The mayor got fans talking when he said that the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium would “coincide with July 4th, America 250, and Taylor Swift’s wedding”
The mayor got fans talking when he said that the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium would “coincide with July 4th, America 250, and Taylor Swift’s wedding”
Taylor Swift has been spotted leaving Electric Lady Studios after an overnight session lasting around nine hours, while New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appeared to indicate when her wedding to Travis Kelce may take place.
The pop star was seen arriving at Electric Lady Studios in New York on Monday (June 15) at approximately 8pm, before not being seen leaving again until just after 5am. Footage captured of her exit showed her departing alongside Alana and Danielle Haim of HAIM.
It remains unclear what brought Swift into the studio or whether new material is in development, though Electric Lady Studios has long been a regular recording location for her. She has previously worked there on albums including ‘Folklore’, ‘Midnights’, ‘Lover’, as well as various ‘Taylor’s Version’ re-recordings.
In recent months, Swift has continued to release new material following her latest album ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’, which arrived last October. Earlier this month, she also released ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, a track created for the new Toy Story film soundtrack.
The song was written and produced with Jack Antonoff, and is told from the perspective of cowgirl Jessie, marking a return to Swift’s country influenced sound.
In the period since her most recent album release, Swift has also been preparing for her wedding to Kelce, with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end previously suggesting the ceremony could take place in the summer months. With Kelce due to report for training camp next month, any potential summer wedding would need to take place in the coming weeks.
However, while the couple have kept details of the date private, Mamdani appeared to reference the wedding during a press conference, suggesting it may be happening in New York in early July.
During the briefing on Monday, Mamdani was asked about city preparations for major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, which is expected to draw around 80,000 attendees.
“I am fully confident in the work of the NYPD as well as our state partners in delivering that safe experience,” Mamdani said. “We are the biggest city in the country. We are used to big events and we are incredibly excited for this one.”
He added further context about the busy period ahead: “We know it coincides with July 4th, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding, all happening at the same time… And we are so excited to welcome the world here.”
The mayor did not expand further on the wedding but added that he wished the couple well, while also clarifying he had not received an invitation despite online speculation.
Billboard has since contacted the mayor’s office for clarification, with a spokesperson stating that the comments were based on a TMZ report suggesting Swift had filed for a permit at Madison Square Garden for the July 4 weekend.
Zohran Mamdani has sparked widespread speculation after appearing to reference Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in comments that many interpreted as a hint about an upcoming wedding in New York City.
During a press briefing on Monday, he spoke about city preparations for an upcoming World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 5, just outside New York City, while also addressing large-scale events expected over the Independence Day holiday period.
He said that he was "fully confident in the work of the NYPD" to provide a "safe experience" for sports fans, and continued, "We are the biggest city in the country. We are used to big events, and we are incredibly excited for this one."
Mamdani then went on to mention several major occasions expected across the same three-day holiday stretch marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
"We know it coincides with July 4, America 250, Taylor Swift's wedding all happening at the same time," Mamdani added with a smile.
When asked if he had been invited to the event, he confirmed that he had not received an invitation.
"I wish them a lovely wedding. I'll listen to Only the Young at home on my own," he quipped, referring to Swift's 2020 politically themed track about the 2018 U.S. elections.
The remarks come amid ongoing reports suggesting that Swift and Kelce may be planning to marry at Madison Square Garden, one of the city’s most iconic venues.
Additional speculation has circulated that the ceremony could take place on Friday, July 3, reportedly influenced by the Broadway schedule of Mariska Hargitay, who is said to have a rare night off from her one woman show Every Brilliant Thing on that date.
Yeezy's making his return to Chicago.
Kanye West’s resilience is one of the defining traits often pointed to when discussing his career. From the beginning, he faced significant rejection before breaking through, and that same persistence has carried into the current phase of his career as he works to rebuild his public image after years marked by controversy and self-inflicted setbacks. His recent efforts to return to touring have faced pushback from politicians and religious groups, particularly in cities like Tampa, where there have been attempts to get his scheduled shows cancelled.
Even with that resistance, Ye does not appear to be slowing down his plans to perform in the United States. He recently revealed two new stops: a July 4 show in San Antonio and a pair of back-to-back performances in Chicago on September 3 and 4. The San Antonio concert is set for the Alamodome, while the Chicago dates will take place at Soldier Field.
Given his fanbase, demand for tickets is expected to be extremely high. Even with ongoing calls for boycotts and cancellations, interest in his Tampa show was strong enough that a second date had to be added. Because of that, it would not be surprising if the San Antonio and Chicago shows sell out quickly, potentially leading to additional dates being announced.
