Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey were in the news again this week, this time with the pair reportedly purchasing a 10 percent stake in 2026 Kentucky Derby racehorse The Puma.
However, our sources confirm that Swift and Kelce, both 36, have no ownership interest in the horse.
Bed-up rumors surrounding Swift and Kelsey’s possible interest in racing candidates began circulating online earlier this week. But the rumor eventually spread among Swifties thanks to a push from the horse’s co-owner, Michael Lavarone.
“Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are now co-owners of 10 percent of Kentucky Derby runner The Puma,” one account wrote via X on Monday.
Lavarone later added fuel to the fire by following up the tweet with a message she shared on her Instagram Story.
“OK, everyone. People are asking if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are partners in The Puma… All I can say is that they signed an NDA, so I can’t confirm or deny,” Fox News wrote.
Still, the “Swift Effect” is already impacting Kentucky Derby odds boards thanks to the buzz online.
According to the outlet, Puma opened at +1000 on the morning line earlier this week and was ranked No. 5 on the odds board. His initial chances were at 10-1.
But thanks to social media buzz surrounding the horse and Swift, Puma jumped to +350 popularity on Wednesday. As of this report, his current position is +800.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 2nd.
The “Opalit” hitmaker, who is reportedly set to marry her NFL star fiancé this summer, was once again the focus of online rumors this week after fans suspected she was appearing in the new Toy Story 5 movie.
Fans began speculating about the pop star’s possible involvement in the animated film after a “Toy Story”-themed countdown clock was briefly posted on her website.
She also seemed to give a hint to her outfit choice on Monday when she was spotted wearing the same color as the movie’s poster.
The photo showed the singer wearing a $325 STAUD blue and white pinstripe midi dress and dark carmine Christian Louboutin Hers with Roman patinated calf leather block sandals. She accessorized her look with a yellow mini Lady Dior bag.
