Month: July 2024

Taylor Swift plays Clara Bow for the first time and dedicates the track to her ‘hero’ Stevie Nicks as the Fleetwood Mac legend attends Dublin Eras Tour gig

Taylor Swift played Clara Bow for the very first time and dedicated the track to her ‘hero’ Stevie Nicks at her third and final Dublin Eras Tour gig.

The Fleetwood Mac legend, 76, was among the A-listers who attended Taylor’s star-studded Dublin show on Sunday.

And to celebrate, Taylor sang Clara Bow – which has a verse dedicated to Stevie – for the first time as the surprise song.

The Fearless hitmaker, 34, made a speech ahead of her performance paying tribute to her ‘hero’ Stevie, who she praised for being a trailblazing female artist.

‘The reason I want to play this tonight is because a friend of mine is here who’s watching the show and who has been one of the reasons why I, or any female artist, get to do what we get to do,’ Taylor said. ‘

 

Taylor Swift played Clara Bow for the first time on Sunday as she dedicated the track to her ‘hero’ Stevie Nicks at her third and final Dublin Eras Tour gig 

To celebrate Stevie being in attendance, Taylor sang Clara Bow – which has a verse dedicated to Stevie – for the very first time as the surprise song

‘She’s become friends with so many female artists just to be a guiding hand. I can’t tell you how rare that is.

‘She’s a hero of mine and also someone that I can tell any secret and she’d never tell anybody. She’s really helped me through so much over the years. I’m talking about Stevie Nicks!’

Stevie could be seen in the VIP section wearing a face mask, as she was spotted recording the entirety of Taylor’s touching tribute.

Taylor’s third and final concert in Dublin proved to be as star-studded as the shows in days past, with Julia Roberts among the big names in attendance.

The singer took to the stage for the latest stop on her Eras Tour, with many eagle-eyed fans spotting the VIP guests at the Aviva Stadium.

Julia was in high spirits as she chatted to fans inside the venue, with the Oscar winner aptly sporting a range of friendship bracelets for the concert.

Meanwhile Bridgerton star Florence Hunt was also seen chatting to Swifties in attendance.

During her second Dublin show the previous evening, Taylor sent fans into a frenzy by confirmed that her lockdown album Folklore was inspired by the ‘storytelling’ of Ireland.

The Fearless hitmaker, 34, made a speech ahead of her performance paying tribute to her ‘hero’ Stevie, who she praised for being a trailblazing female artist (Taylor and Stevie pictured in 2010)

The Fleetwood Mac legend, 76, was among the A-listers who attended Taylor’s star-studded Dublin show on Sunday

Stevie could be seen in the VIP section wearing a face mask, as she was spotted recording the entirety of Taylor’s touching tribute.

Julia Roberts was among the stars in attendance as Taylor took to the stage for her third and final show in Dublin on Sunday

Taylor released her eighth album back in July 2020, and during her latest concern she told the crowd she first started writing songs for Folklore just two days into the Covid lockdown.

‘Folklore in general, it just belongs to Ireland,’ she said, adding: How I imagined the album world looking [was like] Ireland. Storytelling with lots of different characters. You guys have that on lock, too. That’s very Irish, the storytelling.’

‘I had to create an album where the imaginary world that I pretended to go to every single day while I was writing it… I gotta be honest, kinda seemed like Ireland.’

‘So we’re back to where we belong. Folklore belongs with you guys!’

The moment, which sparked huge cheers from her Irish fans in attendance, was captured by a spectator at the Aviva Stadium.

Taylor has also shown her love for the Emerald Isle by donning not one but two green ensembles for different eras in the show.

Her first tribute look was a forest green cape dress adorned with leaves and a cut-out at her abdomen – which she changed into for Folklore.

Later in the show, for her 1989 era, Taylor again sported the country’s colours as she wore bejewelled orange bralet and ombre green skirt.

The surprise looks delighted fans, especially her Irish followers.

‘Green Folklore outfit for Ireland slay Taylor’ and ‘Folklore is so Ireland coded’.

‘She did green ahhh,’; ‘Ireland is such a Folklore country’.

‘Tayleprechaun,’ ‘Taylor Swift perches on top on The Folklore Cabin in the green dress for the sister set ‘Folkmore’ at tonight’s show at Dublin, ‘Night One’ of three,’;

‘Green Folkmore dress so beautiful’ and ‘What time is it Taylor?!! She’s representing Ireland tonight with the Orange Top & Green Skirt 1989 outfit for Dublin N1,’;

‘It’s reverse taycarrot!!!’; ‘Orange/Red top and green oh Taylor the predictable princess you are Irish flag colours let’s go!!!!

