Wedding bells started ringing when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday (Aug. 26).

In a joint post on Instagram, Swift and Kelce shared a series of photos showing the happy couple in a romantic garden, as the Chiefs’ tight end knelt in front of the pop superstar with a ring in his hand. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they wrote in the photo gallery’s caption.

While comments were turned off on the announcement, that didn’t stop Swifties from celebrating the news across social media. “I AM SO HAPPY FOR MY CLOSE AND PERSONAL FRIEND TAYLOR SWIFT,” one fan wrote over a gif of a little girl screaming. Another pointed out a few of Swift’s accomplishments throughout the last year leading up to her announcement: “Taylor just wrapped up the biggest tour in history last year, got ownership of ALL her music a few months ago, announced a new album two weeks ago and is now engaged,” they wrote. “I feel like a proud mother!”

A number of major brands also weighed in on the news. The Cleveland Guardians jokingly said that because of Swift and Kelce’s announcement, “no one cares that next year’s [Guardians game] schedule is out.” iHeartRadio, meanwhile, echoed the sentiments of Swifites everywhere by demanding a day off. “Taylor and Travis are ENGAGED and you just expect me to WORK????” the media company wrote on X. “The ROYAL WEDDING is in the works and you expect me to CIRCLE BACK ON AN EMAIL?”

Swift and Kelce have been publicly dating since 2023, after the football star famously admitted to having a crush on the pop singer via his podcast New Heights.Most recently, Swift appeared on her now-fiancé’s podcast to announce her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl, which is due out on Oct. 3.

Check out a few of the best reactions to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement from Swifties below:

Julia Cole signed a global recording deal with broke records, becoming the label’s first country artist. Cole also joins Neon Coast’s management roster, home to Kane Brown and others. Known for her empowering music and soulful vocals, Cole built her career independently, cultivating a loyal fanbase. Cole’s single “Day Late & A Buck Short” has amassed over 200 million views on social media and 52 million streams, just as she releases “Hunting Boots” and prepares to tour Australia.

Distribution and artist services platform Stem partnered with Latin urban music producer Dímelo Flow, who has worked with artists including Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Feid, Nicky Jam, Ozuna and Daddy Yankee. Stem will support Flow with artist services, distribution and release strategy, all while allowing him to retain ownership of his masters.

Matthew West signed with Austin Neal’s The Neal Agency for booking representation. West is a writer on Jon Reddick’s recent Billboard Christian Airplay chart 10-week No. 1 “No Fear,” and as an artist, he’s earned 11 No. 1 Christian Airplay hits. This year, West is extending his Don’t Stop Praying Tour with 13 additional shows. The Neal Agency’s roster includes Morgan Wallen, ERNEST, HARDY, Ella Langley, Anne Wilson and Cory Asbury. – Jessica Nicholson

Pinecastle Records added Trey Hensley to its roster. He’ll release the new project, the Brent Maher-produced Can’t Outrun The Blues in September. Hensley was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2023 guitar player of the year accolade and is nominated in the same category at the upcoming IBMA Awards.

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville signed Atlus, a truck driver-turned-artist known for songs including “You’re a F-king B-h I Hope You Know That S-t” and “OH NO!” His first release on BBR/BMG Nashville/Stoney Creek Records is “Devil Ain’t Done,” which was released on Aug. 15. Atlus is co-managed by Shawn McSpadden at Range Media Partners and Matt Wallace and Andrew Perlowich at Wardog, with business management by FBMM. CAA reps him for booking.

Pop singer-songwriter Jade LeMac signed with Warner Music Canada (WMC), which will release her EP It’s Always at Night on Nov. 7 via WMC and East West Records. The EP is preceded by by the single “Running Home.” According to a press release, LeMac’s music has racked up more than 410 million streams. She will open for Maren Morris on her North American tour this fall.

