TAYLOR Swift and Blake Lively’s feud has taken a new turn with the latter ‘threatening to release intimate texts’.
The pair’s friendship had seemingly started to unravel in the last few years and came to a head when Blake was left off Taylor and Travis Kelce’s Superbowl guest list.
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s feud intensifies as actress ‘threatens to release intimate texts’Credit: GettyThe BFFs’ close bond took a hit in 2024 after Taylor got dragged into Blake’s lawsuit against Justin BaldoniCredit: Getty
Back in 2024, Blake made an appearance alongside the singer in a VIP suite for the Superbowl.
Clips from the night went viral but when the Kansas City Chiefs returned for the championship game in 2025, Blake was nowhere to be seen.
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It’s now been claimed that the actress was left ‘livid’ and ‘humiliated’ by being left off the guest list.
Sources have reported to The Daily Mail, that Blake allegedly demanded through her legal team that Taylor create a post on social media detailing how much she regretted that Blake couldn’t join her.
The message was reportedly to read along the lines of: “So sad, my bestie couldn’t come to the Super Bowl”.
This was to give the impression that there was no ongoing feud between the pair and to explain away Blake’s absence.
After the songstress refused a ‘threat’ was allegedly made by the Gossip Girl alum that she would expose ‘ten years’ worth of private and intimate messages to the public.
The conversations touch on Taylor’s high profile romances and other personal exchanges.
“It was the ultimate blow to their friendship,” the source said.
“The threat to expose Taylor’s most intimate confidences unless she posted something to explain why Blake was missing at the Super Bowl was outrageous.
It’s now been claimed that the actress was left ‘livid’ and ‘humiliated’ by being left off Travis Kelce and Taylor’s Superbowl guest listCredit: GettyTaylor is allegedly taking a step back from the role of godmother to Blake’s childrenCredit: Getty
“There was no going back from that.”
Michael Gottlieb, Lively’s attorney, denied that any threat occurred, stating: “This is categorically false. We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations, which are cowardly sourced to supposed anonymous sources, and completely untethered from reality.”
The BFFs’ close bond took a hit in 2024 after Taylor got dragged into Blake’s lawsuit against her It Ends with Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.
Blake alleged that Justin, 41, sexually harassed her on the set of the film, in which they played love interests, and pushed for a retaliatory smear campaign.
However, the legal drama didn’t just remain between the former co-stars, as numerous other big names were pulled into their messy beef.
Taylor couldn’t escape the court battle, as Justin allegedly accused Blake of using her friendship with the billionaire performer to exert control over the film.
In January, texts between Taylor and Blake were unsealed, in which they discussed the toll the film took on the Gossip Girl alum and how it affected their friendship.
The pair became friends in 2015 and Blake’schildren James, Inez and Betty have even provided a voice cameo for Taylor’s song Gorgeous.
But as their fallout has continued Taylor, who is the children’s godmother, has had to allegedly ‘remove herself’ from the role.
Sources to The Daily Mail had said that: “It was one of the toughest decisions she’s ever had to make”
“It was very emotional because she loves the girls. It hurt her heart, but she had no choice given the circumstances.”
The decision was reportedly made a few months ago considering there was no written agreement about being the girls’ godmother.
Laird was originally predicted to be a follow-up to Yellowstone set in the Scottish Highlands.
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Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. (Image: GETTY)
Laird is officially on the way, jam-packed with “family feuds, buried secrets and star-crossed romances”.
Paramount Plus has given the green light for Scottish Highlands drama Laird, described as an “epic family saga in which a proud Scot defies a shadowy American billionaire hellbent on buying up the glens”.
It has also been confirmed that this Laird of Castle Drummoch, who is “determined to protect his ancestral lands from oligarchical land grabbing” will be played by none other than Oscar-winning star Kenneth Branagh.
He is famed for blockbuster films like Belfast, Dunkirk, Agatha Christie’s Hercules Poirot and Oppenheimer.
Earlier this month, there were rumours flying that Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan was behind Laird with yet another prequel, following in the footsteps of his hugely successful series 1883 and 1923.
No new Yellowstone prequel series from Sheridan has been announced apart from 1944 which was previously confirmed by Paramount Plus.
So Laird appears to be an entirely separate project from the Yellowstone universe with its creators behind three other big shows.
Laird will be brought to life by Paramount Plus’ Mobland creator Jez Butterworth, Nine Perfect Strangers’ John-Henry Butterworth and The 100’s Georgia Lee.
Branagh is also going to be working behind the cameras as an executive producer and Darkest Hour filmmaker Joe Wright will be directing the pilot.
Describing the upcoming Scottish drama, head of originals for Paramount Plus Jane Wiseman said: “At its heart, Laird is about one man standing his ground against unchecked wealth and power.
“There’s something universally resonant about watching someone fight to protect what matters most, and with Kenneth Branagh leading the series, and an equally remarkable creative team, we can’t wait for audiences to root for the Laird of Castle Drummoch.”
President at Paramount Television Studios Matt Thunell added: “Jez, John-Henry, and Georgia have imagined a gripping drama that explores how far one family will go to protect their land and legacy.
“With Kenneth Branagh starring and Joe Wright directing, this is a singular creative team, and we are thrilled to once again partner with 101 Studios to bring this series to Paramount+.”
Taylor previously took charge of the 2017 FA Cup final, also a 2-1 win for Arsenal against Chelsea.
He also refereed the Community Shield in 2015 and the 2018 Championship play-off final.
Taylor received praise for the way he handed the Euro 2020 game between Denmark and Finland, which had to be halted when Christian Eriksen collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest.
He has also been appointed to several high-profile Uefa matches, including the 2020 Super Cup final, with Bayern Munich beating Sevilla 2-1, the 2021 Nations League final, in which France beat Spain 2-1, and the 2023 Europa League final which saw Sevilla beat Roma on penalties.
Taylor faced a great deal of abuse after the Europa League final, but was firmly backed by Uefa referees’ chief Roberto Rosetti.
Taylor was then shouted at by angry fans as he walked though Budapest Airport with his family.
In October 2025, Taylor spoke to BBC Sport about the impact of that night and the events that followed.
“That’s the worst situation I’ve dealt with in terms of abuse,” Taylor said.
“Not only because I was travelling with family members at the time, but it also highlights the impact of people’s behaviour on others. Even in a match like that, where there was actually no major mistakes in the game.”
Taylor, who also took charge of games at the Fifa Club World Cup in 2022 and 2025, hinted in last October’s interview that his career could be coming to an end.
“I’m 47 next week, so that’s quite old for somebody to be operating at this level, running around after people a lot younger than you,” Taylor said.
“It’s much more of a challenge now to maintain the levels of fitness and to rest and recover.”
His retirement creates a gap at the top of refereeing in the English game.
Refereeing body Pro Ref, formerly known as PGMO, has merged its officials into one group for the 2026-27 season.
The creation of the professional referee group, which will service the Premier League and Championship, is intended to give greater opportunities to up-and-coming officials, such as Farai Hallam and Tom Kirk.
July 20 (UPI) — Taylor Farms said late Sunday the Trump administration mistakenly informed it that a sample of its shredded iceberg lettuce tested positive for a parasite amid a multi-state outbreak that prompted the U.S.-based fresh-produce giant to initiate a recall of the salad staple distributed to 27 states.
