profound impact the Beatles had not just on pop culture over the decades, but how the way they dressed has inspired people ever since.
The cover of Fashioning The Beatles by Deirdre Kelly, releasing on September 19. Photo: Handout
“Their clothing became their biography,” says Kelly. “It mirrored their artistic evolution and the maverick spirit of this brand, their curiosity, their no-bullshit approach to life, to culture, to music. They were very astute and ambitious guys, they surveyed the competition, they determined at the start, they weren’t going to be like anybody else.”
As the book tells their story, the world-conquering quartet first really connected because they loved the way one another looked.
The Beatles pose for pictures after being interviewed by Donald Zec, Daily Mirror journalist, at his flat in Maitland Court, Lancaster Terrace, London, in 1963. Note the non-matching suits and early individualism. Photo: Alamy
“The whole point is, there really wouldn’t be any Beatles if they didn’t jive on each other’s looks first,” she says. “That’s how they got together. They couldn’t really play or read music. But when Paul [McCartney] first laid eyes on John [Lennon] and Ringo [Starr], he thought, ‘I like that cool-guy look.’
“It was a little menacing. They were all about the clothing, and each one innately had a connection to style and fashion. All throughout their career together, they influenced each other with their clothing. They wore each other’s clothes. They wanted to dress alike. They wanted to have that bond of fashion.”
The Beatles at the launch of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band recording at the Apple offices in Saville Row in 1967. From left: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison. Photo: Tony Gale
The opening of the book is rooted in 1967, the day before The Beatles unveiled their Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, arriving at an outdoor photo session in London’s Hyde Park “colourfully and eclectically dressed”.
“Each Beatle was attired for the occasion with mismatched articles of clothing, combinations of made-to-measure and mass-produced. Together they reflected every hue of the rainbow,” she writes. “The Beatles burst on the eye like gilded butterflies in a grey landscape, heralding the arrival of the Summer of Love and their ascendancies to a new pinnacle of international pop culture stardom.”
British rock band The Beatles pose for studio portrait at around 1963. Photo: Getty Images
Thereafter, the book is arrayed in chronological order, starting with 1960 (a chapter called “Tough Leather”), through to their much-copied Nehru jacket look of 1963 (“Uncollared”). “The collarless suit became an overnight sartorial hit,” says Kelly. “But by then they were off it, and onto the next thing. They always wanted to be different, to stand out on their own terms.”
George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney in 1965. Photo: Wires
A subsequent chapter examines the boys’ fascination with all things vintage, (“Raging Retro”, chronicling 1967) and concludes in 1970 with “Beyond: Slouching Towards Immortality”. Each chapter is anchored by a fashion-related quote from one of the boys – in “Tough Leather”, she cites George Harrison as saying, “That outfit of mine was very risky,” and in 1961’s “Cosmetic Conversion” Lennon opines, “We had to wear suits to get on TV. We had to compromise.”
The Beatles’ final performance, a private rooftop concert during (and contributing) to the group’s Let it Be sessions, in 1969. Photo: Apple Corps
The choice to go year by year was a considered one, she says.
“It allowed me to take a deep dive into the clothing choices made by the group – why did they do that, where did it come from, what were the politics, what was happening in society. It allowed me to go on this incredible voyage of discovery, and to see that this was the perfect time for that group. Fashion and the Beatles all happened at once.”
“The Beatles Story” exhibition in Liverpool, UK, underlines the band’s style choices to thousands of visitors every year. Photo: Handout
The group played its last public concert together in 1966, in San Francisco – almost four years before announcing its split in April 1970 – but the astonishing breadth of looks they became known for have permeated the zeitgeist ever since.
K-pop band BTS in Beatles-esque matching suits. Photo: Handout
“They’re still having an impact today,” saiys Kelly, referencing the onstage costumes seen on acts such as Korean phenomenon BTS. At the menswear shows in Paris earlier this year, Kenzo’s artistic director Nigo put out a collection inspired by The Beatles’ (self-titled) White Album, complete with collarless tunic jackets and tapered trousers. Tom Ford has a line of John Lennon-inspired sunglasses. In an interview that Kelly once conducted with Anna Sui, the designer told her “that her whole career in fashion, she owes to The Beatles”.
A pair of John Lennon’s sunglasses The Beatles legend once left behind in the back seat of a car sold for nearly US$200,000 at an auction in London in 2019. The style continues to influence designers the world over. Photo: Sotheby’s
Tony Palmer, who directed the 1968 movie All My Loving, about The Beatles’ era in British popular music, penned the preface to Fashioning.