‘Tayreversecarrot,’; ‘Irish flag she’s the cutest ever’ and ‘Look at her she’s representing us’.

‘Taylor stunning in tonight’s very on-theme new Irish 1989 outfit!’

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Taylor’s fans said: ‘The green folklore dress is so ireland of her!!’; ‘Green dress supremacy,’;

Anthony Edwards’ outstanding performance in the 2024 NBA Playoffs has led some to compare him to a young Michael Jordan. Charles Barkley, however, will not be one of them.

Barkley had a strong response to the comparisons between Edwards and Jordan on Sunday. In Barkley’s mind, those comparisons are far too premature, and Edwards is not even close to warranting the comparison yet.

Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards: “Please America, please stop the Michael Jordan stuff. This guy has had one good playoff run. I think he’s going to be a great player…”

Shaq: “Is he close?”

Barkley: “Hellll naw… close to who? They both black.”

😂 https://t.co/aTiSzOW9tC

— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) May 12, 2024

“Please America, please stop the Michael Jordan stuff. This guy has had one good playoff run,” Barkley said. “I think he’s going to be a great player, he’s a really nice kid.”

Barkley objected further when Shaquille O’Neal asked him if Edwards was even close to what Jordan was at age 23.

“Close to who? They both Black. He’s not close to Michael Jordan,” Barkley said. “I love Anthony Edwards. Do not do that.”

Edwards has certainly shown some similarities to Jordan, but it is fair to say he has a lot of work to do to even get in the conversation with Jordan. After all, Jordan won his first MVP award in his fourth season, while Edwards is still working on getting himself into that class.

Edwards is still averaging 32.1 points per game in the playoffs so far. One need not compare him to Jordan to demonstrate just how outstanding he has been.

Kardashian cousins True Thompson, five, Dream Kardashian, seven, and Chicago West, six, coordinated their outfits on Easter Sunday for the party at Kris Jenner’s house.

The girls eschewed pastels and ruffles for a more modern look in long-sleeved mini  dresses with feather trim at the hem.

The cousins also wore metallic cowboy boots that matched the color of their dresses.

Dream – who is the daughter of Blac Chyna – and Rob Kardashian – wore a light silver-blue dress with silver boots, Kim and Kanye’s daughter Chicago wore a purple dress and boots and Khloe and Tristan’s girl True chose a pink dress and boots.

The young girls also served up plenty of sass as they posed like a girl group getting ready to face their audience.

Kardashian cousins True Thompson, five, Dream Kardashian, seven, and Chicago West, six, coordinated their outfits on Easter Sunday for the party at Kris Jenner’s house

Khloe Kardashian throws fabulous and festive Easter celebration

The girls, Khloé Kardashian, 39, Kim Kardashian, 43, Kylie Jenner, 26, and Rob Kardashian, 47, attended Easter festivities with their siblings at grandmother Kris Jenne‘s house.

The family matriarch, 68, pulled out all the stops to create a fun and memorable Easter for her 13 grandchildren.

Khloé was the first to share snaps from their holiday party.

‘The best Saturday @little_artist_party @krisjenner amazing house of love,’ the model wrote over one video in her Instagram Stories.

The momager contracted with Little Artist Parties to turn her home into a pastel wonderland, complete with a variety of stuffed animals, toys, and activities.

In an area designated for ‘Cottontail Cuties’ clothing racks were laded with various Easter outfits in a variety of sizes.

There were ‘Cottontail Cottage’ kits for the guests to allow everyone the opportunity to build and decorate their own gingerbread type house.

An egg decorating station was set up that even the youngest kids could take part in.

The girls eschewed pastels and ruffles for a more modern look in long-sleeved mini dresses with feather trim at the hem

The cousins also wore metallic cowboy boots that matched the color of their dresses

The family matriarch, 68, pulled out all the stops to create a fun and memorable Easter for her 13 grandchildren

Dream wore a light silver-blue dress with silver boots, Chicago wore a purple dress and boots and True chose a pink dress and boots.

The girls, Khloé Kardashian , 39, Kim Kardashian , 43, Kylie Jenner, 26, and Rob Kardashian , 47, attended Easter festivities with their siblings at grandmother Kris Jenner ‘s house

The young girls also served up plenty of sass as they posed like a girl group getting ready to face their audience

Khloe Kardashian busts a move in adorable family dance video

Kim also took to her Instagram stories to give a glimpse at the decorations at her mother’s extravaganza.

The star shared a snap of a small table set up for the kids to decorate Easter nutcrackers. ‘

Our kids are so lucky to have the bets grandma,’ she wrote.

The TV personality also uploaded a picture of some of the sugary treats such as cupcakes with pastel frosting and a bunny cake. ‘How cute is my mom,’ Kim added.

