Travis Kelce I Want A WWE Role!!! ... In Talks With The Miz About Making It Happen
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Travis Kelce might be in the midst of one of the greatest NFL careers ever ... but the Kansas City Chiefs star tells TMZ Sports he has his eye on another endeavor -- the WWE.
Now, he clearly ain't ready to hang up his cleats in exchange for wrestling boots ... but the two-time Super Bowl champ said this week he definitely wants some kind of role with the org. -- and he hopes it happens sooner than later.
Kelce told us he's been inspired to seek out the job after he watched his good buddy, George Kittle, have a blast in the ring earlier this month.
The duo of @PatMcAfeeShow & @gkittle46 just took down @mikethemiz at #WrestleMania!!! pic.twitter.com/BsMmOsZBfL
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2023 @WWE
"My guy George Kittle was at WrestleMania throwing clotheslines left and right, man," Kelce said. "It was awesome to see him go nuts."
So, Kelce said he's hit up his pal The Miz -- who actually lost to Pat McAfee at WrestleMania due to interference from Kittle -- and he told us he's working with the WWE Superstar to try to get some sort of action in the WWE soon.
"Hopefully," the 33-year-old tight end said, "we can brew something into fruition here."
Travis Kelce's monologue! pic.twitter.com/ETJfAaELNj
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 5, 2023 @nbcsnl
Of course, Kelce doesn't have exactly all the time in the world to mix it up in the ring ... he's gone nonstop this offseason, hosting "Saturday Night Live," throwing ceremonial pitches at Guardians games and even making an appearance at Thursday's NFL draft.
Then again ... we just gotta see this guy in the squared circle -- so clear that calendar!!!
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2023 NFL Prospects Go All Out For Draft Day Swag ... Flashy Suits & Chains!!!
The 2023 NFL Draft is finally here ... and the biggest prospects are bringing their incredible fashion sense to Kansas City -- with some amazing 'fits and iced-out accessories!!
Texas Tech linebacker Tyree Wilson made quite the statement in a two-piece black suit ... which features a ton of blue and pink flowers splattered all over it.
The 22-year-old also paid homage to his school with the TT logo stitched inside the jacket!!
Boston College receiver Zay Flowers also had a custom jacket for his big night ... and honored his fam with photos inside the jacket. USC wideout Jordan Addison is bracing for his impending NFL money ... 'cause he got pictures of $100 bills stitched in his blazer.
Bryce Young -- who's projected to be the no. 1 overall pick to Carolina -- arrived with his parents and had on an expensive Dior jacket that might look familiar if you watched Travis Kelce's Saturday Night Live gig.
"You wait for this moment for so long and it's finally here," the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner said. "As a little kid, you know, you always dream of moments like this."
"As a little kid, you know, you always dream of moments like this."
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 27, 2023 @SportsCenter
Bryce Young is ready for his moment 🤩 pic.twitter.com/SU5ioY6BYR
Some soon-to-be NFL rookies kept it simple and sweet ... like Alabama's Brian Branch, who wore an all-white fit, and Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson, who elected to go all black.
Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba and C.J. Stroud looked sharp as hell, too ... especially thanks to their massive diamond chains.
Congrats to all the prospects -- you're about to be millionaires!!
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'SNL' Alum Victoria Jackson Drags Homosexuality At City Meeting ... 'It's An Abomination'
Comedian and former 'SNL' star Victoria Jackson felt the need to drop a TON of white-hot homophobic takes at a local city council meeting -- going off on an obscure tangent about homosexuality before, ironically, calling on people to avoid getting brainwashed.
Citizens of Franklin, Tennessee got their chance to speak at a city meeting Tuesday ... which at one point focused on whether or not the city would hold a Gay Pride Parade this year.
When it's Victoria's turn to take the mic, though ... she starts by bluntly saying God hates homosexuality, among other things -- calling it "an abomination."