The Food and Drug Administration reversed the finding Sunday, determining that the purported positive test for the microscopic Cyclospora parasite, which causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, was a false positive.
“Today, FDA apologized to us,” the company said in a statement.
“Today, we were informed that FDA made a mistake.”
Taylor Farms had initiated the voluntary recall Friday after federal health investigators linked shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico to a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak through a traceback investigation.
At least 1,644 people in five states have been infected, including 94 hospitalizations, since May 13, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which said there have been no fatalities.
Federal health investigators have linked the illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.
The FDA said Friday that its traceback investigation identified the supplier as Taylor Farms de Mexico. The company then initiated the voluntary recall.
On Saturday, federal investigators said a sample collected during targeted import surveillance tested positive for Cyclospora. The FDA said the produce was not part of the initial recall and investigators were working to identify whether any of the lot was available in commerce.
A day later, Taylor Farms said it was informed of the FDA’s “mistake.”
“To be clear, at this moment, the FDA has not identified a single positive product test result for Cyclospora,” it said.
The FDA told media it had discovered the false positive after rechecking the results of the purported positive sample.
“As of July 19, 2026, there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora,” the FDA said in a statement, NBC News reported.
Taylor Farms said it had completed the voluntary recall, which was limited to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in central Mexico, and that all of its other produce is available for purchase.
“Our thoughts remain with everyone who has fallen ill in this outbreak,” it said.
“We are committed to working with public health authorities as the ongoing outbreak investigation continues.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have said that shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms served in Taco Bell have cause many of the cyclosporiasis illnesses. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA
July 17 (UPI) — Taylor Farms announced Friday it is removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market, after federal officials said they traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s caused illness in thousands of people to lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants in five states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administrationsaid their investigators found the shredded iceberg lettuce came from Taylor Farms, a supplier that also sells salad kits in grocery stores.
In a statement, the company said it is voluntarily removing all of its Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce, adding the outbreak is not associated with any of its salad kits.
“While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm that represents less than 1% of the U.S.’s iceberg lettuce supply as the potential source of the outbreak, we have removed all iceberg lettuce from the region indefinitely,” the company statement said.
The CDC’s website says not to eat “shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.”
More than 1,600 people have been confirmed ill with the bug.
The agencies did not name a supplier, but two people familiar with the inquiry told The Washington Post that investigators have identified Taylor Farms as the supplier.
“The investigation remains active, and additional states, restaurants, retailers or products may be identified as more information becomes available,” said Emily Hilliard, a spokesperson for the Health and Human Services Department.
“The signal we have gotten is that there is a very high percentage of people who got sick at Taco Bell, and when investigators asked what their menu items were in common, lettuce came up frequently,” one person familiar with the investigation said.
“Based on ongoing conversations with public health officials, and out of an abundance of caution, Taco Bell has taken immediate action to voluntarily remove potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states,” Taco Bell Corp. said in a statement. “The affected ingredient from our supplier is being indefinitely removed from our supply chain nationwide and will be replaced within 24 hours in select states.”
Taylor Farms is a leading global producer of salads and healthy fresh foods, with production facilities across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Western Europe. The company has been linked to several outbreaks.
In November 2024, onions from Taylor Farms were tainted with E.Coli and sold at McDonald’s stores via Quarter Pounders burgers. About 100 people in 14 states were sickened. In December 2015, 19 people in 18 states were sickened with E. Coli after eating tainted celery supplied by the company to grocery stores. In August 2013, salad kits from Taylor Farms grown in Mexico were recalled after more than 360 people in Texas, Iowa and Nebraska became ill with cyclosporiasis. In February 2013, Taylor Farms recalled organic baby spinach products sold in 39 states for potential E. coli contamination, though there were no reports of illness.
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NEWLYWEDS Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have made their first public appearance since their nuptials.
The loved-up couple got dressed up as they attended a wedding of NFL star Travis’ former teammate.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looked very glamourous as they celebrated the wedding of his former teammateCredit: SWNSPop star Taylor could be seen movin’ and groovn’ in her seatCredit: SWNSThe 36-year-old was seen chatting with pals at the lavish eventCredit: SWNSPodcast host Travis was snapped holding a sun umbrellaCredit: SWNS
Podcast host Travis and American singer Taylor were spotted at the bash in California just days after returning from their mini-moon in Montana.
Taylor couldn’t help but lean in closer as her pals appeared to gossipCredit: SWNSTaylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have been together for three yearsCredit: Getty
The happy couple showed off their wedding rings in the first snaps since their decadent New York nuptials at Madison Square Garden.
Travis’ gold wedding band could be seen gleaming on his left hand as he held a sun umbrella over his head.
The ceremony took place at The Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point on Friday last week.
Taylor and her pals looked as though they were having a good gossip in the snaps as she leaned in, desperate to hear more.
Both Taylor and Travis, 36, were seen laughing and smiling at the reception as they dug into their meals.
In one snap, Love Story singer Taylor danced in her chair as music boomed across the beautiful outdoor seating area.
She wore a stunning strapless pink floral ball gown meanwhile hunky Travis looked sharp in a grey suit.
Onlookers saw the pair holding hands as they strutted into the venue wearing sunglasses.
Travis sipped a beer while mingling with the other guests, while Taylor was spotted with a champagne in hand.
In an unusual move, the pair chose to have actor-comedian Adam Sandler officiate the proceedings while also ditching the traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
AFTER their star-studded wedding in New York last week, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s secret honeymoon location has finally been revealed.
Fans have of course been desperate to know where the newlyweds will be taking their post-wedding vacation.
The location of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s mini-moon has been revealedCredit: GettyThe smitten couple are hunkering down for a few days at the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club in MontanaCredit: Facebook/Yellowstone Club
The couple’s wedding was kept well under wraps and it seems the honeymoon has been no different.
In a bid to keep the location locked down, it’s been revealed that Taylor and Travis took different planes and airports to reach their destination.
Pop queen Taylor and NFL star Travis married in a lavish ceremony at Madison Square Garden last Friday July 3Credit: EPASinger Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs have been together for three yearsCredit: Getty
Taylor and Travis were spotted at the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, in the days following their nuptials at Madison Square Garden, according to the Mail’s source.
The smitten couple have been seen in the resort before and it’s quickly become somewhat of a quiet and private place for them to spend time.
Over the July 4 weekend, Taylor’s jet was loaned to family friends, who were spotted at her bougie $30 million holiday home in Rhode Island.
Flight paths show her plane then return through Nashville before it finally landed at Bozeman International Airport in Montana – a stones throw away from the Yellowstone Club.
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To be granted a membership at the club, guests must own property on the site and pay the initial eye-popping membership fee of approximately $500,000, plus the yearly cost of $78,000.
Yellowstone Club features jaw-dropping mountain views, multiple pools including an infinity, rustic yet modern interiors and 15,200 acres of land.
Travis and 14-time Grammy Award winner Taylor have been to the luxury hideaway multiple times over the past few years with no snaps of the pair inside the gates ever surfacing online.
Last July, there was chatter they spent Independence Day weekend at the retreat and it was later confirmed by Travis himself as he donned a Yellowstone Club t-shirt in an episode of his podcast.
The resort is so exclusive that no one can enter without an invite.
