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Taylor Swift

The latest news on Taylor Swift, American singer-songwriter, including music news and updates.

Born

13 Dec 1989

Industry

Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

Shi Wei, China’s first F1 Academy driver, stars in the Desert diamonds campaign for De Beers Group. Photo: Handout

High Jewellery

De Beers Group unveils its Desert diamonds campaign in Shanghai

The Shanghai event drew top retailers like Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang, alongside global diplomats and influencers.

30 Jul 2026 - 4:22PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Alice Halsey, who plays Laura on Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie

21 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Drew Starkey, linked to Margaret Qualley amid her Jack Antonoff split

21 Jul 2026 - 2:22PM

High Jewellery

How Taylor Swift and Zendaya are driving the trend for bespoke engagement rings

Couples are now embracing desert diamonds, vintage styles and ethical sourcing, and prioritising designs that tell an authentic story.

21 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Graff engagement rings showcase a trend towards vintage glamour. Photo: Handout

Luxury travel

Inside the Yellowstone Club, where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce honeymooned

Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are among other members of the Montana retreat for A-listers and billionaires.

15 Jul 2026 - 1:34PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Taylor Swift’s 4 nieces by marriage: Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett and Finnley

The children of Travis Kelce’s brother Jason were reportedly sprinkling flower petals at the wedding of the year – here’s what to know.

14 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

NFL Super Bowl

Meet Laura Kruk, who just married New York Giants’ JuJu Smith-Schuster

Wedding guests included not just Swift and Travis Kelce, but Patrick Mahomes – another of the groom’s Kansas City Chiefs ex-teammates – and his wife Brittany.

13 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM

Laura Kruk just tied the knot with JuJu Smith-Schuster, with Taylor Swift and others in attendance. Photo: @laura_kruk/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift paid US$160,000 police bill for her wedding, New York mayor says

Critics of the billionaire pop star had questioned if taxpayers were on the hook for security costs at her weekend extravaganza.

12 Jul 2026 - 6:42AM

Blake Lively

Meet Zoe Kazan, who theorised why Taylor Swift snubbed Blake Lively

Kazan has since deleted her posts speculating why the Gossip Girl star was absent from Tay-Tay’s wedding to Travis Kelce.

11 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Chanel, Cartier and a vintage Chevy: inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding raffle

Avril Lavigne and Jackie Tranquill were among winners of the luxury giveaways, while rehearsal dinner guests received diamond-set champagne flutes.

10 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly gave the A-list attendees various luxury gifts at their wedding. Photos: @jackietranquill/Instagram; AP Photo

Fame and celebrity

Who is Will Compton, the ex-NFL player snubbed by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?

The former linebacker played for the Washington Commanders, the Tennessee Titans and the Las Vegas Raiders – now he co-hosts the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast.

10 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Former NFL player Will Compton did not make the guest list for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on July 3. Photos: @_willcompton/Instagram, AP Photo

Jewellery

Ring stacking is everywhere – here’s how to do it like a pro

Celine’s models, Taylor Swift and Zoë Kravitz are all loading their fingers with rings – check out these pointers (pun intended) from jewellery experts.

8 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is director Joseph Kahn, a guest at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?

Kahn is responsible for hit music videos including Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’, and has worked with Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, U2 and – of course – Taylor Swift.

8 Jul 2026 - 3:00AM

Weddings

Meet the Paisleys, whose non-profit is backed by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Kimberly Williams-Paisley starred on ABC TV series According to Jim, while Brad Paisley was a successful country music singer in the 2000s … who knew Tay-Tay before she was famous.

8 Jul 2026 - 12:00AM

“Went to a thing,” Kimberly Williams-Paisley coyly captioned this photo of her and Brad Paisley, referring to Taylor Swift’s wedding on July 5. Photos: @kimberlywilliamspaisley/Instagram, FilmMagic

Haute Couture

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Dior and Schiaparelli for fall/winter

Bad Bunny, Michelle Yeoh and Emma Corrin were among the stars spotted at Schiaparelli, while Dior’s bridal piece had fans speculating about Taylor Swift’s wedding dress.

7 Jul 2026 - 11:10AM

The Dior haute couture fall/winter 2026-27 show had plenty of pleats. Photo: AFP

Celebrity Families

Meet Taylor Swift’s aunt, who shared details of the ‘American royal’ wedding

Robin Gentry is related to the pop star through her mum, is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, and may have indirectly helped the couple get together ….

7 Jul 2026 - 11:45AM

Fame and celebrity

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s big bash: a garden in the Garden

The couple wore a white dress and tux by Christian Dior and wrote their own vows for the intimate event in a transformed sports arena.

5 Jul 2026 - 10:39AM

United States

Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

Scorching conditions have forced officials in the US capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone parades, concerts and fireworks displays.

4 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM

Visitors try to stay cool as they walk along the National Mall on Friday as the country celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in Washington. Photo: TNS

Jewellery

How Asian designers are redefining high jewellery craft globally

The region’s home-grown designers, like Singapore’s Simone Ng, are using fresh narratives, cultural heritage and technical innovation to shine.

4 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in star-studded New York ceremony

Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, which was attended by guests like actor Hugh Grant, author Jenny Han and the NFL’s Kareem Hunt.

4 Jul 2026 - 2:45PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Conor Kennedy, Taylor Swift’s ex whose wedding could top her nuptials

The son of RFK Jr tied the knot with singer Giulia Be in March – their 3-day celebrations will be held against Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer landmark.

3 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Conor Kennedy and Taylor Swift dated briefly in 2012. Photos: Getty Images, TNS

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding celebrations: ‘she’s our queen’

An intimate dinner at Madison Square Garden for 100 guests on Thursday will be followed by a star-studded main event on Friday.

3 Jul 2026 - 7:20AM

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift kiss after the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas in February 2024. Photo: AP

Celebrity style

All about Monse, rumoured to be doing one of Taylor Swift’s wedding dresses

Founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia previously dressed the pop star for Selena Gomez’s wedding, when they were at Oscar de la Renta.

2 Jul 2026 - 5:48PM

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden, insider says

New York is bracing itself for the superstar singer and football player’s nuptials, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani adding to the hype.

2 Jul 2026 - 11:06AM

Travis Kelce

Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘genius’ wedding planner, Mark Seed?

The power couple have reportedly tapped wedding guru Mark Seed, who’s also worked with Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley, and Jennifer Lawrence.

25 Jun 2026 - 6:03PM

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are planning their wedding with the help of Mark Seed. Photo: GC Images

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters’ decade-long friendship

Swift – who is set to marry Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce – was just seen with her pals Este and Alana Haim at a Knicks game – so just how did they become friends?

20 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Taylor Swift, Este Haim and Alana Haim at the NBA Finals in New York earlier this month. The trio have been friends for years. Photo: EPA

Get to Know

Meet Taylor Swift’s hairstylist of over a decade, Jemma Muradian

The Armenia-born stylist, key to keeping Swift’s signature bangs in shape, also counts Gigi Hadid and Rachel Brosnahan among her customers.

15 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Jewellery

Heirlooms from Hatton Garden: discover London’s latest wave of goldsmiths

Margot Robbie is just one A-list fan of the work being done by innovative British artisans blending tradition and modernity in gold design.

4 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

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