She goes on to say God also despises pride, reading a verse from the Bible as proof. Obviously, that word was used as the motto for the LGBTQ+ alliance long after any of that was ever written.
While it might feel shocking, this isn't uncommon for Victoria -- she's been going on homophobic rants for a while now, including in 2011 when she called "Glee" disgusting after they showed 2 men sharing an on-screen kiss.
Since then, most forgot about her 6-year run on 'SNL' -- she instead was known as the self-proclaimed conservative Christian that would bash homosexuality.
BTW -- Victoria ends her town hall speech by telling others to not get brainwashed ... yeah.
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'SNL' Trump Unveils New Album for Legal Defense $$$!!!
"Saturday Night Live" had a hysterical cold open ... Donald Trump singing for legal defense money.
James Austin Johnson nailed it as the former prez, beginning with Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" and introducing himself.
He started with what seemed like a shocker ... “Well folks, it happened. I got indicted, or as I spell it: indicated. Frankly, it’s time that I come clean, admit that I broke the law and go quietly to prison. April Fools! That was a prank. I was doing a Jim from Office.”
Then he touted his song from the J6 choir, 'Justice for All,' bragging it beat Miley Cyrus on the charts for a nanosecond. So, he says, if that song can raise money for his legal defense, how 'bout an entire album of songs! The album, titled "Now That's What I call My Legal Defense Fund," or "Trump Bopz," is what he hopes is a goldmine.
You gotta watch ... really funny.
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Travis Kelce I'm Not NFL's Tight End G.O.A.T.
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Travis Kelce is weighing in on the NFL's greatest tight end debate ... telling TMZ Sports he's not worthy of the G.O.A.T. title.
Many have thrown Kelce's name into the debate lately -- including Giants star Darren Waller and Chiefs great Christian Okoye, who both told us #87 will go down as the best to ever play the position by the end of his career ... over legends like Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Gates.
So ... now that he's a two-time champion, what does Kelce think about being considered the tight end G.O.A.T.??
"Nah, there's a lot of great tight ends out there," Kelce said. "I can't just say I'm the best."
The Kansas City Chiefs superstar points out his set-up with Patrick Mahomes and a Super Bowl-winning team certainly helps his success ... adding, "I know I'm taking advantage of the situation, though."
Kelce already ranks among the top tight ends in receiving yards, catches and touchdowns through 10 seasons ... and shows no signs of slowing down. If he ends up #1 in all those categories by the time he retires, it'll be hard to argue he isn't the G.O.A.T., no matter what he thinks.
Speaking of being humble, we also talked to Kelce about the rave reviews he got after hosting "Saturday Night Live" last weekend ... and he downplays the high praise -- telling us he had a lot of fun, but isn't too sure about having enough talent to make it in acting.
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'SNL' Oscars Head of Security Mike Tyson ... George Santos Impersonates Tom Cruise!!!
"SNL" eviscerated the Oscars Saturday night .... with a fantasy awards show that is absolutely hilarious!!!
The enforcer against a Will Smith redo is none other than Mike Tyson, played spectacularly by Kenan Thompson, who said, “I should warn you, the following things will set me off: clapping, statutes of gold people, shows that last more than three hours, and also hearing the phrase ‘the magic of movies.’”
Jamie Lee Curtis, who wore a dress right off the Costco rack, is equally funny.
But the best ... Tom Cruise showed up at the Oscars. Well, it's actually Rep. George Santos, who slyly passed himself off as "Tom Q Cruise."
Very funny.
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Comedian Jeff Dye Travis Kelce Killed It On 'SNL' ... He Won Me Over!!!
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Travis Kelce is a total natural with a future in acting if he wants it ... so says comedian Jeff Dye, who tells TMZ Sports he was blown away by the Kanas City Chiefs superstar's performance on "Saturday Night Live."
TK made his big debut at Studio 8H last weekend ... and many were impressed with how comfortable he looked on stage as he delivered his lines.