Kim Kardashian‘s American Horror Story: Delicate co-star Dominic Burgess opened up to Variety about what it was like filming a sex scene with the siren.

The 41-year-old actor plays a director named Hamish Moss in Ryan Murphy‘s long-running anthology.

In the latest installment of the series, Moss hires Siobhan Corbyn (played by Kim, 43), enlisting her diabolic powers to move his career forward.

For their steamy romp, the two stars used an intimacy coordinator and Burgess described creating the scene ‘a really pleasant experience.’

‘There was a great intimacy coordinator who asked what we felt comfortable with, and the director was John J. Gray, who I worked with on Feud — and Kim was wonderful. It ended up being a really pleasant experience,’ he told the outlet.

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Kim Kardashian’s American Horror Story: Delicate co-star Dominic Burgess opened up to Variety about what it was like filming a sex scene with the siren; seen in a still

The 41-year-old actor plays a director named Hamish Moss in Ryan Murphy’s long-running anthology; pictured in Beverly Hills last month

He also admitted, ‘I was nervous and body-conscious, and to find out my first sex scene is going to be with an icon known for their beauty was a lot.’

Speaking to Kardashian’s work ethic, he noted, ‘She worked so hard. Someone in her position could just go to their trailer and just come out when needed, but she was so present.

‘She was asking questions, sharing ideas and being really open and engaging.’

Dominic also gushed that the reality-television superstar-turned-actress was ‘really friendly.’

It comes after Emma Roberts dished on what it was like to kiss Kim while promoting their FX horror show on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week.

The 33-year-old actress appeared on the NBC talk show to promote the mid-season premiere of American Horror Story: Delicate in which Kim plays her publicist.

Emma admitted that kissing and also getting slapped by Kim while filming had become like ‘another day at the office.’ The slapping scene was shown on Wednesday’s episode, but the kissing session has yet to air.

‘But my sister was like, ”No, it’s not, you kissed Kim Kardashian and you didn’t tell me,”’ Emma said, referencing her younger sister Grace.

Kim Kardashian promotes AHS: Delicate Part 2 streaming on Hulu

For their steamy romp, the two stars used an intimacy coordinator and Burgess described creating the scene ‘a really pleasant experience’

He also admitted, ‘I was nervous and body-conscious, and to find out my first sex scene is going to be with an icon known for their beauty was a lot’

Emma Roberts dished on what it was like to kiss Kardashian while promoting their FX horror show on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week

Emma, shown in a trailer for the series, admitted that kissing and also getting slapped by Kim while filming the FX show had become like ‘another day at the office’

Tensions rise in ‘American Horror Story: Delicate Part 2’ promo

‘You can’t just kiss Kim Kardashian and not tell everybody,’ host Jimmy, 49, quipped.

‘I know, but we do it, you forget about it and then seeing it, it looked so intense.

‘But meanwhile we were laughing because we kissed, and they said cut, and Kim looked at me and started laughing,’ Emma said.

‘I was like, “What?” and I just had her gloss all over my face.

‘And so we had to do major cleanup in between every take because she has the most perfect glossed lips, obviously, and it was everywhere,’ she recalled.

Kim Kardashian was brutally trolled on Instagram Friday after Taylor Swift dropped two ‘diss tracks’ about her in the small hours of the morning.

The two songs were part of the surprise ‘double album’ version of Taylor’s new record The Troubled Poets Department, marking the latest broadside in the pop star’s explosive long-running feud with Kim and her ex-husband Kanye West.

One of the tracks, which is directed at a vicious bully, is called ‘thanK you aIMee’ – with the letters K, I and M tellingly capitalized.

‘When I picture my hometown, there’s a bronze spray-tanned statue of you,’ Taylor sings at the beginning of the acid-tongued song: ‘and a plaque underneath it that threatens to push me down the stairs at our school.’

‘Swifties’ then flooded onto Kim’s Instagram page to fill her comments with the phrase: ‘Thank you Aimee,’ signaling their loyalty to Taylor, 34.

 

Kim Kardashian was brutally trolled in her Instagram comments on Friday after Taylor Swift dropped two ‘diss tracks’ about her in the small hours of the morning

 

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Kim had posted a birthday tribute to her older sister Kourtney Kardashian on Thursday, but by Friday morning its comments were deluged with digs by Swifties

Kim had posted a birthday tribute to her older sister Kourtney Kardashian on Thursday, but by Friday morning its comments were deluged with: ‘Thank you Aimee’ messages from devoted Taylor Swift fans.

The Tortured Poets Department saw Taylor blisteringly address multiple exes, including Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy.

Taylor  officially dropped The Tortured Poets Department – her 11th studio album – on Friday, leaving fans scrambling to unravel the many pointed references to various romantic partners hidden within the lyrics of her songs.

