Taylor Swift took home a big win at the MTV Video Music Awards Wednesday night – but the biggest winner was her BF Travis Kelce who wasn’t even in the room!

The pop megastar snagged the VMA for Video of the Year for her tune, Fortnight, and was handed her trophy by none other than the show’s host Megan Thee Stallion.

Taylor stepped up to the mic onstage to give a speech thanking the people who helped her create the music video.

She first acknowledged Post Malone, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, as well as cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto and production designer Ethan Tobman.

Then Taylor got to the most important person in her life, Travis, telling the audience a story about him on the set of the video shoot.

She recalled finishing each take of the video and hearing someone cheering in the studio — and that individual was her lover boy — Mr. Kelce.

Taylor said, “Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic, so I want to thank him for adding that to our shoot.”

Taylor Swift’s affect is making waves in politics, whether or not Donald Trump likes it or not — as a result of a nonprofit group has seen an enormous latest surge in individuals signing as much as vote utilizing their on-line registration software.

Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Girls Voters, tells TMZ that previously two days — which incorporates Taylor’s Kamala Harris Tuesday night time endorsement — they’ve seen a virtually 100% improve in individuals utilizing the voter-registration software on VOTE411.org, a go-to useful resource for all issues election-related.

What’s extra, Celina tells us they’ve observed an enormous shift in person demographics. On Monday, the most important age group was 55-to-65-year-olds — however by Wednesday, the most important group was 18-to-24-year-olds.

Celina provides every time a celeb like Taylor promotes their platform to spice up civic participation, it’s a “win for democracy.” So, she and her staff are giving Taylor main props for encouraging Swifties and others to analysis candidates and points this election season.

Former Tennessee congressman Jim Cooper earlier Wednesday reiterated how a lot of an influence Taylor’s affect can have within the political discipline, one thing he advised us he is aware of firsthand.

Rachel Uchitel, the famed nightclub supervisor finest recognized for being Tiger Woods‘ former mistress, is shedding mild on her choice to snub “Superstar Apprentice” over a decade in the past.

We caught up with the TV persona in New York Metropolis on Tuesday, the place Rachel reacted to the primary trailer for the brand new Trump biopic, “The Apprentice” … and spilled all about her connection to the previous prez.

As Rachel put it … she does not assume the film — which follows Trump’s early days as a businessman within the Massive Apple — will damage the presidential hopeful’s marketing campaign, noting folks could not like him, however they’re actually entertained by him.

Rachel confirmed she virtually appeared on the superstar spinoff of “The Apprentice” … however selected to bail on the season to do “Superstar Rehab with Dr. Drew” as an alternative.

In response to Rachel, Trump was fairly pissed over her choice … after she had some conferences with Michael Cohen, Trump’s longtime fixer, to debate her arc on the competitors sequence.

Nonetheless, the plan fell by means of as a result of Rachel did not belief Trump to painting her in a optimistic mild … noting it was standard to hate her again then for her scandal with Tiger.

She added … “I selected on the final minute to do ‘Superstar Rehab’ as a result of I did not belief that he would symbolize me the way in which I needed to be represented … I needed to guarantee that he would make me look precisely how I portrayed myself. I used to be very nervous in regards to the clickbait type of stuff.”

Kamala Harris may simply have had the final snigger all the best way to the White Home — particularly if she retains utilizing that softer snigger she debuted throughout Tuesday night time’s debate … in keeping with a physique language knowledgeable.

Tonya Reiman tells TMZ Kamala’s new muted snigger is a pointy departure from her normal high-pitched cackle … suggesting she was coached to dial it right down to win over viewers.

Tonya tells us males specifically normally take offense to a lady’s guffaw, seeing it as off-putting — so a softer, extra refined snigger helps Harris appear extra relatable and likable.

Reiman wonders if the outdated cackling was only for present … however both approach, she says Kamala ought to 100% stick along with her new, toned-down snigger.

Nonetheless, she says Kamala ought to nonetheless work on her smile, noting that at instances it didn’t fairly attain her eyes in the course of the debate, making it look much less real.

Shannon Sharpe‘s inadvertent foray into public intercourse might in the end profit him … as one widespread porn web site tells TMZ Sports activities it now desires him on its platform so badly — it is keen to fork out a ton of coin to get him.