“Yes, the haircuts; yes, the suits; yes the paisleys, the Nehru collars and the tight trousers,” he says by way of introduction. “They were innately stylish young men who, by constantly changing their appearance (mostly to please themselves) altered the look of a generation, not once but time and time again. Why? Because they were original. They did not follow fashion. They took it in new directions, becoming the leading style makers of their day.”
A Crown of Power and History: The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire, a complex political entity that existed for a millennium, left behind a legacy of rich history and fascinating artifacts. Among these, the Imperial Crown stands out as a symbol of power, religious significance, and artistic mastery. While not actually created in 962 AD, it remains closely associated with the founding of the empire during that period.
Debunking the Myth:
Contrary to popular belief, the Imperial Crown wasn’t crafted in 962 AD, the year the Holy Roman Empire was established under Otto I. Historians believe the crown dates back to the late 10th or early 11th century, making it several decades younger than the empire itself.
A Unique Design:
Unlike the typical circular crown, the Imperial Crown boasts a distinctive octagonal shape formed by eight hinged plates. These plates are adorned with precious stones, pearls, and intricate goldwork, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the era.
A Symbol of Power:
The crown served as a critical symbol of imperial authority. It wasn’t just worn by the Holy Roman Emperor but also by empresses during coronation ceremonies. The crown’s unique design and precious materials emphasized the emperor’s status as the head of the empire and a protector of the Catholic Church.
A Journey Through Time:
Throughout its history, the Imperial Crown witnessed numerous significant events. It traveled across various European cities along with the emperors and witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties. It even survived attempts at theft and destruction, solidifying its place as a historical treasure.
A Place of Safekeeping:
Today, the Imperial Crown resides in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria. It is considered a national treasure and a vital piece of European history. Visitors can marvel at its grandeur and appreciate the intricate details that reflect a bygone era.
Beyond the Crown:
The Imperial Crown serves as a reminder of the complex history of the Holy Roman Empire and the powerful figures who wielded its authority. It continues to captivate historians and art enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into a time of grandeur, religious significance, and artistic excellence.
By delving deeper into the history and significance of the Imperial Crown, we gain a richer understanding of the past and the lasting impact of historical artifacts on our present understanding of the world.
In January 1954, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio married in San Francisco and jetted off to Japan for their honeymoon.
While DiMaggio attended to his baseball clinics, Monroe took a solo detour to the Korean peninsula, which had been recently divided by the armistice which ended the Korean War the previous year.
Over the course of four days, Monroe took a whirlwind tour of American military bases, putting on 10 shows for an estimated 100,000 very excited servicemen.
The tour was a welcome respite from Monroe’s tense relationship with her new husband, whose jealousy and controlling behavior would contribute to their divorce just eight months later.
It was also a chance for the film star to overcome, believe it or not, a degree of stage fright.
[The trip] was the best thing that ever happened to me. I never felt like a star before in my heart. It was so wonderful to look down and see a fellow smiling at me.
MARILYN MONROE
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The fans included many who had staked out an early claim on the choice first few rows of seats seven hours before the performance began. There were those who huddled in blankets while Mrs. DiMaggio braved a 30-degree cold in a summer dress.
STARS AND STRIPES, FEB. 23, 1954
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Monroe in her makeshift dressing room at an airbase in Chuncheon.
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I was with a group of Navy guys who happened to be at Daegu Air Force Base when we heard Marilyn would entertain there that night. We convinced our transport pilot to find something wrong with our R4D transport, so we could delay the return flight to our ship in Tokyo Bay for that one night.
TED SHERMAN
Desmond Doss Was the Only Conscientious Objector to Receive the Medal of Honor in World War II
US Army Medic Cpl. Desmond Doss was an extraordinary figure in the annals of military history who defied conventional norms and exemplified unwavering courage in the face of adversity. His efforts afforded him the unique distinction of being the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. His profound commitment to his faith and unyielding dedication to saving lives set him apart from his comrades.
Desmond Doss was exempt from mandatory enlistment
Desmond Doss, 1945. (Photo Credit: US Army / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain)
Desmond Doss was born to William and Bertha Doss in Virginia on February 7, 1919. He had an extremely unique upbringing, as his family were staunch Seventh-day Adventists. This meant he ate primarily a vegetarian diet, honored Sabbath and believed in non-violence. This was further instilled in him while attending a religious school up until the eighth grade, at which point he entered the workforce.
