Before the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards even began on Mar. 17, Taylor Swift had already won all six fan-voted trophies she was nominated to receive. Those included "Favorite Tour Tradition" for her Eras Tour 's surprise songs that changed every show and "Favorite Surprise Guest" for boyfriend Travis Kelce's on-stage cameo in London last summer. By the time the ceremony got underway, she'd also earned the accolade for most invisible red carpet look of the night.
Instead of what Swifties hoped would be her first public appearance since the 2025 Super Bowl, Taylor Swift appeared to sit out from the iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre for the second year in a row. There was no glittering dress styled by Joseph Cassell Falconer, no new way of swiping on her favorite NARS lipstick. Any dreams of a date night cameo from Kelce were dashed, too.