Bill Gates, Tom Brady and Mark Zuckerberg are known members of the club.
Travis and Taylor tied the knot in front of 1000 of their closest family and celebrity pals on Friday July 3.
Taylor Swift has yet another new thing to celebrate.
Now in her newlywed era, the pop superstar’s concert film, “The Eras Tour: The Final Show,” earned five Emmy nominations Wednesday. This includes nods for variety special (pre-recorded), sound mixing for a variety series or special, directing for a variety special, picture editing for variety programming, and technical direction and camerawork for a special.
The nomination for variety special (pre-recorded) means Swift herself is a nominee as the performer and a producer of the concert film, which showcased the final performance of her record-breaking tour. This marks the “The Life of a Showgirl” singer-songwriter’s second career Emmy nomination. She previously won in 2015 in the category of creative achievement in interactive media — original interactive program, as the executive producer of the mobile app AMEX Unstaged: Taylor Swift Experience.
The accolades come just five days after Swift married beau Travis Kelce in an extravagant — yet secretive — Manhattan affair at Madison Square Garden. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has spoken about his failed attempt to slide Swift his phone number (via friendship bracelet) when he attended an Eras tour concert in 2023.
The Emmy nominations follow her latest legal win. On Monday, a federal judge in Florida dismissed with prejudice a copyright lawsuit that accused Swift of plagiarizing a self-published poet.
In February 2025, Kimberly Marasco, representing herself, filed a lawsuit that alleged Swift copied “unique expressions” such as short phrases and specific words from her poetry in numerous songs, including “The Man,” “Down Bad,” “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” “Hoax,” “Guilty as Sin?” and “It’s Time to Go.” A similar lawsuit Marasco filed against Swift and other named defendants was dismissed by the same judge last September.
Swift’s lawyers called the lawsuit “absurd and legally baseless” in their filings. “For instance, the concept of betrayal or the words ‘fire’ or ‘love’ cannot be owned by one person, as basic themes or words are not protectable by copyright law,” reads the motion to dismiss submitted by attorneys James Douglas Baldridge and Katherine Wright Morrone, who also represented co-defendants Republic Records and Universal Music Group.
In her order granting Swift and her record label’s motion, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon agreed, reiterating that “the allegedly infringed material — basic ideas, themes, metaphors, isolated words, and short phrases — is not protected expression and cannot be infringed.”
Cannon mentioned these allegedly plagiarized words and phrases included “tears,” “running,” “fire,” “rain,” “sky,” “love,” “invisible,” “caged me,” “flesh and blood” and “it’s time to go.”
Even if they were protected expressions, “the works are not even substantially similar — a point Plaintiff effectively concedes by characterizing the alleged copying as ‘paraphrase[s],’ ‘rephrase[s],’ and copying with ‘minor word substitutions,’” Cannon wrote.
But it appears Swift has not completely shaken off Marasco’s copyright lawsuit. The Florida poet has already filed an appeal.
Greg James has shared details from inside Taylor Swift’s wedding – including what the cake and food was like and that guests were dancing on-stageCredit: PATaylor and Travis Kelce tied the knot last Friday at Madison Square GardenCredit: Getty
And returning to the airwaves, the radio star finally divulged on what the nuptials were really like.
Beginning with his shock to actually be invited, he said: “I still can’t quite believe that it happened, it does feel like an amazingly strange but exciting dream.
“First things first, it was unbelievable fun, that’s the main headline, It was so fun.”
Greg attended with his wife Bella MackieCredit: InstagramHe said that newlyweds Taylor and Travis ‘looked amazing’ and were having a great time on the dance floorCredit: GettyTaylor has been interviewed by Greg several times and publicly joked on air last year that he could come alongCredit: InstagramBut revealing it wasn’t a joke, Greg confirmed over the weekend via Instagram that he was in attendanceCredit: Instagram
“Everyone is texting saying stop playing songs, just give us the wedding tea, and we’ll do that now,” said Greg on his breakfast show, who went on to reveal he actually received the invitation back in March.
Greg then said he couldn’t tell anyone about the invite, other than his wife who was coming along.
Divulging on the day itself, he explained: “Then we got to the weekend of it, now obviously, I don’t want to be the guy that ruins this for everyone and then Taylor never speaks to me again.
“Because it was a wedding and there’s lots of nice family things that they did, so I don’t want to speak about all that stuff but I can give you some fun stuff.
“I did speak to Taylor and I spoke to Travis, but look, on a wedding you know the bride and groom are very busy, so imagine that, but the bride and groom are Taylor and Travis.”
Greg continued: “They were just having a great time, they both looked amazing, they were on the dance floor, it was great.”
When quizzed over what food was served inside the reception, Greg admitted he didn’t want to give too much away, but confirmed it wasn’t a traditional sit-down meal.
“It wasn’t a sit-down dinner, I’ll say that. There were multiple cakes, there were a thousand people, there were loads of cakes,” said Greg of the food.
And it was a free bar, too, as he laughed: “Great food, unlimited food and drinks. The first 10,000 drinks were free.”
Greg then revealed that there was a stage at the reception that guests were encouraged to dance on top of.
He said: “There was an open invitation to get up on the stage and dance while the DJ was on, and I did. All the songs.”
Greg also divulged that he was sitting with Hugh Grant to watch the ceremony part of the day.
Following the wedding, Greg admitted he was suffering from quite the hangover as he took to Instagram to confirm his attendance.
During the press run for her latest album Life of a Showgirl, Taylor stopped in for a chat with Greg, who has interviewed her a few times before.
At the end of their segment together, Greg joked that he would love to meet NFL star Travis.
Taylor then made the executive decision to jokingly invite him to their wedding – but it turned out to be legitimate as he got the invite months later.
AS the weekend draws to a close, more details of the celebrity wedding of the decade have been spilled – this time by the mother-of-the-groom.
Taylor Swift‘s new mother-in-law Donna Kelce has spoken about her son’s wedding to the global pop sensation, which took place on Friday.
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Details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding have been spilled by the mother-of-the-groom (the couple are pictured in May)Credit: GettyDonna Kelce admitted she can’t reveal too much, but offered a glimpse into the nuptials that unfolded in New York CityCredit: INSTAGRAM/MACYS
The mum of Travis Kelce admitted she can’t reveal too much, but offered a glimpse into the Madison Square Garden nuptials that unfolded in New York City.
Speaking to Macy’s during their 50th Fourth of July Celebration, Donna, 73 said: “I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man!
“Magical!” she then repeated, as she burst out into a smile, clearly having fond memories of her son and superstar daughter-in-law’s special day.
Guests have been totally tight-lipped since the ceremony, which saw them asked to sign NDAs ahead of the blockbuster event, which was attended by 1,000 guests.
travis kelce mother donna kelce doesn’t talk about the wedding to taylor swiftCredit: Instagram/MacysNew York Police Department vehicles were stationed outside Madison Square Garden ahead of the event on FridayCredit: APAt around 7:30pm, Travis and Taylor’s marriage was confirmed with huge purple screens reading “JUST&T MARRIED!”Credit: ReutersCrowds of fans lined the streets, desperate for a glimpseCredit: EPA
In further new details, the reception is said to have turned into a “game’s night” of sorts in the evening, with guests taking home luxury raffle prizes.
