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  • Rihanna looked stunning at the Nice Guy restaurant last night

    Rihanna looked stunning at the Nice Guy restaurant last night

     

    Stunning! Rihanna was spotted flaunting her long and toned legs in a mini skirt at celeb hotspot The Nice Guy during a night out in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 11.

    In photos obtained by Life & Style, the 33-year-old showed off in a green and gold jacquard skirt and a graphic tee with an oversized brown leather and fur-lined jacket.

    She also wore a kerchief that matched her skirt and finished the look off with black pumps with jewels around the ankles.

    Two days prior, the “We Found Love” singer was the subject of a viral TikTok in which a fan revealed how she and a group of friends met the A-lister at Nobu in New York City. The TikToker — whose display name is Nini — explained that she spotted the Fenty founder at a table nearby and went up to ask if she would take a photo with her friend in honor of her birthday.

    Rihanna Flaunts Her Long, Toned Legs While Clubbing at The Nice Guy in L.A.

    Instead of taking the photo, the Savage X Fenty founder asked the girl to tell her friend that she had declined the photo — but that she would come up and surprise her when the cake was being brought out at the end of the meal. “She was so frickin’ nice about it,” Nini said in her video.

    Lately, the Barbadian native seems to be focused on enjoying her personal life amid her many fashion and beauty projects. Fans have been waiting several years for new music, as her last album, Anti, was released in 2016. In March, she teased the possibility of a new song being released “soon” after she celebrated the record being the first by a Black female artist to spend five years on the Billboard 200 chart.

    As for her love life, she recently was linked to rapper A$AP Rocky. In December 2020, the pair were spotted enjoying a dinner date with some friends. The singer and the record producer “have a ton in common, besides music,” an insider exclusively told Life & Style in the days following the outing. “They’re creative, very family-oriented, they make each other laugh — and the best part was that they were friends first, which helps. It’s the basis for a great romantic relationship.”

    They first sparked dating rumors the previous December when they walked the red carpet together at the Fashion Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London. “Rihanna and A$AP are good friends,” a source told In Touch at the time. “I don’t think it’s romantic, not yet anyway. I honestly think they’re better off as friends, even though they make a beautiful couple. Everyone does actually, [though] no one is opposed to them getting together.”

    Rihanna Flaunts Her Long, Toned Legs While Clubbing at The Nice Guy in L.A.

     

  • Taylor Swift’s response to Travis Kelce referring to her as his ‘Significant other’ has fans buzzing with excitement..

    Taylor Swift’s response to Travis Kelce referring to her as his ‘Significant other’ has fans buzzing with excitement..

    Travis Kelce gave a sweet shoutout to girlfriend Taylor Swift, referring to the superstar as his “significant other” while auctioning four tickets to one of her Eras tour shows. On 27 April, Kelce and Swift attended their friend Patrick Mahomes’s 15 and The Mahomies Foundation Vegas Classic gala, which was held at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

    As shown in a video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the football tight end sweetly mentioned Swift, before revealing that she added something to the auction that wasn’t initially up for grabs. “I was just talking to my significant other, and we might have one other auction item that wasn’t on the docket,” he said. “Um, has anybody heard of The Eras tour?”

    He explained that the event was auctioning tickets for one of Swift’s upcoming shows, which will take place in the US at the end of the year. The news came weeks before the “Anti-Hero” singer returns to the international leg of her tour, with her next show taking place in Paris, France.

    Taylor Swift was photographed blushing after Travis Kelce referred to her as his ‘significant other’.

    “There might be a fun thing where there are four tickets to the New Orleans, Miami, or Indianapolis dates when the Eras tour comes back to the United States. Does that fire anybody up right now?” Kelce said, prompting a loud applause from the audience.

    In his own Instagram Story, auctioneer Harry Santa-Olalla shared a clip of himself on stage with Kelce, as the bidding for the concert tickets began. Santa-Olalla even started the auction, offering $5,000 for the tickets. He also noted that the bidding would be done in $5,000 increments.

    Another video on the Instagram Story showed Santa-Olalla walking through the audience, as the bidding was up to $30,000 and Kelce was hilariously following him. In the next post, Santa-Olalla revealed the four tickets to the Eras tour show were sold for $80,000.

  • Did Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio Just Run Away to Get Hitched in Italy?

    Did Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio Just Run Away to Get Hitched in Italy?