Country duo LOCASH, composed of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, signed with CAA Nashville for booking. LOCASH has earned Billboard Country Airplay chart-topping hits including “I Know Somebody” and “Hometown Home.” – JN

Big Loud Records signed singer-songwriter Owen Riegling, with Big Loud signing on as his label partner and joining forces with Universal Music Canada to promote his music. Ontario native Riegling is known for songs such as “Moonshines” and just announced his upcoming song, “Taillight This Town.” –JN

Universal Music Korea signed singer-songwriter LIM KIM, who originally debuted as a member of the girl group Togeworl. Her solo career began in 2013 with the launch her EP A Voice; her most recent single, “First Night,” was released in January.

Bebe Stockwell, who is currently on the Columbia Records roster, singed with TMWRK for management and Wasserman for booking. Her team now includes Andrew McInnes and Nick Palmacci at TMWRK and Kiely Mosiman at Wasserman. Columbia released her debut EP, Driving Backwards, in May. She’s currently working on her next studio project.

Singer-songwriter Jason Gray signed a new global recording and publishing deal with Centricity Music after 19 years with the company. Gray is managed by Josh Petersen at Music City Management. His latest album, Greatest Hits (Acoustic), includes reimagined acoustic performances of 12 of his songs.

Indie folk band Sons of Habit signed with WME for booking. Formed in Habit, Ky., the group includes lead singer Mitchell Douglas, writing partner Hagan Edge and bandmates Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick – all childhood friends from Owensboro, Kentucky. The group released the EP Nostalgia this year and has released songs including “Fool’s Gold” and “Madeline.” – JN

Country singer Myles Morgan signed with WME. Morgan has played throughout the Southeast, including performances at Flora-Bama, Iron City and the Carolina Country Music Festival. He is currently at work on his debut EP, which was preceded by the song “I Still Got It.”

Metal band LYLVC signed with Judge & Jury Records, which released the group’s latest single, “Barely Human.” LYLVC is set to embark on a U.S. tour later this summer with Saliva, Earshot and The Founder featuring Austin John Winkler, followed by more tour dates in December with Stitched Up Heart.

Warner Music Latina signed Argentine singer-songwriter NISI to a record deal. The signing comes on the heels of the artist’s first single under the label, “KUME,” out on Thursday (Agu. 21).  Managed by Move Management, NISI – who has performed at iconic venues like Movistar Arena and Luna Park – is known for blending Afrobeat rhythms with Spanish lyrics. “NISI represents an inspiring artistic evolution,” Francisco Granados, svp & A&R at Warner Music Latina, said in a statement. “Her fresh and authentic proposal fuses Afro beats with positive messages that genuinely resonate with a new generation.” – Griselda Flores

Integrity Music signed American Idol alum Warren Peay, a South Carolina native who was previously featured on CCM artist Zach Williams’ song “Sunday’s Comin’.” Peay is also repped by Vision Artists Agency for booking. – JN

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Abercrombie & Fitch has made it easier than ever for football fans to score fashion-forward NFL merch. After the clothing brand’s successful debut of officially licensed NFL apparel, Abercrombie decided to expand their offerings and stock you up with even more trendy looks to wear during the 2024-25 NFL season.

Preseason will take place for the remainder of the summer, but before the official NFL season kicks off on Sept. 4, you can make sure you have a variety of official merch to support for your team in style. The expanded collection introduces a line of women’s NFL merchandise in addition to updated men’s apparel. Similar to the first iteration of the sportswear, the official NFL merch features a range of T-shirts, hoodies, pullovers and sweatpants decorated with vintage-inspired graphics.

One of the most notable pieces that you can stock up on includes a 90s-inspired cami in a cropped fashion affixed with NFL team graphics. The top will make the ultimate statement for anyone who plans to attend watch parties just for the vibes. The top is almost out of stock already, which means you’ll want to act fast if you want to incorporate the look into your game day outfit rotation.

Football fans (or Swifties looking to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs) will have plenty of options to browse through as most of the collection features a graphic for every single NFL team.

To help you avoid feeling overwhelmed over the options, ShopBillboard put together a list of bestselling men’s and women’s styles from Abercrombie’s official NFL collection that you can buy online below. We’ve picked specific team-themed pieces, however, every piece can be switched up to reflect your faves. Keep that in mind before adding to cart.