Dye admits he gave a bit of an eye roll when Kelce was announced as the show's host -- because in his opinion, athletes usually aren't funny -- but the tight end turned him into a believer.
"He reminded me of Phil Hartman, that's how good I'd say he was," Dye says. "Not being sarcastic, it was very Phil Hartman-esque."
It goes without saying it's a massive compliment from Dye -- Hartman is a comedy legend ... and spent eight seasons on the sketch show from 1986-94.
We also talked to Dye about who else from the sports world could make the transition over to acting ... and there's one two-time Super Bowl champ he thinks would thrive in entertainment.
FYI -- Dye is the host of TMZ's new game show, "Who The Bleep Is That?" ... and he gives us a breakdown of his new gig.
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Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes No 'SNL' Jitters for Her ... Packin' it On in NYC
Kelsea Ballerini wasn't distracted by her "SNL" performance Saturday night... because just hours before she was lovin' it up with BF Chase Stokes.
Kelsea and Chase were strolling through Manhattan Saturday afternoon, holding hands, stealing a smooch from time to time.
We obviously knew they were together ... they haven't been able to keep their hands and other parts off each other for weeks, but Friday they verbally confirmed their relationship on the Today show.
Morgan Evans is clearly in Kelsea's rear view, although it's also pretty clearly top of mind for him still. One of his songs -- "Over for You." Kinda says it all.
Chase and Kelsea have been making the public rounds, taking in a NY Rangers game earlier in the week and making it clear to everyone ... they're a thing.
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Travis Kelce Hilarious 'SNL' Monologue ... With Mahomes Impression, Jason Cameo
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Travis Kelce just took the stage at Studio 8H ... and the Kansas City Chiefs superstar crushed his "Saturday Night Live" monologue -- hilariously mocking Patrick Mahomes in the process.
Kelce -- wearing a sharp double-breasted suit -- had the crowd laughing from start to finish ... with jokes about getting busted for weed in college, his infamous dating show, his QB's unique voice and, of course, beating his older brother, Jason, in the Super Bowl.
Travis Kelce's monologue! pic.twitter.com/ETJfAaELNj
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 5, 2023 @nbcsnl
The Philadelphia Eagles star was in the front row for the whole thing ... and cameras even cut to him multiple times as Travis talked about growing up together.
"Jason and I have actually been playing football together since we were little kids, and he was always better than me at everything," Kelce said.
"In high school, he was an honor student, and I got kicked off the team because I failed French ... and English too, but French sounds way better."
"Then when we were in college, I actually got kicked off the team because I tested positive for marijuana. So, it just goes to show you if you smoke weed and you're bad at school, you can win the Super Bowl twice."
KC Chiefs Win Super Bowl, Defeat Eagles 38-35!!
Travis' family -- including Mama Kelce -- were also present for the monologue.
Kelce explained it was an emotional moment for him ... as he grew up watching Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler on the same stage.
Jason also made an appearance in a skit later in the show ... just as 'SNL' producers previously told us they were trying to make happen.
don’t worry, abby’s got a new bf now pic.twitter.com/XgJVv650Se
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 5, 2023 @nbcsnl
It really was a family affair ... and it's safe to say it was a hit.
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Travis Kelce 'SNL' Asks Jason to Make Cameo ... For His Bro's Hosting Gig
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Live from New York, it's Jason Kelce!!! Oh, and his kid brother whatshisname, Super Bowl champ guy ... Travis Kelce too.
Yep, there's a good chance it happens, because the Eagles star -- who lost to Travis' Chiefs last month -- was asked to make a special cameo appearance this weekend on "Saturday Night Live" for Travis' hosting gig.
Sources close to production tell TMZ Sports ... Travis will have some familiar faces in the crowd for his big night, including his famous mom Donna Kelce, his Uncle Don, Aunt Joan, and possibly his dad, Ed.
'SNL' producers are hoping Jason joins the family affair too, and not just to sit in the audience. We're told they want him in front of the camera at some point during the show.
