Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations
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At a glance
- Celebrities including Graham Norton, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ed Sheeran have been spotted in New York City amid rumors of Taylor Swift's wedding.
- Preparations at Madison Square Garden, including a street closure permit, fuel speculation about a private event coinciding with the July 4th weekend.
- Neither Swift nor Travis Kelce have confirmed wedding details, but they recently announced a significant donation to U.S. charities.
Speculation is mounting that pop superstar Taylor Swift may be preparing for a wedding or a major celebration in New York City, with numerous celebrity friends reportedly converging on the city. Celebrities like Graham Norton, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Anya Taylor-Joy have been photographed in NYC, fueling rumors that have been circulating for weeks.
Further adding to the buzz, a permit has been filed for a street closure near Madison Square Garden for the July 4th Independence Day weekend. This has led to intense speculation that the iconic venue might host a private event, possibly related to nuptials. Reports suggest that some players from Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs team have also booked hotel rooms in the vicinity, intensifying the belief that a significant event is imminent.
While neither Swift nor NFL player Travis Kelce have officially confirmed any wedding plans, the couple recently made headlines with a substantial donation of $26 million to various U.S. charities, including food banks and children's hospitals. This philanthropic gesture has been seen by some as a prelude or a separate announcement coinciding with the heightened public interest.
Notable figures expected to attend, according to various reports, include Swift's longtime friend Ed Sheeran, collaborator Aaron Dessner, and other close friends like Selena Gomez and Abigail Anderson Berard. The presence of figures like Donna Kelce, Travis's mother, arriving at JFK airport, has also drawn attention. However, it remains unclear if Blake Lively, who was recently involved in a legal dispute with Swift's co-star Justin Baldoni, will be invited.
Oh, you'll know. I was going to invite you to it.
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