The Kansas City Chiefs’ dream of a historic three-peat died a slow death after they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles by the score of 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. The loss for tight end Travis Kelce was particularly hard to take because he went without a catch in the first half for the first time in his postseason career. He ended the game with only four catches for 39 yards-a far cry from his game-changing efforts usually.
Kelce’s Emotional Feelings on the Loss
On the latest episode of his podcast New Heights, Kelce discussed his agony over the disappointing loss but tried to think of the brighter aspects in his life.
"I have a beautiful life, man. I have loved ones," said Kelce. "I have the most amazing family in the world that supports me in everything that I do, and they were all there, you know, cheering me on and hoping for the best on Sunday."
Kelce's girlfriend, global pop-star Taylor Swift, was among those cheering him on at the Superdome, New Orleans. Kelce, despite the loss, was grateful for the continued support of his family and dear ones.
Taylor Swift’s Historic Feather In The Cap
The Chiefs might not have made it to the NFL-Mass Celebrations, but Swift enjoyed another jewel on her already illustrious tiara. On February 14, for her special-edition vinyl Lover: Live From Paris, Swift became the first female artist ever to notch 13 UK Number 1 albums, dethroning Madonna.
According to Official Charts, Lover: Live From Paris became the first Number 1 album in eight years to achieve that solely on sales (with no streams counting), since Swift’s own Reputation back in 2017. That achievement places Swift now level with Elvis Presley for the most UK chart-topping albums, behind only The Beatles and Robbie Williams with 15 each.
The album also recorded the biggest total weekly sales of a Number 1 album this year and the highest weekly sales this century for a live vinyl album.
Yet Swift Goes On
Swift might have been surrounded by some booers at the Super Bowl, but she remains one of the world's most beloved and successful artists. The current record-breaking exploits and chart dominance prove that the singer is still riding high on popularity and talent.
Though she left the Grammy Awards empty-handed, Swift's recent coup is a stamp of approval on her sustained victory in the industry.
The Super Bowl loss was an inconvenience for Travis, but finding the good with family and loved ones shows his strength. On the other hand, Taylor Swift's historic achievement is a testament to her overwhelming musical success. The legends continue to inspire fans globally on their respective journeys.