Alicia Keys, Mike Tyson, and Jay Z were among the elite attendees at billionaire Michael Rubin’s glamorous Hamptons White Party, which made a grand return on Wednesday night.

Rumors swirled that the “If I Ain’t Got You” singer, who is 45, might perform at the highly exclusive Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Fanatics mogul at his massive $50 million estate close to Bridgehampton, Long Island.

Alicia Keys sparkled in a dazzling jumpsuit as she socialized with guests such as Shaboozey, known for blending country and hip-hop. The gathering took place on the expansive terrace of the luxurious home that Rubin shares with his fiancée, model Camille Fischel, and their two young daughters.

Adding to the star-studded event was rapper Jay Z, seen sporting a black Yankees cap and sunglasses while engaging with friends in a more secluded area of the estate, offering a stunning view of the beach.

In a jovial mood, former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was relaxing with rapper French Montana. This comes just a day after Tyson celebrated his landmark 60th birthday.

And in an exclusive Daily Mail photo, Colombian American actress Sofia Vergara, 53, appeared the picture of elegance in an off-the-shoulder patterned gown as she strode into Rubin’s glass-fronted home accompanied by her businessman boyfriend, Douglas Chabbott, 39.

Elsewhere at the party, former MLB player Alex Rodriguez, 50, was pictured in a cozy clinch with a mystery brunette – just weeks after splitting from his fitness instructor girlfriend of several years, Jaclyn Cordeiro.

Earlier, glammed-up guests clad in varying shades of white pulled up to Rubin’s mansion from 5pm in a steady of stream of blacked-out SUVs.

Partygoers were required to check in with staff at a small stand on the street before security staff surrounding the mansion allowed their vehicles to enter and drive them to the front door.

The white-themed soiree at Rubin’s 8,1000 sq feet manse is the summer’s most exclusive event, with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, sport and social media receiving the coveted invite.

Previous editions of the party have drawn the likes of Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and A-list actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.

The billionaire’s Gatsby-esque event – which had a brief hiatus last year – usually takes place around July 3 or 4 but this year was moved to July 1.

The Daily Mail learned Rubin, 53, had shifted the party date to prevent overshadowing the blockbuster wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which looks to be happening at Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden on Friday.

But sources told TMZ Rubin chose July 1 to avoid a possible clash with the UFC’s White House event, which was initially slated for Independence Day.

Nevertheless, it seems at least one of Swift and Kelce’s wedding guests took advantage of the opportunity to attend two of the summer’s glitziest events in one week.

Suki Waterhouse, the English actress and singer and a close friend of Swift’s, was spotted making a quick entrance as she was driven to the front door in a blacked-out SUV – seemingly without her actor fiancé and baby daddy, Robert Pattinson.

Waterhouse – who made a brief appearance on the balcony before vanishing inside the property – confirmed she will attending Swift and Kelce’s nuptials this weekend.

The actress Emma Roberts was also spotted being swept into the bash and was later pictured chatting happily with fellow guests.

Internet stars Jake and Logan Paul also attended the bash with their respective partners, Jutta Leerdam, a 27-year-old Dutch Olympic speed skater and the model Nina Agdal, 34.

The Paul brothers also scored invites to Rubin’s intimate BBQ for friends and associates on Tuesday evening, where they mingled with other guests including the Canadian model Winnie Harlow, 31, and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, 30.

The Daily Mail ran exclusive photographs of WWE star Logan Paul chatting with social media star Alix Earle, 25, in what appeared to be a truce after a previously awkward tiff, for which he apologized.

Also among the White Party guests were Olivia Dunne, the ex-gymnast turned actress and social media personality, singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor, rapper DJ Khaled and actress Tiffany Haddish.

Attendees were treated to food from Lucali, the iconic Brooklyn pizza parlor – likely to be just one of a string of sumptuous cuisines on offer.

In previous years, Rubin reportedly laid on spreads from some of New York’s best eateries, including wagyu beef and truffle salt rolls from Nobu, summer tomato salads from Cucina Alba and Raos’ famous meatballs.

Partygoers were seen mingling in multiple areas of the mansion, including an elevated front outdoor terrace which wrapped around to the back of the mansion overlooking the beach.

As the sun began to set, the property’s roof deck – which was set up with staging and DJ decks ready for the evening’s performances – was illuminated with colorful lights.

As night fell, an announcement was made from the property’s roof deck urging guests to make their way downstairs for ‘a lot of different experiences’.

Downstairs, there was a black tent housing a makeshift dancefloor, complete with a full bar and nightclub lighting for Rubin’s celebrity guests to party into the small hours.

Back on the beach, a vessel was spotted in the water, thought to be for the firework display that has become a firm fixture of Rubin’s annual Fourth of July gathering.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Veteran Superintendent Larry Snelling has revealed his plan to retire from the Chicago Police Department, closing a chapter on a career spanning over three decades.

The announcement came on Wednesday, with Snelling specifying that his departure from the force would be effective as of July 15.

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Snelling delivered the news via a heartfelt letter, shared through the Chicago Police Department’s social media channels on Wednesday afternoon.

Having assumed the role of superintendent in 2023, Snelling played a significant part in reducing Chicago’s crime rate, with noteworthy declines reported annually under his leadership.

