Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will both be in the running for awards at this year’s Webby Awards, with both of them being nominated for Best Creator or Influencer Collaboration, Features (Social). Kelce is nominated for a team-up with the Cheesecake Factory, while Swift is shortlisted for her partnership with Vote.org on National Voter Registration Day. The couple will be competing against Paris Hilton, Amaury Guichon, and TikTok’s Tube Girl in the same category.
Swift has previously used her influence to encourage her fans to take action in the US elections, breaking her silence on politics in 2018 by backing the Democrats in the midterms. She officially endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 and was instrumental in driving record-breaking numbers to the voter registration site. It was reported earlier this year that Biden was seeking a Swift endorsement to swing the next US Presidential Election.
Multiple celebrities have been nominated for awards at the 28th annual Webby Awards, including Lil Nas X, Victoria Monét, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Trixie Mattel, Ryan Gosling, Michelle Obama, Laverne Cox, Adam Driver, and Kelly Clarkson. Public voting for the awards is now open via the official Webby Awards website, and voting will close on April 18.
It’s not the first time that Swift and Kelce have made headlines. Swift has been an influential figure in politics for years, while Kelce is a professional football player who currently plays as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite their different career paths, the couple have found a way to make an impact in their respective fields and have both earned recognition for their contributions
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