Russ Weakland, US Senior Showbiz Reporter

Russ Weakland is a seasoned journalist and US Senior Showbiz Reporter at Daily Mail. Consistently covering and obtaining the latest and greatest exclusive entertainment news stories on your favorite stars, he is a red carpet staple and a major fixture at the world's biggest celebrity events from the Super Bowl to the Oscars. Before joining the Daily Mail, he worked as a reporter for Variety, Radar Online, Hollywood Life and TMZ where he was responsible for breaking the explosive Chris Brown and Rihanna domestic violence story in 2009.

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Frail Eric Dane, 52, struggles in wheelchair amid ALS battle as he reunites with estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart

31/10/25 08:14

Grey's Anatomy heartthrob Eric Dane was spotted in a wheelchair as he reunited with estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart on Thursday amid his ongoing battle with ALS. Photos and video obtained by the Daily Mail show the 52-year-old actor looking frail as he left a Hollywood sushi spot alongside the 54-year-old Urban Legend star, with one of their daughters trailing behind. It was unclear if the girl was Billie, 15, or Georgia, 13. ...read

Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz reveals secret 22-year feud with Hilary Duff… sparked by her MOM
29/10/25 01:12
Frankie Muniz has gotten candid about his secret 22-year feud with Hilary Duff - which had initially been sparked up by the actress's mom.
Taylor Swift is HIDING: Insiders spill on secretive behavior at NFL games... and why she's adamant about new life in the shadows
29/10/25 12:52
The woman who's always everywhere is suddenly nowhere to be seen - and everyone's wondering why.
Kristen Bell's friends turn on her with savage disclosures: Insiders reveal poisonous whispers behind her back... as she goes into full diva mode
25/10/25 10:42
Actress Kristen Bell sparked a firestorm this week with a tone-deaf Instagram post celebrating her husband, Dax Shepard, on their wedding anniversary.
Fears for Britney Spears' safety amid shocking new video: 'She's spiraling'
23/10/25 09:16
It appears Britney is in trouble once again. Swerving her car into the wrong lane after a night out, she is 'spiraling' out of control in sad echoes of her infamous 2007 breakdown, friends say.
'Gaslighting' and 'black out' fights: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's 'volatile' marriage laid bare by insiders
22/10/25 08:03
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are one of Hollywood's most beloved couples. But an inside source has told the Daily Mail about the couple's 'strange dynamic' filled with 'volatile' fights.
Secret plot to 'RIG' Dancing with the Stars: As fans revolt over Dylan Efron... insiders make claims of shocking backstage scheme
21/10/25 05:53
The beloved ABC dance competition has continued to break viewership and fan voting records, according to data from Nielsen , with nearly six million viewers tuning in to watch last week's episode.
Perverse reason Justin Bieber encourages Hailey to feud with ex Selena: Insiders reveal twisted full story as Gomez begs for drama to end
21/10/25 04:45
Selena Gomez may have ended her romance with Justin Bieber all the way back in 2018 but it appears that the infamous feud with her ex's wife Hailey Bieber still rages on.
How Timothée Chalamet begged A-lister to star in new movie and offered her millions... but settled for Gwyneth Paltrow after being rejected
19/10/25 10:39
Despite their obvious chemistry and genuine delight at starring alongside one another, an insider has told the Daily Mail that Paltrow was not Chalamet's first choice.
Flirty exchanges and a public roasting: Insiders finally reveal what happened between Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady after she shuts down questions on Call Her Daddy
17/10/25 02:53
Insiders have exclusively told the Daily Mail the truth about Kardashian and Brady's rumored romance, with one source insisting that it was 'never a thing.'
Insiders spill all the details on Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas' blockbuster break-up... and the huge conflict that meant it could never last
16/10/25 09:23
Now, an insider is telling Daily Mail why their romance came to an end, as well as lifting the lid on exactly what happened during their relationship.
The View hosts' shocking private reaction to blockbuster Cheryl Hines fight... and Whoopi Goldberg's telling remark the next day
16/10/25 09:11
Cheryl Hines entered the 'lion's den' on Tuesday when she was grilled about her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during an appearance on The View.
Britney Spears' secret concern about her children revealed after she hits back at ex Kevin Federline's bombshell knife claim
15/10/25 01:47
In a statement obtained by The Daily Mail, a representative for the star blasted Federline for 'profiting' off the pop icon now that he is no longer receiving child support payments from her.