But while Taylor made several digs at the likes of Joe and Matty, her former boyfriends were not the only people to find themselves at the pointy end of the singer’s razor-tongued attacks.

Reality star Kim was also among the targets of the album, with listeners calling out not one, but two ‘diss tracks’ in which Taylor appears to reference her bitter feud with the reality star as well as with Kanye.

Taylor’s album was officially released at midnight ET (2am UK time), but just two hours later, she revealed on social media that there was a ‘second installment’, titled The Anthology, having sparked a flurry of speculation that a shock reveal was coming when she shared a countdown clock on social media.

Among the tracks included in that second release is a song titled thanK you aIMee, which fans are now convinced is aimed specifically at Kim.

Fans also called out another song called Cassandra, which makes several references to ‘snakes’; the snake emoji has played a major role in the ongoing feud between Taylor and Kim, as well as the reality star’s ex-husband Kanye West, leading many to believe that the track is yet another subtle jab.

Taylor Swift reignited her explosive feud with Kim by releasing two brutal songs aimed at the reality star

Fans are convinced one of the 31 tracks – thaK you aIMee – is aimed at Kim, as the letter K,I and M are capped up to spell out her name

The song, which was released on the surprise ‘double’ version of The Tortured Poets Department, takes aim at a person named ‘Aimee’, who fans are convinced is actually Kim

A second track, titled Cassandra, is also being called out for its apparent references to Taylor’s feud with both Kim and her ex-husband Kanye West

Taylor’s exes Joe Alwyn (left) and Matty Healy (right) also found themselves at the center of furious speculation over supposed digs the singer made at both of them in her songs

Meanwhile thanK you aIMee centers on Taylor’s apparent dislike for a mean school girl she refers to as ‘Aimee’ – with fans convinced that the person she is actually singing about is Kim.

Taylor sings in one line: ‘There’s a bronze spray-tanned statue of you and a plaque underneath it/That threatens to push me down the stairs, at our school.’

‘All that time you were throwin’ punches, I was buildin’ somethin’ / And I can’t forgive the way you made me feel / Screamed ‘F**k you, Aimee’ to the night sky, as the blood was gushin’ / But I can’t forget the way you made me heal.’

She goes on to add: ‘And it wasn’t a fair fight, or a clean kill / Each time that Aimee stomped across my gravе / And then she wrote hеadlines/ In the local paper, laughing at each baby step I’d take.’

Taylor concludes by confirming she’s changed the name of the woman she’s singing about – further fueling speculation the track is about Kim.

She also seems to reference Kim’s 10-year-old daughter North West dancing to her 2014 single Shake It Off on TikTok, finding it ironic as the ‘song is about you’.

She sings: ‘And so I changed your name, and any real defining clues/And one day, your kid comes home singin’ a song that only us two is gonna know is about you.’

Sharing their thoughts on social media platform X, one fan described the song as ‘The ultimate f**k you,’ while another shocked listener said: ‘OMFG thanK you aIMee is about Kim Kardashian. This album is SO unhinged.’

Another chimed in: ‘Kim your day of reckoning is here,’ while one simply wrote: ‘Welcome to your tape.’

While the references in Cassandra are largely more subtle, that hasn’t stopped fans from calling out the way in which Taylor appears to be going after Kim.

Taylor wowed in the album artwork for the eagerly-anticipated record

She showed off her figure while reclining on a bed

Smouldering pouts and sizzling stares accompanied the moody album

She gave the black and white shots her all after releasing the album

Taylor was subject to stunning close-ups

Many believe that the title character, Cassandra, is Taylor, while references to ‘the call’ are meant to allude to a phone call between the singer and Kanye, which Kim secretly recorded and posted online.

Additionally, the references to ‘snakes’ in the song are being compared to the use of snake emojis throughout the feud between the trio.

‘thanK you, aIMee may be about Kim, but Dear Reader, please don’t overlook the fact that Cassandra is a brilliant retelling of how Kanye, Kim, and the extended Kardashian family knew the truth and tried to ruin Taylor’s career anyway. Stay for the jabs at Yeezus/Sunday Sessions,’ one said.

‘Cassandra is Taylor and she warned everyone about Kim but no one believed her oh taygod,’ one person shared on X.

Another agreed, writing: ‘Taylor is Cassandra. She tried to warn people about Kim/the Kardashians but people wouldn’t believe her.’

Taylor and Kim’s longtime row actually began thanks to the singer’s dispute with Kanye in 2009, when he famously stormed the stage at the VMAs when she won the prize for Best Female Video.

A furious Kanye took to the stage to declare that Beyonce should have won the prize, telling Taylor: ‘Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you. I’mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time.’

