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Travis Kelce showered Taylor Swift with praise after winning his third Super Bowl ... thanking her for flying across the globe to catch the game and calling her "the absolute best."

The NFL just revealed the audio from the power couple's emotional postgame moment on Tuesday ... and the Kansas City Chiefs superstar poured his heart out as he soaked it all in with his girlfriend.

"Thank you, thank you for the support," Kelce said. "Thank you for making it halfway across the world!"

As we previously reported, Swift hopped on a private jet to make it from her "Eras" tour stop in Tokyo to Las Vegas for Sunday's kickoff ... and Kelce returned the favor with smooches on the field right after the Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime.

Kelce also let Tay Tay know just how much she means to him ... and you can hear him call her a cute pet name.

"You're the best," Kelce said. "The absolute best, baby!"

The Super Bowl streaker is breaking his silence, explaining why he dropped $42k on front-row tix, only to be tackled on the field half-naked and thrown in the pokey ... revealing it all started with a bet!

TMZ Sports talked to SB streaker Alex Gonzalez on Monday ... just hours after he was released from the local jail.

The question ... why?!

Alex says the plan was to originally place a prop bet at a Vegas sportsbook ... plunking down cash on a fan running on the field during the Chiefs vs. Niners game.

Gonzalez says he was at a UFC event the day before Super Sunday, and he told everyone who would listen, including Dr. Phil and the Nelk Boys, that he was going on the field. So, place your bets.

The only issue? When Gonzalez tried to place the wager, it no longer existed. But, at that point, he says he was already committed ... so despite spending over 40 grand on tickets, Alex decided to go forward with the plan knowing he'd never get to finish watching the game.

"I'm like, 'Damn. I am in too deep at this point where I can't back out anymore.'"

Gonzalez and some buddies headed to a local sporting goods store to buy cleats (we know those Super Bowl fields) and other supplies, and they headed for Allegiant Stadium.

Then, when the third quarter rolled around (gotta watch at least some of the game), Alex and his friend made their move.

Gonzalez ultimately ran around for several seconds before giving himself up to security officers who were closing in, before leading him to a holding cell in the back of the new stadium.

Alex says he was then taken to jail where he spent Sunday night behind bars.

But, if you think he's regretting it all now ... watch the clip -- he certainly doesn't seem to be sweatin' the situation -- even if he is facing at least one misdemeanor charge.

Patrick Mahomes ain't the only Chief workin' on little to no sleep since the Super Bowl ... Mecole Hardman tells TMZ Sports he, too, hasn't gotten a lick of shut-eye since catching the game-winning touchdown Sunday.

The Kansas City wideout made the revelation to us on Tuesday while appearing with CB L'Jarius Sneed at a Missouri-based Raising Cane's ... saying straight up, "I ain't got no sleep yet."

"It's been hectic," he added.

Of course, Hardman isn't exactly complaining ... considering it's been a helluva ride since he caught the touchdown pass that gave the Chiefs the 25-22 win over the Niners in SB LVIII.

He got to talk with Taylor Swift in the postgame, party with teammates at a Las Vegas nightclub ... and then guest star on Monday night's taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" -- before he took Tuesday's shift at Raising Cane's.

"I've been enjoying the ride," he said. "Just taking advantage of it."

Mecole told us that because of the way he began the year with the Jets, this title win felt "a little more emotional" than his previous two. He then added that he sure hopes Kansas City will re-sign him for next season.

"That'll be the goal for sure to come back," he said.

Travis Kelce's enjoyed a bunch of professional perks since he started dating Taylor Swift, but it hasn't been all rainbows and butterflies ... the superstar TE was forced to move after overzealous fans camped out in front of his crib.

Kelce's big bro, Eagles center Jason Kelce, told the story on "The Big Podcast with Shaq" this week ... after The Big Fella asked the future Hall of Fame center about their newfound fame since Trav and T.S. hooked up.

"It's crazy what it opens up, opportunity-wise. It's crazy to feel how much joy you bring people or how much you affect people's daily lives," Jason told the NBA legend.