At the same time, Ye continues to promote his latest album Bully, and has also confirmed a deluxe edition arriving on June 19. Ahead of that release, he marked his 49th birthday by dropping “Gemini Season,” which is expected to appear on the deluxe version. More updates regarding Ye’s tour plans and music rollout are expected in the coming weeks.
The supergroup has announced a slate of book releases publishing in partnership with Hachette Book Group's Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music beginning in September
BTS have some more surprises in store for this year’s BTS Festa, their annual anniversary celebration. In time with the occasion, the supergroup has announced an upcoming slate of book releases publishing in partnership with Hachette Book Group’s Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music.
On Sept. 15, BTS will release the officially licensed title BTS Lyrics Inside, in which RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook will dissect the songwriting across their catalog. Songs from Proof and Most Beautiful Moments in Life will be broken down to explore their deeper meanings and underlying messages.
The collection will dive into everything from “Boy With Luv,” their 2019 collaboration with Halsey, as well as “Life Goes On, “Magic Shop, “Spring Day,” “Yet to Come,” “We Are Bulletproof : the Eternal,” and more. The lyrics will be presented in their original language alongside English translations for ARMY members hoping to study and analyze the records on a deeper level.
In tandem, BTS will release the BTS Recipe Book cookbook drawing inspiration from the group’s album eras to craft recipes of flavorful Korean dishes. The lineup includes scorched rice crackers, carp bread, sugar-filled griddlecakes, Korean fried chicken, simmered rice cakes, ginseng chicken soup, braised beef ribs, and more.
While these BTS projects will live on the page, they will also expand online. BTS Recipe Book, in particular, will include digital codes that will allow ARMY to access exclusive videos connected to the book, as well as tips for bringing the dishes to life and food commentary from the group members. Some may seem familiar from when they appeared on the menu for the series RUN BTS!, Bon Voyage, and In the Soop.
“BTS is a global force, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with CAKE to bring these unique, thoughtful books to their dedicated and discerning fanbase,” said Shannon Fabricant, Vice President, Publisher of Running Press, in a statement. “Being able to deliver these inside perspectives on the band’s music, preferences, experiences, and more during what is already an extraordinary year for BTS is especially gratifying.”
Seok Kyo Jeong, Vice President at CAKE, added, “Our mission at CAKE is to help fans deeply connect with their favorite artists by breaking down language and cultural boundaries. By combining our unique K-pop-based content — which continues the educational DNA of HYBE EDU — with Running Press’s exceptional publishing expertise, we are thrilled to offer ARMY a more immersive and meaningful way to experience BTS.”
There’s more to come. BTS’ publishing partnership will extend through 2027 with additional releases on the horizon. Order the book online here.
The noise rockers will play at an unannounced venue in Central London on Sunday (June 14)
YHWH Nailgun have surprise-released the 11-minute album ‘Magazine’ and announced a secret pop-up London show for this weekend.
The New York-based noise rock group released their attention-grabbing debut record ‘45 Pounds’ in March last year, a record that went on to be named as one of NME’s best albums of the year.
Described as “less like a conventional album than a fragment pulled from an endless transmission”, the record sees the band continue to explore the furthest reaches of no-wave and experimental alternative rock, with complex rhythms, industrial percussion, alien sound sampling and wild, deranged vocals from Zack Borzone.
Listen to ‘Magazine’ here:
To celebrate the album’s release, YHWH Nailgun will be playing a free show in Central London on Sunday afternoon (June 14), although the venue has not yet been named. The show is being hosted by NTS Radio and fans of the band can find out more and sign up to attend here.
The band are also playing at End Of The Road Festival on September 3, and have a run of UK dates leading up to that. Find any remaining tickets for those here.
AUGUST
29 – London, Rally Festival
30 – Bristol, Forwards Festival
31 – Nottingham, Bodega
1 – Newcastle, Cluny
2 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
3 – Dorset, End Of The Road Festival
The group spoke to NME about their songwriting process last year. “Sometimes you can find you’re trying to say something without knowing what it is that you’re trying to say. It’s not a controlled thing,” frontman Zack Borzone said.
Drummer Sam Pickard added: “It’s like a chicken and egg. You assign certain words or symbols or whatever to the music, but you don’t know which one’s informing the other one.”
Hailing ‘45 Pounds’, NME wrote: “YHWH Nailgun, by their own admission, aren’t for everyone. For those adventurous enough to explore indie’s outer reaches, however, ‘45 Pounds’ was one of 2025’s most entrancing, addictive listens. A writhing, genre-defiant 21-minute shapeshift with an unrelenting percussive drive, it presents propulsive, progressive ideas so crazy they just might work.”
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