Taylor Swift refusing the Super Bowl halftime gig because she wasn’t allowed to own the rights to the performance footage was just a rumor!

When asked about the reason on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, she gave a firm and clear “No” to that speculation. The actual reason is a little less dramatic. According to Taylor, the communication came from Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. The company responsible for programming the halftime show.

Taylor emphasized her long-standing positive relationship with Jay-Z and his team, saying,

“Jay-Z has always been very good to me. Our teams are really close. They sometimes will call and say, ‘How does she feel about it? And that’s not, like, an official offer or a conference-room conversation, more ‘How does she feel about it in general?”

Taylor Swift confirmed the buzz about her headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show never amounted to more than friendly “check-ins.” A casual “How does she feel about it?” But even if a formal offer did land on her desk, Taylor would be instantly torn between focusing on her fiancé’s performance or preparing for her own.

How could she possibly deliver a flawless, career-defining performance when the love of her life, Travis Kelce, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, is out on the field playing one of the most volatile, high-stakes games in existence? Her heart and her attention, quite naturally, would be entirely dedicated to watching Travis. If he and KC make it to the Levi’s Stadium.

While the clarification to the rumor is out now, another celebrity has made headlines as a confirmed artist to perform in the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026. It is none other than Bad Bunny. The massive news was confirmed by Roc Nation, the NFL, and Apple Music on Sunday, September 28, 2025, during the halftime of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers game.

Travis Kelce’s performance during his last Monday’s game against the Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to rewrite history. Facing the 3-1 Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night at EverBank Stadium, even though the Chiefs lost to the Jaguars with a score of 31-28. But Kelce delivered a historic moment early in the game. With just his first two receptions, he surpassed Dante Hall’s long-standing total of 12,356 career yards, officially making Kelce the Chiefs’ all-time leader in all-purpose yards.

Kelce’s hands remain as reliable as ever. He focused his night on the short and intermediate routes. Demonstrated his consistency by averaging 8.7 yards per catch. He ended the game with a season-high seven receptions, proving he’s still a constant force in the Chiefs’ offense.

The game wasn’t just about yardage, either. One of those crucial catches in the first quarter resulted in his 79th career touchdown, showcasing his veteran ability to get into the end zone. It was a classic Kelce performance, leading Kelce toward a surefire Hall of Fame career.