Kim Kardashian and daughter North West dance together on TikTok

Taylor also seems to reference Kim’s 10-year-old daughter North West dancing to Shake It Off on TikTok back in January, she writes:# your kid comes home singin’ a song that only us two is gonna know is about you’

Taylor sings in one line: ‘There’s a bronze spray-tanned statue of you and a plaque underneath it/That threatens to push me down the stairs, at our school.’ (pictured with Kim in 2015)

Taylor also seems to hit out at Kim’s 10-year-old daughter North West as she sings: ‘And so I changed your name, and any real defining clues/And one day, your kid comes home singin’ a song that only us two is gonna know is about you.’

Taylor Swift shakes off questions about her Kanye West feud

The moment was quickly slammed by furious viewers, as Taylor was then unable to finish her acceptance speech, though Beyonce later invited her on-stage while she accepted the Video Of The Year prize.

After tying the knot with Kanye in 2014, Kim was proudly at his side when he received the coveted Vangard Award at the VMAs.

Appearing to show their feud was quashed, it was Taylor who presented him with the prize, and the pair appeared to have brought an end to their row.

However, in a later interview, Taylor noted that this was far from the case, as Kanye declared on stage that she was asked to present the award ‘for ratings,’ and she refused to speak to him backstage.

She told Rolling Stone: ‘I’m standing in the audience with my arm around his wife, and this chill ran through my body.

‘I realized he is so two-faced. That he wants to be nice to me behind the scenes, but then he wants to look cool, get up in front of everyone and talk s**t. And I was so upset. He wanted me to come talk to him after the event in his dressing room. I wouldn’t go.’

Adding an explosive new level to their feud, Kanye shocked the internet when he released his new song Famous.

It featured the vulgar lyrics ‘I feel like me and Taylor Swift might still have sex/Why? I made that b***h famous.’

Sharing their thoughts on social media platform X, fans wrote: ‘The ultimate f**k you’

The track sparked a huge backlash from Taylor’s fans, and Kanye furiously defended himself in a now-deleted tweet that said: ‘I called Taylor and had an hour-long convo with her about the line, and she thought it was funny and gave her blessings.’

Taylor’s representative then hit back, telling People: ‘Kanye did not call for approval, but to ask Taylor to release his single Famous on her Twitter account.

‘She declined and cautioned him about releasing a song with such a strong misogynistic message. Taylor was never made aware of the actual lyric, ‘I made that b***h famous.”’

Kim sparked a social media firestorm when she shared a Snapchat video of Kanye during a phonecall with Taylor, where the rapper appeared to ask her for permission to include lyrics about her in his new song.

After rapping the line, West can be heard saying: ‘I think this is a really cool thing to have.’

Swift responds: ‘I know, it’s like a compliment, kind of. Yeah, I mean, what’s dope about the line is it’s very tongue in cheek either way. And I really appreciate you telling me about it, that’s really nice.’

Taylor became the subject of furious backlash when the video was shared online, with many accusing her of being a snake.

After Kim’s post made her the subject of multiple ‘snake’ memes, Taylor stood by her version of events in a furious social media statement.

She wrote: ‘That moment when Kanye West secretly records your phone call, then Kim posts it on the Internet.’

The statement read: ‘Where is the video of Kanye telling me he was going to call me ‘that b****’ in his song?

‘It doesn’t exist because it never happened. You don’t get to control someone’s emotional response to being called ‘that b****’ in front of the entire world.’

It is the Bad Blood singer’s 11th studio album since she burst onto the music scene in 2006

The mother of Kyle Filipowski’s seven-years-older girlfriend has spoken out for the first time amid the shocking allegations that her daughter ‘groomed’  the college basketball star while he was still in high school.

The 20-year-old Duke alum got engaged to Caitlin Hutchison in April and is now estranged from his family, who have accused the 27-year-old of ‘coercive control’ and ‘scheming’ to entrap the rising star for five years.

‘There will be things forthcoming,’ Amanda Hutchison said at her home in Madison, Alabama, adding that the couple is laying low amid the ‘storm’ of accusations.

‘What we’ve always said to the kids is, for everything that’s good, if you have faith at all there will be adversaries, there’s always a negative for every positive,’ she said. ‘So it’s how we weather those storms.’

Kyle Filipowski, 20, and his fiancée Caitlin Hutchison, 27, are laying low amid a swirl of shocking allegations from his family that she groomed him from when he was in high school, relatives have revealed

The couple are ‘weathering the storm’, Hutchison’s mother Amanda told DailyMail.com – after Filipowski’s family slammed Caitlin as a manipulative schemer who set her sights on Filipowski years ago when he was still at school

As a sophomore,  Filipowski  took Duke to the elite eight of this year’s NCAA March Madness

Her comments come after 6’11” Filipowski unexpectedly dropped to the second round of the NBA draft last week where he was selected by the Utah Jazz. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony linked the blow to ‘off-court goings on’ regarding his girlfriend.