Buffalo Bills Mockneck Zipper Cardigan

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A bright blue cardigan with a zipper front repping the Buffalo Bills.

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Green Bay Packers Vintage Sunday Crew

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A vintage-inspired crewneck for the Green Bay Packers.

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With fall fast-approaching, we picked two NFL layering pieces from the collection that we think are major stand-outs. First and foremost, we have the cozy collegiate-esque Buffalo Bills Mockneck Zipper Cardigan retailing for $110. The bright blue mockneck features white and red accents, a nod to the Bills’ team colors, along with a mock neckline and a zipper closure.

The cardigan is made of Abercrombie’s LuxeLoft fabric, which is a mix of 52% viscose, 28% polyester, 20% nylon. Sizing options range from XXS to XXL. Ribbed accents give way to Buffalo Bills logo detailing plastered to the bodice, matching the large “Bills” scrawlled on the back. This piece is a great way to rep your faves without sacrificing comfort and style.

Similarly functional and full of style, Abercrombie’s Green Bay Packers Vintage Sunday Crew is another one of our favorites from this collection. The crewneck currently retails for $80 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL. The piece is vintage-inspired and slightly oversized, offering the wearer a slouchy moment. The crewneck is made of a comfy fleece fabric in green with Green Bay Packers logo detailing featured throughout. The hem, sleeves and neckline are trimmed with yellow, reflecting the Packers’ team colors. We’d recommend leaning into the cozy vibes with this one, sporting your favorite stretchy leggings with tennis shoes. If you’re heading to a watch party, pair the crewnck with a sporty skort and moto boots to dress up your look.

Short-Sleeve Dallas Cowboys Graphic Skimming Tee

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A deep blue cropped tee with the Dallas Cowboys logo on the front.

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Kansas City Chiefs Bra-Free 90s Cami

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A cropped bright red cami with the Kansas City Chiefs logo on the front.

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As for tops, the womens’ section is pretty hefty. It’s kind of like a Sophie’s Choice situation with the tops, however, we love the Short-Sleeve Dallas Cowboys Graphic Skimming Tee for $45. The top is a simple one, classic and versatile, coming in sizes XXS to XL. The top is made of soft and breathable cotton in deep blue with a white Dallas Cowboys logo neatly fixed to the front. Given that this top is super simple, it’ll be pretty easy to style it to your heart’s content. We’d pair this piece with baggy denim and flats or a white maxi skirt and cowboy boots, leaning into the western vibes.

The Kansas City Chiefs Bra-Free 90s Cami for $40 is also a great basic we can see our readers getting a lot of wear out of. Sizing for this piece ranges from XXS to XXL. The cami is a bright red hue and comes with thin spagetti straps and built-in padding so you can go sans-bra without feeling exposed. Kansas City Chiefs graphics are proudly fixed to the front. Given the cami is slightly cropped, we would opt for high-waisted bottoms. Think barrel jeans, a pleated skort or even sweats for a cozy but cute night in watching the big game, a bowl of cheesepuffs in your lap.

Chicago Bears Varsity Bomber Jacket

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A varsity jacket with logo detailing for the Chicago Bears throughout.

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Philadelphia Eagles Mesh Tee

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A green mesh jersey for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The menswear section is also pretty sweet. You’ve got the Chicago Bears Varsity Bomber Jacket retailing for $220. The layering piece is another vintage-inspired moment, giving the wearer full collegiate vibes. Sizing options range from XS to XXL. The jacket is made of a relaxed faux wool fabric and features Chicago Bears varsity-inspired embroidered graphic patches throughout in bright orange, reflecting the team’s colors. The sleeves and hemline of the jacket are ribbed and trimmed with an off-white band.

The neckline is collared, giving the piece a “smart” and stylish look. The jacket is also equipped with silver snap closures and a unique quilted lining. To style, we’d lean into the vintage sporty vibes with light wash denim worn along with a white graphic tee of your choosing, football-inspired or otherwise.