     

    Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift have sparked rumors of a secret engagement after reportedly flying to the Bahamas together.

    Fans are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of the couple taking their relationship to the next level. The pair has been romantically linked in the past, with Kelce even attending one of Swift’s concerts.

    Neither Kelce nor Swift has confirmed the engagement rumors, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any official announcement.

    The news of the alleged secret trip has left many speculating about the details of the proposal and potential wedding plans.

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    As one of the most popular couples in the public eye, any news of Kelce and Swift’s relationship is sure to capture the attention of fans and media alike. Only time will tell if the rumors of a secret engagement are true, but for now, fans are eagerly anticipating any updates on this exciting development.

     

  • Travis Kelce hinted that he will end his career in Kansas City in an emotional video..

    Travis Kelce hinted that he will end his career in Kansas City in an emotional video..

    Travis Kelce hints he’ll finish his career in Kansas City in emotional video after signing new two-year deal with the Super Bowl winners: ‘Chiefs forever’

    Travis Kelce may have hinted that he’ll finish his NFL career in Kansas City.

    The three-time Super Bowl champion, who reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension with the Chiefs Monday, shared an emotional video confirming the news.

    ‘Chiefs forever,’ he said in the clip, which was posted to X. 

    ‘Back at it again, baby. Had to see a little Super Bowl right here man,’ he went on, pointing to his Super Bowl LVIII hat.

    ‘Feels good to be in KC. I remember coming here 12 years ago, man. It’s an honor and a pleasure and I can’t wait to get after it these next two years. No better than right now. Getting fired up for this year. Just got out on the field with the boys, we’re back at it baby.’

    Travis Kelce inked a two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday

    Travis Kelce inked a two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday

    'Chiefs forever,' he said in a social media clip, in which his voice seemed to crack.

    ‘Chiefs forever,’ he said in a social media clip, in which his voice seemed to crack.

    The deal will reportedly make Kelce the highest paid tight end in the league.

    The Athletic’s Nate Taylor claimed his new average annual salary is $17.1million, eclipsing that of New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, who earns $17million annually.

    Meanwhile, the Chiefs tweeted, ‘We signed the greatest tight end ever to a new contract.’

    Kelce’s pal, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, also shared the team’s enthusiasm.

    ‘I told yall I’ll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy! @tkelce,’ he wrote on X.

    The ‘New Heights’ podcast host, who has taken home more than $89million throughout 11 seasons with the Chiefs, said he was flirting with the idea of retirement in November.

    ‘That’s the only thing I’ve never really been open about, the discomfort,’ Travis told his podcast co-host, brother Jason Kelce, late last year.

    Kelce’s pal, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, also shared the team’s enthusiasm.

    ‘I told yall I’ll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy! @tkelce,’ he wrote on X.

    Kelce has played 11 seasons with the Chiefs, earning $89million over the past decade

    Kelce has played 11 seasons with the Chiefs, earning $89million over the past decade

    He has also helped lead the team to three Super Bowl victories alongside pal Patrick Mahomes

    He has also helped lead the team to three Super Bowl victories alongside pal Patrick Mahomes

    Kelce briefly flirted with the idea of retirement during a podcast discussion late last year

    Kelce briefly flirted with the idea of retirement during a podcast discussion late last year

    The boyfriend of Taylor Swift said his multitude of injuries were catching up to him

    The boyfriend of Taylor Swift said his multitude of injuries were catching up to him

    The ‘New Heights’ podcast host, who has taken home more than $89million throughout 11 seasons with the Chiefs, said he was flirting with the idea of retirement in November.

    ‘That’s the only thing I’ve never really been open about, the discomfort,’ Travis told his podcast co-host, brother Jason Kelce, late last year.

    ‘The pain. The lingering injuries – the 10 surgeries I’ve had that I still feel every single surgery to this day. The surgeries take a toll, man,’ he continued.

    ‘They take a toll. I was unfortunate I got the knee surgery but fortunate I haven’t had any problems with that situation since then.’

    Kelce, who has been dating Taylor Swift since last summer, underwent surgery to repair his ailing knee in 2013 and another on his shoulder in 2017.

