Travis Kelce Touches Down In N.O. With Taylor-Inspired 'Fit?!?
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were a couple thousand miles apart on Sunday, but their outfits sure seemed to indicate they were thinking about each other nonetheless.
As Swift rolled to the Grammys in Southern California in a Chiefs-red outfit adorned with a "T" chain on her leg ... Kelce touched down in New Orleans for Super Bowl week in attire that appeared to be an homage to his popstar girlfriend.
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— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 2, 2025 @Chiefs
Check it out ... the Kansas City star's tracksuit was all gold -- a seeming nod to the six trophies Swift was nominated for Sunday night.
Jim Gaffigan Luka Trade Gets Grammy Joke ... Trevor Noah To Mavs!!!
The Luka Doncic trade was so big, it even got brought up during the biggest night in music ... with Jim Gaffigan making a joke about the blockbuster deal at the Grammys!!
The silly comment came early in Sunday's event at Crypto.com Arena -- which just so happens to be Luka's new home -- when coming out of a commercial break, the comedian took the mic and said Trevor Noah was no longer able to lead the show.
"During the break -- I don't know how to say this -- Trevor Noah was traded to the Dallas Mavericks," Gaffigan said.
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Dance to Kendrick Lamar's Drake Diss Track At Grammys!!!
Drake probably didn't see this as God's plan ... Kendrick Lamar rubbed the success of "Not Like Us" in his face last night ... taking home five Grammys for the record, and even saw an excited Taylor Swift and Beyoncé on their feet as the hit targeting the Canadian rapper was blasted.
Watch the proof ... once Miley Cyrus calls KL's name, attendees erupt in cheers -- and the entire room sings along to the lyrics ... "You're tryin' to strike a chord and it's probably A minor." Fans have read between the lines ... and it's pretty clear Kendrick isn't just talking about musical scales there.
"Not Like Us" became the first diss track to win a Grammy in over 30 years ... LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out" won Best Rap Performance in 1992, which went after rapper Kool Moe Dee.
Babyface 'It's No Crime' Shrugs Off Grammys Red Carpet Reporter Snub
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10:15 AM PT -- Khloé Kardashian posted her thoughts on X Monday morning about Sunday night's Babyface red-carpet diss ... noting what a class act he was the way he handled the situation, and declaring herself a "forever fan."
"Babyface has had such a significant impact on the music industry, in sooo many ways. Its maddening to see a LEGEND not get the respect and attention they deserve. He is a pioneer and deserves so much better than this."
Babyface awkwardly got the boot on the Grammys red carpet from a pair of reporters to make room for Chappell Roan -- but he's keeping it cool and acting like it’s no biggie.
Peep the clip -- the R&B legend stepped out of Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood after the big show, and when asked about the snub, he explained it was all A-OK, guys!
He had the same vibe when he talked to TMZ -- telling us it was all love, and the best part of the night was catching up with everyone, and that’s what really mattered.
Dr. Dre Firefighters Are the Real Stars ... No Diggity!!!
Dr. Dre is showing love for the first responders who valiantly fought the deadly wildfires in L.A. in January ... coordinating a backstage meet and greet with the heroes at the 2025 Grammys.
Check it out ... the rapper takes a moment to meet, mingle and take photos with first responders who were on hand to present the Album of the Year award during music's biggest night.
While plenty of A-listers showed up at the awards show -- including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii, among others -- it was the N.W.A star that the first responders were clearly the most excited to see.
Beyoncé Finally Wins Album of the Year ... Presented By L.A. Firefighters
Beyoncé has nearly 100 Grammy nominations ... and, she finally got the trophy for the evening's top prize -- winning Album of the Year, presented by some very special guests Sunday.
To present the final award of the Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy brought out L.A. Firefighters including Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and Fire Captain Sheila Kelliher Berkoh ... along with an assembled crew of firefighters behind them.
In a short speech, Marrone shouts out all the firefighters who risked their lives to fight the devastating wildfires in L.A. last month ... adding the community will build back stronger together.
Isaac Bruce Torry Holt's Getting HOF Call This Week ... I Just Know It!!!
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Torry Holt's wait for the Hall of Fame will end this week ... so says Isaac Bruce, who tells TMZ Sports he's sure his former Rams teammate will finally get the nod on Thursday night.
Holt is going up against 14 other modern-era finalists for as many as five spots in the 2025 class ... and it's certainly no given he gets a seat at the table -- 'cause the competition is stiff.
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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) December 28, 2024 @ProFootballHOF
The Modern-Era Player Finalists have been selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, presented by @visualedgeit. #PFHOF25
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Legends like Eli Manning, Antonio Gates, Adam Vinatieri and Luke Kuechly are all in the mix ... but according to Bruce, Holt can stop holding his breath right now.
Kanye West & Bianca Censori Not Kicked Out of Grammys Despite Reports
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Kanye West and Bianca Censori made quite the splash on the Grammys red carpet ... and while several reports claim their antics got them booted, TMZ has learned that's not the case.
A source close to the Recording Academy tells TMZ ... Kanye was an invited guest -- nominated for Best Rap Song this year -- and he wasn't forcibly removed from the event.
