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After nearly 150 days, the Writers Guild of America announced it had reached a tentative deal with Hollywood's biggest studios and streaming services, potentially bringing an end to one of the longest strikes in the entertainment industry. Plus, Taylor Swift attends a Kansas City Chiefs game, fueling rumors she's dating NFL star Travis Kelce and breaking the internet in the process.

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📺 Hollywood writers and studios reached a tentative deal, potentially ending their monthslong strike.

The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached a tentative deal Sunday, potentially bringing an end to one of the longest walkouts in entertainment history. "This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who joined us on the picket lines for over 146 days," the guild said in a statement. The nearly 150-day strike began in May when the guild failed to reach a new contract with the trade association that represents Hollywood's top media studios and streaming services, including TODAY's parent company NBCUniversal. Further details about the deal are set to be released Tuesday, the guild said. Read the latest about the agreement here.

‼️ Taylor Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game — and sat next to Travis Kelce's mom.

Taylor Swift threw gas on the rumors she's dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce by attending the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The "Karma" singer was spotted sitting next to Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, in a private box and sporting a red jacket and her signature red lipstick as she cheered on the Chiefs. At one point, cameras caught her celebrating wildly after Kelce caught a touchdown pass in the third quarter. The Chiefs scored a win against the Bears, and Kelce and Swift left the stadium together. A source close to Swift confirmed to NBC News that she and the NFL star are hanging out, and that things are still in the early stages.

😁 I'm a dentist. These are 5 things I never do with my teeth.

Dental health is about more than just having pearly white teeth. Dr. Sharon Huang, founder of Les Belles NYC Dentistry in New York City, shared 5 tips about how she keeps her own teeth and gums healthy to avoid the type of inflammation that can increase the risk of a heart attack. Flossing is an absolute must, while at-home teeth aligners should be tossed in the trash. We also spoke to dentists about what breakfast foods they stay away from in order to avoid staining and cavities.

🥿 Walmart's fall shoe collection is its best-kept secret. We have 15 trendy finds under $35.

Walmart's shoe selection isn't just about saving money. It also includes trendy footwear like ballet flats and cozy slippers, and our Shop TODAY team has dug into their wide selection to find 15 shoes for your fall wardrobe. Grab everything from clogs to cowboy boots, all of them for less than $35. You can shop them here along with 5 other trendy fall shoes from Walmart's collection.

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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips.

The start of fall means cold and flu season, so experts recommend protecting yourself with a flu shot. But when's the best time to get it? "The optimal time is right at the end of September and through the month of October (for most people)," Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University Medical Center told us. It's important to note the shot doesn't work right away — it usually takes about 7 to 10 days to kick in. Getting it before the end of October is best so that you're getting vaccinated ahead of flu season, not in the middle of it, experts say. Here's what to know, plus whether it's safe to get a flu shot and the new COVID vaccine at the same time.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Kick off the fall with some nutritious meals from this week's Start TODAY meal plan. This recipe for cumin-roasted pork chops and Brussels sprouts from cookbook author and New York Times food writer Melissa Clark is one of our faves. It only take a half hour and feature a warm, savory mixture of brown sugar, salt, cumin, black pepper, chili flakes and garlic. See the full meal plan here.

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A little pick-me-up before you go.

Kelly Clarkson surprised an unknowing street performer in Las Vegas when she stepped up to sing along with the woman, who didn't quite recognize the "Since U Been Gone" singer at first. Clarkson posted a video of herself singing Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It" with the woman. Once she finished belting the tune, the pair hugged and then the woman appeared to step back in shock as she realized who her duet partner was. "She gives the best hugs and sings her tail off!" Clarkson wrote in the caption of her video. See the Grammy award winning artist rock the TODAY plaza last week here.