Travis Kelce just turned 36 — and his family, team, and fans made sure the milestone didn’t go unnoticed. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end received a flood of love on October 5, complete with childhood photos, nostalgic posts, and heartfelt messages from those closest to him.

His mom, Donna Kelce, led the celebration with a sweet Instagram Story featuring a throwback image of a baby Travis enjoying a playground swing, pushed by his older brother, Jason Kelce. Donna, 72, wrote over the post, “Happy Birthday, Travis!!! 🎉” — a fittingly sentimental nod to the NFL star’s journey from playful kid to football champion.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs shared their own birthday tribute on Instagram — a photo slideshow titled “TK Through the Years.” The team’s post captured a lifetime of memories: from a young Travis in a Cleveland Browns jersey and sitting on Santa’s lap to his college football days at the University of Cincinnati and his triumphant Super Bowl moments in Kansas City red.

The caption read simply:

“36 years of @killatrav ❤️.”

Fans and teammates quickly flooded the comments with birthday wishes, calling Kelce “the heart of the Chiefs” and “everyone’s favorite tight end.”

Taylor Swift’s musical love letter

While Taylor Swift didn’t post a public message for her fiancé, she had already given him a far more lasting tribute — through her music.

Two days before Kelce’s birthday, on October 3, Swift released her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, featuring several tracks that fans believe reference her relationship with the NFL superstar. Songs like “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Opalite,” “Honey,” and “Wi$h Li$t” are filled with romantic Easter eggs and playful nods that Swifties immediately linked to Kelce.

Their relationship has long fascinated fans since the early days of their romance. The couple began dating in 2023, shortly after Swift attended one of Kelce’s Chiefs games following his much-discussed attempt to give her a friendship bracelet during her Eras Tour.

By August 2025, Kelce proposed — an intimate moment that Swift later described as “perfect” during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.

“He really crushed it when it came to surprising me,” Swift said. “We filmed the podcast for about three or four hours, and meanwhile, behind his house, he was having the whole back garden turned into this beautiful space.”

Their engagement photos, shared in a joint Instagram post, showed a radiant Swift and an emotional Kelce down on one knee — a moment that instantly broke the internet.

Chiefs’ golden couple

As Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl continues to dominate charts and headlines, many of her lyrics celebrate the joy, strength, and humor she shares with Kelce. Fans have pointed out that her verses about “the man who makes the noise stop” and “gold rings and end zones” are direct references to the athlete.

Kelce, for his part, has been openly supportive of Swift’s artistry. He’s been spotted at her concerts, cheering from VIP boxes, and has called her “the most talented human I’ve ever met.”

Despite their global fame, the couple often share quiet moments away from the spotlight — attending low-key dinners in Kansas City, or cozying up during Swift’s breaks from touring.

Family and football first

For the Kelces, family remains at the center of every celebration. Travis’ brother Jason Kelce, who recently retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, has been vocal about how proud he is of his younger sibling’s success both on and off the field.

In past interviews, Jason joked that Travis has “the best of both worlds — touchdowns on Sundays and Taylor Swift on Mondays.”

As Travis enters his 36th year, the Chiefs star shows no signs of slowing down. Between his championship rings, engagement to one of the world’s biggest pop icons, and unwavering support from his family, the tight end’s story continues to be one for the books.

“He’s living his dream,” Donna Kelce said in a recent interview. “But what makes me happiest is that he’s still that same sweet kid from the swing set.”

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon isn’t rushing into another marriage — and according to insiders, it’s for good reason. The 49-year-old actress, producer, and entrepreneur is reportedly taking a cautious approach to her relationship with German financier Oliver Haarmann, as she continues to process the emotional impact of her two previous divorces.

A source close to the “Legally Blonde” star told RadarOnline.com that while Witherspoon and Haarmann share strong chemistry and a happy, steady bond, the actress “isn’t in any kind of hurry to get married again.”

“Reese and Oliver still have to prove to each other that their physical chemistry — which is definitely there — can stand the test of time,” the insider revealed. “She’s happy, but after two divorces, she’s being very careful this time.”

Reese Witherspoon’s past divorces still weigh heavy

Witherspoon’s romantic history has long been under public scrutiny. She was first married to Ryan Phillippe, her Cruel Intentions co-star, in 1999. The couple shared two children — Ava and Deacon — before divorcing in 2007.

Years later, the Oscar-winning actress tied the knot with Jim Toth, a talent agent, in 2011. Their marriage lasted over a decade, and the pair share a son, Tennessee, born in 2012. However, in 2023, Witherspoon announced her split from Toth, calling it a “difficult but amicable” decision.

Now, after years of personal growth, the actress is choosing self-protection over haste.

“She’s still healing emotionally,” the source added. “Reese doesn’t want to repeat past mistakes. She’s being very deliberate about what commitment looks like at this stage of her life.”

Balancing love, business, and motherhood

Friends say that Witherspoon’s focus right now isn’t just on romance — it’s on stability. Between running her media company Hello Sunshine and raising her three children, she’s learned to balance her personal life with her professional ambitions.

