Swift Releases Album, Reveals 'Huge' Wedding Plans

Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, much of which is inspired by and dedicated to fiancé Travis Kelce and includes the provocative track “Wood” while Swift says Kelce’s favorite is “Opalite.” On The Graham Norton Show, Swift said she and Kelce plan a “huge” wedding and that she’ll start planning after finishing promotion for the album; she showed her large vintage custom old‑mine‑cut diamond engagement ring made with jeweler Kindred Lubeck, which experts estimate could be worth high hundreds of thousands up to about $1 million. She described Kelce’s elaborate at‑home proposal—converting a back garden with a wall of hedges and a hidden tour photographer—and praised his attention to detail. The ring reveal prompted viral fan reaction and a notably muted but widely discussed response from actor Cillian Murphy, while Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes publicly endorsed the release and said the team planned to play the album at their facility. The couple’s August engagement announcement triggered massive social‑media interest and fan‑scrutinized “Easter egg” details in the photos, and some coverage has questioned whether Kelce’s off‑field attention could affect his on‑field season. Meanwhile, Kelce faced a surprise snub when his New Heights podcast was left off the Golden Globes’ inaugural podcast shortlist, contrasting with the celebratory attention on Swift’s album and engagement.