Among the party favours were Cartier watches and designer handbags, as reported by TMZ.
The biggest prize up for grabs, however, was a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle with the license plate “JUST&T MRD”, according to an insider. The classic car is a replica of the one they were spotted in on their first date.
The source revealed that guests “were invited to play games throughout the evening, earning raffle tickets for a chance to win an array of prizes.”
Eagle-eyed Swifties also thought they had caught a glimpse of the bridemaids dresses when Taylor’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson, and Laura Kruk, the fiancée of New York Giants wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, stepped out in the same $795 gown, but it seems this was purely coincidence.
In another unusual wedding detail, Swift reportedly walked down the aisle to a strings rendition of one of her own songs while Jason and Kylie Kelce’s daughters scattered petals.
At around 7:30pm, Travis, 36, and Taylor’s marriage was confirmed with huge purple screens reading “JUST&T MARRIED!” lit up outside Madison Square Garden, roughly an hour after Taylor’s SUV was spotted pulling into the venue.
Both the bride and groom were dressed in Christian Dior, it was later confirmed by Taylor’s PR.
Taylor Swift was in tears during her wedding to Travis Kelce, it has been revealedCredit: GettyThe couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on FridayCredit: EPA
When asked if the couple cried, Robin replied: “Oh they cried… and they laughed, and they danced and they hugged and they kissed.”
Speaking to LBC news, she was then asked what the reception’s dinner was like.
Not giving too much away, Robin said there was “lots” of food and nice cake.
Taylor and Travis said “I do” on Friday in what guests have called a “deeply moving” ceremony just 10 months after the couple announced their engagement in August 2025.
Taylor’s aunt says the star ‘cried, laughed, danced, hugged and danced’ during their big dayCredit: GettyThe couple are yet to share pictures from inside the lavish nuptialsCredit: Getty
In an unusual move, the pair chose to have actor Adam Sandler officiate the proceedings while also ditching the traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Instead, they had members of their families by their sides with the groom having his brother and former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce as best man and Taylor having her brother Austin be her man of honor.
In another unusual wedding detail, Swift reportedly walked down the aisle to a strings rendition of one of her own songs while Jason and Kylie Kelce’s daughters scattered petals.
At around 7:30pm, Travis and Taylor’s marriage was confirmed with huge purple screens reading “JUST&T MARRIED!” lit up outside of Madison Square Garden, roughly an hour after Taylor’s SUV was spotted pulling into the venue.
After the ceremony, the couple threw a fairytale-esque party on the lower level of MSG with the theme reportedly mixing Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz.
Ed Sheeran, Karlie Kloss, Dakota Johnson, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Kravitz, Erin Andrews, Matthew Stafford and Graham Norton were all seen arriving to the day.
A highly divisive period drama starring Taylor Swift is currently available on Netflix as the hitmaker weds Travis Kelce in New York
Taylor Swift’s ‘painful to watch’ period drama is on Netflix (Image: GETTY)
It has its fair share of defenders but scored just 32 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
A 2022 period drama with an all-star cast including pop star Taylor Swift is currently available to stream on Netflix – but it’s not some of the star’s most acclaimed work.
The 1989 chart-topper has just tied the knot with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3 at a lavish ceremony in Madison Square Garden in New York.
Attended by around 1,000 guests and officiated by Hollywood A-lister Adam Sandler, it’s become one of the most publicised celebrity weddings in history.
For those looking to Netflix for their Swiftie fix to mark the occasion, you can currently stream her acclaimed behind-the-scenes documentary Miss Americana, a Netflix Original released in 2020.
However, she is also known for infrequent movie roles, including the critically maligned musical Cats and lending her voice to animated film The Lorax.
Her only acting role currently streaming on Netflix in the UK may be a surprise to fans as it’s David O Russell’s critical and commercial flop Amsterdam, a mystery thriller set in the 1930s.
Based on the real-life Business Plot case from 1933, an investigation into the death of a retired US general, Swift has a supporting role as Elizabeth Meekins alongside an all-star cast that also includes Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Made on a budget of $80 million (£59 million), it was a box office bomb for 20th Century Studios with an estimated loss of more than $100 million (£74.9 million).
While it was critically panned, Amsterdam does have some defenders with one fan even claiming: “An instant classic. Given time, it will be regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. The cast is outstanding.
“I can’t remember ever seeing so many talented actors in one film like this before. Everyone brought their A-Game and absolutely nailed their respective performances.”
Unfortunately, not everyone shares their opinion as a Rotten Tomatoes user branded the film “A confused mess that was painful to watch”.
“An incoherent mess. A waste of the stellar cast,” another viewer slammed, and someone else wrote: “Honestly in contention for the worst movie of the 2020s.”
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The film continues to be eviscerated on IMDb, with one user slamming Amsterdam as “Quite literally one of the most worthless movies I’ve ever seen.
“The first few scenes set up what could only be anticipated as an action packed murder mystery type movie, only to be followed by a nearly pointless flashback with categorically pointless scenes attempting to make you feel something for characters that make absolutely no sense.
“This movie had serious potential, with an amazing cast. I took three friends and I feel like I owe them several hours of wasting their life.”
Swifties have been warned to stick with Miss Americana this weekend, or perhaps stream her concert extravaganza The Eras Tour, which was filmed and released by Disney+.
DETAILS from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s elaborate wedding have been revealed, including the custom dress the singer wore and who stood beside them on their big day.
The couple exchanged vows on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City in an extravagant ceremony.
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More details have emerged about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s elaborate weddingCredit: Getty ImagesTaylor wore a Christian Dior wedding gown after fans suspected she hinted at wearing the designer months earlierCredit: GC ImagesTaylor did not have any bridesmaid stand beside her at the weddingCredit: Getty Images for The Recording ATaylor’s brother, Austin Swift, instead served as her Man of HonorCredit: Getty
The U.S. Sun obtained a press release from Taylor’s rep shortly after the nuptials, which revealed some specifics about the special occasion.
Both the bride’s and groom’s looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s, and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the newlyweds.
Their shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin, and Taylor wore Cartier jewelry, per the release.
Some fans had already suspected that Taylor would wear a Christian Dior gown after she appeared to drop an Easter egg during an outing in April.
Taylor stepped out with a buttercup yellow Dior bag from Anderson’s debut show in the spring, leading many to speculate that she’d chosen him as the designer for her wedding dress.
The “royal wedding” is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity.
The lovebirds also did not have the traditional bridesmaids or groomsmen; instead, Taylor’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her Man of Honor, and Travis‘ brother, Jason Kelce, served as his Best Man.
It was a day to remember for the pair and their guests, as comedian and friend Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.
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Screens outside The Garden flashed signs that read, “JUST&T MARRIED!” about an hour after the ceremony began.
Fans showed their love for the beloved couple, gathering outside the venue and singing Taylor’s hit song, Love Story.
The reception is currently underway, continuing the three-day wedding festivities with 1,000 guests in attendance.
Rumors previously circulated that Taylor and Travis had already tied the knot in a private ceremony in Tennessee.
However, The U.S. Sun exclusively spoke to a relative of Taylor’s before the ceremony, who assured that the NYC bash would be the couple’s first wedding.