  • Denny Hamlin Jokes About Michael Jordan’s Nascar Focus After Selling The Hornets

    Denny Hamlin Jokes About Michael Jordan’s Nascar Focus After Selling The Hornets

    Denny Hamlin’s Lighthearted Quip on Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Focus Following Hornets Sale

    As the sports world reacts to Michael Jordan’s recent decision to sell the Charlotte Hornets, NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin couldn’t resist making a playful remark about the basketball legend’s newfound focus on NASCAR. Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing with Hamlin, might now have more time to devote to their racing venture, sparking humorous speculation and excitement in the NASCAR community.

    “Denny Hamlin jokes about Michael Jordan’s NASCAR focus after selling the Hornets” – this headline has been making waves, highlighting Hamlin’s witty take on the potential shift in Jordan’s career. Hamlin, a celebrated figure in NASCAR with multiple Daytona 500 wins under his belt, shared his thoughts during a press conference. “Maybe now he’ll stop dunking on us at the meetings and start focusing more on the track!” Hamlin joked, drawing laughter from the room.

     

    This lighthearted moment underscores a serious possibility. With Jordan stepping away from his NBA responsibilities, the basketball legend’s involvement in NASCAR could deepen, bringing his competitive spirit and keen business acumen to the forefront of motorsports. This increased attention could spell exciting developments for 23XI Racing, a team that has shown promise but is always looking to elevate its performance.

    Industry experts speculate that Jordan’s enhanced focus on NASCAR could lead to significant advancements in team strategy and technology, potentially boosting the team’s standings in upcoming seasons. “Michael has a unique ability to inspire and drive excellence,” noted a motorsport analyst. “His greater involvement in NASCAR is not just good news for his team but for the sport as a whole.”

    Fans of both basketball and racing are buzzing on social media, eager to see how Jordan’s leadership style will translate on the racetrack. As 23XI Racing gears up for the next race, the spotlight on Jordan and Hamlin’s partnership has never been brighter, promising thrilling races and possibly a new era for NASCAR.

     

    This development marks a fascinating crossover of sports disciplines, with one of basketball’s greatest icons putting his mark on the high-speed world of NASCAR. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Jordan and Hamlin to see how this unique blend of talent and passion impacts the fiercely competitive racing scene.

  • Rihanna’s Seductive Beauty At The Age Of 36

    Rihanna’s Seductive Beauty At The Age Of 36

     

    Rihanna’s 36th chapter was EPIC.

    Just before she flipped the page last year, she put down a Super Bowl 2023 Half-Time performance that is still being talked about one year later. She also unveiled her tummy and introduced the world to her second pregnancy with a baby bump reveal that stunned some, and confirmed the “feeling” for thousands others.

    At age 35, Rihanna done up the Oscars with a performance – a singing performance – a performance of her singing her first solo track since ANTI. For Rihanna Navy fans who have been waiting almost a decade for another album, the Grammy award-winning singer from this little gem in the Caribbean Sea, delivered yet another film soundtrack.

    This time for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” – Lift Me Up. However, though this is her third film soundtrack since ANTI, this was her first solo release since 2016. Not only did she have the audience at the Oscars eating up her performance, she kept all eyes on her – on and off the stage with four outfit changes that bedazzled and wowed all and sundry.

    Rihanna kept tongues wagging about her with her newest collaboration with PUMA. The Avanti was launched and the loved-by-many Creeper is back too. Rihanna’s first-born son RZA has been captured in images on numerous occasions since the September launch, wearing his silver Avanti kicks.

    Rihanna came home to Barbados in July and once again showed the world that her navel string is buried here and will always be. From her raw Bajan accent and hen cackle captured in video clips of her on island to her getting and making snocone with Dexter, his daughter and A$AP Rocky, to drinking coconut water roadside, Rihanna really keeps the 246 in her heart. (Side note, when you remember that A$AP Rocky is Bajan too, this line hits even harder!)

    The boy-maker “so far” delivered her second son in August and he is a Riot. #GetIt? In her first official pictures to introduce her second baby boy to the world, in true Bad Gal form, she had Riot Rose all decked out in pink. Why? Because Rihanna does as Rihanna wants. The End. At around 15 months old, toddler RZA became a big brother.

    In an interview weeks after Riot’s birth, while on the red carpet to promote her Fenty x Puma Avanti sneaker with the new colour-ways, the designer was asked, “Is there one thing you can’t do?”

    To which she replied, “So far, have daughters… I mean so far… I’m batting at a 75 per cent for a boy next time. So we’ll just like, keep our fingers crossed.”