Doss first worked for a lumber company during the Great Depression, before becoming a joiner at a Virginian shipyard. He was still employed there when the United States entered the Second World War. His job was considered essential to the war effort, so Doss was exempt from mandatory enlistment. However, when the time came and he was drafted, he chose to forgo deferment and enlist in the US Army Medical Corps.
A pacifist at war
Desmond Doss with his wife, Dorothy, following ceremonies at the White House, during which he was awarded the Medal of Honor, 1945. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images)
As a pacifist, Desmond Doss refused to carry a weapon and joined the service as a conscientious objector – although, he called himself a conscientious cooperator. He was allowed to complete basic training without handling a gun. Not only that, but he insisted on keeping Sabbath while at boot camp, meaning he wouldn’t complete any work or other duties on Saturdays.
The combination of his religious views and how they played out in training made Doss a target of the other men. They consistently harassed him, and one individual even threatened, “Doss, when we get into combat, I’ll make sure you don’t come back alive.”
Some would throw shoes at him during prayer, while his commanding officers tried to have him discharged on the grounds of “mental illness.” When this failed, they attempted to have him court-martialed for refusing to take up a rifle. This, too, proved unsuccessful.
Desmond Doss’ service prior to the Battle of Okinawa
Desmond Doss carrying his medic’s bag in Okinawa, 1945. (Photo Credit: US Army / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain)
Desmond Doss completed his training and was assigned as a medic with the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. Undoubtedly his best-known actions were during the Battle of Okinawa, but this wasn’t the first time he saw combat.
The 77th were first sent to Guam in July 1944. While there, Doss quickly earned a reputation for his bravery, treating his injured comrades even under the heaviest of enemy fire. For his actions, he was awarded a Bronze Star.
The 307th was eventually transferred from Guam to Leyte, where Doss continued his stellar medical aid in combat, for which he was awarded a second Bronze Star. By this point, he’d more than proven himself to his unit as someone who would risk his own life to save theirs.
Legendary actions at Hacksaw Ridge
Desmond Doss at the top of the Maeda Escarpment, 1945. (Photo Credit: US Army / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain)
This was a sentiment Desmond Doss proved beyond a shadow of a doubt when he and his men were sent to Okinawa. The 307th Infantry Division was moved into position to fight the Japanese, who had a strong hold on the Maeda Escarpment, better known as Hacksaw Ridge.
A Company had tried to take the hill a few days earlier, but was nearly obliterated. On May 2, 1945, Doss, B Company and the few remaining soldiers from A Company attempted a second assault. The fighting was, to say the least, brutal. Doss was as courageous as ever, yet again treating soldiers while under heavy fire. To make matters worse, he was standing defenseless, having taken off all medic markings; the Japanese had learned to target them.
On May 5, US troops were ordered to retreat, yet Doss refused because many of his injured comrades were still on Hacksaw Ridge. He retrieved an estimated 75, painstakingly lowering each of them down to troops waiting below the escarpment.
Further bravery
Hacksaw Ridge, 2016. (Photo Credit: yassi / Summit Entertainment / MovieStillsDB)
Miraculously, Desmond Doss remained uninjured. He stayed on Okinawa with his men until he was finally wounded on May 21, 1945. In typical fashion, he remained on the field to tend to the wounded while everyone else took cover from enemy attacks. He was hit in the leg with shrapnel from a grenade.
According to his Medal of Honor citation: “Rather than call another aid man from cover, he cared for his own injuries and waited five hours before litter bearers reached him and started carrying him to cover.”
The other medics were finally able to reach him, but Doss wasn’t on the stretcher for long before he spotted a more seriously injured soldier. He gave up his spot, remaining in the field, where “he was again struck, this time suffering a compound fracture to one arm. With magnificent fortitude he bound a rifle stock to his shattered arm as a splint and then crawled 300 yards over rough terrain to the aid station.”
Desmond Doss returns Stateside
President Harry S. Truman awarding Desmond Doss the Medal of Honor, 1945. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images)
As a result of his injuries, Desmond Doss was sent back to the US. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 12, 1945 by President Harry S. Truman, who said to him, “I’m proud of you. You really deserve this. I consider this a greater honor than being president.” This made Desmond Doss the only conscientious objector to be awarded a Medal of Honor for his World War II service.
