LAS VEGAS — From his earliest days in professional football, Travis Kelce wanted people to know him. In a sport that restricts personalities and shields faces, he aspired to get his “out from under the helmet,” he said. He pursued and planned for fame. But he did not foresee the vortex of the past five months, which transformed him from a superstar tight end and burgeoning celebrity to a figure of global fascination. He was asked this week what the whirlwind taught him. Kelce is an uncomplicated man, and he reached an uncomplicated conclusion.
For Travis Kelce, it is quite a time to be alive
He’s dating a world-famous pop star. He may be the greatest tight end to ever play. What will Kelce conquer next?
Everything to know about Super Bowl LVIII
The Chiefs won the Super Bowl, 25-22, over the 49ers as time expired in overtime. Get the details by signing up for our newsletter.
The win: Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their fourth Super Bowl in his six seasons as a starter. While tight end Travis Kelce has commanded much of the spotlight dating Taylor Swift, it was a three-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in overtime that delivered the Chiefs their third championship in five seasons.
Usher’s halftime show: Usher worked hard at the halftime show to cram more than a dozen songs into just as many minutes. If you were keeping a tally, the message was clear: Usher has hits. Also: Usher has friends.
Super Bowl commercials: Here are the best, worst and strangest commercials that played during Sunday night’s big game.
Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift made it to the Super Bowl to support Travis Kelce and the Chiefs from the VIP suite. From conspiracy theories to her jet, Swift seemingly couldn’t avoid the spotlight.
Beyoncé: Beyoncé's ad got the BeyHive buzzing as she released two new songs and announced a new album.
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