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Taylor Swift made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles this week. She stepped out for a private catch-up with a longtime friend just hours after her husband Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs dropped a tight preseason clash to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The outing comes just weeks after her summer wedding, and it hints at a story fans have been waiting for. Taylor Swift Reunites With Dakota Johnson At Exclusive LA Club Swift was spotted arriving at the Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood on Friday night, according to a report from DeuxMoi. The members-only venue is a favorite among A-list celebrities looking to avoid public attention. A photo shared on social media showed a member of Swift’s security team stationed outside the club, though neither Swift nor her companion, actress Dakota Johnson, appeared in the picture. The reported meetup comes roughly seven weeks after Swift and Kelce tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in front of more than 1,000 guests. Kelce has kept a similarly quiet profile since the ceremony, resurfacing publicly for a workout session in Florida before heading into training camp. Swift and Johnson have been close friends since 2016, often spotted together over the years alongside names like Cara Delevingne and Zoe Kravitz. Their latest outing also follows reports that Johnson recently ended her relationship with musician Role Model, whom she had been dating since December. Sources say the pair split quietly months ago, and this get-together offered Johnson a chance to unwind with one of her closest friends away from the cameras. Travis Kelce & Chiefs Push Through Preseason Ahead Of Season Opener While Swift enjoyed her night off, Kelce was fresh off a preseason battle in Tampa, where the Chiefs fell 16-15 to the Buccaneers on Saturday. It capped a mixed summer for Kansas City as the team works to bounce back from a 6-11 finish last season that ended its playoff streak. During training camp last month, Kelce said, “I still think I can go out and play at a high level.” The 36-year-old tight end enters his 14th NFL season looking to help steady an offense that struggled through injuries and inconsistency in 2025. Head coach Andy Reid has praised Kelce’s leadership with the team’s younger players so far this summer, calling him a steadying presence as Kansas City tries to reestablish itself as an AFC contender heading into the regular season. For now, Swift and Kelce appear to be balancing newlywed life with football business as usual. Kansas City closes out its preseason slate on August 29 against the Seattle Seahawks before opening the regular season next month against the Denver Broncos. More NFL News: - “I Can Only Imagine”: Travis Kelce Gets Surprise MLS Invitation With Taylor Swift After NFL Retirement - “She Really Did It” While Travis Kelce remains silent, Taylor Swift Quietly Shuts Down Donald Trump - Rob Gronkowski Reveals Why He Skipped a Wedding Gift for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift - “Travis Kelce Is Done” Shocking Statement Goes Viral One Month Before 2026 Season