Philadelphia Radio Station Benches Taylor Swift's Music in Support of Eagles ahead of Super Bowl 57 Rematch
As the city of Philadelphia gears up for the much-anticipated Super Bowl 57 rematch between the Eagles and the Chiefs, local radio station Q102 has made a surprising move – banning Taylor Swift's music for the entire weekend. The reason? Swift's romantic affiliation with Chiefs' tight end, Travis Kelce.
Q102 host Nugget, in an interview with CBS News Philadelphia, explained the decision, stating, "Q102 loves Taylor Swift; we can't get enough of her. However, this weekend it's really important we show our support for the Birds." The radio station is putting Swift on the bench for the weekend, with her music set to return to the airwaves on Tuesday.
This playful ban is not unique to Q102, as Philadelphia native and legendary singer Patti LaBelle also chimed in with her sentiments. On Friday's episode of The Tamron Hall Show, LaBelle had a message for Swift and her fans: "Taylor and all your ‘Swifties,’ back up boo-boo. [The Chiefs are] going down. The Eagles are gonna win. It’s a done deal. So, I love you Taylor, but stay home."
Swift, however, has been reciprocating the playful banter by expressing her support for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs. During her recent Eras Tour stop in Buenos Aires, she surprised fans by altering the lyrics of "Karma" to pay homage to Kelce. The modified lyric went, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me,” eliciting raucous applause from the audience and a surprised reaction from Travis himself.
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Travis and his brother Jason, who plays for the Eagles, discussed the special moment on their podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Travis admitted to having a "little bit of a clue" that Swift might do something special during the concert to acknowledge his presence. However, the actual shoutout still managed to shock him.
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The widely circulated fan footage captured Travis's genuine surprise at Swift's gesture. Jason Kelce remarked, "You could tell in the video," emphasizing the authenticity of Travis's reaction.
As the Eagles and Chiefs prepare to face off in Super Bowl 57, the ban on Taylor Swift's music adds a lighthearted touch to the anticipation and rivalry surrounding the game. It's a reminder that sports, music, and celebrity relationships can all come together in unexpected and entertaining ways, creating a unique cultural moment for fans to enjoy.