    The mom of two has in the past spoken about wanting “a big family”, so more children in the future would be no surprise to real RihNavy fans and Bajans, to tell de trute.

    But this year has not only been wins and ups for Rih Rih, at the same time when she would have been celebrating a safe delivery and a healthy baby, she lost her cousin Tanella Alleyne at age 28 years old.

    As the year turned and the world welcomed 2024, Rihanna herself was a bit quiet on socials, but DJ Khaled was keeping Barbados and Rihanna name in his mouth. He made sure that Rihanna was constantly sneezing and her eye was twitching because that man ain’t give her name an eaze all vacation long. He kept Barbados and Rihanna on the front burner for the world. He turned up the scheme too with his ‘Rihados’ branding and the tagline “I just want to breathe the air Rihanna breathes”. He put in some overtime hours promoting this rock and our 11th National Hero The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

    In November 2023, Rihanna’s likeness was unveiled as part of the new Barbadian Family Heroes Square monument.

    And that’s not all. That is just some of the accomplishments of Rihanna the momma, the bad gal, the singer, and the footwear designer/collaborator but there is still more to the multifaceted diamond that is Rihanna.

    Throughout the past year, the business mogul did not once drop the ball with her Savage X Fenty line nor her makeup line FENTY BEAUTY.

    Pregnant and sexy, Rihanna dropped her Savage Sheer campaign in July and almost broke the internet as usual. Then for Valentine’s Day 2024 her new designs and Savage Confessions made her a trending topic instantly. For the makeupers and even the no makeup-makeupers she dropped EAZE DROP. And because Rihanna is savagely frank and she did not want to leave anyone out in the cold – dry and crusty, according to her, “Nothing says ‘phuck this cold weather’ like a plush, juicy, lip…” and then she introduced the world to Plush Puddin in kalahari melon with a lil gold shimmer.

     

  • WATCH: Travis Kelce held onto Taylor Swift’s buttocks throughout an ’emotional’ gala – the moment was captured by a party attendee..

    WATCH: Travis Kelce held onto Taylor Swift’s buttocks throughout an ’emotional’ gala – the moment was captured by a party attendee..

    Travis Kelce was photographed caressing Taylor Swift’s backside during Patrick Mahomes’ Las Vegas charity event on Saturday.

    In a photo, shared by X user @glosslovie, the Kansas City Chiefs athlete stood close to the Grammy winner as he placed his hand around her waist.

    Swift stood close to Kelce and held her clutch with one hand while lifting her left hand to her face.

    Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift standing together at a gala
    Travis Kelce placed his hand on Taylor Swift’s backside during their “affectionate” gala outing.Twitter

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the gala
    The Kansas City Chiefs athlete was seen holding the Grammy winner’s waist at the charity event on Saturday.laurendoor/Instagram
     
    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the gala
    The duo were seen holding hands, laughing and chatting with guests.tayvisjayce/Twitter
    The power couple, both 34, stayed close to each other throughout the night and were seen talking and laughing while Kelce held Swift’s waist in another sweet snap.

    “The Tortured Poets Department” singer and the tight end enjoyed a more public date night with Patrick and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, and other guests at the 15 and Mahomies Foundation Golf Classic gala at the Bellagio Hotel.

    Several guests shared videos and photos of the duo attending the event and captured sweet videos of them holding hands and laughing together.

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce holding hands
    Kelce led Swift through the crowded ballroom.15andmahomies/INSTAGRAM

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce holding hands
    The Super Bowl champion sweetly called the Grammy winner his “significant other” at one point.patrickmahomes/Instagram
    At one point, Kelce even jumped on stage to surprise guests with four tickets from his “significant other” to her upcoming Eras Tour. The tickets eventually went for a whopping $80,000. 

    Swift stunned in a $2,405 metallic green Maria Lucia Hohan gown with a $120 Vitality Shimmer Chain necklace, while Kelce went with a navy suit.

    A guest gushed to Entertainment Tonight that the couple were “affectionate all night” and even participated in “lots of kissing” throughout the night.

    “The support is there for one another. The two seem to be in good spirits and definitely in love,” the insider shared.

