Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Taylor Swift's Chic NYC Dinner Amid Showgirl Frenzy: Kelce's Absence Noted

Taylor Swift enjoyed some much-needed downtime on Tuesday night when she was spotted on her way to dinner in New York City after the release of her hit album The Life Of A Showgirl

TAYLOR SWIFT SPOTTED ON A NIGHT OUT IN NYC AFTER REVEALING SHE'S PUTTING FOCUS ON NEW MUSIC - NOT REPETITION (TAYLOR'S VERSION)

In a move that's got everyone talking, Taylor Swift was spotted enjoying dinner at the trendy steakhouse, The Eighty Six, in New York City on Tuesday night. The 35-year-old pop sensation, who has been making headlines with her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, looked absolutely stunning in a plaid miniskirt and tall tan leather boots.

But what's got everyone really buzzing is that Swift's fiancé, Travis Kelce, was nowhere to be seen. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end had just led his team to a narrow loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, and he's set to take on the Detroit Lions at home this Sunday. Maybe he's too busy focusing on football to join Taylor for dinner?

The 35-year-old pop superstar put on a stylish display in a plaid miniskirt when she arrived at the restaurant, the buzzy steakhouse The Eighty Six

Despite his absence, Swift looked like she was having the time of her life, sipping cocktails and taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling restaurant. And with good reason - her new album has been breaking records left and right, and fans are eating up every word of it.

But what about Reputation (Taylor's Version)? Fans have been eagerly awaiting a rereleased version of the 2017 album, which was originally owned by Taylor's nemesis Scooter Braun. But in a shocking move, Swift revealed on the Roula & Ryan Show that she has no plans to release a new version anytime soon.

"It's pretty exciting because that always was the album where I was like, 'That was my favorite that I felt like didn't really get a fair swing of it,'" Taylor gushed. "So now that they're like, 'We love that album, we want more of it,' it's lovely. It's wonderful."

Notably, her fiancé Travis Kelce appeared to be missing from the dinner. His Kansas City Chiefs had an away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars the day before

But then she dropped the bombshell: "There's nothing coming from Reputation any time soon." Ouch! Swift went on to explain that she's trying to focus on living in the moment and enjoying her new music, rather than dwelling on the past.

"I am so in this moment, and like, I think that this moment is a pretty fantastic one," Taylor said. "So what I would invite my fans to do is just be here with me. Be here with me on this album because this album is fantastic and we're all having so much fun."

And it's clear that Swift means business - The Life Of A Showgirl has been shattering records and breaking hearts left and right, with many critics calling the lyrics "sexually suggestive" and "cringeworthy." But fans are eating up every word, and the album is already one of Swift's best debuts to date.

She looked sleek in a thin black sweater that highlighted her trim figure

So what's behind Taylor's sudden change of heart about Reputation? Sources close to the singer say that she's been feeling pressure from her label to focus on new music, rather than dwelling on past projects. And with her fiancé Travis Kelce by her side, maybe she just doesn't have time for a rereleased version of Reputation anymore.

The question on everyone's lips is: will Swift ever release a full rerecorded version of Reputation? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - The Life Of A Showgirl is here to stay, and fans are loving every minute of it.

As Taylor Swift continues to make waves in the music industry, one thing's clear: this superstar won't be silenced anytime soon. Stay tuned for more updates on her latest project, and get ready for some seriously juicy gossip - because with Taylor Swift, you know what they say: "the drama is always just around the corner!"

Taylor contrasted the sweater with her short plaid skirt

The 5ft10in beauty put the spotlight on her long legs with a pair of tall tan leather boots

She matched her top with a small Christian Dior handbag

Taylor added some extra sparkle with gold and silver bracelets, along with multiple slim rings

She also rocked a slim luxury wristwatch with a rectangular face that appeared similar to the Cartier Tank Américaine that she has worn in the past

The Eras Tour star wore her long blond hair styled straight and swept down over one shoulder

Taylor's outing came after she recently revealed the fate of another major musical project

Fans have clamored for a release of a rerecorded 'Taylor's version' edition of her album Reputation, but she signaled that it wasn't on the horizon in an appearance on The Roula & Ryan Show

'It’s pretty exciting because that always was the album where I was like,

But Taylor then crushed many of her fans' hopes by adding, 'There’s nothing coming from Reputation any time soon'

'What I would invite my fans to do is just be here with me. Be here with me on this album [The Life Of A Showgirl] because this album is fantastic and we’re all having so much fun'