Taylor Swift’s Olympics Theme May Have Lost Out to Katy Perry’s “Rise”

While Taylor Swift is currently embroiled in one of the biggest celeb dramas of the year (one that has officially gone WAY too far), Katy Perry has been relatively quiet. Save for a single tweet that told folks to “Rise” above it all (aptly the name of her latest single), Katy has kept out of the fray. But now, it turns out that the tweet might have had an extra dig in it, as it appears that Taylor and Katy may have gone head-to-head in a battle that none of us knew about… and Katy won! We’re talking about the coveted selection of NBC’s Olympic theme song, because apparently the games are getting started early this year (at least, where celebs are concerned).

With singles from both Taylor and Katy reportedly in the running for NBC’s official Olympics anthem, there’s no word over what Tay may have put up for consideration, but in the end, it obviously wasn’t enough. Katy Perry’s “Rise” has already been released as the theme and the accompanying video (below) will totally have you tearing up.

The folks over at Blind Gossip give us the deets and don’t mince words when they declare, “Well, she blew it again! She was one of several singers in competition for a song for a major sporting event, but she just couldn’t rise to the occasion and come up with a song that would work.”

However it played out, the folks at Blind Gossip are pretty sure Tay won’t be talking about it. “Don’t bother asking her about it, though. She will never, ever admit that she was even approached for the gig. After all, losing is just not a word that she wants associated with her or her work!”

Check out “Rise” below and decide for yourself if NBC made the right choice.

Do you like “Rise” as NBC’s Olympic anthem or would you have preferred something from Taylor (or someone/something else)? Tweet us @BritandCo!

(h/t Jezebel; photo via Larry Busacca/Getty)

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce have been taking some deserved time off after Tay's whirlwind Eras Tour and Travis' third consecutive Super Bowl. And amid engagement rumors and reports Taylor's "taking a year off" to see how things go with their relationship, this couple has been doing the most important thing: connecting!

Here's the latest update on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after the Super Bowl.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally had a low-key date.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted in Park City, Utah on March 10 (thanks to this clip from DeuxMoi). The couple had grabbed dinner together before hopping into their car, and considering how wild their outings are in New York City — with fans and paparazzi galore — I'm glad they were able to enjoy what looks like a more low-key experience.

Taylor appears to be in a gray coat and black boots, with her signature waves and bangs, while Travis rocks a pale two-piece outfit. And like the gentleman he is, Travis lets Tay inside the white SUV first before climbing inside.

And they continually proves how much they love each other.

The date comes after the couple spent some time away “reconnecting after a very busy year," a Page Six source says, while another source tells the publication a post-vacation outing “went unnoticed.”

“They weren’t photographed or anything,” the second source continues. Way to fly under the radar! But one thing that didn't fly under our radar? Travis and Taylor saying "I love you" on live TV after the AFC championship game.

After the Chiefs won the game, and Travis gave a very passionate speech about how he's "never satisfied" when it comes to football, Taylor and Travis embraced and shared a kiss.

Travis appears to say, "I love you so much," and Taylor seems to reply with, "I love you. I'm so proud of you" (which you can see in this video, and per People's report.) I just love love!

Read up on why Taylor Swift Brings Out The "Best Version" Of Travis Kelce for more news on this celeb couple.

Chocolate doesn’t last long in my home — it’s both my vice and my joy. So when I’m gifted a little (or a lot), it instantly puts me in my happy place. Whether you’re indulging yourself or treating the chocolate lover in your life, these gifts go beyond the usual brands. We’ve rounded up gourmet, eco-conscious bars and truffles that are sure to impress — even the pickiest of chocoholics. Plan a chocolate date this weekend — or stash a few for special occasions (if you can resist, that is).

Here are 10 sweet gifts for the chocolate lovers in your life.

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Pink Elephants Dark Chocolate Bar

Feel like a kid again munching on this Pink Elephant Dark Chocolate + Animal Cookies chocolate bar. These colorful and playful bars are handmade in Los Angeles and so delicious.

GoodSam

GoodSam Dark Chocolate Bar

These keto-friendly vegan bars are just as decadent as the milk-based bars. And for dessert, whip up their Vegan Miso Chocolate Cake recipe, yum!

Christopher Elbow

Christopher Elbow Signature Chocolate Collection

What chocolate lover wouldn't love 36 pieces of gourmet chocolate bonbons with flavors like Fleur de Sel Caramel, Fresh Lemon, Champagne, and Macadamia Praline.