Sources say Jason's attendance will be a last-minute decision, though, considering he and his wife just welcomed a baby girl, Bennett, last week -- plus he's also busy with the NFL Combine and his 'New Heights' podcast.
Having Jason join in on Travis' show makes total sense ... especially considering Super Bowl LVII was dubbed "The Kelce Bowl" as their teams faced off in the big game.
Both Kelces are also known to be two of the most talented and charismatic guys in the NFL, so the possibilities in the writers' room are endless. Travis has already dropped two hilarious promos for his comedic debut.
It’s KELCE & KELSEA
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 2, 2023 @nbcsnl
SATURDAY!!! pic.twitter.com/sFqkXe2idJ
Sources say the Kelce clan is "very excited" for Travis' moment ... but Jason's gonna get his own shine when the fam heads to Philly Sunday to spend time with his new bundle of joy.
Ya wouldn't usually say this to athletes, but in this case, you can -- break a leg, Travis ... and possibly Jason!
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Travis Kelce Channels Indiana Jones First Glimpse At SNL Hosting Gig!!!
Travis Kelce might be a Chief, but he turned into a Raider (of the Lost Ark) for his Saturday Night Live hosting gig ... channeling his inner Indiana Jones for a hilarious promo!!!
The superstar NFL tight end is testing out his comedic chops for the sketch comedy show this weekend ... and he's already proving he'll do whatever it takes to make people laugh.
Travis Kelce and the Raiders of Studio 8H pic.twitter.com/EV41Ga6jnz
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 1, 2023 @nbcsnl
Kelce teamed up with Marcello Hernandez for the clip ... showing him attempting to swap out a gold SNL logo with a Lombardi trophy, à la Indy in his classic scene from the 1981 adventure flick.
There's a lot of hype around Kelce's debut -- after all, SNL alum, Taran Killam told us last year he thought the dude would be perfect for the job.
"Travis Kelce is one of the funniest, coolest dudes and a legend," Killam said.
"It's just not fair to be that strong, fast, good, charismatic, handsome and hilarious. I hate him. He's coming for my job."
The show goes down on Saturday (duh) ... and we're sure Chiefs Kingdom will be tuning in.
Maybe a Patrick Mahomes cameo???
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Woody Harrelson Drug Co.'s Manipulated Pandemic Forcing Vaccines On Us and Making Loads of Cash
Woody Harrelson raised more than a few eyebrows during his "Saturday Night Live" appearance ... this after the actor went all conspiratorial on COVID vaccines ... something he's done before.
Harrelson leaned in on COVID as this week's SNL host, delivering a rambling opening monologue about smoking a joint and parking himself against a tree in Central Park while reading the "craziest script."
After 6 minutes, Woody got to the point, and it was sumpin' ...“So the movie goes like this: The biggest drug cartels in the world get together and buy up all the media and all the politicians and force all the people in the world to stay locked in their homes. And people can only come out if they take the cartel’s drugs and keep taking them over and over.”
He wrapped it up this way ...“I threw the script away. I mean, who was going to believe that crazy idea? Being forced to do drugs? I do that voluntarily all day.”
Thank you, @nbcsnl, for Woody Harrelson's insipid anti-vax monologue. Who are going to have guest host next week, Scott Baio? Rob Schneider? Kevin Sorbo? Maybe invite Kanye back while you're at it.
— Lee Goldberg (@LeeGoldberg) February 26, 2023 @LeeGoldberg
Social media wasn't amused. TV producer, Lee Goldberg tweeted, “Thank you, @nbcsnl, for Woody Harrelson’s insipid anti-vax monologue.”
A second person wrote, "That's NOT COOL! I lost the best mother figure to me & my sister that we had who died only 4hrs after contracting the f***ing virus!"
Another person chimed in, "This Guy IS a joke."
As you may know, Woody has previously floated conspiracy theories about the COVID pandemic, also calling mask-wearing "absurd" and bragging that he never contracted the virus because he's "internally clean." He also suggested 5G cellular networks were responsible for the spread of COVID, but he later deleted the post.