Now here's the but.

Kelce continued, "It has drawbacks, for sure and Travis knows more than I do."

That's when the 7x Pro Bowler revealed the reason behind Travis upgrading homes last October (he moved into a $6 million, 6 bed, 6 bath, 16,000 sq. ft. place), saying fans, who weren't invited, were basically camping outside his house, literally forcing him to move.

"He had to completely move out of his house," Jason said, "People were just staying by his house."

Unfortunately, not even the new place, with added security measures, was enough.

"The first day he moved into the new house, in a gated community, somebody knocks on the back window of the house."

Thankfully, no one has seemingly wanted to cause them harm ... but it's clear the Kelce's are still adjusting to their newfound fame outside of the NFL.

"The Taylor World and the pop culture world, that's a whole different level. It's a new demographic that wasn't there before," Jason said.

Sadly, Taylor's no stranger to overzealous fans. She's dealt with over a dozen stalkers, most recently including a man named David Crowe, who showed up to her NYC pad multiple times, despite being arrested.

Travis Kelce ha disfrutado de un montón de ventajas profesionales desde que comenzó a salir con Taylor Swift, pero no todo ha sido arco iris y mariposas, la superestrella se vio obligado a mudarse después de que los fans demasiado entusiastas acamparon frente a su casa.

El hermano mayor de Kelce, el pívot de los Eagles Jason Kelce, contó la historia en "The Big Podcast with Shaq" esta semana, después de que The Big Fella le preguntara por su futuro al pívot del Salón de la Fama sobre su nueva fama desde que Travis y Taylor están juntos.

"Es una locura. Es una locura sentir cuánta alegría le traes a la gente o cuánto afectas la vida cotidiana de las personas", le dijo Jason a la leyenda de la NBA.

Ahora viene el pero...

Kelce continuó: "Tiene inconvenientes, seguro y Travis lo sabe mejor que yo".

Fue entonces cuando el 7x Pro Bowler reveló la razón por la que Travis se cambió de casa el pasado mes de octubre (se mudó a una de 6 millones de dólares, 6 camas, 6 baños y 16.000 pies cuadrados), diciendo que unos fans, que no fueron invitados, estaban básicamente acampando fuera de su casa, literalmente forzándole a mudarse.

"Tuvo que mudarse completamente de su casa", dijo Jason, "La gente se quedaba junto a su casa".

Por desgracia, ni siquiera el nuevo lugar, con medidas de seguridad añadidas, fue suficiente.

"El primer día que se mudó a la nueva casa, en una comunidad cerrada, alguien golpea la ventana trasera de la casa".

Por suerte, aparentemente nadie ha querido causarles daño... pero está claro que los Kelce todavía se están adaptando a su nueva fama fuera de la NFL.

"El mundo Taylor y el mundo de la cultura pop, eso es un nivel completamente diferente. Es un nuevo grupo demográfico que no estaba allí antes", dijo Jason.

Lamentablemente, Taylor no es ajena a los fans demasiado entusiastas. Se ha enfrentado a más de una docena de acosadores, el último de ellos un hombre llamado David Crowe, que se presentó en su apartamento de Nueva York varias veces a pesar de haber sido arrestado.

Taylor Swift no solo se fue de fiesta con Travis Kelce y compañía después del Super Bowl, también llevó a sus padres, algo que captó en video y está compartiendo en las redes.

La estrella del pop compartió algunas imágenes el lunes por la noche de lo que fue la fiesta tras la gran victoria de los Chiefs en Las Vegas, cuando Tay Tay y el equipo completo se tomaron la ciudad y la tiñeron de rojo con las after-parties.

Resulta que Taylor llevó a su mamá y a su papá Scott y Andrea al menos a una parte de las celebraciones, algo que ella puso en exhibición en un impresionante video de TikTok.

