George Brett used to play baseball for the Royals. Pop star Lorde has a song called "Royals." Coincidence? Actually, no: The singer says a vintage photo of Brett inspired her ubiquitous single.
Well, on Tuesday Lorde and her onetime muse finally met in Las Vegas:
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