Doss’ commanding officer was also present at the ceremony and had a gift of his own to give. The medic had always carried a Bible with him in the field, but it was lost when he’d become injured. Supposedly, the men in his unit looked through the battlefield after the fighting was over to find it. It was this Bible that Doss was given, although much worse for wear.
Desmond Doss’ life following World War II
Desmond and Dorothy Doss with their son, Desmond Jr., 1946. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images)
In the years after the war, Desmond Doss struggled with the injuries he’d sustained in the field. In 1946, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which he’d got while serving in Leyte. It took him five and a half years to recover, during which he lost five ribs and one of his lungs. His arm also never healed properly from the bullet wound and break, meaning he couldn’t go into the carpentry field like he’d initially planned.
Doss remained under military care for the remainder of his life. In 1976, however, the service gave him too high a dose of antibiotics, which made him deaf. In 1988, he was given a cochlear implant.
Doss died on March 23, 2006 after being hospitalized for difficulties breathing. He was buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Hacksaw Ridge, 2016. (Photo Credit: massi / Summit Entertainment / MovieStillsDB)
While released after his death, the popular Hollywood film Hacksaw Ridge fictionalizes the life and service of Desmond Doss. It was directed by Mel Gibson, and stars Andrew Garfield. It was first released at the Venice Film Festival, where it was incredibly well-received and the recipient of a 10-minute standing ovation.
Overall, the Hollywood version of Doss’ service was kept quite accurate to the real thing. There were some complaints that it was far too graphic, but there were equal amounts of praise for this, including from Okinawa veterans. Producer Bill Mechanic spoke about this, saying:
“Doss was also a medic, so it’s not like you can just show soldiers getting shot next to him – you have to see what he’s working on. You have to put him in h**l essentially before you can see the decisions that he made and who he was, how strong his faith was and how courageous he was.”
What Is the Real Story Behind WWII’s Famous Crying Child-Soldier Photograph?
This photograph of a crying child-soldier, taken in 1945, shows a young German, identified as Hans-Georg Henke. The image has served to illustrate the feelings of the German population in the final moments of the Second World War. When one looks deeper, however, they’ll find there are conflicting accounts regarding the story behind the photograph… Which one is the truth?
Hans-Georg Henke joined the Luftwaffe at a young age
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Hans-Georg Henke was orphaned at a young age. His father, a Communist sympathizer, died in 1938, and his mother passed six years later. As such, the Henke family, now consisting of just Hans-Georg and his two brothers, was left destitute. Given the death of his parents, Henke had to find a way to earn money to provide for and support his remaining family members, leading him to enlist in the Luftwaffe, the aerial warfare branch of the German military, at just 15 years old.
Hans-Georg Henke’s version of the story
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One photograph in the collection of those featuring Hans-Georg Henke shows him crying inconsolably. Henke said the image was captured right after the Soviet advance on the German position in Stettin, where he was based with a battery of 88 mm guns. The Germans were forced back to Rostock, but his unit was ultimately overrun, and he was among those captured.
Henke alleged the photos were captured at that exact moment, and that his tears were the result of the world he knew crumbling around him. Henke survived the Second World War and went on to become a member of the Communist Party in East Germany. He continued to tell this version of the story until his death on October 9, 1997, at the age of 69.
The photographer remembers a different version of events
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The person who claimed ownership over the collection, American photojournalist John Florea, said the story Hans-Georg Henke told his whole life wasn’t true. He revealed the images were taken in the German village of Rechtenbach, located in Hüttenberg, Hessen. Additionally, Florea said it wasn’t the Soviets who’d overrun the position of Henke’s unit, but, rather, the Americans. The photojournalist believed Henke was crying from combat shock, resulting from the American takeover.
Why change the story?
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There may be more merit to Florea’s account, as the buildings in the background strongly resemble those that are still standing in Rechtenbach. Additionally, the photographs prove one part of Hans-Georg Henke’s account to be completely false. Henke always said he’d worn rags on his feet during that time. However, there’s an image in the collection that clearly shows him wearing boots.
Why would Henke change the story and stick to the fabricated version of events for the rest of his life? This was likely due to him joining the Communist Party following the war. East German Communists believed those who’d surrendered to the Americans were a third force of opposition. With his joining, Henke would have had to alter his story to being overrun by the Soviets, not the Americans.
No strip clubs, no selfies with other girls. Facetime only, no texts!