Es una publicación extraña de T-Swift (hablaremos sobre esto más adelante), en donde aparece sentada en una sección privada de lo que parece ser Zouk en Resorts World detrás de la cabina del DJ, mientras se desplaza a su izquierda y graba a sus padres sentados en el sofá junto a ella, tomando sorbos de las bebidas y pasándolo bien.

También grabó a Travis que se cruzó justo por delante e hizo una cara bobalicona.

Taylor escribió: "Dijeron que era una fiesta de familiares y amigos". Añadió: "ir de fiesta accidentalmente con tus padres es algo que todos deberían probar al menos una vez en su vida". Hasta ahora, su video tiene más de 18 millones de visitas, con un montón de likes.

Esto es interesante por un par de razones. Para empezar, parece ser la primera vez que Taylor publica algo de Travis en sus redes sociales oficiales, por lo que está reclamándolo 100% como su novio.

Más importante aún, este es un cambio importante para Taylor, ya que normalmente no publica mucho de su vida privada. Hasta ahora, casi nunca comparte algo como esto.

Taylor Swift not only hit the club with Travis Kelce and co. after the Super Bowl -- but she was there with her parents too ... something she caught on camera and posted online.

The pop star threw up some behind-the-scenes footage Monday night showing off what she had gotten up to the night prior, this after the Chiefs' big win in Vegas ... after which Tay Tay and the team hit the town and painted the town red at after-parties.

As it turns out ... Taylor brought along her mom and dad -- Scott and Andrea -- for at least part of the festivities, something she put on display in an awesome TikTok video.

It's a rare upload for T-Swift (more on this later) and it shows her sitting in a private section of what looks to be Zouk at Resorts World behind the DJ booth ... as she pans to her left and records her parents sitting on the couch next to her, sippin' drinks and taking it all in.

She also recorded Travis who crossed right in front of her ... and he made a goofy face.

Taylor wrote ... "It's a friends and family party they said." She captioned her TikTok further by adding ... "accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life." So far, her video has over 18 million views, with lots of likes.

It's interesting for a couple reasons -- for starters, this appears to be the first time Taylor has posted Travis on her official social accounts, so she's 100% claiming him now as the BF.

More importantly, though, this is a major change for Taylor ... as she normally doesn't give much of a peek into her private life. Until now, she'd hardly ever shared something like this.

Just goes to show ... she seems to be a whole new person with Mr. Kelce by her side.

Micah Parsons threw some huge praise Patrick Mahomes' way after the QB locked up his third Super Bowl title on Sunday ... telling TMZ Sports he believes the Chiefs star should now "undoubtedly" be considered one of the greatest to ever play.

The Dallas Cowboys pass rusher fired off the compliments as he was leaving Allegiant Stadium following Kansas City's thrilling win over the 49ers.

He told us that while Mahomes should have been considered a legend even prior to Sunday's Big Game ... now that he's won his third ring, he's on a "whole 'nother level" now.

Of course, it's tough to argue otherwise ... Mahomes' resume through just six years as a starter is unmatched. In addition to his three titles, the signal caller's also a two-time MVP, a six-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro.

Clearly, Parsons -- who's played against Mahomes just one time in his career -- thinks it's all enough to put him in Tom Brady territory.

Taylor Swift is joining the max exodus in Las Vegas ... flying out of the desert after her boyfriend Travis Kelce's big Super Bowl win.

The singer hopped on her private jet Monday for a short flight to Los Angeles ... and she was joined by good friend Blake Lively. We're hearing there might've been other stars in the mix as well -- but hard to make anyone out specifically ... including TayTay.

Taylor's team was definitely trying to shield her from the cameras behind a wall of black umbrellas as she climbed the stairs onto the plane ... we gotta say, blocking like this would make Jason Kelce proud!

Blake herself boarded the plane in a red outfit without too much fuss ... and one passenger had on a Kansas City Chiefs jacket. Just like how she arrived from Tokyo -- it was a straight cover-up attempt ... and considering everything that's been going on with her lately, we get it.

