When Taylor Swift first shared news of her engagement, she jokingly pledged to invite every single person she’d ever met to her wedding. Judging by the scene on Wednesday at JFK Airport, it seems she meant it.

Friends and celebrities are flying in from all corners of the world to witness the pop sensation tie the knot with fiancé Travis Kelce. The ceremony is set to take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

Among the early arrivals was British television presenter Graham Norton, who touched down in New York with his husband, Jono McLeod.

Exclusive images captured by the Daily Mail on Wednesday show a slightly jet-lagged Norton dressed in a blue shirt. He was spotted at the airport alongside his husband, with luggage in hand.

Also seen making their way through the terminal were “Fleabag” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge accompanied by family and a young child, while pop star Dua Lipa was already spotted enjoying her time in New York City.

Norton’s presence will come as little surprise to anyone who caught his BBC chat show last October.

It was during that very appearance that Swift turned to Norton and invited him to her wedding after showing off her engagement ring and admitting that narrowing down the guest list was the most stressful part of planning, because she intended to invite ‘anyone I’ve ever talked to.’

Swift then made good on a second promise made that same evening, when her fellow chat show guest Domhnall Gleeson joked on air that he wanted to be in one of her music videos, Swift took him at his word.

She had him star in ‘Opalite,’ her retro-90s video shot in secret at the Whitgift shopping center in Croydon, south London, in late November – featuring Gleeson, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lewis Capaldi, and Norton himself.

Norton later revealed on his podcast that he had kept the whole shoot tightly under wraps for months.

It appears both the invitation and the cameo came with a plus-one to the wedding of the century.

Swift and Kelce have enforced a strict ‘no ring, no bring’ policy for the celebration – meaning only married or engaged guests are permitted to bring a date.

The rule has already sparked debate, with wedding planners branding it ‘outdated’ and fans pointing out that several of Swift’s closest friends – including Gigi Hadid, who is in a long-term relationship with Bradley Cooper but not yet married – may find their partners left off the list.

Waller-Bridge has her own history with Swift, with the Fleabag creator moving in overlapping circles with Swift for years, and was among the crowd at the Eras Tour London shows in 2024.

She was memorably caught on camera sprinting back to the VIP tent alongside her co-star Andrew Scott when the opening chords of ‘Style’ rang out.

The British arrivals join a growing roll call of A-listers converging on New York.

Ed Sheeran – one of Swift’s oldest friends and a confirmed guest – was spotted dining with Taylor’s longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner at Buona Sera on the Lake in Malta, upstate New York on June 30, just hours from the city.

Swift has previously joked it would be ‘hard to stop’ Sheeran from grabbing the mic at the reception.

With Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw also said to be performing, he may not be the only one.

Dua Lipa was also pictured entering Electric Lady Studios in New York Wednesday alongside Camila Cabello, raising inevitable questions about whether the pair are laying down something special for the reception.

Sabrina Carpenter was also seen enjoying a meal out with friends at Emmett’s on Grove in the West Village, adding to a guest list that is beginning to look less like a wedding and more like a who’s who of the entire music industry.

The ‘Espresso’ singer, who opened for Swift on parts of her Eras Tour, was seen in the background of a video shared on X, wearing her trademark blond locks long and what appeared to be a leather jacket.

Swift has even invited the five starters who propelled the New York Knicks to NBA championship glory just weeks ago to her and Kelce’s wedding, according to Page Six.

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are all set to be there for the ceremony and party in the heart of Manhattan.

Brunson, the biggest Knicks star, has made no secret in the past of being a Swiftie. And as Daily Mail reported at the time, the Knicks stars were happier with Swift attending their game than Donald Trump, when he turned up for Game 3.

An insider informed the Daily Mail in early June that Swift and Kelce had embraced the idea of a ‘spectacle’ wedding and selected Madison Square Garden as the venue.

Sources also previously claimed to the Daily Mail that guests who received an invitation are being required to sign an NDA before receiving information about the wedding.

Family and close friends of the couple are also allegedly being asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement.