We're told he walked the red carpet, got in his car of his own volition and then left ... police and Grammys security never got involved.
Vail On 'Vanderpump Rules' 'Memba Her?!
American actress Vail Bloom was in her early 30s when she was cast on season 3 of "Vanderpump Rules" back in 2014 -- led by the one and only restaurateur and television personality Lisa Vanderpump.
Vail was a hostess at the sexy unique restaurant aka "SUR," and was accompanied by some of television's most dramatic stars including Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Tom Sandoval, Scheana Shay, Kristen Doute and Katie Maloney.
Prior to her SUR days, Vail portrayed the character of Heather Stevens on "The Young and The Restless" and recently reprised her role in 2023-2024.
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Lady Gaga Trans People Aren't Invisible ... Let's Lift Up Queer Community!!!
Lady Gaga's using her platform at the Grammys to back the LGBTQ+ community... saying trans people aren't invisible -- and, the queer community needs to be lifted up.
The singer-songwriter and Bruno Mars won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song "Die With a Smile" ... and, after thanking her fiancé Michael Polansky, Gaga used her time to defend the trans community.
Check out the clip ... Gaga's says now it the time to have the backs of queer and transgender individuals -- adding that music is all about love.
Kanye West & Bianca Censori We're Back at the Grammy Awards ... And Bianca's Totally Nude!!!
Kanye West and Bianca Censori made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards ... and, Censori made an instant splash by stripping naked on the red carpet!
The controversial rapper and his wife pulled up to the event Sunday evening ... and, while Bianca was originally wearing a black fur coat, it didn't stay on her long.
Check out the pics ... Bianca is wearing just a sheer dress -- totally see through. It shows off ever inch of her skin -- and, it's essentially like she's wearing nothing at all.
Beyoncé I've Got Golden Spurs Now ... Wins Best Country Album Grammy
Beyoncé's a country girl through and through, and the Recording Academy recognized it ... voting "Cowboy Carter" as the year's Best Country Album -- and having Taylor Swift hand over the trophy.
Swift took the stage to present the award ... and, after naming off some of the other incredible artists who have won the category and listing the nominees -- she called out the Queen Bey's name.
If you're wondering if Beyoncé saw this coming, it's pretty clear she had no idea ... just look at her face right after she got called -- definition of "deer in headlights."
Taylor Swift It's Grammys Night, But I'm in Super Bowl Mode ... Chiefs Red at Awards Show!!!
Taylor Swift's ready for next week's Super Bowl ... 'cause she's bringing her "Chiefs Red" era to the Grammy Awards Sunday night -- and, it looks like she's shouting out her boyfriend Travis Kelce in a tiny way.
The singer-songwriter is at Crypto.com Arena for the 67th Grammy Awards ... and, she pulled up in a low-cut red gown -- glittering underneath the bright lights of the carpet.
The color matches Kelce's red uniform ... and, eagle-eyed fans will notice the little "T" charm hanging down from the dress -- presumably a tribute to him.
Babyface Interviewers Cut Him Off ... We Want Chappell Roan!!!
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7:40 PM PT -- Krysta Fauria -- the reporter who cut Babyface off by yelling to Chappell -- has apologized for the incident ... explaining the carpet is a chaotic place and she didn't mean to interrupt him.
Babyface tells TMZ ... "It's all love. The best part of the night was reconnecting with old friends, meeting new artists, and feeling all the love in the room. That’s what I’ll remember. That’s what it’s really about. Music is bigger than any one moment. Much love to everyone who won and everyone out here making great music.”
Babyface might be an R&B legend with 12 Grammys under his belt ... but, he got big-timed at music's biggest night -- 'cause a couple interviewers cut him off mid-answer to try and get Chappell Roan's attention at the Grammys!
The moment went down on the red carpet before the show Sunday ... a couple reporters ask him about the rise of female artists in R&B and about the genre blending with other music.
Babyface starts to answer the question ... when one of the interviewers spots Roan -- and, can hardly seem to contain her excitement.
The Weeknd The Grammys Put in the Work ... So, I'm Back Performing!!!
A major beef ended at the Grammy Awards Sunday ... not between two artists, but between an artist and the academy itself -- 'cause The Weeknd is back in the Grammys fold.
Harvey Mason Jr. -- the Recording Academy CEO -- stepped up to talk about all the changes he's tried to implement in the last four years ... ever since The Weeknd called out the academy for a lack of transparency.
Remember ... back in 2020, The Weeknd's song "Blinding Lights" -- a super popular track which ended up skyrocketing to the top of the charts -- wasn't nominated at the 2021 Grammys.
2025 Grammy Awards Most Interesting Fashion on Red Carpet ... Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan & More
The Grammy Awards always bring out celebs in the most interesting fashion ... and, 2025 didn't disappoint -- with huge stars wearing wild outfits.
Chappell Roan led the way in her bright yellow gown, white makeup caking her face. Sabrina Carpenter channeled Old Hollywood in a silver gown with fluffy fringe, and Taylor Swift channeled Chiefs energy in a bright red gown.
Bianca Censori shocked everyone when she arrived with Kanye West ... dropping a robe and exposing the entirety of her naked body to photogs.