Whatever you choose, you’ll want to go for more neutral pieces given the jacket is already a statement.
The Philadelphia Eagles Mesh Tee also makes a great addition to any male’s wardrobe. Retailing for $60, this piece comes in sizes XS to XXXL. The top is sheer and made of mesh, meant to be worn as a layering piece over hoodies or crewnecks. The Eagles design is bright green with white striping, reflecting the football team’s colors. As previously mentioned, we’d layer this jersey top over a longsleeve top or hoodie if you want a little extra coverage. Or you could wear it solo for a risque moment, we won’t judge.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best varsity jackets, men’s sneaker deals and teddy coats.

THE BIG STORY: The Prince estate is facing yet another legal battle – only this time not from his heirs, but from a co-star in his 1984 film Purple Rain.

After the music legend died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016 without a written will, his affairs spent more than six years in probate court, as heirs, advisors and others battled over how the valuable estate would be managed in the future. Even after that case wrapped up, another battle erupted between allegedly “disgruntled” heirs and a pair of managers.

Now, the estate is facing a new fight over trademark law from the singer and actress Apollonia, a Prince protegee who rose to fame playing a character of the same name in Purple Rain and has since used the moniker for years in her own career.

In a lawsuit filed last week, Apollonia (Patty Kotero) said Prince himself never had an issue with her using the name, but that his estate is now trying to use legal means to “steal” the name “even though it has no legal right to do so.”

For its part, the Prince estate said that it never meant to cause her any sorrow. In a post to social media, the estate responded that it had “never instructed her to cease using her adopted professional name” and merely wanted to “preserve Prince’s assets and legacy” by cancelling Apollonia’s own trademarks over a name that came from a Prince movie.

DEEP DIVE: After YNW Melly’s double murder trial was postponed until January 2027 – roughly eight years from when he was first arrested – I dove deep into how we got here. Experts told me it was partly the unique factors of the case, including a mistrial and a long death penalty appeal, but that an eight-year wait for a verdict is less unusual than you might think: “Our system tolerates a great deal of punishment before trial and without trial.”

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Other top stories this week…

FELONY CHARGES – Lil Nas X was charged with four felonies over accusations that he attacked police officers and resisted arrest last week during a bizarre incident in which he was filmed wandering naked in Los Angeles. At an arraignment hearing, the “Old Town Road” rapper pleaded not guilty to three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting executive officer over the alleged incident – charges that could carry years in prison.

LAST-MINUTE DEAL – Missy Elliott reached a settlement to avoid a jury trial and end a long legal battle with Terry Williams, a music producer who claimed that he and Elliott collaborated on numerous songs in the 1990s but that she refused to credit him as a co-writer. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed in court docs, but Elliott’s lawyer shared key details with Billboard.

SAMPLE SNAFU – Rauw Alejandro was hit with a lawsuit accusing him of sampling multiple tracks by reggaeton legend DJ Playero on his hit 2022 album Saturno without proper licenses. In a statement to Billboard, Alejandro said he “believed these songs were cleared properly by my previous label, but it seems the person who claimed the rights might not have actually controlled them.”

RADIO RATES – ASCAP and BMI both reached settlements with the Radio Music License Committee to resolve long-running lawsuits over the licensing rates paid by thousands of radio stations to songwriters and publishers. The details of BMI’s deal, which it called a “historic” win for songwriters, were publicly filed in federal court; the terms of ASCAP’s agreement were not revealed.

IDOL KILLINGS – Raymond Boodarian, the man accused of killing longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband last month, appeared in court for his initial hearing on murder and burglary charges. But a Los Angeles judge suspended the prosecution after the accused killer was repeatedly unresponsive in court, instead ordering a mental health review to determine whether he’s competent enough to face criminal charges.

DISMISSAL EXPLAINED – A federal judge issued a detailed ruling explaining why he sided with Sean “Diddy” Combs and dismissed a $60 million civil sexual assault lawsuit filed by Making the Band 2 contestant Sara Rivers. The lengthy ruling said the case – claiming sexual harassment and groping during the filming of the 2000s MTV reality show – was clearly filed years after the statutes of limitations had expired.