Bar and Cocoa

Chocolate Bars of the World Gift Box

This isn’t your average checkout aisle chocolate — it’s the kind that makes you think to yourself “whoa.” Go big with the 10-bar box of this award-winning chocolate and you’ve got a month-long flavor adventure that’s part treat, part treasure hunt.

Hu Chocolate

Hu Organic Milk Chocolate Bars

What I love about these chocolates is their simplicity — they’re made with clean, quality ingredients and completely free of artificial additives or unnecessary fillers. Yet they don’t hold back on flavor. Each bar is a pleasant surprise and suits all cravings: creamy, fruity, salty, and crunchy. This is your chocolate pantry staple.

SkinnyDipped

SkinnyDipped Super Dark + Sea Salt Almonds

These low-sugar snacks are so good they're perfect for every day and as a sweet gift to someone you love.

Mast Chocolate

Mast Chocolate Bar Gift Box

Mast packaging is always pretty enough to present as a gift individually, but this gift box offers up six organic chocolate bars, including dark chocolate with sea salt, dark chocolate with sea salt and almonds, and oat milk chocolate with cocoa nibs, for your favorite chocolate lover.

Raaka

Raaka Chocolate Best Seller Trio

The Coconut Milk bar in this trio is smooth and creamy with a hint of tropical sweetness, thanks to organic coconut and cacao butter; Bourbon Cask Aged brings a rich, smoky twist; and Pink Sea Salt strikes the perfect salty-sweet balance, using delicate Peruvian pink sea salt to enhance the flavor.

Alter Eco

Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Truffles

Take a bite of these eco-friendly truffles and prepare to swoon. Each one is coated in rich Ecuadorian dark chocolate and finished with a delicate crunch of fleur de sel de Guérande. Inside? A creamy center made with coconut oil that melts in your mouth. Bonus: they're wrapped in plant-based, compostable wrappers.

Dandelion Chocolate

Dandelion Chocolate Tokyo & SF Collection

This limited-edition set comes in a sleek box featuring six bars—each crafted from the same beans, yet strikingly different, thanks to the unique interpretations by the company’s San Francisco and Tokyo teams.

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After reports started circulating that Taylor Swift was distancing herself from Blake Lively amid the It Ends With Us drama (namely Blake calling in Taylor as backup in a meeting with Justin Baldoni, and then referring to the singer as one of her "dragons" in a text), sources promised things were good as gold between the two famous BFFs. But new reports are suggesting Taylor "feels used" by Blake (and her cringy Game of Thrones text).

Here's the latest update on the Taylor Swift and Blake Lively feud rumors.

Taylor Swift reportedly "feels used" by Blake Lively.

A source told Page Six Taylor Swift “is taking a break from their friendship right now,” and that she's “really hurt by this whole situation and feels like a pawn.”

Another source says Tay “can’t help but feel used” by Blake Lively as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni rages on, and that she “doesn’t appreciate being referred to as one of Blake’s dragons.”

"If you ever get around to watching Game of Thrones, you'll appreciate that I'm Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have a few dragons," Blake allegedly said in a text message to Justin after their meeting with Taylor and Ryan Reynolds. "For better or worse, but usually for better. Because my dragons also protect those I fight for. So really we all benefit from those gorgeous monsters of mine. you will too, I can promise you."

TMZ reports that Taylor had no idea Justin would even be there, and didn't appreciate feeling weaponized. "It's weird to say that about a friend," an insider says of the text. And apparently, things are feeling strained. All in all, with somewhat conflicting reports, no one really knows how things stand between Blake and Taylor at the moment. But this alleged tension could impact who Taylor Swift brings with her to the Super Bowl.

And apparently, Blake might not get a Super Bowl invite this year.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Rumors were circulating that Blake already had an invite to the Big Game, but a source tells Daily Mailthat "Blake is not attending the Super Bowl with her. Blake has not left the house since this started practically. Taylor wants nothing to do with this trial and court case."

Another source told the US Sun that "Taylor would like to have some of her close friends and family all together and be there to show love and support her man" at the Super Bowl, but only time will tell who will spend the evening with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

And even if Taylor doesn't want anything to do with the legal battle, Justin Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freeman has already said there's a possibility she could be deposed for their March 2026 trial. "I don’t know that we’re going to depose Taylor Swift. I think that that’s going to be probably a game time decision. I don’t know that that decision has been made,” he said on TMZ's Two Angry Men podcast. “But, I can tell you this, anyone that reasonably has information that can provide evidence in this case is going to be deposed.”

Oy. Stay tuned for the latest update on Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's celebrity friendship.

If you're totally confused by this whole Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively legal battle, here's A Definitive Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's It Ends With Us Feud to help you straighten things out.