Givony’s remark prompted the player’s mother, Rebecca, 60, to respond on X saying: ‘You are opening a two year issue… and she is 28 with an endgame three years ago to have a diamond ring on her hand when Kyle left Duke. HE WAS STILL IN HS.’

Filipowski’s oldest brother, Daniel, 29, also publicly aired their concerns on X. Initially he did not name Hutchison, but referred to ‘Mormon grooming and brainwashing’ and suggested readers ‘join some dots.’ Hutchison was raised in the LDS.

Later, in a series of follow up posts obtained by DailyMail.com, Daniel was more forthright slamming his younger brother’s partner as a manipulative schemer who set her sights on Filipowski years ago.

According to Daniel, ‘My brother is a victim and was unfortunately a “perfect” pawn and target for this girl’s lifelong scheme based on his human characteristics and growing potential as a high-level prospect which started taking place in 2019, exactly at the time when she began her pursuit of him.’

That would have made Filipowski just 15 years old when Hutchison – who is 27 not 28  as stated by his mother – ‘began her pursuit.’

In fact, DailyMail.com has learned that Hutchison has known Filipowski since he was a child.

A tweet posted by Kyle’s older brother Taylor, 24, in January 2017 shows a group shot including Filipowski to the far left and Hutchison in the center. Filipowski was 13 and Hutchison 20 at the time of the picture.

The caption reads, ‘#throwbackthursday to an amazing and fun day. Hanging out with my cousins again.’

Hutchison’s mother Amanda (pictured) spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com at her Madison, Alabama home. She didn’t go as far as pushing back on the rumors – but suggested more details about the controversial coupling would soon be revealed

Amanda Hutchison, 60, told DailyMail.com that she and her family are hunkering down waiting for the ‘storm’ of rumors about her daughter and basketball player fiancée to blow over

The player’s oldest brother, Daniel, 29, posted a cryptic tweet referring to ‘Mormon grooming and brainwashing’ and suggesting readers ‘join some dots’ before being more forthright in slamming Hutchison for allegedly manipulating his brother into a relationship

Hutchison is not a blood cousin to Filipowski but, DailyMail.com understands, their parents, Amanda and Kevin Hutchison, 55, and Rebecca and David Filipowski, 65, were at one point so close that their kids regarded each other as ‘family.’

As far as the Filipowskis are concerned, Hutchison abused that closeness and set out to ensnare the young man who, they allege, due to his height and talent, she recognized stood every chance of becoming a successful pro-athlete.

Certainly, Hutchison was dating Filipowski by the time he attended his high school prom, going with him as his date when he was 17 and she was 24.

In a post appealing directly to his brother Daniel stated, ‘Kyle…myself, your entire family and friends love you and are here for you!

‘I have received so much outreach and support from families that have a child who has fallen victim to this same terrible and evil progression of psychological control and manipulation.’

In a series of screenshots Daniel also posted definitions of ‘Coercive control,’ where a person is subjected to ‘a pattern of isolating, threatening controlling behavior that deprives an intimate partner of freedom, peach and safety, and over time of their identity, personhood, independence, safety, and self-sufficiency.’

He posted the definitions along with the comment, ‘Goes out to all the families out there who have suffered through this experience in the past or are currently going through this right now! You are NOT ALONE.’

Hutchison is not a blood cousin to Filipowski but, DailyMail.com understands, their parents were at one point so close that their kids regarded each other as ‘family’

Hutchison and Filipowski on vacation together last year in a photograph shared on the basketball player’s Instagram

None of these words, nor the sentiments shared with DailyMail.com by Hutchison’s mother this week, suggest a hope of rapprochement anytime soon.

In fact, Amanda Hutchison told DailyMail.com that she and her family are hunkering down waiting for that proverbial storm to pass.

Standing in front of her Alabama home, Amanda Hutchison said: ‘We are weathering storms. We are all zipped and clipped. Just covering down.’

She promised again that ‘clarification would be forthcoming’ but would not elaborate what she meant by that.

According to Amanda, ‘It’s out of my hands. It’s in the hands of the PR, within Kyle’s agency and the NBA.’

Taylor Swift fans were sent wild on Sunday night after a video on social media appeared to show the singer’s shocked reaction at seeing Travis Kelce in the crowd.

Kelce missed the first two nights of his girlfriend’s Eras Tour show in Dublin after attending a team-mate’s wedding in the US, but he was back in Europe on Sunday night to watch night three at Aviva Stadium.

