Taylor Swift FaceTimed Brittany Mahomes After Dropping ‘New Heights’ Announcement on Kelce’s Podcast

Jordan Collins here. Okay, I’ll explain, but try to keep up: Taylor Swift personally FaceTimed Brittany Mahomes right after revealing her new album during the New Heights podcast, and yes, Patrick Mahomes got the spoiler like the rest of us — except he claims he knew first.

Let’s get the facts straight so you don’t misreport this to your group chat. On Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters at his press conference that he learned about Taylor Swift’s appearance and album announcement before the public because “they called me after the podcast was done.” He clarified that it was actually his wife, Brittany Mahomes, on the FaceTime with Swift while he listened in, but his main point was simple: he had advance notice that the pop superstar would use the New Heights platform to announce new music. That quote and timeline were confirmed during the same press session where Patrick, 29, explained he planned to watch the episode at home that night like everyone else.

This is not surprising to anyone paying attention to the Swift-Kelce-Mahomes orbit. Taylor and Travis Kelce’s public romance began in 2023, and since then Swift has become a frequent presence at Chiefs games and social events. The Mahomes family has been part of that social circle, appearing together at games and private gatherings, so a post-podcast FaceTime makes perfect, very normal sense. Patrick’s offhand admission simply turned private backstage logistics into public candy for fans and media alike.

Why does this matter? First, New Heights is now officially validated as an announcement vehicle for Swift, which is strategically big for podcast culture and celebrity PR. Patrick’s line, “What better place to announce it than the New Heights podcast, where I feel like she can be herself and showcase who she is,” underlines that endorsement. It also feeds the narrative that Swift trusts Kelce’s platform for candid moments—something that will continue to generate headlines and streaming numbers.

Second, it highlights how tightly knit this celebrity triangle has become. Swift’s choice to FaceTime Brittany seconds after recording shows she maintains direct, personal lines to people in Kelce’s circle, and it makes celebrity information flow faster than press releases. Patrick’s comment that he was “in the background” is the kind of humble aside that reads well on camera, but it also paints a picture of an inner-circle network where big announcements are shared in real time with friends.

Now, for the practical side: Patrick admitted he doesn’t know the episode specifics yet, and he was planning to watch that night. Translation: even if you think you’ve peeked behind the curtain, the full episode may have details or moments that still surprise the cast and fans alike. As for future behavior, if Swift’s new album is called Life of a Showgirl (the rumored title fans have floated), don’t be shocked to see more cross-promotion at games, podcasts, and private events where this group intersects.

This tiny FaceTime anecdote confirms a few things you probably wanted confirmed and one thing you might have overlooked: celebrities coordinate announcements strategically, and their friends often get VIP previews. It’s efficient PR, loyal friendship, and popcorn-worthy content all wrapped into one short video call.

Want the recap in a tweetable line: Taylor FaceTimed Brittany immediately after New Heights, Patrick had a heads-up, and the Kelce-Swift-Mahomes triangle just made podcast history. You’re welcome.

Well, now you finally understand!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, public press conference quotes
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