In his farewell message, Snelling expressed deep gratitude, stating, “I am closing out this chapter of my life with a heart full of gratitude for every Chicagoan and every community partner who embraced me during my time at the Chicago Police Department. Thank you does not fully express my appreciation for you, the people of Chicago.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also posted a statement about Snelling’s departure Wednesday afternoon.

Accolades began pouring in within minutes of Supt. Snelling announcing his retirement, but the decision has also raised questions about the department’s leadership as the city heads into the summer months.

Just six weeks ago, Snelling addressed persistent rumors that he was preparing to retire.

“In this profession, we ask a lot of people, and we give a lot, but I can tell you right now, rumors are rumors,” Snelling said at the time.

While the announcement was not entirely unexpected, its timing comes as the traditionally more violent summer period is getting underway.

“As things get increasingly hot. As these street takeovers and teen trends continue in the City of Chicago who is going to be at the helm of the police department,” said Ald. Ray Lopez of the 15th Ward.

The announcement has also fueled speculation that a tense relationship with Mayor Brandon Johnson may have played a role in Snelling’s decision.

“Everything at news affairs ran through the fifth floor of City Hall before it came out at 35th and Michigan,” said John Catanzara, president of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Several members of the City Council praised Snelling’s career and leadership following the announcement.

“He is the epitome of from the mud up. He attended Englewood High School. Went into the force at the age of 22,” said Ald. Stephanie Coleman of the 16th Ward.

“We’ve had some very good superintendents over the last 30-40 years. Nobody better than Larry Snelling,” said Ald. Matt O’Shea of the 19th Ward.

Snelling became superintendent less than three years ago. Before that, he served as commander of the 7th District in Englewood, the same district where he began his career as a police officer. He led the department during a period when violent crime numbers were at record lows and oversaw public safety efforts during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

“He was vital to seamlessly merging CPD’s local footprint with the Secret Service’s security plan,” said Peter Vogl, assistant special agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service’s Chicago Field Office.

Mayor Johnson thanked Snelling for his service and said Fred Waller will once again take over as interim superintendent. Some, however, question how long Waller will remain in the role, with the mayoral election seven months away.

“No one is going to keep this job thinking that there is no career path. We will be stuck with a placeholder,” Lopez said.

Snelling’s last day on the job is set for July 15. After that, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will begin the search process for his replacement.

Two individuals were taken into custody at a Costco on Sunday, accused of using fake credit cards in an attempt to steal merchandise, according to local authorities.

The incident unfolded at approximately 3 p.m. in South Windsor, Connecticut, as reported by the South Windsor Police Department on Monday.

Police have identified the suspects as seasoned Costco shoplifters: 35-year-old Brittany A. Howard from the Bronx, New York, and 34-year-old Kasheem M. Williams from Brooklyn.

“Officers were dispatched to the Costco located at 1220 Tamarack Ave after receiving reports of two individuals suspected of actively stealing from the store. The suspects allegedly tried to check out using fraudulent credit cards,” stated the South Windsor Police Department.

Authorities note that store employees had been alerted that these same suspects had previously employed a similar tactic at a Costco in Enfield, which is about a 30-minute drive to the north.

Responding officers later discovered 28 stolen financial documents, all under different names, inside the suspects’ vehicle, along with goods believed to have been stolen from the other Costco location, police said.

After the suspects were taken into custody, authorities said both individuals were found to have active out-of-state warrants.

Williams had an extraditable warrant out of Suffolk County, New York, on multiple charges including burglary, strangulation and assault. 

Howard was found to have an extraditable warrant out of Hudson County, New Jersey, on credit card theft charges.

Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.

Police said the pair were held on $250,000 surety bonds and were scheduled to appear in Manchester Superior Court Monday morning.

A dramatic series of events in Pennsylvania unfolded Wednesday as an illegal immigrant, with a history of criminal activity, including a hit-and-run, evaded authorities. This individual, identified as Clemente Lara-Hernandez, reportedly rammed his vehicle into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) car, leading a federal agent to discharge his weapon in response, according to official reports.

The confrontation occurred around 6:15 a.m. in Harrisburg when ICE officers attempted to detain Lara-Hernandez, a Mexican national. Resistant to their efforts, he allegedly escalated the situation, ICE representatives disclosed to News Media.

In a perilous move, Lara-Hernandez, as the agency describes, “weaponized his car,” aggressively crashing into an ICE vehicle amid the tense encounter.

According to an ICE spokesperson, Lara-Hernandez’s reckless escape continued as he sped dangerously in the wrong direction down a one-way street, culminating in a collision with a civilian vehicle.

An ICE agent fired his weapon and another sustained a cut to the hand, authorities said. No one appeared to have been struck. Lara-Hernandez remains at large.

The FBI is leading the investigation into the incident. The Harrisburg Police Department had no involvement other than responding to secure the scene, a police spokesperson told News Media.

The FBI said it responded to the scene but that “Justice Department policy prevents us from commenting on the nature of any investigations that may or may not be occurring.”

In addition to a hit-and-run, Lara-Hernandez’s criminal history includes an assault and a domestic violence incident, ICE said. ICE noted that its officers are facing a significant uptick in attacks as they carry out immigration enforcement operations nationwide.

“Our ICE law enforcement officers are facing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults, 3,300% increase in vehicular attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threats against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest the worst of the worst,” ICE said.

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.