Anyhoo ... it's been a whirlwind 24 hours for her. Taylor, Travis and co. partied deep into the night after the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in double overtime in Super Bowl LVIII for Travis' second straight championship ... and it looks like she's had her fill of Sin City.

After a short flight, Taylor and co. touched down at LAX ... where they hopped into a fleet of waiting SUVs and took off yet again. She's been getting dragged here and there a lot these past few days ... and Monday proved no different.

Taylor's travel ain't stopping here, BTW ... she's gotta be in Australia later this week for another string of 'Eras' tour shows -- so she'll be back on a plane in no time.

Patrick Mahomes might not have gotten a wink of sleep last night, but that didn't stop the 3x Super Bowl champ from linking up with Mickey and Co. at the Happiest Place On Earth!

Just hours after the post-game festivities wrapped, Mahomes hopped aboard a jet and flew to Disneyland on Monday -- a tradition for the big game's MVP.

While the Kansas City Chiefs superstar once again led his team to a game-winning drive in overtime vs. the Niners, the more impressive feat may be the NFL superstar actually making it to the parade following a night of partying.

Wifey, Brittany, was there, too ... though the newly minted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model didn't hitch a ride on the float.

As we previously reported, the after-party was insane ... Patrick and his bestie Travis Kelce had an all-time rage fest with Taylor Swift, The Chainsmokers, and Post Malone at Zouk at Resorts World before finishing the night at XS.

In fact, Mahomes was seen chugging Coors Lights at the party ... here's hoping he also sprinkled in a few bottles of aqua.

Parece que la mayoría de los aficionados en el Super Bowl LVIII estaban mostrando un buen comportamiento el domingo, porque TMZ Sports ha comprobado que solo seis personas fueron detenidas en el gran juego en la Ciudad del Pecado.

La policía nos dice que un fan fue arrojado tras las rejas por hurto mayor. Otro fue fichado por agresión a un oficial. Otros dos, dice la policía, fueron detenidos por obstrucción.

Por supuesto, los dos últimos arrestados fueron el dúo de hombres que se despojaron de sus camisetas y corrieron al campo durante una jugada en el tercer cuarto.

Ambos chicos fueron puestos bajo custodia por cargos de actos prohibidos durante un evento deportivo antes de ser liberados.

También hubo varias emergencias médicas durante el juego, policías nos dicen que recibieron 56 llamadas relacionadas con sustos de salud, añadiendo que nueve personas en total tuvieron que ser transportadas al hospital para su posterior evaluación.

Seems most fans at Super Bowl LVIII were on their best behavior Sunday ... because TMZ Sports has learned only six people were arrested at the big game in Sin City.

Cops tell us ... one fan at Allegiant Stadium during the Chiefs vs. Niners tilt was thrown behind bars for grand larceny. Another was booked for battery on an officer. Two others, police say, were arrested for obstruction.

Of course, the final two arrestees were the duo of men who stripped off their shirts and ran onto the field during a play in the third quarter.

Both guys, we're told, were put into custody on charges of prohibited acts during a sporting event -- before they were released.

There were also several medical emergencies during the game ... cops tell us they received 56 calls regarding health scares -- adding that nine total people needed to be transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

Usher had a ton of people "caught up" during his Super Bowl LVIII halftime show ... including Ne-Yo -- who tells TMZ Sports the R&B legend's performance was top five of all time!

Ne-Yo made the claim following the Big Game out in Las Vegas ... after Usher wowed the Allegiant Stadium crowd with his singing, dancing and skating skills.

"I liked it!" Ne-Yo told us. "I liked it a lot!"

The "Miss Independent" crooner wasn't the only one who loved what Usher did while singing alongside Alicia Keys, Ludacris and Lil Jon ... Janelle Monae also said she was a big fan of the spectacle.

In fact, she said the act should put Usher squarely in the discussion when it comes time to talk about music's GOATs.

"So proud of him," the 38-year-old singer said. "I love you, Usher!"

Of course, there were some haters ... including boxing star Gervonta Davis, who wasn't pleased with the way Usher caressed Keys during their rendition of "My Boo."