“Being a mom is way more important to her than whatever is going on in her love life,” the insider shared. “She’s made peace with where she is. Marriage isn’t her priority right now — happiness and family are.”

Witherspoon’s relationship with Haarmann — who was previously married to philanthropist Mala Gaonkar and shares two children with her — reportedly began in 2024. The couple was spotted showing light PDA earlier this year, signaling a comfortable and genuine connection.

They’ve since been photographed on romantic getaways and low-key outings, often appearing relaxed and affectionate. Despite their jet-setting lifestyle, both are said to value privacy and personal space.

Financial realities behind the romance

According to reports, Witherspoon and Haarmann’s combined net worth — estimated at hundreds of millions — adds another layer of complexity to their relationship.

“With their respective fortunes, getting married would come with a whole host of very un-romantic business considerations,” the source told RadarOnline.com.

That pragmatic awareness, combined with her desire to protect herself emotionally, has led the actress to hit pause on any immediate engagement plans.

A new chapter — on her terms

Witherspoon’s friends say she’s embracing this slower, more grounded chapter of her life. After decades in the spotlight and two high-profile divorces, the Morning Show star seems determined to define love on her own terms.

“Reese has learned that she doesn’t need a ring to feel secure,” said another insider. “She’s happy, she’s thriving, and she’s finally at peace. If marriage happens again, it’ll be when she’s truly ready.”

For now, Reese Witherspoon appears content focusing on family, friendship, and fulfillment — proving that sometimes, the best love stories are the ones that unfold without a timeline.

Netflix’s latest true-crime series Monster: The Ed Gein Story is facing a harsh reality check from critics. The highly anticipated third installment in Ryan Murphy’s anthology has debuted to largely negative reviews, earning the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of the entire Monster franchise.

The series, which revisits the horrifying crimes of Ed Gein, the infamous Wisconsin killer who inspired films like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, was expected to build on the success of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Instead, it has become the franchise’s biggest critical disappointment.

Critics bash Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Early reviews from major outlets have been brutal. Variety’s Aramide Tinubu wrote that the show “makes Ed Gein mythical again, and in turn strips away the texture and grit that was desperately needed to make the series work.”

James Jackson from The Times (UK) called it “a dive into psychosexual murk almost drowning in its own ambitions and depravities,” while Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com labeled it “one of the most unfocused of Ryan Murphy’s productions.”

Meanwhile, The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan dismissed it as “nothing but voyeuristic pandering to the basest instincts of viewers.”

Other critics echoed similar sentiments. Screen Rant’s Greg MacArthur gave the season a mere 2/10 rating, saying it “elicits unpleasantries — boredom, frustration, confusion, disgust.” Collider’s Therese Lacson described the show as “pulpy and sloppy… a product of sensationalism, rage bait, and misinformation.”

Reviewers from But Why Tho? and Fish Jelly Films criticized the series for “humanizing the killer while trivializing his victims,” calling it “tone-deaf” and “exploitative.”

A few bright spots amid the backlash

Not all the feedback was negative. Outlets such as Hindustan Times and Heaven of Horror praised Charlie Hunnam’s intense portrayal of Ed Gein and the show’s haunting production design. However, even those reviews admitted that strong performances couldn’t save a story weighed down by inconsistency and poor pacing.

“It’s visually striking and well-acted,” one review noted, “but narratively hollow — a disturbing story without a soul.”

Rotten Tomatoes score confirms fan divide

As of this week, Monster: The Ed Gein Story holds a 29% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 17 reviews, and an audience score of 53% from more than 500 viewers.

In comparison:

• Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story — 57% critic score
• Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story — 45% critic score

That makes The Ed Gein Story the lowest-rated entry in the Monster series to date — a worrying drop for Netflix and Ryan Murphy, who previously turned Monster into one of the platform’s biggest true-crime hits.

Fans react to the downfall

While critics panned the show for its direction and tone, some fans on social media have defended it, praising Hunnam’s acting and the series’ dark, unsettling atmosphere.

One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“Charlie Hunnam carried this entire show. The writing was shaky, but he made Ed Gein terrifying.”

Another commented,

“Not everything Ryan Murphy makes can be a masterpiece. This one tried too hard to shock and forgot to tell a story.”

Still, the general consensus among both critics and audiences is that Monster: The Ed Gein Story fails to live up to the gripping psychological tension and cultural commentary of its predecessors.

Can Ryan Murphy bounce back?

With Monster now viewed as a declining series, attention turns to whether Ryan Murphy and Netflix can revive its reputation. The anthology once redefined modern true-crime television with its bold storytelling and stylized approach, but the latest installment has left even loyal fans questioning its creative direction.

Given Murphy’s track record — from American Horror Story to The People v. O.J. Simpson — it’s unlikely this stumble will slow him down for long. But for now, Monster: The Ed Gein Story stands as a reminder that not every true-crime story can find beauty in the macabre.