As the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony commenced in Milano Cortina, Italy, Taylor Swift surprised athletes with a special video message of support, coinciding with the release of her new single "Opalite". The acclaimed singer-songwriter, currently engaged to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, conveyed her admiration for the dedication and sacrifices made by the competing Olympians.

In her message broadcast on NBC, Swift, 36, expressed her gratitude to the athletes, stating she was inspired by their stories, determination, hard work, and passion. The instrumental version of "Opalite" served as the backdrop for her heartfelt tribute. The release of the "Opalite" music video and her message to the Olympians created a buzz.

Swifties quickly noticed that Swift sported a Team USA Polo Ralph Lauren "Women's 2026 Winter Olympics Bear Long Sleeve T-Shirt" in the video.

The music video for "Opalite" is available on Spotify and Apple Music. The video has been described as a '90s-inspired rom-com where Swift's character is a "lonely woman" who dates a rock. She then falls in love with a "lonely man" who dates a cactus. Fans are already searching for Easter eggs in the music video. One Easter egg that fans have noticed is the presence of George Michael posters in Swift's room, potentially hinting that his song "Father Figure" may be her next single or video.

"Opalite," is reportedly a love song about her fiancé, Travis Kelce. Swift confirmed that "Opalite" is about Kelce, as his birthstone is opal. She told Capital FM that she has "always fixated on that, I've always loved that stone," and that she thought it was a "cool metaphor". She also noted that opalite is a man-made opal and that "happiness can also be man-made, too".

The music video stars the celebrities that Swift met on The Graham Norton Show, including Graham Norton, Domhnall Gleeson, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lewis Capaldi, and Cillian Murphy. Swift wrote and directed the "Opalite" video. Norton plays a salesman hawking a reverse serum, "Nope-alite," Turner-Smith plays a fitness instructor, Lee mimes Swift's song on MTV, and Capaldi plays a mall photographer. Murphy appears as a billboard image and provides a voiceover.

In related news, Swift's previous album, The Life of a Showgirl, was released on October 3, 2025. The album was not eligible for the 2026 Grammys, but it will be considered for the 2027 Grammys.

Swift's fans, known as "Swifties," have also speculated about another new album potentially inspired by her relationship with Kelce and her friendships. Roses & Wildflowers is expected to be released on June 27, 2026.