Screens lit up outside the venue, which read ‘JUST&T MARRIED’Credit: ReutersThe couple wed in front of 1,000 people at Madison Square Garden in New York CityCredit: Getty
It was previously believed that Taylor’s BFFs, Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid, were a part of the songstress’s bridal party.
It was also thought that Taylor’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson, would serve as her Maid of Honor.
Abigail made a major faux pas with her wedding ensemble when she was seen wearing the exact same $800 Sau Lee dress as Laura Kruk, the fiancée of New York Giants wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster.
Hundreds of other celebrity guests stunned in their “black tie” ensembles, including Ed Sheeran, Karlie Kloss, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson, and Ellie Goulding.
Many of Travis’ NFL buddies and their wives also attended the big event.
The high-profile affair prompted a massive police presence, street closures, and parking restrictions around the venue.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that some NYPD cops expressed their frustrations over the large-scale event taking place during a near record-setting heat wave and the July 4 holiday.
Police have also posted up outside of Taylor’s $50 million Tribeca compound, which served as the headquarters for the wedding day.
It doesn’t appear the chaos will die down anytime soon, as the festivities are expected to continue into the weekend.
No other public events have been booked at the venue until next week.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are finally married.
After 16 full-length albums, a batch of brutal breakups, and a record-breaking world tour, Taylor, 36, has officially locked down her prince charming.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have finally tied the knotCredit: GettyScreens outside of Madison Square Garden read “JUST&T MARRIED!” on FridayCredit: ReutersTaylor’s distinct gray SUV was seen near Madison Square Garden around 6:30pm on FridayCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. SunAdam Sandler officiated Taylor and Travis’ wedding and was spotted by The U.S. Sun on Thursday at MSG ahead of the rehearsal dinnerCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. Sun
Some stars spotted include Ed Sheeran, Karlie Kloss, Dakota Johnson,Bradley Cooper,Zoe Kravitz,Erin Andrews,Matthew Stafford andGraham Norton.
Soon after the couple exchanged vows, Dior revealed that the bride and groom’s looks were created by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections in close collaboration with the bride and groom.
This was the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity.
The newlyweds had custom shoes made by Christian Louboutin and Taylor wore Cartier jewelry.
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The designer brand also confirmed that the couple did not have any bridesmaids or groomsmen.
Instead, Taylor’s brother Austin Swift served as her Man of Honor, and Travis’ brother, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce, was his Best Man.
“The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler,” the press release read.
Adam Sandler, his wife and daughters were spotted at MSG on ThursdayCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. SunTaylor’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson, was seen leaving a hotel ahead of the wedding on Friday, leaving fans wondering if this was a bridesmaid dress revealCredit: GC ImagesLaura Kruk, the soon-to-be wife of New York Giants wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, was seen in the same dress, but it was later confirmed Taylor had no bridesmaidsCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. SunTaylor and Travis wore custom Dior outfits and custom shoes made by Christian Louboutin at the weddingCredit: Getty
Taylor’s childhood best friend,Abigail Anderson,and Laura Kruk, the soon-to-be wife ofNew YorkGiants wide receiverJuju Smith-Schuster, stepped out in the same $795 gown with a floral corset-style bodice and a contrasting brown satin skirt, leaving fans suspecting the bridesmaids dressed had been revealed.
But it now appears to be a moment of matching as Dior confirmed the popstar had no bridesmaids.
The skies of New York City opened up soon after it was announced the couple was officially married, with people outside of MSG running to get away from the pouring rain.
Rumors had been circulating in the days leading up to the big ceremony that the couple had already wed in a private ceremony.
Travis Kelce’s close friend Ross Travis was seen making his way to the wedding on Friday afternoonCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. SunTaylor’s aunt Joan Bender Rice and uncle Don Blalock were also seen heading out to the weddingCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. Sun
But, Rick, one of Taylor’s relatives, exclusively told The U.S. Sun outside the Ritz Carlton in NYC on Friday, “The ceremony is today.”
“All the rumors are nonsense. Taylor and Travis haven’t got married. They are taking their vows today.”
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end popped the question after two years of dating in a private, at-home proposal surrounded by hundreds of flowers.
Their wedding comes after months of speculation from fans as to when and where the Swift-Kelce wedding would be held.
Taylor’s brother Austin Swift(pictured in 2014) served as her Man of Honor at the weddingCredit: GettyTravis’s brother Jason Kelce, a former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, took on the role as the Best ManCredit: GettyTaylor Swift fan were seen outside of Madison Square Garden hoping to catch a glimpse of the wedding on FridayCredit: EPAA young Swiftie was seen near Madison Square Garden with handmade signs referencing Taylor’s song lyricsCredit: Reuters
The couple ultimately chose to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden with a rumored 1,000 guests in attendance.
An entertainment executive said the multi-day extravaganza would kick off with an intimate affair at MSG on July 2, according to a bombshell report from the New York Times.
The private event would then be followed by a much larger ceremony in the same venue on July 3.
Some of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs Teammates were reported to have booked blocks of rooms at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square as well.
Karlie Kloss was spotted heading to the wedding in a gold dress with a matching gold clutchCredit: GettyJack Antonoff, a singer-songwriter who recently worked with Taylor on The Tortured Poets Department album, attended the weddingCredit: TheImageDirect.comSinger Camila Cabello was seen in a lace gown as she left the West Village to head to Madison Square GardenCredit: GettyBradley Cooper was seen heading to the ceremony in a black suit and black bow tieCredit: BackGrid
A permit had reportedly been filed to shut down the streets surrounding the Garden from July 2 through July 4 – a major holiday weekend – and there had been no public events booked at the venue from June 29 through July 6.
Amtrak police were also reportedly warned well in advance of the impending celebrity nuptials.
In the months leading up to their nuptials, it was reported that Swift had actually been planning to completely transform her $32 million mansion in Rhode Island for the fairytale wedding.
Fans also believed the seaside ceremony would be held on June 13 – a reference to the Out of the Woods singer’s lucky number 13.
A source close to Swift told The U.S. Sun that she had planned to create a new garden at her home as the couple reportedly planned to drop $1.2 million on flowers alone.
Swift apparently began planting her preferred flowers in the new garden “months in advance,” gravitating toward red roses, hydrangeas, orchids and peonies.
“She wants the entire celebration to feel like a wave of flowers, with arrangements of white, purple, and pink orchids, plus blue, white, and pink hydrangeas, and peonies in pink, white, and red tones,” the source claimed.
“Taylor dreams of being fully surrounded by flowers, with lush floral bushes everywhere, making her teenage dream of marrying in a sea of flowers come true.”
Florals aside, The U.S. Sun previously revealed that the couple was planning to drop $8 million alone on security for the event.
The insider told The U.S. Sun that Swift had planned to create a “multi-day celebration” from Friday to Sunday for her wedding weekend, making it a “unique, unforgettable memory they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.”
In terms of security, Madison Square Garden is ideal for the global superstar, as the venue features no windows, a large capacity and guaranteed privacy from rabid fans and paparazzi desperate for a glimpse at the high-profile couple.
Leading up to the wedding, neither Swift nor her NFL heartthrob had publicly discussed their wedding plans – leaving it all up to speculation.
More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.
NEW YORK — Manhattan was sweltering at 100 degrees and preparing to mark 250 years since the United States declared independence from Great Britain.
