Taylor Swift’s iconic “Taymerica” celebration might be making a grand return this year, potentially in the form of her wedding. According to revelations from the Daily Mail, the pop sensation could be ready to walk down the aisle with fiancé Travis Kelce during the July 4th weekend.

Both Taylor and Travis, who are 36 years old, reportedly plan to exchange vows at the renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City. Sources indicate that the couple is set on embracing a lavish and public affair at this legendary venue, known for hosting significant concerts and sporting events, with a capacity to accommodate up to 22,000 guests.

Insiders suggest that the wedding is scheduled for July 3, just ahead of the Independence Day festivities. This timing raises the enticing possibility that guests might experience a present-day rendition of “Taymerica,” echoing Swift’s famed Fourth of July parties that once captivated social media.

Adding to the speculation, Travis Kelce, an NFL star, hints in his latest book that the wedding could carry a patriotic flair. He mentions a theme that pays homage to the US military and honors the men and women who serve and protect the nation.

And now, the NFL star’s own words in his new book also suggest the nuptials could have a patriotic theme honoring the US military and men and women ‘who protect this country.’ 

In No Dumb Questions: And All of Our Dumbest Answers, the new book Kelce wrote with his brother Jason, the pair discuss their love for America and what makes Independence Day so special.  

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are due to marry this summer, but details of the event have been kept strictly under wraps

The nuptials are expected to take place over Independence Day weekend, sparking speculation of a patriotic celebration inspired by the singer’s famous star-studded ‘Taymerica’ bash 

According to a source, the superstar pair may marry at a spectacular ceremony held at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden

‘There is something around being around servicemen around Fourth of July that just makes it like that much more meaningful,’ Jason writes. 

‘It really hits you more, I feel like. It’s hard to come up with a great memory of Fourth of July because it’s really just being around the people. It always comes down to family, friends. It’s the one day that we all get to celebrate that we’re in this country together.

‘Thanksgiving is more family oriented. Fourth of July is like: ‘We’re America, bubba, and this is the big day that we became America’. 

Later, Travis chimes in to say he ‘couldn’t have said it better,’ agreeing that the celebration is about ‘those who protect this country today’. 

Kelce has been frank about his patriotism in the past and last July 4th posted a picture of some fireworks on Instagram and wrote: ‘Cheers to you, oh beautiful America.’

Swift is known to be a huge fan of the holiday herself thanks to her famous Fourth of July parties, her last being in 2016 – which included giant water slides, towels and swimsuits in red, white and blue to celebrate America at her Rhode Island mansion.

The pop singer’s annual Fourth of July celebrations became a viral celebrity moment as she was seen posing with friends Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne in red, white, and blue

The lavish 2016 celebration featured American flags, themed swimwear and a host of celebrity guests

The 36-year-old happens to own the most expensive private home in the Rhode Island – the historic eight-bedroom mansion High Watch in Watch Hill – which she paid $17.7 million for in 2013

Social media photos showed the pop singer posing with Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid in red, white and blue swimwear while waving American flags, helping cement the event as one of the defining celebrity gatherings of the era.

The festivities generated headlines around the world and became so synonymous with Swift that fans coined the nickname ‘Taymerica.’

The star has been known to have admiration for the military too and has a history of service in her family.

Her paternal grandfather, Archie Dean Swift Jr, served in the US Marine Corps during WWII and fought in the brutal six-month long Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in 1942 and the Battle of Okinawa in Japan.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly in 2020, Swift said that her grandfather ‘had seen a lot of heavy fire and casualties – all of the things that nightmares are made of’.

In his new book, co-authored by his brother Jason, Kelce speaks of his love for America and the Fourth of July – which they see as a celebration of the men and women who ‘protect this country’

Swift and Kelce seen during a recent outing to a friend’s wedding in Brooklyn, New York

The atrocities he saw were the ‘actual definition of unspeakable’, Swift said.

While Swift’s grandfather died when she was very young, her father used to tell her that he would say: ‘I’m not supposed to be here. I shouldn’t be here.’

Swift was so moved by the stories that wrote the song ‘Epiphany’ about Archie, as well as healthcare workers on the front line during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In another sign of her respect for the military, in 2016 Swift made a surprise visit to her then oldest fan, 96-year-old WWII veteran Cyrus Porter, at his home in Missouri.

Porter had been to two Swift concerts with his dozens of grandchildren and credited the singer for bringing him closer to them.

Elsewhere in the book Kelce says that he would never get married in the fall because the football season is happening then: he has signed up for one more season with the Chiefs after rumors about his retirement.

For Kelce, football appeared to be more important than anyone’s wedding – including his.

Kelce said: ‘You got to be willing to find a weekend where the team isn’t playing anybody good….it’s a whole weekend thing.