Those who RSVP are then sent a link to the NDA, which requires guests not to disclose information about the wedding.

Last year in August, Kelce popped the big question and Swift shared photos from the intimate engagement on Instagram with the caption: ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.’

The sports player had turned his backyard in Kansas City into a secret garden wonderland, which offered a romantic atmosphere.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The U.S. men’s national team relentlessly continues to achieve new milestones, each one more audacious than the last.

On a tense Wednesday night, they faced a formidable challenge in their 2-0 triumph over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32. This victory marks one of the most significant barriers the team has overcome in years, perhaps even the most challenging yet.

In the lead-up to the match, the U.S. players maintained a facade of calmness. “Would it be weird if I told you I don’t really feel too much pressure right now?” Tim Ream, the seasoned defender, expressed in a laid-back tone. However, beneath this cool persona, the nerves were palpable as they stepped onto the field.

Traditionally perceived as the underdog in knockout scenarios—recall their encounters with the Netherlands in 2022, Belgium in 2014, and Brazil in 1994—the U.S. team was the clear favorite against Bosnia-Herzegovina. This match presented an opportunity to secure their first knockout round victory since 2022, and they seized it confidently.

This week, a Virginia police officer found himself in legal trouble, accused of assaulting an acquaintance while off duty, according to officials.

The Arlington County Police Department reported the arrest of 31-year-old Vincent Baglio on charges of malicious wounding.

Authorities have stated that the alleged incident of assault took place on May 24 inside a residence, with Baglio not on duty at the time. They confirmed that Baglio and the victim were acquainted.

“During a conversation, the suspect allegedly physically assaulted the victim and made statements threatening harm to them,” police said in a statement.

The incident was reported to police June 30, and Baglio was arrested after detectives investigated the allegations.

Baglio has since been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal administrative investigations, police said.

Arlington County Police Chief Andy Penn said the allegations against Baglio do not represent the values of the department.

“I want to assure our community that the serious criminal allegations in this case represent conduct that is wholly unacceptable and fundamentally inconsistent with the values, standards and responsibilities of our agency,” Penn said. “Such actions are in direct contradiction to the oath we take and the professional expectations we place on every law enforcement officer.

Penn said the department will conduct both a criminal investigation and an internal administrative review and vowed to hold officers accountable based on the findings.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to holding ourselves accountable and taking appropriate action based on the findings of those investigations,” Penn added.

Baglio joined the Arlington County Police Department in June 2024, according to the department.

In a dramatic wave of football emotions, Folarin Balogun found himself at the center of attention from both teammates and rivals. Christian Pulisic embraced him warmly, and Bosnia’s Sead Kolasinac gave him a consoling pat on the head. As Balogun made his way toward the exit at Levi’s Stadium, several substitutes approached to share their thoughts. Yet, how could they truly capture the essence of the 64-minute whirlwind Balogun had just experienced?

Facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun netted a crucial goal—the third in his World Cup journey—which placed the USMNT on a promising path to the last 16. His joy was short-lived, however, as an improbable red card threatened to sidetrack America’s summer aspirations.

Fortunately for the USA, they managed to avoid a setback. With ten men, under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino, the team showed resilience. Malik Tillman’s exceptional free kick, scored eight minutes before the final whistle, secured a 2-0 victory. The win not only brought a renewed sense of determination but also ended a long-standing streak of underperformance against European teams while marking only the second knockout round victory in their World Cup history. This achievement rightly stands as the headline.

Yet now, Pochettino faces the challenge of proceeding without his pivotal No 9 for at least one game, potentially more, depending on how Balogun’s suspension unfolds. The repercussions of this situation could be substantial. It’s baffling that under FIFA’s rules, red cards can only be contested on grounds of mistaken identity or if a player risks a multi-game ban.

Balogun joined a rare club, becoming the first player since Zinedine Zidane’s famous 2006 World Cup final to score and be dismissed in the same knockout match. His goal, amidst a chaotic first-half performance, included a disallowed goal, a stunning woodwork strike, and a rejected penalty appeal.

