“She doesn’t include Blake”: Taylor Swift leans on Travis Kelce’s support and no longer values Blake Lively’s advice | NFL News
Taylor Swift’s album rollout for The Life of a Showgirl is already shaping up to be as much about relationships as it is about new music. After announcing the record on Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, Swift has reportedly staged intimate listening sessions for a handful of close friends — and those invites are telling. Sources say some familiar faces are at the front of the room while others, like Blake Lively, are noticeably absent.
Why Taylor’s private listening parties matter more than just early reactions
Carefully curated preview events are a modern marketing tool: they create buzz, craft narratives, and seed early endorsements. According to one insider, “Selena Gomez has heard it. Zoë Kravitz too.” Public praise from those names carries weight — Zoë even said in an interview, “I’ve heard bits of it. It’s fantastic… No skips.” Those endorsements turn private plays into viral talking points, amplifying anticipation ahead of the October 3 release.Excluding a longtime friend from these gatherings is bound to spur speculation. “It’s raised eyebrows,” the source observed, and the situation has fans and media dissecting what it means for the singer’s social dynamics. “Taylor is testing the waters with the people she trusts most.” The insider bluntly summed up the stakes: “If you’re in that room, you’re in her heart. Right now, that doesn’t include Blake.” Whether this reflects scheduling, shifting alliances, or strategic PR, Swift’s selections send clear signals about who she wants publicly aligned with this new era.
Taylor Swift credits Travis Kelce for boosting her confidence and bold new image
Taylor Swift is reportedly embracing a bolder persona for her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, thanks to the confidence instilled by her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. A source told the Daily Mail, “Travis treats her with so much dignity and respect, and it has allowed her to explore a sexier side of herself safely.” While the singer experiments with a more daring style, the insider emphasized it won’t be “too explicit.”Also Read: Taylor Swift’s secretive feature film leaves fans guessing — and why Travis Kelce won’t be in itSwift’s evolution reflects both personal growth and her comfort with Kelce, allowing fans to “follow her through all parts of her personality.” The album drops October 3.