    A selfie of Taylor Swift and a fan
    Swift stunned in a $2,405 metallic green Maria Lucia Hohan dress.themegvalenti/Instagram

    Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift posing for a photo
    An attendee gushed to Entertainment Tonight that they were “affectionate all night.”AP
    Another attendee told the outlet that Kelce was “incredibly attentive and loving” and seemed to have a “genuine and authentic” love for Swift. 

    After the gala, Kelce was seen briefly stopping by a nightclub after the event without Swift.

    The couple arrived in Vegas prior to the event and reportedly had a double date with Patrick and Brittany prior to the gala.

  • NBA Players Explain Picking Lakers’ LeBron James over Michael Jordan in GOAT Debate

    NBA Players Explain Picking Lakers’ LeBron James over Michael Jordan in GOAT Debate


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    Michael Jordan is still the greatest of all time in the eyes of NBA players, but his lead over LeBron James is narrowing.

    On Monday, The Athletic released the results of its annual player poll, and 45.9 percent of the 133 players who responded regarding the GOAT question picked His Airness. That was followed by James at 42.1 percent and Kobe Bryant at 9.8 percent

    Sam Amick of The Athletic noted Jordan’s lead over James is much smaller than it was in the same poll in 2019 (73 percent to 11.9 percent) and 2023 (58.3 percent to 33 percent). While part of that can be explained by younger players entering the league who grew up watching James and are only familiar with Jordan through highlights, some of the players who picked the King discussed their rationale.

     

    “I’d say LeBron,” one player said. “Just to be able to do it for 20 years, it’s insane. I think it’s more of a longevity thing that you have to look at there, and (how) still every year he’s playing at the highest level. With the highest expectations (placed on him), he had everything to lose in terms of coming into the league.

    “It would’ve been very easy for him to underachieve and not meet those expectations, I think he’s far surpassed them, all of them, somehow. … Being on the floor, the closer you are to the game, the more of a sense (you get) for how great LeBron is, how he sees things, how he talks. His impact on the game, his gravity on the game is felt.”

     

    Amick noted those who voted for James consistently pointed to his longevity, which isn’t surprising.

    After all, he is 39 years old and just completed his 21st season in the league. While he may not be the same player he was at his peak, he still made the All-Star Game for the 20th time in his career this season and helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the playoffs by averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

    Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić were the only other players in the league to average at least 25 points, eight assists and seven rebounds this season.

    That longevity allowed him to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record last year, further cementing his legacy as an all-time great.

     

    “Who would I draft in an all-time draft?” one player said. “That’s the way I look at it, you know what I’m saying? Some people look at it like, ‘Who do I want taking the last shot?’ Blah, blah, blah, all this other sh–. But in an all-time draft, I’m choosing LeBron. Why? I get 20 years of greatness, and I get somebody who plays one through five (point guard through center). And let me just say, the person I choose No. 2 would be Shaq (O’Neal), the most dominant player of all time. So in my GOAT debate, I would go 1-2 like that. And this is coming from a Kobe (Bryant) fan.”

    Another player highlighted that longevity.

    “(LeBron) for sure,” he said. “I think him being able to literally do everything and win (titles) with so many different organizations (the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Lakers) and also having the most points in his career, along with figuring out how to have longevity in his career. Everybody’s looking to have longevity, and he figured it out. He figured it out at the highest level. It doesn’t make any sense.”

     

    James is still chasing Jordan in titles (six to four), NBA Finals MVPs (six to four) and league MVPs (five to four), but even that might underscore the difference between the two.

    Jordan’s peak might never be matched. Even retiring for nearly two seasons to play baseball didn’t prevent him from winning six championships during an eight-year span and taking over both the league and popular culture as a whole.

    But he played 14 seasons that were interrupted by multiple retirements. James has continued to play at an incredible level across 21 different campaigns and doesn’t look like he will be falling from the ranks of the league’s All-Stars anytime soon.

    Jordan’s peak or James’ longevity?

    It is a question that has split the NBA community, including the players.

  • Rihanna Speaks Out About Hiding Pɾegnɑncy With Third Child

    Rihanna Speaks Out About Hiding Pɾegnɑncy With Third Child

    In a recent interview, global music sensation Rihanna opened up about her personal life, shedding light on her decision to keep her husband and plans for starting a family under wraps.

    The Grammy-winning artist, known for her chart-topping hits and fashion empire, surprised fans when news broke of her secret marriage to rapper and longtime friend, ASAP Rocky. Rihanna’s revelations come amidst growing speculation about her private life, particularly regarding rumors of an impending arrival.