Insiders reveal how reluctant Katy Perry finally gave in to 'persistent' Justin Trudeau... as sexy yacht photos get spicy response from his ex-wife
13/10/25 10:04
When it comes to Justin Trudeau's love life, the skills required to be a Prime Minister appear to have served him well.
Ghosting and a public fallout. Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's broken friendship
12/10/25 02:15
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, may have shed some insight into the billionaire pop star's estranged relationship with former best friend Blake Lively.
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The NFL team Bill Belichick thinks could end his North Carolina nightmare amid claims he is plotting dramatic exit
09/10/25 02:15
Belichick has suffered a humiliating start to life in college football, with last weekend's miserable 38-10 defeat to Clemson leaving his sorry North Carolina team with a 2-3 record.
Timothée Chalamet's living the dream. But a stunning ultimatum from Kylie Jenner and her children threatens to change EVERYTHING: 'He's on the brink'
09/10/25 11:24
In recent months, Timothée Chalamet, 29, and Jenner, 28 - who shares two children with ex Travis Scott - have sparked breakup rumor.
Secrets of baseball's biggest star REVEALED: Yankee's 6ft 7in monster slugger shies away from society. Now insiders reveal why Aaron Judge keeps his private life closed off
08/10/25 08:51
During his incredible 2017 rookie season, Aaron Judge sat in New York's bustling Bryant Park for a Jimmy Fallon segment merely wearing a pair of glasses as a disguise... and he went unnoticed.
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Lip reader predicts Ben Affleck's whispers to Lopez on red carpet
08/10/25 10:35
The usually dour actor, 53, was grinning from ear-to-ear as he looked adoringly at his ex-wife, 56, as they promoted their new film. Now, the Daily Mail can reveal what's really going on.
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Ben Affleck's VERY familiar whispers to Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet revealed... as their romantic new era sends fans into overdrive
07/10/25 07:08
The usually dour actor, 53, was grinning from ear-to-ear as he looked adoringly at his ex-wife, 56, as they promoted their new film. Now, the Daily Mail can reveal what's really going on.
Brutal ghosting. Public fallout. And a humiliating lifeline: Backroom secrets of Taylor Swift and Blake Lively... after hit new song
07/10/25 12:19
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, may have shed some insight into the billionaire pop star's estranged relationship with former best friend Blake Lively.
Report: Nicole Kidman friends fear sudden change in Keith Urban
06/10/25 02:07
Nicole Kidman seemed completely in control. Poised and professional, she sat on stage on September 22. Unbeknownst to the audience, her home life was in flames.
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Nicole Kidman's friends issue withering verdict on her divorce from Keith Urban: 'Total 180 on who he is'
06/10/25 12:37
Nicole Kidman seemed completely in control. Poised and professional, she sat on stage on September 22. Unbeknownst to the audience, her home life was in flames.
Insiders spill every detail of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli's split... as toxic blame game erupts
04/10/25 08:45
Insiders have shed light on Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli's separation after 28 years of marriage.
Eric Dane is now in a wheelchair and struggles to speak
01/10/25 03:38
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane was seen in a wheelchair in Washington, DC this week as an insider gave a devastating update.
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Eric Dane, 52, is now in a wheelchair and struggles to speak... as insiders give heartbreaking update on his decline
30/09/25 08:23
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane was seen in a wheelchair in Washington, DC this week as an insider gave a devastating update.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after 19-year marriage
30/09/25 10:30
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split after a 19-year marriage and two children, the Daily Mail can confirm.
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What Taylor Swift said to 'sister' Selena Gomez at her wedding that made her cry: Read the speech that stole the show... and other sensational secret details
30/09/25 04:11
Dressed in hand-draped satin, pop star Selena Gomez said 'I do' to record producer Benny Blanco in a stunning Santa Barbara ceremony, surrounded by 170 guests on Saturday.
Intimate real reason Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split: Friends tell how frustrated Keith 'called her out' in confrontation that left actress shocked
30/09/25 12:16
Actress Kidman, 58, and country singer Urban, 57, have sensationally separated after 19 years of marriage and two children together.
Britney Spears enrages Hollywood bosses with 'erratic' antics... as insiders tell of dire behind the scenes mood on singer's biopic
29/09/25 09:41
Two years ago Britney Spears dropped her bombshell memoir, The Woman in Me, and launched a fierce bidding war over the rights to adapt the tell-all book into a Hollywood movie.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split: Superstar couple separate after 19-year marriage
29/09/25 09:04
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split after a 19-year marriage and two children, the Daily Mail can confirm.