But on Friday, the city seemed transfixed by what might be the closest the country gets to a royal wedding: The nuptials of pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Madison Square Garden and its surrounding streets — 31st and 33rd streets toward 6th and 8th avenues — were blocked off as guests arrived for the event. Fans craned their necks for any views they could get from the street.
The world-famous arena is reportedly set to transform into a “massive castle,” surrounded by a garden fit for pop culture’s royal couple, both 36. While the complete event details and guest list have been kept a secret, the Associated Press reportedly obtained a city permit showing Friday’s supposed wedding event is set to start at 5 p.m. Eastern time and could last until 4 a.m.
Secrecy surrounding the event is so tight that the reported venue has been cordoned off with privacy tents, tarps and barricades. But neither those measures nor Friday’s sizzling temperatures stopped fans from gathering in hopes of sneaking a peak at their longtime idol and sending Swift their well wishes.
“I heard we won’t be able to see her either way because the spot that they picked is going to be covered,” said Sarah Shrestha, 21, an Anaheim resident visiting friends in Manhattan.
Madison Square Garden was a good venue for the couple’s nuptials because “in interviews, [Swift] said she wanted to be able to invite everybody to the wedding so it’s still a good venue for that,” she added.
Ellie Kitschke, 13, and her mother, Mymy Nguyen, 38, were visiting New York City from Adelaide, Australia.
Ellie said she thought it was a weird choice for the venue.
“It’s like a stadium. I get that no one can come inside but I think it’s a bit much blocking up the roads,” added Ellie, who attended the Eras tour in Sydney with her mom.
The two said they also thought it was odd Swift didn’t choose a venue or date that included her lucky number, 13, saying it “didn’t add up.”
“If she does get married, we wish her well,” Nguyen said. “We’d love to see her.”
Emma Rasco, 19, was also surprised by the choice in wedding venue.
“When I heard it, I was like, that’s definitely a choice,” Rasco said. “It’s a little unconventional and very forward-facing.”
Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August after two years of dating, to much fanfare. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.
While the Swift camp didn’t release a guest list, various news organizations staked out local hotels and began counting bold-face names headed to the event. The New York Times obtained a schedule for the wedding, which included a cocktail hour followed by a 5 p.m. wedding and reception. The event was set to end at 2 a.m.
The couple were first linked in July 2023, when Kelce mentioned his desire to meet the pop superstar on his podcast, “New Heights,” and made their relationship public that September. Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
Kelly, 36, is a longtime Swift fan who said she grew up listening to her music. She came from her apartment on the Upper West Side to 33rd Street to see if she could catch a glimpse of Swift entering the stadium.
“I feel like I was the same peer group growing up with her, and am just so happy that she had her happy ending,” she said. “I want to see what a Royal American wedding looks like.”
Kelly said she admires Swift and Kelce for donating to charity. The couple donated a combined $26 million to 20 local and national charities ahead of their presumed nuptials, Swift’s publicist told Business Insider.
“They really are a positive influence,” she added.
Kelly said Madison Square Garden made sense as a venue for the privacy and security of guests.
“It’s not an ideal wedding venue but they’re both creative and have their own stages in a way,” she added.
By mid-afteroon Friday, dozens of fans clustered near MSG as black SUVs and vans with tinted windows, presumably filled with wedding attendees, turned the corner toward the stadium.
New York Police Department sources told The Times that streets will be blocked off all Friday and should return to normal by Saturday morning.
Back in October, Swift told TV host Graham Norton that she was casting a wide net with the guest list, joking that she would invite “anyone I’ve ever talked to.”
“I shouldn’t have said any of that,” she added.
Pulling off an event of this magnitude — which many described as America’s “royal wedding” — required considerable preparation, with a particular emphasis on privacy. Guests were reportedly required to sign nondisclosure agreements before receiving any event details (although the NDAs were said not to have included any penalties for violating the terms).
While the Swift camp didn’t release a guest list, various news organizations staked out local hotels and Madison Square Garden and began counting bold-face names headed to the event. The New York Times obtained a schedule for the wedding, which included a cocktail hour followed by a 5 p.m. wedding and reception. The event was set to end at 2 a.m.
The couple were also linked to wedding planner Mark Seed, who previously orchestrated the 2023 wedding of Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley and the 2019 wedding of Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney. Seed is known for his elaborate event builds and notable discretion.
On the Tuesday before the event, workers were photographed installing a red carpet outside of MSG, which one individual allegedly said was for “a wedding,” according to Page Six. It was quickly removed that same day.
Lin reported from New York; Garcia and Eloise Rollins-Fife from Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story will reach new heights this week with a totally low-key two-day wedding bash at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
The billionaire pop titan and the NFL star, both 36, kicked off their wedding festivities Thursday afternoon with a rehearsal dinner at the famed sports arena. They have all but confirmed that they will then exchange their vows Friday in a grand MSG celebration with around 1,000 guests (including Swift’s celebrity friends and Kelce’s fellow sports stars) in attendance, at least according to numerous reports. The celebrity wedding will also reportedly feature heightened security around Madison Square Garden, performances by Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw, and a red carpet outside the arena.
Representatives for Madison Square Garden, Swift and Kelce have not responded to The Times’ requests for comment.
Swift and Kelce’s relationship began nearly three years ago during the singer’s blockbuster Eras tour with a simple request and a friendship bracelet. Read on to revisit the roots of Swift and Kelce’s whirlwind romance turned generational love story, from the Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast to a romantic garden engagement.
July 2023: Travis Kelce shoots his shot
Swift and Kelce’s romance can be traced back to summer 2023, when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended an Eras tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs’ house. Kelce — a self-proclaimed Swiftie — told brother Jason Kelce in an episode of their “New Heights” podcast that he had a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it but didn’t get it to the singer. “I was a little … hurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her,” he said at the time. Eventually, the two got in touch.
September 2023: Taylor Swift shows up for her guy
Taylor Swift watches the Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 24, 2023.
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The then-rumored romance quickly became commentary fodder for NFL broadcasts (sometimes to sports fans’ chagrin) but took a turn when Swift seemingly accepted Kelce’s personal invitation to a home game. She was seen cheering for him in a private box alongside his mother, Donna Kelce. Soon enough, Swift became a staple in the Chiefs audience. In the following months, Swift and Kelce further solidified their relationship, making it paparazzi-official during an after-party for “Saturday Night Live” and on her Eras tour in November when the singer changed her “Karma” lyrics to reference her budding romance.
February 2024: Super Bowl LVIII (Taylor’s Version)
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift smooch after Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February 2024.
(John Locher / Associated Press)
Swift and Kelce’s love notably played out at Super Bowl LVIII, where the Chiefs faced the San Francisco 49ers. When the Chiefs won, the Grammy winner joined Kelce on the field, kissing and hugging him. A week before the big game, Swift announced her album, “Tortured Poets Department,” at the Grammy Awards. The album seemingly refers to Kelce in songs “The Alchemy” and “So High School.”
The pair continued going strong throughout 2024. As Swift‘s tour continued, Kelce joined his superstar girlfriend on stage in London. She also returned regularly to Arrowhead Stadium for Chiefs home games during the 2024-25 NFL season. Swift ended her Eras tour in December 2024 and hosted a private wrap party to celebrate her musical marathon. Of course, beau Kelce was in attendance.
