Taylor Swift Not Engaged to Travis Kelce ... Despite Troy Aikman's Claims

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story" may be going strong, but the A-list couple is not ready to tie the knot ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to the couple tells TMZ…. "It’s not true and the recent erratic and unfounded speculation on this couple is just proving that media and overzealous fans do not know what’s going on with them and shouldn’t make wild assumptions based on zero facts. Two days ago everyone had decided they were broken up, now they’re allegedly secretly engaged? It’s whiplash-inducing."

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This update comes after ESPN commentator Troy Aikman doubled down on his decision to refer to the pop star as "The Missus" during "Monday Night Football" this week.

LeBron James, Savannah Emotionally Thank First Responder ... After Saving Bronny's Life

LeBron and Savannah James shared a touching moment with the woman who sprang into action during Bronny's cardiac arrest incident last year ... thanking the first responder for helping save their son's life.

The Lakers superstar and his wife of 11 years detailed Bronny's medical emergency in the new Netflix docuseries, "Starting 5" ... which premiered Wednesday on Netflix.

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In one of the scenes, LBJ visited the USC Trojans' locker room with his mother, Gloria, and hugged a training staff member named Erin -- the woman who performed CPR on Bronny that terrifying day last July.

"Life saver," James said introducing Erin to his mom. "Literally."

Troy Aikman Taylor And Travis Might Be Engaged ... That's What I Was Told!!!

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Troy Aikman can't help but call Taylor Swift "The Missus" during "Monday Night Football" ... but he claims he might actually be onto something -- 'cause he says a little birdie told him she could very well already be engaged to Travis Kelce!!

The ESPN color commentator revealed the gossip on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast on Wednesday ... where he was asked about his viral remark from the broadcast.

The Hall of Famer explained he had no idea the quip would take a life of its own ... saying, "This morning, I woke up and saw a headline like, 'Aikman knew he was in trouble' or something," he said. "And I was thinking, 'Gosh, if this is newsworthy,' like really?"

Taylor Swift Baby Bump Love For Brit!!!

Here's further proof there's no rift between Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes ... Patrick's significant other let the pop star rub her pregnant belly!

The moment happened at some point during the Chiefs' "Monday Night Football" tilt with the Saints ... when Taylor, Britt and Blake Bell's significant other, Lyndsay Bell, posed for a pic together in an Arrowhead Stadium luxury box.

Taylor and Lyndsay -- with some beverages in tow (get a load of Tay Tay's Travis Kelce-themed cup!) -- placed their hands on Mrs. Mahomes' stomach for the snap ... and then they all smiled as the camera's shutter went off.

Aaron Rodgers I'm No Coach Killer!!! ... I Love Robert Saleh

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Aaron Rodgers says he's not going to waste his time addressing the "ridiculous" narratives surrounding Robert Saleh's firing ... insisting he had nothing to do with the New York Jets giving his now-former coach the boot -- and that's all he's gonna say about it.

The four-time MVP joined "The Pat McAfee Show" minutes ago to discuss Saleh's recent unemployment ... and he had nothing but praise for the guy -- even claiming he was a big reason why he joined the Jets prior to the 2023-24 season.

Rodgers said they had a solid relationship for several years ... and he said he has a ton of respect for Saleh, so the news is a reminder of how tough the business side of football can be.

Patriots' Jabrill Peppers Placed On Commissioner's Exempt List ... Following Arrest

Jabrill Peppers will not be suiting up for the Patriots for the foreseeable future ... the NFL is placing the New England safety on the Commissioner's Exempt list in the wake of his recent arrest.

The league made the move official on Wednesday morning ... some four days after Peppers was jailed over allegations he roughed up his girlfriend during a dispute at a Braintree, Mass. residence.

According to court documents, a woman claimed Peppers got violent with her after they had gotten into an argument following intercourse ... putting "his hands on her neck and" pushing "her head against the wall."

Tropicana Goes Down With a Boom!!! Fireworks Kick Off Grand Implosion

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The Tropicana, a famed Las Vegas Strip hotel and casino, ended its nearly 70-year run with a showstopping display ... courtesy of fireworks, drones and 2,000 pounds of explosives.

Check it out ... before the huge amount of explosives were detonated, the famed resort thanked Sin City for its many years, setting off colorful fireworks and putting on a drone presentation -- made up of 555 drones creating a casino chip design that featured the Tropicana logo.

As the light show came to a close, the Tropicana stood tall for a few moments -- before crumbling to the ground in less than 30 seconds ... bringing with it the hotel's iconic history of Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra performances, Folies Bergère shows, and more.

Travis Kelce Tay's Introducing Me To New Food ... But I Won't Eat Anything That Looks Like Poop!!!

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Travis Kelce says he was quite the picky eater before Taylor Swift came around ... admitting his girlfriend has slowly gotten him to try out new food -- much to Jason's approval.