Total chaos backstage at Wheel of Fortune! Brutal whispers about Ryan Seacrest... why Vanna White is in jeopardy... and the 'serious' fear keeping staff up at night
28/09/25 11:15
The gameshow could be on the cusp of a complete overhaul, according to insiders, who have revealed ugly backstage drama and whispers.
Inside the ugly divorce battle tearing Nashville apart: Country music insiders are in shock... each side is trading dirt... and now friends are speaking out
27/09/25 11:59
It's the ugly divorce battle that's the talk of the Nashville music scene... and it's just got a whole lot more messy.
The secret reason Michael Jordan could be a NIGHTMARE for Team US in the Ryder Cup with a 30-year friendship hanging by a thread
26/09/25 11:10
ISABEL BALDWIN AT BETHPAGE BLACK: Inside the unlikely friendship between the Europe Ryder Cup captain and the all-time NBA great Michael Jordan.
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'Devastated' Corey Feldman wades into explosive claims he was 'difficult' after feud rumors with DWTS pro Jenna Johnson
25/09/25 09:23
With added attention comes extra controversy, and the buzz around the former teen star, 54, started before he showed off a single dance move on the hit ABC show.
Insiders share health update for cancer-hit James Van Der Beek... and the 'major disappointment' he battled in private during frail Dawson's Creek video
24/09/25 03:21
When the cast of Dawson's Creek reunited for the first time in 22 years on Monday, there was one person noticeably missing: James Van Der Beek.
Jimmy Kimmel Live audience members boast about host's emotional return amid Charlie Kirk controversy
24/09/25 04:45
Jimmy Kimmel made his late-night show return on Tuesday just one week after ABC suspended the comedian 'indefinitely' over remarks he made about the death of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk.
Revealed: What Russell Wilson REALLY thinks about his Giants benching... and why he won't let it be the end of his career
23/09/25 10:14
Following their 0-3 start and Wilson's performance against the Chiefs on Sunday, Brian Daboll has decided to start Jaxson Dart against the Chargers this weekend.
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Insider reveals true extent of fallout between Travis Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs' coach: 'As serious as it looks'
22/09/25 10:14
On Sunday in New York, midway through the Chiefs' 22-9 triumph over the Giants, coach and tight end became embroiled in a furious sideline argument.
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Insiders reveal the real reason Jimmy Kimmel is returning and the secret monologue plan that could spark mutiny
22/09/25 10:11
The 57-year-old's show was put on hiatus over his comments about conservative leader Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron continue to fuel revenge romance rumors... but all is not what it seems
20/09/25 04:45
It emerged last week that the 36-year-old Vampire Diaries bombshell has called it quits with her fiancé, Olympic snowboarder Shaun White .
The man more powerful than Trump... and how he saved Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers' jobs, after president turned on 'total losers'
20/09/25 12:32
After celebrating the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, President Donald Trump shifted his focus to fellow late-night comedians Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers.
Utter chaos breaks out backstage at The View over Jimmy Kimmel: Hosts at war and staff in fear... as network bosses impose strict new 'rule'
19/09/25 12:17
Production sources have broken their silence to reveal supposed panic behind the scenes of the ABC daytime talk show.
Jimmy Kimmel goes nuclear over ABC cancelling him for outrageous Charlie Kirk comments... as insiders reveal he ALREADY has new job plans
17/09/25 11:39
Jimmy Kimmel has gone nuclear after ABC pulled his show following his vile comments about Charlie Kirk 's assassination.
Insiders reveal what it would take for Eva Mendes to return to acting after she makes rare appearance in London
17/09/25 06:46
As Eva Mendes makes a rare appearance in London, an inside source exclusively reveals to DailyMail.com the one request that would convince Mendes to return to acting after 11 years.
The raging jealousy that destroyed Nashville's hottest young couple: 'Up to no good'
16/09/25 11:45
They tried to show they were still going strong, with PDA-heavy photo dumps and publicly shooting down claims they were on the rocks.
Terrifying real reason Taylor Swift hid behind that bulletproof screen... as friends reveal 'legitimate threats'
16/09/25 08:21
She shielded behind a bullet-resistant screen as she was sneaked into the Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday to watch Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dancing with the Stars descends into CHAOS: Foul-mouthed backstage rants erupt over 'trainwreck' celebs... as one star goes 'missing' and ugly rape allegations resurface
15/09/25 07:36
Dazzling smiles and lashings of sequins might not be enough to hide the growing tensions and backstage chaos as Dancing with the Stars returns to screens.