August 2025: Baby, just say ‘yes!’
The following year was a relatively quieter one for the couple. Kelce and his Chiefs failed to beat the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX and Swift was in the midst of recovering from her tour and preparing for her newest album. But just when there seemed to be a lull in all things Taylor-Travis, the couple hit some major milestones.
First, Swift finally appeared on the Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast. Remember, that’s where all of this started. The couple, of course, spoke about their whirlwind romance, but the main headline was that Swift would release her album “The Life of a Showgirl” later that fall. With songs “Redwood” and “Wish List,” it was pretty clear Kelce inspired Swift during the songwriting process.
Second, and more importantly, “Love Story” singer Swift announced on Instagram that she and Kelce were engaged. She shared photos from their dreamy garden proposal with the caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Kelce popped the question with an elongated old mine cut cushion set within an engraved gold band. Speculation on the details of their nuptials, including date and location, were almost immediately underway.
Since their engagement, Kelce and Swift have appeared together at a handful of high-profile events including the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March, courtside at Rocket Arena in Cleveland during the 2026 NBA playoffs and the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in June, which honored Swift.
For now, welcome to New York, soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs.
MAREN Morris managed to dodge questions about her friend Taylor Swift’s wedding on live TV just hours before the pop superstar is scheduled to tie the knot.
The country singer performed on Today Friday morning in front of a packed crowd in the sweltering NYC heat as part of the morning show’s summer concert series.
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Maren Morris performed on Today on July 3Credit: APMaren and Taylor Swift, here at an event in 2019, have been friends for yearsCredit: Getty
After performing her hits Hard Liquor and Soft Rock and 80s Mercedes early Friday, Today’s Craig Melvin dropped a Taylor wedding question on Maren, taking her by surprise.
“It was reported yesterday by Variety that you are going to the wedding. What do you get as a gift for someone like that? Do you get a juicer?” Craig asked, as Maren nervously played with her hair and stuttered.
“I don’t know, what do you get? That would be a hard person to buy for,” she said uncomfortably.
“I’m so happy for them. This is such an incredible thing. I think she has such a close tie to New York.
Maren answered Craig Melvin’s awkward questions about Taylor’s wedding on TodayCredit: GettyMaren rehearsed with Taylor for a performance in Texas in 2018Credit: Getty
“And yeah…I’m so excited for them to celebrate their love. It’s so cool.
“There’s a lot going on this weekend. I’m happy to be here during this frenzy.”
According to Variety, Maren is attending the festivities on Friday evening, alongside fellow country stars Miranda Lambert and Kelsea Ballerini.
Taylor and Maren have been friends for years, and the latter even made a guest appearance on the pop superstar’s Eras tour in 2023.
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Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin, Maren Morris, Savannah Guthrie, Carson Daly and Al Roker appeared on Today in NYC on July 3Credit: APMaren performed two of her new hitsCredit: Getty
The massive reception is expected to kick off later in the afternoon on Friday at New York’s Madison Square Garden, with other big-name guests including Zoe Kravitz, Adam Sandler, Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton.
A-LIST stars from around the world will be crowding into Madison Square Garden today to see Taylor Swift’s marriage.
The extravagant event is set to welcome around 1,000 guests as the 14-time Grammy award winner ties the knot with Kansas City Chiefstight endTravis Kelce. But who will perform at the wedding?
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Taylor Swift is marrying Travis Kelce at MSG todayCredit: GettyMany A-list stars are set to be in attendance, but will any of them perform?Credit: Getty
Which megastars are rumored to take to the MSG stage?
With the number of stars in attendance, there certainly isn’t a shortage of possibilities as to who might be performing at the wedding.
Unfortunately, the Hollywood couple have reportedly enforced a strict no phones policy and required guests to sign strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent word going around on the event.
But thanks to a handful of leaks, we aren’t left completely in the dark as to who may take the stage at MSG.
Country legend Tim McGraw is among the names widely believed to be performing, with the bride having named her debut 2006 single after him.
Tim McGraw is a possible candidate as to who may performCredit: GettyTaylor Swift already confirmed it’s hard to keep Ed Sheeran off the stage during events like this oneCredit: Getty
Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks is a confirmed guest for the wedding of the most-streamed female artist in history, but rumors will tell you that she’ll be more than just another attendee – but rather that the 78-year-old is set to perform.
Ed Sheeran is another name potentially playing some live tunes as Swift herself said in a radio interview: “It would be hard to keep him from it, I think! If there’s a stage, you know that he’ll be on it.”
Will the bride sing to Travis?
Fans have been keen to jump on social media websites like TikTok, Reddit, and X to leave their opinion on whether Taylor will perform for her newlywed.
And the general consensus seems to be that she most certainly will! With the main question being what song she will perform for him.
Many Swifties believe she will sing a brand new song for her husbandCredit: GettyFans have been pointing towards the fact the 36-year-old has written songs for nearly every major chapter of her life as a reason to believe thisCredit: Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana
In fact, some Swifties believe that the ultimate wedding present would be a brand new song made especially for the occasion.
That of course, for someone with the talent of Taylor Swift, shouldn’t be too much of an issue.
There is logic behind the theory too, with fans pointing towards the fact the 36-year-old has written songs for nearly every major chapter of her life.
If not an entirely new, unreleased song, fans predict that she will perform a mashup of the songs she has already written about Kelce during the Eras Tour, for example; ‘Lover’, ‘The Alchemy’ and ‘So High School’.
Moving away from her husband though, supporters of the singer-songwriter also have suggested the possibility of Taylor dueting with Tim McGraw.
A-LIST celebrities have begun to arrive for Taylor Swift’s rumored rehearsal dinner on Thursday ahead of her lavish wedding.
Taylor and Kansas City Chiefstight endTravis Kelce are expected to tie the knot at Madison Square Gardenon Friday in front of around 1,000 guests.
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Adam Sandler was seen arriving at Madison Square Garden on Thursday afternoonCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. SunTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift are reportedly getting married on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York CityCredit: GettySelena Gomez shared a video of herself in a car reportedly heading to Taylor Swift’s rehearsal dinnerCredit: Instagram / selenagomezTaylor’s close friend and main musical collaborator Jack Antonoff was also spotted in New York CityCredit: TheImageDirect.com
A few celebrities were spotted in New York ahead of the couple’s big day, where roughly 100 guests are expected to attend the rehearsal dinner on Thursday evening.
The comedian was dressed in his signature casual style, wearing shorts, a baggy shirt and sneakers and appeared to be joined by his wife, Jackie, and their daughters, Sadie and Sunny.
Travis joined the big screen alongside Adam in the sequel to the classic film Happy Gilmore and invited the movie star to his podcast, New Heights, which he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce.
On the podcast, Adam talked about taking his two daughters to the Eras Tour concert film premiere.
“What a girl … She means so much to our house,” Adam said of Taylor.
Selena Gomez shared a video on her Instagram story on Thursday of her in a floral lace black dress applying one of her Rare Beauty lip products, possibly on her way to the rehearsal dinner, although it has not yet been confirmed.
She paired the dress with a pair of Flicker earrings,featuring 1.92 carats of pear-cut diamonds totaling $29,000 and an $11,000 Flicker ring, according to Page Six.