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The Kansas City Chiefs took home the win at this year's Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers, and all eyes were on Taylor Swift as she planted a big kiss on boyfriend Travis Kelce during the on-field celebration!

The power couple kept things going at the post-game after party, where Travis serenaded Taylor by singing her song, "You Belong With Me", to her. 🥹

Former President Donald Trump posted on social media saying he's to thank for Taylor Swift making more money off her music. President Joe Biden also posted to social media, trolling MAGA supporters poking fun at conspiracy theories.

Usher brought out various special guests for his exciting halftime show performance, including Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris and more!

Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. reunited in Las Vegas over Super Bowl weekend amid dating rumors. 👀

Kanye West blew $7 million on a Super Bowl ad spot, but $0 on production for the commercial, filming himself with his phone advertising a Yeezy sale.

Plus, Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan sparked breakup rumors after they unfollowed each other on Instagram and removed all photos.

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Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs partied their faces off to celebrate their massive Super Bowl victory ... enlisting A-list celebs like The Chainsmokers and Post Malone to get the job done!!

The back-to-back champs hit up Zouk nightclub at Resorts World with the Lombardi Trophy in tow to kick off the wild night of drunken debauchery ... and judging by the videos of the festivities, the vibes were at an all-time high.

The three-time Super Bowl MVP and his bestie were front and center throughout the night ... even getting behind the DJ booth with Alex Pall and Drew Taggart.

Mahomes' wife, Brittany, got Posty to briefly join Chiefs Kingdom ... having him remove his Dallas Cowboys 'fit for a Kansas City jacket in front of the whole crowd!!

Fittingly enough, Mahomes was met with "MVP" chants ... and he acknowledged the love by sipping a Coors Light.

Kelce proved to be the life of the party ... dancing his ass off as the music blared through the speakers.

Taylor Swift had to have been happy with the setlist ... as "Swag Surfin'" by Fast Life Yungstaz made the cut. Travis' older bro, Jason, also had a helluva time, rocking a luchador mask as he downed a drink.

The victors were already raging by the time they showed up to the venue ... as they started popping bottles right in the locker room after the 25-22 overtime thriller over the San Francisco 49ers.

But, the good times didn't stop after Zouk -- we're told the whole crew kept things going at XS nightclub afterward ... with Taylor staying there 'til 5:15 AM.

They're officially a dynasty ... the Kansas City Chiefs just won Super Bowl LVIII in THRILLING fashion, thanks to a Patrick Mahomes game-winning drive in overtime!

60 minutes wasn't enough to decide the NFL season ... and with the Chiefs down 3 after the Niners kicked a field goal in the opening possession of OT, the legendary K.C. QB got the ball, and drove down the field, culminating in a Mecole Hardman touchdown pass.

25-22 Chiefs, game over, Super Bowl over, immortal status achieved for Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid ... who now both have 3 rings apiece, putting them in rarified air.

Mahomes is also a 3x Super Bowl MVP.

It also marks the first time a team has repeated since Tom Brady's New England Patriots did it in 2004 and 2005.

Mahomes threw for 333 yards with 2 touchdowns and an interception ... and was perfect when he needed to be on the last drive of the game -- when his Chiefs needed a field goal to extend the game, or a TD to win.

Travis Kelce had a big second half ... after a slow start to the game, catching 9 balls for 93 yards, including a huge run and catch in overtime.

During the Lombardi Trophy presentation, Kelce said the team wanted 3 straight Super Bowl wins ... so, it's clear they're not done yet.

As the superstar tight end spoke, Taylor Swift and mom Donna Kelce watched in front of the podium ... before Travis came over and shared a lengthy hug and kiss with his GF.

As for the 49ers, they put up a helluva fight ... and Brock Purdy -- who threw for 255 yards and a touchdown -- made some nice plays, especially during his team's lone OT possession.

Unfortunately for San Francisco, Mahomes and the Chiefs were ultimately too much.