'They've never had a meaningful friendship': Why Hugh Jackman's girlfriend Sutton Foster hasn't grown close to his best friend's wife Blake Lively
14/09/25 08:03
An insider has exclusively told Daily Mail the truth behind why these women 'don't have a close friendship' despite their partners always being snapped spending time together.
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Scandalous secrets of love triangle between tennis' top stars exposed as insiders unload on Brooks Nader
13/09/25 12:15
Once the dust had settled on the US Open, reports claimed that rivals Sinner and Alcaraz had been dating American model Nader at the same time.
Insiders reveal all the details from Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's break up... as they call off engagement after five years together
11/09/25 11:53
The shocking split certainly seemed to come out of nowhere, but according to a source, it was not a surprise.
Travis Kelce's retirement plan REVEALED... and why fiancee Taylor Swift doesn't want to be like Gisele Bundchen
09/09/25 08:14
The tight end previously teased the possibility of ending his career following their Super Bowl defeat - but ended up sticking around for the current season.
Jeopardy! star hits back at cheating claims
09/09/25 06:13
Jeopardy! contestant turned millionaire has broken her silence on the show's alleged 'cheating' scandal. Amy Schneider tells all in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail.
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Jeopardy! star engulfed in explosive 'cheating' scandal gives extraordinary interview... as she lays bare the secret tactics that made her a millionaire
09/09/25 02:53
Jeopardy! contestant turned millionaire has broken her silence on the show's alleged 'cheating' scandal. Amy Schneider tells all in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail.
How Hailee Steinfeld is helping NFL husband Josh Allen to finally end Bills' crippling Super Bowl agony
06/09/25 03:10
Despite claiming the Most Valuable Player award after another sensational individual campaign, Allen failed to inspire the Bills to their first Super Bowl appearance for 31 years last term.
Revealed: Security fears force Taylor Swift to skip Travis Kelce's big NFL kickoff in Brazil
06/09/25 12:15
Local reports in Brazil even incorrectly claimed that Swift touched down in Sao Paulo around three hours before the start of the game on Friday evening.
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Why Logan Paul and his wife Nina Agdal were arguing just weeks after fairytale wedding
05/09/25 04:05
An insider has laid bare the couple's marital strife with the Daily Mail, claiming Paul, 30, has struggled to accept that things 'aren't all about him' while adjusting to his new life as a husband and dad.
The brutal reality Tom Brady has been forced to come to terms with before second season of NFL commentary career
04/09/25 06:11
Brady divided opinion in his first year at Fox, where he is raking in $37.5million per annum for the next decade, as fans failed to warm to the legendary quarterback in the commentary booth.
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Aaron Rodgers is carrying crippling fear into new NFL season
04/09/25 03:44
For most of Aaron Rodgers illustrious career, he was a playoff fixture, leading strong teams deep into the postseason with an ease few signal callers in NFL history have displayed.
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Taylor Swift Super Bowl bombshell... as friends reveal new 'shared memory' for her and fiancé Travis Kelce
04/09/25 04:46
As her lyrics go, Taylor Swift has certainly done many things in life 'greater than dating the boy on the football team'.
How Bill Belichick really feels about humiliating UNC defeat that left girlfriend Jordon Hudson looking furious
03/09/25 09:37
The eight-time Super Bowl winner and his Tar Heels team were brought crashing back down to earth with the humiliating 48-14 loss to TCU on Monday night.
Sydney Sweeney's friends humiliate Scooter Braun with emasculating comments amid their 'casual' romance... and spill about his TRUE intentions with actress
03/09/25 09:05
Weeks after the furore over her American Eagle advert, reports have emerged that the 27-year-old actress is now dating none other than Taylor Swift's enemy, Scooter Braun.
Report: Bruce Willis is 'going downhill fast'
03/09/25 07:56
His devastating dementia diagnosis was announced to the world in February 2023 via a family statement. In the months since, much of the his decline has been shrouded in secrecy. Unitl now...
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Bruce Willis is 'going downhill fast': Agonizing dementia update from family friends who share 'dire' fly-on-wall account of actor's life in care
02/09/25 09:13
His devastating dementia diagnosis was announced to the world in February 2023 via a family statement. In the months since, much of the his decline has been shrouded in secrecy. Unitl now...
