Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s a love story and, baby, she said yes. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The superstar singer and football player revealed the news in a five-photo joint post on Instagram on Tuesday. It's the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world. It's unclear when and where the two got engaged. The announcement comes not long after Swift's appearance on “New Heights” as part of the rollout of her upcoming album. That's the podcast hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his brother Jason Kelce.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story, from friendship bracelets to engagement rings

NEW YORK (AP) — It started with a friendship bracelet. It ended with an engagement ring. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The news was revealed in a joint post on Instagram. It is the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world. It started with Kelce attempting to give Swift his phone number via friendship bracelet at one of her concerts in 2023. It spanned two Super Bowls and Swift's history-making tour. It included the announcement of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” And eventually, it will lead to a marriage.

Lil Nas X says arrest and jail time were 'terrifying'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lil Nas X is calling his recent arrest and jail time as “terrifying.” He made his first public comments on Tuesday after being charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers. The 26-year-old rapper and singer pleaded not guilty to four felony counts on Monday and was released on bail after four days in jail. In an Instagram video posted Tuesday, he said he's going to be OK. Authorities say he was walking naked in LA's San Fernando Valley and charged at officers. He's charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer.

James Cameron on two decades of making 'Avatar' and the future he sees for movies

NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron first began developing “Avatar” more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” got underway eight years ago. By any measure, “Avatar” is one of the largest undertakings ever by a filmmaker, and maybe the only project that could make “Titanic” look like a modest one-off. Cameron has dedicated a huge chunk of his life to it. Now, as he prepares to unveil the latest chapter of his Na’vi opus on Dec. 19, Cameron is approaching what he calls a crossroads.

Jeremy Allen White on taking 'a leap of faith' to play Springsteen in 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Allen White grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen. But sing his songs? It wasn’t until White began preparing to play the rock 'n' roll legend for “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” that he even tried. There’s an established playbook for music biopics. “Deliver Me From Nowhere” ignored all of it. The film, written and directed by Scott Cooper, eschews the standard life-spanning, play-the-hits approach and instead focuses on a small portion of Springsteen’s sprawling life: the making of his 1982 album, “Nebraska.” It's the first movie based on Springsteen's life. And it marks the first lead movie role for White, the Emmy-winning star of “The Bear.”

Taylor Swift stuns with vintage-inspired engagement ring designed by Kindred Lubeck

Taylor Swift has confirmed her engagement to Travis Kelce. The pop star's representative says the superstar's new ring was designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. The vintage-inspired ring features a rounded rectangle diamond in an old mine brilliant cut and bezel setting. Swift shared the engagement news with a series of photos showing off the ring as the couple posed among flowers in a garden setting. She wore a striped Ralph Lauren dress and her favorite Cartier diamond-encrusted watch. Lubeck is the daughter of Jay Lubeck, a well-known goldsmith in Neptune Beach, Florida. Kindred Lubeck is based in New York.

Venice Film Festival set to begin as activists hope to shift the spotlight to Gaza

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival is kicking off amid protests and calls to boycott Israeli actor Gal Gadot. Local groups plan to highlight Gaza with an anti-war protest during the festival’s major events. On the festival's opening day Wednesday, protesters are planning a press conference in front of the red carpet. The group Venice4Palestine has also urged the festival to cut ties with organizations supporting the Israeli government. Festival director Alberto Barbera told The Associated Press on Tuesday that parent organization Biennale does not make political statements or boycott artists. The festival will feature films addressing the Gaza conflict, reflecting the complex global situation.

Brittany Mahomes, the NFL and Donald Trump among those praising Swift and Kelce's engagement

President Donald Trump, the NFL and scores of stars in the entertainment and sports worlds have reacted to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The superstar singer and NFL champion announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post Tuesday. The pair first connected when Kelce made a public plea on his podcast two years ago, expressing a desire to meet the superstar singer. Their whirlwind romance soon began, with the pair regularly photographed at football games and Swift’s recent Eras tour.

A new 'Toxic Avenger' emerges from the ooze

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “The Toxic Avenger” is emerging from the muck. A reboot of the 1980s cult superhero franchise is getting a theatrical release two years after its festival premiere. It struggled to find a distributor, but will finally come to movie screens in all its gory glory Friday. Director Macon Blair says he always believed his take on the character would find a way to come out, and he was thrilled that it got the blockbuster treatment at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The film stars Peter Dinklage as the tutu-wearing, mop-wielding title character, and Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood as its villains.

Devon Walker exits 'SNL' as Lorne Michaels hints at more changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Devon Walker is leaving “Saturday Night Live” as the show gears up for its 51st season. Walker announced his departure on Instagram, reflecting on his three years with the show. His post hinted at mixed experiences, describing some moments as “really cool” and others as “toxic.” “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels recently mentioned he anticipates more changes. He answered affirmatively during an interview with Puck when asked if he would “shake things up.” Meanwhile, “SNL” writer Celeste Yim also announced their departure after five seasons. They described the experience as both a dream come true and grueling. The new season premieres Oct. 4.