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Selena and Taylor met in 2008 and were first spotted together stepping out to dinner with Nick and Joe Jonas, whom they were respectively dating at the time.
In a 2020 interview withWSJ Magazine,the duo opened up about their friendship, which Taylor compared to “sisterhood.”
“I knew from when I met her I would always have her back. In my life, I have the ability to forgive people who have hurt me. But I don’t know if I can forgive someone who hurts her,” Taylor said of Selena.
Jack Antonoff, Taylor’s close friend and main musical collaborator who recently worked on The Tortured Poets Department, was also spotted in New York City, dressed in a white-collared shirt and dark blazer.
His sister Rachel was also spotted in New York City, dressed in a long pink frilly gown and a red purse.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and his wife Claire were spotted in New York City ahead of the wedding.
Jack Antonoff’s sister Rachel was also spotted in New York City ahead of the reported rehearsal dinnerCredit: TheImageDirect.comAdam Sandler’s wife and kids appeared to arrive with him at Madison Square GardenCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. SunSan Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and his wife Claire were seen in New York CityCredit: Katy Forrester for the U.S. SunTaylor’s distinct gray SUV was seen outside Madison Square Garden but the bride-to-be has yet to be spottedCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. Sun
The fellow NFL player will apparently not be attending the rehearsal dinner, but will attend the wedding, which he told ExtraTVhe plans to give Travis an old coin despite the couple saying “absolutely no gifts.”
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor Bradley Cooper were seen heading to the rehearsal dinner, with Bradley in a formal suit and vest, in photos obtained by Page Six.
The main wedding ceremony is expected to take place on Friday, although it remains unclear if it will be a legal wedding or a lavish celebration as rumors circulate that the pair are already married.
Travis’ longtime friend Reggie “Regrunt” King and his wife, Sarah, are also expected to attend in addition to several people in sports media, like sports commentator Charissa Thompson and sports reporter Erin Andrews along with her husband, former NHL player Jarret Stoll.
Celebrities close to Taylor have been spotted around New York City, including Suki Waterhouse, who opened for one of Taylor’s Eras Tour shows in London.
A tent was seen being set up outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of the rumored weddingCredit: Jessica Finn for the U.S. SunA catering truck from Sartiano’s, one of Taylor’s reported favorite New York restaurants, was seen outside of MSGCredit: BackGridPink curtains were hung up inside Madison Square GardenCredit: Jessica Finn for the U.S. SunTaylor Swift’s bodyguard was seen outside Madison Square Garden appearing to direct carsCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. Sun
Suki told Variety in an interview published in May that she will be attending and hopes to gather inspiration for her wedding to her fiancé Robert Pattinson.
“I’m gonna go to Taylor’s wedding, and maybe I’ll get some inspiration It will be amazing,” she said.
Graham Norton, an Irish comedian and actor who made a cameo in Taylor’s music video for her song Opalite, touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport alongside his husband Jono McLeod.
Taylor’s pal, English actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, was also seen in New York City with her family ahead of the celebration.
Taylor and Travis’ full guest list has not yet been revealed, but some eagle-eyed fans speculated singer Katy Perrymay not be in attendance as she is set to perform in the UK on their rumored wedding day.
Some other famous faces are expected not to be attending, such as Blake Lively,Ryan Reynolds,Charli XCX andMatty Healy following past fallouts.
THE White House has shared its own Taylor Swift-inspired post ahead of the popstar’s lavish wedding to Travis Kelce.
The official White House Instagram account shared a photo of “America’s Eras Tour” in the same style as Taylor’s iconic Eras Tour poster.
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The White House shared a poster on Instagram featuring Donald Trump in a similar style to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour posterCredit: Getty Images for Theodore RoosevThe post included photos of Trump alongside previous presidents and moments in US history, such as the moon landingCredit: Instagram / WhitehouseTaylor is expected to get married at Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekendCredit: Getty Images for TAS Rights ManaCrews were seen outside of Madison Square Garden unloading items ahead of Taylor and Travis’ weddingCredit: Felipe Ramales for the U.S. Sun
The image showed President Donald Trump in the middle with his fist raised, surrounded by ten photos depicting moments in American history.
There were other images showing a hockey game, the moon landing, and a photo from the end of World War II showing a US Navy sailor kissing a woman in Times Square.
“It’s been a long time coming…” the caption read, a nod to Taylor’s lyrics.
The timing of the post appeared to throw some shade toward Taylor, whose wedding extravaganza is taking place around the Fourth of July weekend and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Trump and Taylor have had a longtime feud, where the president blasted the singer as “no longer hot” in a Truth Social post from 2025.
“Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I hate Taylor Swift,’ she’s no longer ‘hot?’” he wrote.
“The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift,” he wrote on Truth Social after making history as the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl.
For several days, media outlets have watched every move outside the arena. They spotted trucks with cryptic labels like “GP” and “garden party” on it and crews unloading tons of equipment and things like large white staircase prop and large mirror ball. Earlier in the week, workers were seen rolling out a red carpet, which was hastily withdrawn.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an astute student of both politics and pop culture, has coyly alluded to the wedding chatter during press conferences.
City officials confirmed to the BBC that somebody applied for street closure permits in the area, but did not reveal whom.
But the city was not likely to have shut down Manhattan’s busiest corridor on a holiday weekend for just anybody. And not just a holiday weekend, July 4th weekend. And Not only July 4th weekend, but America’s 250th birthday weekend – while the city also hosts the World Cup.
The speculation heightened.
Then the celebrities started to emerge.
Paparazzi captured images of Antonoff, Swift’s longtime producer, sporting a tux and a toothpick dangling out of his mouth, reportedly heading to Thursday’s event at the Garden.
His sister Rachel Antonoff, a designer, followed closely behind in a bubblegum-pink dress.
US tabloid Page Six reported Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid, a longtime member of Swift’s friend circle, had also arrived at the venue.
Pop star and actress Selena Gomez posted images of herself on Instagram wearing a black gown with gem earrings and heading to an unspecified event.
People Magazine published video Dunham, who created the series Girls, being chauffeured through Manhattan in a black SUV.
TAYLOR Swift and Travis Kelce may have already exchanged vows ahead of their elaborate wedding weekend.
The singer and NFL star are getting married in a three-day celebration this week at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Fans are convinced that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce already got married after spotting numerous cluesCredit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
However, many fans are convinced that the couple have already said “I do” after spotting numerous clues.
Some Swifties believe that Taylor dropped a big hint that she and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end were already married during the Toy Story 5 premiere last month.
The pop star rocked a short white dress featuring two massive knots on the shoulders to the red-carpet event.
Chatter has circulated that the knot detail was a subtle indicator that she and Travis had secretly “tied the knot.”
They also believed the floral embellishments on the dress represented “the garden,” as in Madison Square Garden, which is her wedding venue.
Fans also believe that Taylor’s favorite number, 13, has to be incorporated into her wedding date somehow, and they have some theories.
Since her official wedding date, July 3, has no connection to 13, it’s speculated that Taylor and Travis possibly got married a few days before the Toy Story 5 premiere, on June 6.
As Swifties know, Taylor is a big fan of numbers and after breaking down and adding up the digits, it eventually comes to the number 13.
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While this may seem like a longshot, Taylor is known for keeping her fans guessing with little easter eggs, so the theory isn’t entirely farfetched.