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Taylor Swift says she had absolutely no clue how football was played before meeting Travis Kelce ... admitting she didn't even know the difference between offense and defense.

The "Bad Blood" crooner opened up about her pigskin knowledge on the latest episode of her boyfriend's "New Heights" podcast ... and she made it clear, the gridiron game was far from her forte.

She said on her first date with Kelce, she actually asked him what it was like to line up against his big brother, Jason, during Super Bowl LVII -- not realizing the two were offensive players.

Taylor Swift says she broke down in tears when she told boyfriend Travis Kelce she had gotten the rights to her entire music vault ... and she got emotional recalling the moment she knew the deal was sealed.

Taylor was on the verge of tears on the "New Heights" podcast as she took Travis and his brother Jason Kelce through the process of buying her master recordings.

She said she had intrusive thoughts every day about not owning her masters ... and revealed she was overcome with emotions this past May when she bought them from Shamrock Capital.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock was in a relationship when he died of melanoma ... and she's a former assistant to Kelly.

According to his obituary ... Blackstock was living with Brittney Marie Jones in Montana -- a "loving partner" who was with him until his untimely death. A source with knowledge confirmed to TMZ ... Brittney was a production assistant for Kelly from 2016 to 2020.

According to her LinkedIn she was then Blackstock's executive assistant while he was the artist manager of Starstruck Entertainment -- before he rebranded the company to V Bar V Cattle Co., after the couple's divorce.

TMZ reported last week Brandon sadly lost his battle with melanoma, after a three-and-a-half-year fight, at just 48.

Alex Zamora is spilling the tea on that wild scene from this season of "Perfect Match" where it seemed like she, Louis Russell, and Sandy Gallagher were about to dive into a steamy threesome ... but don’t get it twisted -- Alex says Louis can keep on dreaming.

Zamora -- the temptress from "Perfect Match" and "Temptation Island" -- made multiple appearances on this season of the Netflix dating show, and things got spicy once she came in and started flirting with already matched-up Russell ... giving him the bright idea of having her join him and his match, Sandy, for the fun.

TMZ reality podcast "Previously On..." had Alex on this week ... and she cleared the air, telling us she was talking about partaking in a threesome with her future husband -- not Louis! -- shutting down any perception she was into the idea of joining Louis and Sandy in a throuple situation for the show.

Fans have a new -- and hilarious -- glimpse of Taylor Swift on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast ... and she's making a crack at the "male sports fans" who love to hate on her for taking up screen time during NFL games.

Check out the new clip that dropped from Wednesday's highly anticipated "New Heights" episode -- after Jason gives the pop star one heck of an introduction by laying out a long list of her accomplishments ... she takes a 'Fearless' jab by calling out all the NFL fans who absolutely despise her presence at Kansas City Chiefs games.

She quips ... "I think we all know that if there's one thing that male sports fans wanna see in their spaces and on their screens, it's more of me."

Holly Sonders had fans worried after posting a selfie with two black eyes ... but the truth is the bruises actually came from dissolving filler, not from taking up Oscar De La Hoya's old day job.

The TV personality shared the pic on Monday via her Instagram Story ... putting the harsh results from the procedure on full display.

On first look, it appeared like Sonders got in the ring like the Golden Boy ... but she later explained the swelling was from undoing the cosmetic work.

Taylor Swift kept fans on the edge of their seats Tuesday, starting a mysterious sparkly orange countdown for an upcoming announcement set for 12:12 AM ET on August 12 ... and it is none other than her 12th studio album titled 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

TS is known for her Easter egg hints, however, this one caught many of her fans by surprise -- and boyfriend Travis Kelce exposed to loyal Swifties that he has been in on the news by allowing her to announce the project on his and brother Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast.

Get a load of this ... Taylor Swift is making her debut appearance on none other than Travis Kelce's podcast -- and the famous couple is even giving us a sneak peek.

You heard it right kids ... Taylor is hopping on the "New Heights" podcast with Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, to record the episode, which will drop Wednesday.

But before then, Taylor has another treat in store for her fans -- which will be revealed at 12:12 am ET, per the countdown clock on her official website.

Ryan Garcia no longer wants a divorce from Andrea Celina Velarde ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Documents we obtained show Garcia asked a Los Angeles County court on July 31 to put the brakes on his divorce from the social media influencer ... and a dismissal of the case was formally entered last week.

It's not clear why Garcia submitted the docs -- we reached out to his camp multiple times for comment, but have not yet heard back.

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally asked his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, to marry him ... and he proposed using one of the biggest diamond rings you'll ever see!!

Rodriguez took to her Instagram page Monday afternoon to share the amazing life update ... showing off the huge rock Ronaldo gave her after popping the question.

"Yes I do," she said in a caption of a pic of her hand. "In this and in all my lives."

Brooks Nader’s been very vocal about claiming ex-boyfriend Gleb Savchenko cheated on her – and now, the whole messy breakdown is getting the spotlight in a trailer for her new reality show.

The "Love Thy Nader" preview is packed with drama, with Brooks declaring Gleb cheated on her and insisting she has the proof to back it up -- before the clip cuts to one of her sisters frantically asking ChatGPT for advice after learning Brooks has been blindsided by betrayal.

Of course, it’s a heartbreaking situation that’s only drawn the sisters closer -- visible as they sit together, listening to Gleb’s interviews where he denies everything, declaring they’re spreading lies just to fuel their reality show drama.

Bill Belichick's current girlfriend and his former one crossed paths yet again over the weekend ... but unlike one of the last times the two connected, there were no fireworks.

Jordon Hudson and Linda Holliday were both seen at a swanky fundraiser event in Nantucket on Saturday night -- in what's believed to be their first public run-in since that infamous Christmas party encounter last year.

Hudson hit the Boston Pops on Nantucket bash with her pageant queen bestie, Melissa Sapini -- as Belichick was back in Chapel Hill getting his Tar Heels football team ready for the start of its season.

Dave Franco and Alison Brie are spending a lot of time together while promoting their new movie "Together" ... but, they're clearly head over heels with one another -- locking lips during the press tour.

The husband and wife co-stars were all over each other during a pop up event for their new flick Saturday ... with the extras around them kissing too.

The poster for their new flick depicts a couple's lips stuck together, essentially forming one set of lips ... so, looks like these shots are an homage to that.

Dua Lipa is taking a break from the stage to show off her shredded bod ... posing in various bikinis while on a sun-filled vacay!

Check out the "One Kiss" hitmaker's latest Instagram shots -- she's taking the chance to model a range of swimsuits, from teeny polka dot bikinis to a hot pink string 2-piece that leaves little to the imagination.

Dua's enjoying her oceanside holiday from the pool and beach, making sure to get the perfect shot at all her picturesque viewpoints.

Benny Blanco's locked in his signature scent ... and spoiler -- it reeks of romance overload!

Check out this TikTok -- Benny straight-up admits he douses himself in Selena’s Rare Beauty perfume when she’s away ... because it reminds him of her.

It all started when Selena asked where the smell of the scent transports him -- and his answer had her blushing, even if she tried to play it cool by calling it cheesy.

She scored a billionaire hubby -- now she’s got moves and money to burn 'til sunrise!

Yep, it's peak Lauren Sanchez Bezos energy etched into every shimmy as she lit up the Ibiza dance floor Tuesday ... and this clip's all the proof you need.

Lauren's living her best billionaire wife life -- wiggling her head side to side with a flirty little pout, shoulders and hips popping right on beat.