The blokes over at The Porn Dude — an XXX web site that will get tens of thousands and thousands of views month-to-month — are those making the supply … saying they will give him 100 racks if he is keen to actually showcase his stuff on cam with them.

“We’d love to supply him a stable $100,000,” they informed us Wednesday, “to see him keep away from the t**s and p**** protection and see him rating the final word BBC landing on our set. 😄”

“If he is seeking to make a profession change,” they continued, “inform him we’ve obtained a jersey prepared for him! 😉”

After all, it is extremely unlikely Sharpe takes the blokes up on their deal. For starters, Sharpe ain’t precisely hurting for cash … he is one of the widespread analysts on TV — and his “Membership Shay Shay” podcast is among the hottest within the nation.

Sharpe admitted he was embarrassed by the entire accident … saying Wednesday night time he was “disillusioned” in himself. He additionally admitted he wasn’t actually hacked — he is simply lower than pace on know-how.

The MTV Video Music Awards are off to a rousing begin with Chappell Roan and a photographer moving into an offended trade … that includes loads of F bombs!

The singer, who’s already put overzealous followers on discover, took verbal purpose on the photog as she and different celebs entered the UBS Area simply outdoors NYC.

Chappell was on the point of pose for pics once you hear somebody within the crowd yelling, “Shut the f*** up,” and one thing about Chappell turning round.

That appeared to close everybody up, as she continued posing for pics with out additional discover.

Chappell simply defined what occurred with the photog … telling Leisure Tonight she was feeling lots of nervousness and is not going to let anybody yell at her with out her yelling again.

That drama apart, of us like Sabrina Carpenter, Halsey and Halle Bailey have made their means into the VMAs, flaunting their trend as they went … with out incident.

The enjoyable’s simply starting, although, so hold checking our picture gallery for the most popular suits because the celebs file into the present.

Jennifer Lopez has her sights set on her new residence within the wake of her break up from Ben Affleck … it is a well-known piece of L.A. actual property, but it surely’s not going to be a easy buy.

Sources with direct data inform TMZ … J Lo is in negotiations to purchase the Azria Property in Holmby Hills, and he or she’s near placing a deal.

The 30,000-square-foot property is listed for $55 million … however our sources say Jennifer is making an attempt to barter the worth right down to someplace within the vary of $30 million to $39 million.

Late BCBG proprietor Max Azria used to stay right here — therefore the title — and the property has 14 bedrooms and sits on a 3-acre lot with gardens, a greenhouse, a visitor home and an infinity pool with a sauna … plus an in-home theater and sport room.

Nevertheless, there is a catch right here … the Azria Property was put up for public sale earlier this 12 months and billionaire investor Ron Burkle positioned the profitable bid at $30 million. He is reportedly now locked in a lawsuit towards Max Azria’s widow, Lubov Azria, over an alleged breach of contract.

The authorized dispute’s been enjoying out since Could … and our sources say J Lo began displaying renewed curiosity within the residence in August, and in the previous couple of weeks she’s taken a number of excursions of the place.

We’re informed J Lo is negotiating with each Burke and Lubov to probably strike a deal right here.

J Lo has a pair connections to the Azria Property … it served as a filming location in her film “Atlas” and he or she took a gander at it again in March 2023, when she and Ben have been searching for a house collectively.

What’s extra, the property shares a property line with Diddy‘s home, which simply went available on the market for $61 million … and well-known neighbors embody Tom Ford, Sean Parker and Jimmy Iovine.

Taylor Swift is voting for Kamala Harris, Justin Timberlake is chopping a deal and Tyreek Hill is regretting his actions throughout his police interplay … all this on right this moment’s TMZ TV Sizzling Takes.

First up on “TMZ Dwell,” Harvey and Charles break down the ripple results of Taylor endorsing Vice President Harris after her debate with Donald Trump.

In the meantime, over on “TMZ on TV,” our crew reacts to Justin scoring an enormous win in his DWI case in New York, which sees him getting off with a slap on the wrist.

And over on “TMZ Sports activities,” Michael and Mojo clarify why Tyreek is expressing remorse over Sunday’s incident in Miami.

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