Fashion is like a time capsule that reflects the cultural, social, and artistic influences of each era. But for every timeless classic that we've gotten from decades past, there are also plenty of missteps that left us scratching our heads.

From strangely small hats to paisley prints and peplum tops, each decade has had its fair share of fashion fails. Whether you suffered through these trends or just want to cringe, get ready to laugh at some of history's most questionable style choices.

Scroll to see the outdated & absolute worst trends of every decade...

1. 1920s: Cloche Hats

The Vermont Country Store

Cloche hats were all the rage in the 1920s, but they were never the most flattering accessory for anyone. They were bell-shaped, fit snugly over your head, and often covered your eyebrows. So, wearers wound up looking more like swaddled babies in a bonnet.

Not to mention, this style was typically paired with shorter bob hairstyles and had a way of swallowing up the face, almost like a swim cap. You can still get this more old-fashioned style from The Vermont Country Store, or you can try a more modern take from Anthropologie...if you dare!

2. 1930s: Beach Dresses

Etsy

While itty-bitty bikinis are a common sight at beaches today, women took a more modest approach to swimwear during the 1930s. There's nothing wrong with leaving some things up to the imagination, either, but beach dresses took the trend too far.

Typically adorned with ruffles and other decorative details, these garments were supposed to make you look chic as you lounged seaside. But they were really just impractical since, obviously, sand, water, and layers of fabric don't exactly mix well.

3. 1940s: Mini Bowler Hats

Amazon

More than 80 years later, we're still confused about the rise of miniature bowler hats. These tiny pieces were perched awkwardly on wearers' heads and looked more like props from a costume party or play.

Mini bowler hats were simply too small to be practical yet too formal to be fun. And honestly, they were flat-out unflattering for most people.

4. 1950s: Poodle Skirts

Amazon

Along with sock hops came poodle skirts, another fashion faux pas. These oversized, felt circle skirts feature applique poodles or other kitschy designs and were a hit with teenagers.

They were twirl-friendly, making them great for dancing, but the overly literal embellishments were more childish than anything. The silhouette might work for some outfits today, but the poodles can stay in the past.

5. 1960s: Paisley Print

Ann Taylor

It's no secret that 1960s fashion embraced bold, psychedelic patterns. Regardless, paisley print (like this dress), especially in loud and clashing colors, was one of the cringier choices.

The swirling designs were just overwhelming and made wearers look more like dated wallpaper. Plus, when people paired paisley dresses, tops, or pants with equally loud accessories, the result was visual chaos.

6. 1970s: Sweater Vests

Macy's

We can thank the 1970s for groovy trends like tie-dye and bell bottoms, but sweater vests were more baffling. They weren't warm enough to be functional or stylish enough to be a statement piece.

So, these sleeveless knits toed an awkward line between preppy and pointless. Today, they've sort of made a comeback in baggier, more chic variations. But the classic fitted sweater vest can stay in the '70s.

7. 1980s: Sweatbands & Leg Warmers

Free People

In 2025, most people hit the gym in typical leggings or shorts with an oversized T-shirt or tank top. Back in the 1980s, workout classes looked more like overstimulating neon fashion shows.

Sweatbands and leg warmers are probably the worst offenders. They were meant to add flair to workout gear but were more about aesthetics than functionality.

Sure, a sweatband might be helpful, but leg warmers? Unless gyms in the '80s were equipped with crazy powerful air conditioning, it's hard to imagine anyone's calves were getting cold.

8. 1990s: Parachute Pants

Free People

Parachute pants were made from shiny, swishy nylon that, shocker, was the same material used for actual parachutes. These baggy bottoms typically came in neon colors or wild patterns, making them anything but subtle.

Aside from nylon not being very breathable, the style of parachute pants was just too loud and didn't really flatter silhouettes.

9. 2000s: Trucker Hats

ASOS

During the 2000s, trucker hats with air-brushed fronts and mesh backs somehow became a must-have accessory.

Brands like Ed Hardy and Von Dutch really popularized this look among teens and young adults, who paired them with low-rise jeans or graphic tees. While they helped complete the ultimate Y2K aesthetic at the time, trucker hats have been replaced with more neutral baseball caps.

10. 2010s: Peplum Tops

Nordstrom

Finally, peplum tops (like this striped one) are one of the most perplexing trends of the 2010s. They featured flared, ruffled hems that shot out from the waist and added more volume as opposed to defining someone's figure.

If you were a teen or college student during this regrettable era, you probably showed up to class or even parties wearing these tops. In hindsight, they weren't fun, flirty, or flattering.