Then, midway through the second half, Balogun collided with Bosnia and Herzegovina center back Tarik Muharemovic. The defender went down in agony but no one inside Levi’s Stadium thought much of it until a message appeared on the big screen: VAR was checking for a possible red card. Cue a visit to the monitor for Brazilian referee Raphael Claus.

Replays showed Balogun’s studs running down the back of Muharemovic’s leg and then landing on the defender’s ankle. It was a painful one. It certainly didn’t look pretty when slowed down, frame-by-frame. Make no mistake, though, the decision to give a red card was a ludicrous one. 

This was a simple tussle, a tangle of legs as Balogun – eyes fixed on the ball – looked to secure possession for his side. There was no force, no intent. What are we doing? After all, only a couple of weeks ago, Lionel Messi escaped without a card after his studs-up challenge on the calf and Achilles of Algeria captain Aissa Mandi. 

Thankfully, Tillman – who has quietly been one of the stars of this team – made sure Claus’ decision didn’t impact this result. The midfielder deserved his goal and all the plaudits. He was superb. Next up? Belgium and a shot at a first quarterfinal since 2002.

It didn’t take long for Bosnia and Herzegovina to drag the US into uncharted waters at this World Cup. In all three group stage games, Pochettino’s team took the lead inside 12 minutes. Here, they had to wait half an hour to find the net. And until the cusp of halftime to break the deadlock.

What a whirlwind first 45 minutes this was for Balogun. Here’s a brief run-through all the chaos: first, Balogun went down under a challenge from Amar Dedic. There appeared to be contact but the referee said no. It would have been soft.

A few minutes later, Balogun found the net after Malik Tillman stole possession high up the pitch. This time, however, the offside flag denied the striker.

His goal eventually arrived in the 45th minute. It came with a hefty dose of good fortune that Balogun had earned with all his endeavor: from Tyler Adams’ neat backheel, Tillman slid a through-ball towards Balogun. It eventually reached the striker after diverting off two defenders. Balogun made no mistake, sliding the ball beyond Nikola Vasilj. He is now just one of three USA players to score at least three goals at a single World Cup and he celebrated with his own version of LeBron James’ signature ‘Silencer’.

Somehow the striker should have had a second before the break. In the eighth minute of stoppage time, Adams clipped a pass to Sergino Dest at the back post. His header found Balogun, who could only loop a shot on to the bar. And breathe.

At the end of it all? The United States were in front and 45 minutes from the last 16. Bosnia and Herzegovina could have no quibbles with the scoreline – despite creating a few chances of their own.

The clearest couple came within moments of each other. First, from a long ball to Edin Dzeko, Ermedin Demirovic unleashed a shot that was parried by Matt Freese. Kerim Alajbegovic then curled the resulting corner under Freese’s crossbar, forcing the goalkeeper to claw it away. Either side of those scares, however, the US looked the more threatening side.

Pulisic, back in the starting lineup for the first time since America’s opening game, was bright off the left flank and McKennie’s runs in behind caused issues time and again.

On one occasion, his cross was pushed clear by Vasilj, who then paid a heavy price: the goalkeeper’s face collided with the knee of Antonee Robinson. Vasilj was still icing his left cheek during the first hydration break.

Boos greeted that pause and before long, more frustration rained down from the stands as the US banged and banged at the door. Eventually the home fans had the goal they craved.

Unfortunately, the early evidence of these knockout rounds suggested the drama was only about to begin. Before this, there had been nine games in the round of 32. Seven were decided no earlier than the 86th minute.

Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, rolled the dice early in the second half, making three substitutions. Among those he threw on? Esmir Bajraktarevic, who was born in Wisconsin and represented the USMNT in 2024 before committing to Bosnia.

He is the son of refugees and the winger scored the goal that brought Bosnia and Herzegovina to this World Cup. In the end, though, neither Bajraktarevic, nor the referee, nor Ermin Mahmic – who came close with two stoppage-time shots – could halt the US’ march to the round of 16.

Pulisic thought he had secured victory when he scored with 12 minutes to go. Tillman was at the heart of it once more. But again the offside denied the USMNT. If only for a few more minutes.