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Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!
Underneath this 'dumb dumb' boulder is a guy who has jokes for days, and you may have watched him on "Saturday Night Live" before seeing him in theaters. As part of the "Frat Pack," this comedian starred alongside Owen Wilson and Jack Black in a popular film in the mid-'90s.
Yes, he's got beautiful blue eyes and enjoys working out, but that doesn't mean you should take him home to meet the parents. When he's not acting or directing, you can find him sitting court-side next to fellow comedian Pete Davidson.
Keep the faith and you'll definitely know who this mystery star is!
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Travis Kelce Epic Karaoke Sesh W/ Fallon 'You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Paaaaaarty!!!'
Travis Kelce proved yet again to be a genius on the microphone -- belting out a rendition of "Fight For Your Right" in a karaoke sesh with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday ... and it was, as it always is, EPIC.
The Super Bowl champ was Fallon's guest on "The Tonight Show" -- and after the two talked about the Big Game, Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs, the Kelce family and the post-win celebration ... Jimmy asked if the star tight end would hop on a mic with him.
Never one to turn down the spotlight, Kelce obliged ... and it was awesome.
For 90-or-so seconds, they sang the Beastie Boys' 1986 classic -- and the crowd ate it up!!!
YOU GOTTA FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PARTY - TRAVIS KELCE pic.twitter.com/IeQuTuaRIz
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) February 13, 2023 @AryePulli
Of course, Kelce's had a ton of practice with the tune the past few weeks, particularly the song's chorus, as he's been yelling it into postgame mics throughout K.C.'s playoff run.
It might not be the last time we hear him sing it this winter, either ... Kelce revealed to Fallon he's going to host "Saturday Night Live" on March 4 -- and it seems to be a good bet there will be a musical bit or two then.
Never change, Travis ... never change!
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Saturday Night Live Now Who's Full of Hot Air?!!? Spoofs Downing of Chinese Spy Balloon
"Saturday Night Live" jumped on the Chinese spy balloon caper ... insinuating we made a way bigger deal of it that it actually was.
Chloe Fineman played MSNBC's Katy Tur, conducting an interview with Bowen Yang, who was dressed as a large spy balloon that was bobbing in the ocean.
"Well, you got me, congrats, you shot a balloon," Yang mockingly said. Fineman's response, "Wow, balloon, I'm sorry you're in the water, but thank you for speaking to us."
Yang continued, “I entertain you people for four days, and then get shot by Biden. I can’t believe that I’m Joe’s Osama!"
Earlier in the sketch, Fineman was joined on set by Keenan Thompson, playing a Pentagon official who detailed how the US shot down the spy balloon, and it's kinda hilarious.
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'Saturday Night Live' Disses Kamala in Biden's Classified Docs Scandal
"Saturday Night Live" poked fun at the classified documents scandal engulfing President Biden, but the most biting humor was reserved for his Veep.
'SNL's Mikey Day played Attorney General Merrick Garland, kicking things off with a speech about how former Trump VP Mike Pence found classified docs at his Indiana home. Kenan Thompson, as an FBI agent, followed with a few wisecracks about Pence.
Then came the bit about Kamala Harris ...comedian Ego Nwodim, playing an FBI agent, bluntly said: 'Come on now. Joe Biden won't even give this woman a pen. You think she has classified documents? Please, Kamala Harris with classified documents."
Ego then walked away as Day returned to the mic, adding..."Well, we had to at least check."
Funny skit, but it also had to sting, since it implied Joe didn't trust Kamala enough to share the nation's secrets. Harris, as you know, has been dogged by criticism about her competence in her role as second in command.
Of course, Joe isn't the only president under federal investigation for mishandling classified docs. His predecessor, Donald Trump, has been embroiled in an ongoing battle with the feds over this very issue since he left office over two years ago, and Trump has been anything but cooperative.