DIDDY THE DIRECTOR – Elsewhere in Diddy world, federal prosecutors urged a judge to reject the rapper’s bid to overturn his criminal prostitution convictions ahead of sentencing, including his argument that “freak-offs” were just “amateur pornography” protected by free speech: “The defendant was anything but a producer of adult films entitled to First Amendment protection — rather, he was a voracious consumer of commercial sex.”

TYLER TRIAL DELAYED – A judge postponed a jury trial in a lawsuit accusing Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting a minor in the 1970s. Lawyers for plaintiff Julia Misley, who claims Tyler “groomed” and “manipulated” her as a teenager decades ago, sought the continuance over “unavoidable delays” in preparing for trial; Tyler’s lawyers objected, saying he wanted his “day in court” rather than have the case “continue to drag on.”

MIAMI CLUB BULLIES? – Dance music company Insomniac Events filed a lawsuit against three Miami club operators that it claims are trying to “bully” their way into total control of two of the city’s dance venues, including the city’s famed Club Space and an upstart club called Factory Town.

YOUNG DOLPH ACQUITTAL – A man accused of organizing the hit that killed rapper Young Dolph in 2021 was found not guilty on first-degree murder and murder conspiracy charges over accusations that he hired two men to fatally shoot the rapper at a bakery in Memphis. One shooter was convicted last year and sentenced to life in prison; the other is cooperating with prosecutors of a lenient punishment.

SUPERTRAMP DECISION – A federal appeals court ruled that former Supertramp lead singer Roger Hodgson needs to share royalties from the 1970s rock band’s hit catalog with his fellow band members. “Plaintiffs ask that defendants continue to ‘Give A Little Bit,’ the judge wrote. “Defendants believe that ‘From Now On,’ they are no longer obligated to share royalties.”

Kelly Osbourne is firing back at wrestler Becky Lynch for making “disrespectful” comments about Ozzy Osbourne just a month after his death.

In a Tuesday (Aug. 26) post on Instagram Stories, Kelly called the athlete a “disrespectful dirtbag” and quipped, “Birmingham would not piss on you if you were on fire.”

“Shame on the WWE for allowing such things to be said about my father and his home!!!” added the Fashion Police alum.

The post comes one day after Lynch insulted the late Black Sabbath frontman’s home city while appearing on Netflix’s WWE RAW, which aired live from Birmingham, England, on Monday (Aug. 25). During a round of on-camera trash talk between Lynch and her soon-to-be opponent Nikki Bella ahead of their upcoming Women’s Intercontinental Championship match in Paris this weekend, the former had a harsh response to the latter’s request that they fight right then and there. 

“I’m not wrestling in Birmingham,” Lynch goaded. “The only good thing that came out of here died a month ago.”

“But in fairness to Ozzy Osbourne, he had the good sense to move to L.A., a proper city,” she added as the surrounding crowd booed. “Because if I lived in Birmingham, I’d die too.” 

Billboard has reached out to the WWE and Netflix for comment. 

Given the heavy metal pioneer’s love for the city in which he was raised, it makes sense why his family might be outraged over Lynch’s digs at Birmingham — let alone her flippant manner of speaking about his death. In July, Ozzy and his Black Sabbath bandmates held their last-ever concert in the city. Less than a month later, it would become the site of the rocker’s funeral procession.  

Ozzy — who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 — died at the age of 76 after battling Parkinson’s and other health issues. His passing prompted a flood of messages in tribute to the rocker from the music community in the days that followed. 

It took Kelly some time to speak out about her father’s death, but in a statement on Aug. 4, she wrote, “I’ve sat down to write this a hundred times and still don’t know if the words will ever feel like enough … but from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

“The love, support and beautiful messages I’ve received from so many of you have truly helped carry me through the hardest moment of my life,” she continued at the time. “Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain … I will not be OK for a while — but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference.”