Popular US singer Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to American football star Travis Kelce.

Swift said on Instagram on Tuesday, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," posting a photo of Kelce proposing to her.

Swift was born in 1989 in the US state of Pennsylvania. She has won 14 Grammy Awards, the most prestigious music prize in the United States.

The world-renowned singer has more than 280 million followers on Instagram. She is known for her significant influence, especially on younger generations.

Kelce is a star player of the National Football League, or NFL.

Their engagement is making headlines in major US media outlets, becoming a national talking point.

In the presidential election last November, Swift announced her support for the Democratic candidate and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Right after that, President Donald Trump wrote on social media, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"

Reporters asked Trump on Tuesday about Swift's engagement. He said he thinks Kelce is "a great player" and Swift is "a terrific person." He added, "I wish them a lot of luck."

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