Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce decided to skip the 2025 MTV VMAs amid career transitions and personal downtime

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Swift was nominated for Artist of the Year. Swift, enjoying personal time post-Eras Tour, revealed on Kelce’s podcast her rediscovered hobbies like baking and painting. Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, was occupied with the NFL season, including a game in Brazil.