It is unclear whether Taylor knew he would be there, but a video filmed by a fan showed the singer glance at the VIP area during the show, before visibly gasping.

In a separate clip, Kelce is keen arriving with security midway through Swift’s rendition of August – about halfway through the final show in Ireland.

Fans went crazy when Kelce emerged from the bowels of the stadium to make his way through to the VIP area, where Julia Roberts and Stevie Nicks were among the A-list guests in attendance.

When the three-hour show ended, Kelce was quick to make his way to the side of the stage where he greeted his girlfriend – much to the delight of the adoring crowd.

In a romantic clip, Kelce can be seen hyping up the crowd in a bid to make them cheer louder for Taylor after her performance.

During the second half of the show, Kansas City Chiefs star Kelce was pictured enjoying a beer as he gazed lovingly at his other half on the stage.

He was also spotted chatting to Julia Roberts in the VIP area, and fans went crazy for his shock appearance at the show.

He had traveled a very long way after being spotted dancing with friends at team-mate Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s wedding in California just 24 hours earlier.

After seeing his Chiefs pal tie the knot to JoJo O’Connor in Calabasas, the tight end was straight on a flight across America, and then the Atlantic, to land in Dublin in time to catch the second half of the show.

Swift now has a few days off before her Eras Tour recommences in Amsterdam on July 4, hinting that the loved-up pair are set to spend a few days together in Europe.

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— Marigold (@kittygang_4ever) July 1, 2024

They have already enjoyed a break at Lake Como this summer, and Kelce currently has some spare time before heading back to Kansas City for the start of practice ahead of the NFL season.

It is exactly a week on from Kelce’s shock appearance on stage with his girlfriend as a backing dancer at Wembley Stadium.

The 34-year-old joined Taylor and her crew for the song ‘I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,’ sending Swifties into delirium in front of Sir Paul McCartney and Fleabag’s Andrew Scott.

While on stage, he wore an old school tux that included a white bow tie, tailcoat and top hat, and even carried his popstar girlfriend in front of the sold-out crowd at one point.

Travis has now been to 10 Eras Tour shows, beginning last July in Kansas City before their romance began – when he tried to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it.

After they began dating, he traveled to Buenos Aires, and has since seen shows in Australia, Singapore (x2), Paris, London (x3) and now Dublin.

That followed Swift traveling round America as Kelce’s biggest fan – attending his NFL games throughout the season, culminating with a Super Bowl win in Las Vegas.

After the big final game of the season, the pair kissed on the field at Allegiant Stadium to secure their place as America’s sweethearts – and it shows no signs of slowing down.

In a revealing and humorous story, rapper and actor Common shared a memorable encounter on the “7 PM in Brooklyn” podcast with basketball legend Michael Jordan at the 2010 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. This incident provided a glimpse into Jordan’s relentless competitive spirit and his penchant for trash-talking, even outside the professional court.

“Mike is a winner and he ain’t gonna let you like feel like you can do something when you really ain’t doing it. I thought I was doing something cuz I played in the Celebrity Game and I got off in that game.”

“Then I saw him at this party that night, the brand Jordan party and he was like man stick to rapping and acting. He crushed me man, I thought you about to give me some love like yo, he was like man stick to rapping, acting, man. I said damn Mike.”

Common, who played in the Celebrity Game, was feeling proud of his performance. Known for his musical and acting talents, Common had always harbored a deep love for basketball. His enthusiasm for the game was evident as he participated in the event, showcasing his skills and contributing significantly to the match.

Following the game, Common attended the Brand Jordan party that night, where he encountered Michael Jordan. Eager for some praise from the basketball icon, Common was instead met with a stark and blunt comment.

Jordan’s remark was not just a playful jab but a testament to his competitive nature and his straightforwardness. Common, although momentarily taken aback, appreciated the comment in the spirit it was intended.

This encounter underscores Jordan’s enduring influence and his characteristic approach to motivation and competition. Even in retirement, Jordan’s reputation as a formidable trash-talker remains intact. His philosophy, as revealed in other instances, is to challenge others and push them to confront reality, regardless of the setting.

For Common, this moment was not just a humbling experience but also a cherished memory of interacting with one of his idols. It encapsulates the essence of Jordan’s persona—uncompromising, direct, and always maintaining his competitive edge.

Such stories contribute to the larger-than-life image of Michael Jordan, solidifying his legacy not just as a basketball legend but as a figure who embodies the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Bow Wow Says Michael Jordan Threw Out His Allen Iverson Shoes

Rapper Bow Wow recently shared a humorous story about an encounter with Michael Jordan that highlights Jordan’s strict brand loyalty. During an appearance on “The Underground Lounge,” Bow Wow recounted how, during a stay at Jordan’s house in Chicago, he wore a pair of Allen Iverson’s Reebok shoes. This choice of footwear did not sit well with the basketball legend, who is known for his fierce allegiance to his own Jordan Brand and Nike.