The Kelce bros. had a brief discussion about different edible options on the latest episode of their "New Heights" podcast ... when at one point, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end explained he stays away from any grub that looks "pooey."

Jason asked for Travis' thoughts on curry ... and he revealed Swift was getting him hip to Indian cuisine, to which the future Hall of Fame center praised the singer -- saying her influence on his meal choices was "one of the greatest things I've been happy about" with their romance.

Robert Saleh Breaks Silence After Jets Firing ... Thankful For Time In NY

Robert Saleh is opening up on the New York Jets' decision to go with a new head coach ... and he took the high road, expressing nothing but appreciation to the organization for giving him a shot.

Saleh released a statement Wednesday morning ... thanking the Jets for the opportunity "to work with so many incredible people."

"I will always be appreciative of the love and support from everyone at 1 Jets Drive," he said.

Beyoncé It's My Mom's Moment!!! Supports Tina at Glamour Awards

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Beyoncé is letting her mom, Tina Knowles, have her moment in the spotlight ... stepping out with her mama for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

The singer arrived at the event in NYC Tuesday evening alongside Tina ... though, she notably skipped the award show's red carpet. We still got a glimpse at Bey's glowing look, however ... the Grammy winner was dressed to the nines in a vibrant yellow top and striking gold skirt, which perfectly matched her platinum blonde 'do.

She rounded out her classic Hollywood look by wearing a light-brown fur coat ... which we're sure will send PETA into a tizzy.

IShowSpeed Quits Backflip Record Attempt 'I Can't Move Anymore!'

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IShowSpeed fell short in his attempt to beat the backflip world record, quitting after an astounding 660 flips Tuesday night ... after the (super athletic) streamer said he could no longer move!

But, Speed's vowed to try again soon!

The 19-year-old began his attempt Tuesday morning, attempting to break the world record for backward somersaults, set by Nico Scheicher in 2019. NS completed 1,001 in 24 hours.

Tom DeLonge Riles Up Petco Park With Blink Classic ... No 'Small' Feat!!!

Fernando Tatis Jr. got Petco Park rockin' with an early home run Tuesday night -- but Tom DeLonge made sure the Padres party kept on going later in the evening ... when he led the crowd in a legendary rendition of a Blink-182 classic.

It all went down during Game 3 of San Diego's National League Division Series with the Dodgers ... when the Padres were trying to take a commanding 2-1 series lead over their hated rival.

Tatis Jr. did his part in the second inning, blasting a two-run homer to give the Pads a 6-1 lead.

Kamala Harris Cracks Open A Couple Of Brewskis With Stephen Colbert

Kamala Harris on Tuesday night leaned into the old adage that you want to elect someone you can have a beer with -- and she did exactly that with Stephen Colbert.

The Vice President sat down with Colbert on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" and the two discussed her campaign to become the next president of the United States with under a month left in her race against the Republican nominee, Donald Trump.

Colbert kicked things off, pointing out that ever since Kamala named Tim Walz as her VP pick everyone has been calling it the "vibe election."

Dak Prescott Texas Mansion Demolished ... As QB Watches

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Dak Prescott's mansion in Texas was reduced to nothing more than a pile of rubble on Tuesday ... and the Dallas Cowboys superstar watched all of its destruction from just feet away.

But, before you panic ... the demolition was all planned -- as a witness tells TMZ Sports the 31-year-old informed his neighbors he's simply tearing down the spot in order to rebuild a more modern home that's better suited for his current needs.

Prescott actually enlisted the guys over at Dude Perfect to help him with the bulldozing ... and, check out some footage we obtained from the scene, the trick-shot artists filmed the smashing -- even at one point using a drone to capture the action.

Taylor Swift Glitter Patches See 2,500% Spike in Sales!!! Employees 'Working Around the Clock'

Taylor Swift's influence can do wonders for a small business ... Fazit Beauty happily learned this is true after the singer wore their brand at an NFL game.

Co-founder Aliett Buttelman tells TMZ ... she was always determined to get the glitter freckles in front of the pop star following Fazit Beauty's launch back in May. Per Aliett, she felt the trend fit Taylor's vibe on the 'Eras' tour ... which sees the chart-topper in a number of glittery outfits.

In an effort to get the glitter freckles into Taylor's makeup bag, Aliett confessed to sending a PR package to the agency that represents the pop star's makeup artist. Though, Aliett isn't 100% certain if this is how they got on Taylor's radar ... citing a few viral TikToks and Instagram posts as other possibilities.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES DIDDY MOCKS PASSED OUT DJ AT PARTY ... Hannah Smith, NFL's Saleh

Diddy's looking bad in another resurfaced video, a reality TV star is dealing with legal issues and the New York Jets are making a head coaching change ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

TMZ Live

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down a resurfaced video of Diddy mocking an unconscious DJ at a party back in the day ... and what it means for his criminal case and mounting lawsuits.