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Taylor Swift Enjoys Evening Out in NYC with Travis Kelce and Friends
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted having a post-holiday dinner in New York City with friends Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley on Friday night, December 27. The couple’s outing was confirmed through various photos that emerged on social media.
Renowned photographer @josiahwphotos shared images showcasing Swift and Kelce’s arrival at BondST, a popular restaurant in the NoHo area known for its Japanese cuisine. The photos also captured Antonoff, who is a close collaborator of Swift’s, along with his wife, Qualley, accompanying the couple.
For the dinner, Swift sported a striking ensemble featuring an oversized wool blazer by Stella McCartney. The blazer, adorned with hand-embroidered lead-free crystals, incorporates cage paneling along the hem and carries a price tag of around $5,500. Its design offers a blend of menswear aesthetics with feminine touches, complemented by tights and heeled boots.
BondST is well-regarded in NYC dining circles, with its two locations—one in NoHo, the other in Hudson Yards. This venue has often been a favorite for Swift, who has previously been seen dining there with friends.
The singer-songwriter recently wrapped up her groundbreaking Eras Tour, which grossed over $2 billion, concluding with a final performance in Vancouver on December 8. Shortly afterward, on December 12, she was recognized with ten Billboard Music Awards, marking a significant achievement with a total of 49 wins throughout her illustrious career, making her the most awarded artist in the history of the Billboard Music Awards.
In a heartfelt video message during the awards ceremony, Swift expressed her gratitude, stating, “Thank you to the fans, because Billboard is counting your stuff. They’re counting what you listen to, the albums that you’re passionate about. I count these as fan-voted awards because you’re the ones who care about the albums and come see us in concert. Everything that’s happened with the Eras Tour and The Tortured Poets Department, I just have to say thank you. It means the world to me that you guys embraced the things I’ve made, and the fact that you care so much about my music … This is the nicest early birthday present you could have given me. So, thank you very much. I love it. It’s exactly what I wanted.”
Just one day after her birthday on December 13, Swift made headlines for her presence at the December 21 Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, where she was there to support Kelce, a tight end for the team.
In the days following her busy concert schedule, Swift also devoted time to philanthropy, visiting patients at Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital. Her visit, which was kept private, nevertheless became known as patients and their families shared accounts of her generosity on social media. Furthermore, it was reported that she made a significant donation to Operation Breakthrough, a non-profit organization supporting children in Kansas City.
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