“So every Scream Tour, when I would go to Chicago, I would stay at the house,” Bow Wow said. “I come through the gate, Marcus is like, ‘Bro, why the f— are you wearing Reeboks in this house? You know my dad is gonna see that s— and wild out. It was A.I. The braids. The tats. Chuck is it for me.”

When Bow Wow arrived, Marcus Jordan, Michael’s son, immediately warned him about wearing Reeboks in the house. Despite the warning, Bow Wow went to sleep that night with his Iverson shoes in sight. The next morning, Michael Jordan himself confronted him about the shoes.

Jordan took the Reeboks, made a phone call to his trusted associate John Michael to confirm the size, and then the shoes vanished, never to be seen again. This incident illustrated just how serious Michael Jordan was about maintaining the sanctity of his brand, even within his own home.

Marcus Jordan later confirmed this story, adding weight to Bow Wow’s account. Michael Jordan’s intolerance for competing brands in his household is a testament to his meticulous attention to brand loyalty. This episode also reflects Jordan’s competitive nature, extending beyond the basketball court to his personal life and brand management.

The incident serves as a light-hearted yet telling example of Jordan’s brand-centric mindset. It underscores how deeply his competitive spirit and dedication to his brand permeate all aspects of his life.

For Jordan, maintaining the integrity and exclusivity of the Jordan Brand is paramount, even if it means confiscating a guest’s shoes. This story adds to the lore of Michael Jordan’s legendary competitive streak and his unwavering commitment to his brand’s image and influence.

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is finally here, and the 31 tracks are filled to the brim with Easter eggs and references to her ex-boyfriends, past feuds, and latest romance.

The singer, 34, threw in brutal digs at Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy, finally lifting a lid on what really went down during their romances, breakups, and everything in between.

She also seemed to reference her drama with Kim Kardashian in two tunes – and of course, there were some adorable love songs about her new beau Travis Kelce.

See DailyMail.com’s complete breakdown of Taylor’s alum release below, including all the shady lyrics, Easter eggs, secret messages, and references to her past romances – as well as celebrity and fan reactions, reviews, records its broken, and even more.

Kim was brutally trolled on Instagram Friday after Taylor reignited their feud by dropped two ‘diss tracks’ about her on her new album, The Tortured Poets Department.

Swifties have flooded the reality star’s Instagram page with comments that say ‘thanK you aIMee,’ the title of one of the songs seemingly about her.

Dana White and Michael Jordan (Image source: Getty images)
The NBA world’s legendary Michael Jordan, whose illustrious career set a high bar for future basketball players. Interestingly, UFC President Dana White believes that Jordan’s competitive spirit and athletic prowess could have made him a standout in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) as well.

During an appearance on Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe’s podcast “Club Shay Shay,” White expressed his admiration for Jordan. He shared his belief that Jordan’s fierce competitiveness and drive could have dazzled MMA fans.

“You gotta go with Jordan. Jordan is a killer. I’ve spoken about Michael Jordan many times. Never met him, don’t know him, don’t want to meet him. I like him too much. I respect him too much. I love his killer instinct. Don’t want to meet him. Respect him to death,” White shared.

The UFC President is a huge fan of the Jordan Brand, often seen wearing Jordan’s socks and shoes. White has even watched “The Last Dance,” the acclaimed documentary about Jordan’s basketball dynasty, three times. The documentary chronicles Jordan’s career and the Chicago Bulls’ dominance in the 1990s.

Michael Jordan’s 40-Year Legacy

Michael Jordan was drafted third overall in the 1984 NBA Draft, which marked the 40th anniversary of this storied draft.

40 years ago today, the #Bulls drafted Michael Jordan with the 3rd overall pick. pic.twitter.com/6b4GO3LUWq

— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@Bullsfans) June 19, 2024

Throughout his career, Jordan, who once took Lavell Crawford’s joke seriously, built a strong resume. His stunning resume includes six NBA championships, six Finals MVPs, five regular-season MVPs, 11 All-NBA selections, 14 All-Star appearances, 9 All-Defense selections, 10 scoring titles, and a Defensive Player of the Year award.

In the history of the NBA Finals during the shot-clock era (since 1955), Jordan holds the top two spots for the highest percentage of team points in a Finals game. In 1998, he scored 51.7% of his team’s points in a Finals game; in 1993, he accounted for 49.5% of his team’s points. Jordan’s closest competitors are Elgin Baylor and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recorded 48.4% and 47.6% respectively.

Even four decades after his draft, he remains the gold standard against which all other players are measured.