Travis Kelce is starting to grouch about the rules he has to follow just to be Taylor Swift’s BF, insiders say.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Relationship Full of Rules
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are making Swifties swoon as they enjoy some quality time in Sydney together – before the pop star takes on the stage again and perform four shows for her Aussie fans.
But news have it that despite all these sweet dates and crazy lovestruck gestures, Travis Kelce is starting to grouch about the rules he has to follow just to be Taylor Swift’s BF.
After the big game in Las Vegas on February 11, Travis’ girlfriend, Taylor Swift, partied at several bars for hours, but friends think that his parade antics crossed the line into embarrassing territory.
Insiders have it that this is a red flag for the beloved pop star and has caused her to start thinking if she should drop him.
Because he’s bad for her reputation, it seems, as Daily Mail UK reported.
However, the fact that they are still dating right now can be explained by one thing. According to insiders, Taylor Swift has imposed certain restrictions on Travis Kelce so they can continue to be together.
Travis Kelce reportedly loves the star so much that he’s willing to abide by the rules – but he personally do not like them.
The source, who spoke exclusively to Life & Style, says, “Pals are saying now that Taylor and Travis are more than six months into their relationship, she feels comfortable setting certain rules for him to follow. Fortunately, Travis is on board – with most of them, anyway.”
“Travis is fine with Taylor giving him her thoughts and opinions on how to navigate such a public relationship. He really does appreciate it,” says the source. “He’s not so happy with some of the restrictions she wants in place, though.”
The athlete allegedly, “is fine not going to strip clubs anymore (that’s one of her hard rules), but Taylor also doesn’t want him posing for photographs with female fans, mostly to avoid inaccurate headlines,” explains the source.
“He had to roll his eyes at that one.”
Travis Kelce Just Following Out of Love
The insider added that amidst all these, Travis Kelce has rapidly discovered that Taylor Swift, a lady worth $1.1 billion, is an expert at sculpting her public persona.
However, he’s also a guy in love, as he openly acknowledged on the pitch following his team’s AFC Championship victory in January, according to the source, so he’s prepared to give it a shot.
According to the source, “friends claim that Taylor has asked Travis to FaceTime her, not just text her, when they’re apart. She didn’t say it out loud, but she secretly wants to see where he is and who he’s with.”
Apart from these rules – which look quite reasonable for a committed man, friends revealed that Swift “has asked Travis to FaceTime her, not just text, when they’re apart,” shares the source.
Is this because Taylor Swift is clingy? NOT really.
The source explained, “she didn’t overtly say it, but she secretly wants to see where he is and who he’s with. Taylor’s a good judge of character and fears that some of his buddies are red flags.”
While all these make Taylor Swift sound unreasonable, according to the insider, neither she nor Travis, both 34, are instructing the other who they can or cannot associate with: “That would be a deal-breaker in their relationship for both of them.”
According to the insider, these rules and restrictions are not necessarily a bad thing – they just make sure their commitment towards the relationship and each other is strong. Kelce just feels a bit stifled, is all.
Travis Kelce is enjoying the Chiefs’ Super Bowl triumph in Vegas without Taylor Swift. The question is, did he break a ground rule that Taylor Swift imposed on him if he wants to stay in a relationship with her?!
According to Daily Mail UK, Taylor Swift imposed a rule on Travis Kelce forbidding him from strip clubs, which he is fine with. Another is that he cannot pose with female fans, which exasperates him.
The 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end partied at LAVO Las Vegas for a “party brunch” on Saturday after returning from a two-day vacation to Swift in Australia.
Based on the images from The Post, Kelce enjoyed celebrating with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes while many ladies danced on tabletops behind them.
Large bottles of champagne, dancers, a DJ, and an ice Vince Lombardi trophy were at the daylight party. The Venetian resort’s Italian restaurant advertises “decadent dishes, dancing on tables, bottle-popping presentations and sounds by the hottest DJs combined for a hedonistic daytime party,” calling it “just brunch.”
If this is not a strip club and no selfies were taken…then maybe Kelce did not break a bunch of rules, yet.
In an Instagram video posted by the restaurant, Kelce, wearing a Hawaiian party attire, pulled out a huge bottle of champagne from an Ace of Spades box.
Kelce flew to Vegas on a private jet to end his trip to Australia, where Swift performed sold-out shows in Sydney as part of her Eras Tour. Kelce dated Swift at the Sydney Zoo during his 48-hour stay to Australia.