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Every season of The White Lotus, viewers are presented with a (nearly entirely) brand-new cast of privileged and snobby characters to pick apart. And from the very first episode of season 3, you've probably begun drawing fresh conclusions, casting judgments, and trying to figure out which vacationers or hotel staff members will end up perishing in the finale this time around.

But while the dark comedy is definitely skilled at creating hateable characters that most fans wouldn't be sad about saying goodbye to, there are some people who manage to either exhibit slightly worse character traits or morals than the rest of the gang, or redeem themselves in some way as the show goes on.

So, now that we are waiting with bated breath for episode 8, there are actually certain characters we've begun rooting for. Here's our ranking of seven different The White Lotus characters we want to see live this season. Beware of spoilers!

Scroll to see which characters from The White Lotus we think will actually make it out alive after the finale...

1. Belinda

HBO

Belinda isn't like the other cast members. She's a hardworking mother with strong values who keeps finding herself in unfortunate situations.

First, her dreams of starting a business with Tanya came crashing down in Season 2. And now, after participating in a wellness exchange at ahotel in Thailand, she's stuck dealing with Tanya's possibly murderous ex, Gary/Greg.

But while we commend her morals and want her to live, Belinda should've just taken that $100,000 bribe and saved herself when she had the chance. Now, her fate hangs in the balance despite being one of the most upstanding characters.

2. Chelsea

HBO

At first, I thought Chelsea was just another young girl dating an older, rich man for the perks of a luxurious lifestyle. And hey, more power to her!

But as season 3 of The White Lotus has continued to unfold, I think we've all realized that she's much more caring than self-absorbed. She genuinely feels for Rick and sticks by him, even as he's so blatantly struggling with his own mental health and disregarding her in the process.

It remains to be seen if Chelsea will actually survive, but I'm definitely pulling for her to make it out of Thailand alive.

3. Laurie

HBO

Like everyone, Laurie has her own flaws, but out of the three women on vacation together (her, Jaclyn, and Kate), she's definitely the most likable.

We feel bad about how Jaclyn slept with Valentin, and even worse because, after Laurie finally told her "friends" off and tried to spend the night with Aleksei, he wound up asking her for $10,000 to help move his mother to Thailand. Plus, she was forced to climb out of his window when his angry girlfriend showed up!

Laurie has had a tough run in Thailand, but she's by far the most real one in her friend group. If one of the girls ends up living, we hope it's her.

4. Rick

HBO

It's no secret that Rick has some issues. Starting in the first episode, when all of The White Lotus characters were supposed to be happy and soaking up their arrival at the glamorous resort, he was immediately sour and clearly grappling with something.

We've since learned that "something" was the supposed murder of his father by Jim Hollinger, and because Rick wanted to get revenge, you might not be super willing to give him any brownie points. But hear us out.

Rick might've wanted to kill Jim, but in episode 7, he showed that he had the ability to rein in his emotions. He brought a gun, but all he wound up doing was shoving Jim's chair over. Rick couldn't bring himself to harm an old man, and that shows he has at least some moral compass.

5. Piper

HBO

Out of the whole Ratliff family, Piper is the most relatable. She's over her family's surface-level interests and wants to find something to live for that's more meaningful than money and appearances.

We give her major props for lying about her so-called "thesis" in order to get her whole family on a trip to Thailand so she could scope out a Thai monastery. She's probably just as manipulative as the rest of her relatives, but at least she's using her skills to gain an insightful experience.

6. Gaitok

HBO

Gaitok and Mook would make an adorable couple. That's if Gaitok lives long enough to survive this round of vacationers at The White Lotus. He's a nice guy, but he's not the best at his job.

He managed to get his gun stolen by Timothy Ratliff, and thankfully, he got it back. But Gaitok's character has been so central to the growing tension among the security staff that we think he's bound to get involved in some sort of violence by the finale's end. Whether he perishes or survives remains to be seen.

7. Timothy Ratliff

HBO

Speaking of Timothy, our hope for his life to continue might come as a shock. I mean, he's the patriarch of a pretty insufferable family and committed serious white-collar crimes that could cause the Ratliffs to lose everything.

Nonetheless, after watching his mental state totally deteriorate over the last few episodes, it's hard not to have empathy for him. Timothy has been tranquilizing himself with his wife Victoria's lorazepam, stole Gaitok's gun, fantasized about taking his own life, and then even considered the possibility of killing both Victoria and his son Saxon to prevent them from living a life without their luxuries.

It's a blessing that Gaitok managed to get his gun back. Timothy may deserve to face the consequences of his actions back home, but he also needs some serious mental health intervention.

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