    Addressing the speculation head-on, Rihanna candidly shared her thoughts on maintaining privacy in the public eye. “It’s important to me to keep certain aspects of my life sacred,” she stated, emphasizing the significance of protecting her personal relationships from undue scrutiny.

    Despite the intense media attention surrounding her every move, Rihanna remains resolute in her commitment to safeguarding her happiness and the well-being of those closest to her.

    As the conversation delved deeper, Rihanna hinted at her and ASAP Rocky’s aspirations for parenthood, hinting at the possibility of expanding their family. “I’ve always envisioned myself as a mother,” she revealed, her eyes sparkling with excitement at the prospect of starting a new chapter in her life. However, Rihanna remained tight-lipped about specific details, choosing instead to savor the anticipation of what the future may hold.

    Meanwhile, ASAP Rocky, known for his chart-topping hits and avant-garde fashion sense, echoed Rihanna’s sentiments regarding their desire to have children. “I’m looking forward to fatherhood,” he expressed, a warmth evident in his voice as he spoke about his aspirations for the future. The rapper’s eagerness to embrace parenthood alongside Rihanna highlights the couple’s shared commitment to building a family on their own terms.

    Despite their high-profile careers and the relentless scrutiny of the media, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky remain grounded in their love for each other and their vision for the future. With rumors swirling about a potential baby on the way, the couple’s decision to keep details of their personal lives private only adds to the intrigue surrounding their relationship. As fans eagerly await further updates, one thing is certain: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are ready to embrace whatever the future holds, together.

    In a world where celebrity relationships often play out in the spotlight, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s commitment to privacy serves as a reminder of the importance of boundaries and authenticity. Whether it’s through chart-topping music or fashion-forward collaborations, this power couple continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their undeniable chemistry and unwavering devotion to each other. As they navigate the highs and lows of fame, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky stand as a beacon of hope for anyone striving to find love and happiness in a world where fame and fortune often come at a price.

  • BREAKING NEWS: Chiefs have signed Star TE Travis Kelce to a 2-year extension making him the highest paid TE, SO WORTHY 👏🏻👏🏻..

    BREAKING NEWS: Chiefs have signed Star TE Travis Kelce to a 2-year extension making him the highest paid TE, SO WORTHY 👏🏻👏🏻..

    LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 11: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

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    The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they signed tight end Travis Kelce to a new contract.

    NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first reported on the deal and colleague Tom Pelissero followed up to add Kelce will make $34.3 million over the two-year term.

    He becomes the NFL’s highest-paid tight end, a title that belonged to the New York Giants’ Darren Waller ($17 million).

    Teammate Patrick Mahomes reacted to the news on social media:

    Kelce hasn’t openly flirted with retirement, but a number of factors pointed to how he could walk away sooner rather than later.

    The wear and tear is beginning to show a bit with the nine-time Pro Bowler. His 65.6 receiving yards per game were his fewest since 2015 and he set a career low in yards per reception (10.6). He also missed Kansas City’s opener thanks to a knee injury and was rested in the season finale while dealing with a neck issue.

    The 34-year-old gave a candid interview to J.R. Moehringer of WSJ. Magazine in November and admitted he ponders retirement “more than anyone could ever imagine.”

    “The discomfort. The pain. The lingering injuries—the 10 surgeries I’ve had that I still feel every single surgery to this day,” he said when laying out the physical toll.

    Beyond having achieved everything he can on the field, Kelce has become a major star off it thanks to the popularity of his New Heights podcast with brother Jason and his relationship with Taylor Swift. He knows he’s set up nicely for a second career when he’s done in the NFL.

    The future Hall of Famer was never going to retire after the Chiefs successfully defended their Super Bowl championship. He wasted no time in saying he’d be back for a three-peat bid.

    Before agreeing to an extension, an exit in 2025 at least looked like a plausible possibility. Instead, Kelce is making it abundantly clear he wants to stick around well beyond that.

    That’s great news for the Chiefs, who continued to lean on their tight end as their No. 1 option in the passing game. His 93 receptions and 984 yards were both the highest on the team.

    By adding wide receivers Marquise Brown and Xavier Worthy in the offseason, Kansas City might be able to give him a bit of a break in 2024.