Kelce was photographed appreciating the city views from Swift’s presidential suite at the five-star Crown Sydney hotel, which costs $25,000 per night.
Although Swift and Kelce are busy, they try to see each other when they can. On Friday, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Kelce wanted to support Swift after she attended all his NFL playoff games and the Super Bowl.
“Taylor and Travis are both super busy right now, but they are trying their best to prioritize each other and their relationship,” the source said.
“Travis is very into Taylor and wanted to be there to support her during her shows in Australia. He’s grateful that she showed up for him during a very hectic time in her career and made it a point to do the same for her. They’re making a joint effort to make things work.”
Taylor Swift and NFL champion Travis Kelce almost didn’t see each other in Australia because Kelce first agreed to let her tour without any “distractions.”
Turns out he just went after panicking to see how the Swifties perceive him as not that good for the star and that breakup is happening soon!
He allegedly boarded a jet to give the pop singer the ideal Valentine’s Day present: a passionate reunion with him – after fearing the worst. .
He then supported her during her performance that evening, and a picture of the two of them kissing off stage was shared.
Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, a source disclosed that hours after being labeled a red flag for his actions during the Super Bowl parade, the enamored Travis Kelce boarded a plane, and the two decided they would never be apart for longer than two weeks.
Although Travis Kelce had not originally intended to travel to Australia with Taylor Swift, their love for one another made it impossible for them to be apart.
On February 23, Taylor Swift, 34, had a performance at Accor Stadium, and Travis Kelce was there to support her. On February 23, Taylor Swift, 34, had a performance at Accor Stadium, and Travis Kelce was there to support her.
They claimed that although they were discussing allowing her resume touring unhindered, they are currently so in love that it was decided he had to be present.
They will continue to spend as much time as possible together since that is what they want to do.
To appear his best for her, he even shaved his beard.
It was all worth it.
Thursday night after her Sydney show, Taylor Swift rushed into Travis Kelce’ arms and kissed him. Adoring admirers managed to snap the adorable moment. Thursday night after her Sydney show, Taylor Swift rushed into Travis Kelce’ arms and kissed him.
Only a few days after his club, the Kansas City Chiefs, defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, where he was supported by Taylor Swift and her friends, Travis Kelce arrived in Australia on Thursday.
Although Taylor Swift has a hectic schedule ahead of her and having a run of gigs in Sydney just after her Melbourne run, Travis Kelce is only beginning his offseason.
Swift will then takes a break of over two months before going back to Europe to continue her Eras Tour.
Since September, when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first began dating, their PDA has been intense.
Representatives for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been approached by DailyMail.com for comments.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift forced him to move house, after his older brother Jason confirmed that the attention from fans and paparazzi had increased.
Travis’ relationship with pop superstar Swift has made headlines since he pair went public when Swift turned up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch a Chiefs game. It transpired that the pair had subsequently been ‘hanging out’ for a time, before Swift’s attendance to watch her new boyfriend.
She has been a regular throughout the NFL season, and that has meant spending more time in Kansas City, where Kelce lives – and has moved home recently, to live in a secure £4.5 million mansion for safety reasons.
Older brother, Jason, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, revealed all on ‘The Big Podcast with Shaq.,” sharing that fans found their way to Travis’ new home on the very first day.
“The Taylor world and the pop culture world, that’s a whole different level,” said Jason.
“The first day he moved into the new house, a gated community somebody knocks on the back window of the house.
Reports had suggested that Travis was worried his previous home wasn’t up to the standard Swift might be used to. His old house had become an unexpected tourist spot in Kansas City, according to TMZ.
The 34-year-old NFL star bought a new mansion at the end of last year and he and Swift are believed to have shared Christmas together, while juggling busy schedules.
After Swift finished the South America part of her Eras tour, The ‘Love Story’ singer was at home and away Chiefs games, in total watching 13 of his games during the 2023 NFL season. She even flew over 10 hours from Tokyo to Las Vegas to see him win his third Super Bowl.
Swift seems to be getting on well with Kelce’s family, including his brother Jason and mum Donna, as their relationship now reaches five months.
Now, Swift is back on stage, flying to Australia to carry on with her tour. Meanwhile, Kelce will have a six-month break from football after his Super Bowl win – the 2024 season doesn’t start until August, and the Chiefs are hoping to win their third Lombardi Trophy in a row.
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