The View is humiliated as DailyMail+ Power List ranks America's most loved and loathed talk show hosts... with a surprising young winner
02/09/25 03:51
Our ranking of America's top talk-show hosts found that viewers of all ages and political persuasions want fresh faces who exude honesty and authenticity.
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Kevin Costner, 70, heats up 'hush hush' romance with billionaire's ex-wife, 46, with glitzy Colorado trip
01/09/25 09:50
Kevin Costner appears to have found love again and friends say the Hollywood legend hasn't looked this happy in years.
Selena Gomez's wedding jitters? Whispers about why it's not 'smooth sailing' as friends scold fiancé Benny Blanco
01/09/25 08:25
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco appeared poised to tie the knot within a matter of weeks, especially after Gomez was spotted letting loose for a rumored bachelorette party last month.
SNL bloodbath explodes: Insiders reveal MORE brutal axings as boss Lorne Michaels slams 'unfunny' cast... but these three stars are safe
30/08/25 04:21
Amid behind-the-scenes turmoil at Saturday Night Live, Lorne Michaels has called the iconic sketch show 'unfunny,' signaling that upheaval and cast shake-ups are far from over.
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Kevin Costner, 70, 'casually dating' billionaire's ex-wife, 46, after bitter divorce and rumored A-list flings
29/08/25 10:18
Kevin Costner is back on the dating scene - just 18 months after his bitter divorce was finalized.
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Micah Parsons' real reason for flying out of Dallas is revealed as Cowboys star's contract saga continues
28/08/25 12:03
Parsons was spotted at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport on Wednesday, leading to some speculation that he may have been traded amid his ongoing contract battle with owner Jerry Jones.
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Jerry Jones' crazy trade demands revealed as battle to keep Cowboys star Micah Parsons escalates
27/08/25 05:19
Defensive star Parsons, 26, requested a trade away from the iconic franchise at the start of August, stating on social media: 'I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys.'
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Secrets behind Taylor Swift's fairytale engagement: Insiders spill all on what happened minute-by-minute behind closed doors... and the vital moment the cameras didn't capture
26/08/25 09:06
It's a love story and Taylor Swift just said yes. Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce, both 35, announced their engagement with a glossy Instagram photoshoot on Tuesday.
First Zoe Kravitz got cozy with Austin Butler... then days later Harry Styles. Now friends reveal who she's choosing, their reactions... and which man reminds her of her DAD
26/08/25 04:17
A sneaky video of Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles walking arm-in-arm in Italy this weekend sent shockwaves around the globe.
How Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson are preparing for 'war' at North Carolina amid claims ex-cheerleader is a 'distraction'
23/08/25 11:29
While Belichick's full focus is on the job at hand at North Carolina, much of the chatter away from the field has surrounded his former cheerleader girlfriend, who is 49 years his junior.
Vile plot against Kylie Jenner with two-word code name... orchestrated by Timothee Chalamet's die-hard fans who say it's punishment for doing the unthinkable
23/08/25 10:45
Chalamet, 29, had cemented himself in Hollywood with Oscar nominations to his name and multiple blockbusters under his belt. Then came the unthinkable...
Howard Stern insiders spill on his summer of turmoil
21/08/25 01:28
We revealed earlier this month that the shock jock's staff had been left blindsided by reports his radio career would finish. But the humiliation of Howard Stern shows little sign of stopping.
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Howard Stern insiders spill on 'desperate' shock jock's summer of turmoil... and humiliating gamble to save his career
21/08/25 04:05
We revealed earlier this month that the shock jock's staff had been left blindsided by reports his radio career would finish. But the humiliation of Howard Stern shows little sign of stopping.
Kelly Clarkson's huge guilt over ex Brandon Blackstock's death: She can't stop thinking about 'double whammy' hit to his health
20/08/25 03:04
Clarkson can't shift a sense of guilt over his death, insiders tell the Daily Mail.
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Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson's seriously savage message to his ex Linda Holliday... after awkward encounter
20/08/25 01:38
After Jordon Hudson's latest encounter with Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Linda Holliday, the controversial couple have a savage message for her.
Pillow talk! What Travis Kelce does that's made Taylor Swift suddenly so sexy
17/08/25 11:34
As she ushered in a new era to cheers from her fawning boyfriend Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift told fans: 'We try to keep it decent.'

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