‘Don’t make my friends have to not go. Everybody’s got (football) season tickets, all right? Don’t make my friends have to choose whether or not they have to sell their tickets that week’.

LeBron James has managed to breathe new life into what was once considered the most forlorn of colors.

Offbeat Green SW 7606, a shade largely overlooked within Sherwin-Williams’ expansive palette, has recently been dubbed The Loneliest Color of 2026. This greenish-yellow tone, often relegated to the back of paint swatches, is described as an “earthy, lime green” in an effort to highlight its understated charm.

In an intriguing twist, Sherwin-Williams has embraced this underdog hue, marketing it as an opportunity to “rediscover the beauty of color.” Each year, the company selects a lesser-known shade, aiming to breathe new life into it through innovative pairings and vibrant displays.

Once collecting dust on shelves, Offbeat Green has found salvation through a unique collaboration with the LeBron James Family Foundation. This partnership has not only spotlighted the color but also aimed to rejuvenate its image.

Central to this collaboration is the PROMISE Project, a transformative initiative focused on constructing a home education center in Akron, Ohio. This center, meant to empower first-time homeowners, will feature a door painted in this distinctive yellow-green. Launched in 2011, James’s I PROMISE initiative continues to uplift educational opportunities and provide family support in his hometown, now with an unexpected splash of color.

The two organizations say the partnership comes from the shared values of finding “hidden potential” and “opening doors” for those who don’t have opportunities. For Offbeat Green, that means a revival and potentially being used on new doors and walls; for new homeowners, it means being given step-by-step guidance in the path to homeownership.

Sherwin-Williams markets the loneliest color as “finding value in what others overlook,” which James says coincides with building confidence in those who need support and encouragement, like potential homeowners.

Along with the project, the partnership has set up various giveaways and sweepstakes, including an Offbeat Green basketball signed by the basketball legend.

Offbeat Green joins other flat paint shades like Radiant Lilac and Kingdom Gold in The Loneliest Color Archive, as each year the company chooses an unpopular shade and reframes it as “unconventional.” Last year, WNBA star Paige Bueckers promoted The Loneliest Color by referring to it as “unapologetic.”

Sherwin-Williams has remarketed the repellent green by describing it as a “celebration of individuality” and a nature-esque color that “isn’t afraid to go against the grain.”

In a recent interview, a retired NYPD detective who was involved in the investigation of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassination described the silencer recovered from the crime scene as unlike anything he had encountered before. This detail highlights the level of sophistication and planning that investigators believe went into the murder.

Retired NYPD Detective Sgt. John Griffin shared with “Dateline” on Friday that in his 25-year career, he had never come across such a device.

“It featured something on the front, resembling a homemade suppressor or silencer,” remarked Griffin, who served in the NYPD’s major crimes unit.

Luigi Mangione, 28, faces charges for the assassination of Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two from Minnesota. Thompson was shot and killed on video outside a Manhattan Hilton hotel on the morning of December 4, 2024, just before a scheduled investor conference.

Luigi Mangione arrives at an evidence suppression hearing at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City on May 18, 2026. (Jeenah Moon/Reuters)

Pat Diaz, a private investigator who spent 30 years as a homicide detective in the Miami area, told News Media Monday that silencers were a big part of the violent “Cocaine Cowboys” and mafia era of the 1980s and 1990s.

“Usually on major drug killings, they’d just drop the weapon there, because most of the time they were untraceable,” he said. “It wasn’t unusual in the ’80s, ’90s, to come up with a firearm with a silencer on it — especially in Miami.”

Stricter laws diminished their use in more recent decades, but they are making a resurgence, he said.

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, is shown in an undated portrait provided by UnitedHealth. He was shot and killed on his way to an investor conference in New York City in what prosecutors described as a politically motivated assassination. (AP Photo/UnitedHealth Group via AP)

The 3D-printed version shows some capability with mechanical engineering as well as intent, he added.

“It shows his frame of mind,” Diaz said. “Insanity is out the door, because he was of sound mind to be able to engineer and design a silencer.”

Typically, a printed device requires multiple components to be created and then assembled — then fitted to the weapon safely.

A split image showing Luigi Mangione in court and his alleged handgun and 3D-printed silencer. Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (Curtis Means/Pool via Reuters)

The former Ivy Leaguer has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in connection with the case and could face life in prison without parole if convicted on the most serious federal charges.

In New York, he faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment if convicted, which would include a chance of parole.

“In 25 years, I don’t think I’ve ever actually encountered a silencer before that,” Griffin told “Dateline.”

Surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows the suspect in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024. (NYPD Crimestoppers)

Surveillance video shows a hooded man approach Thompson from behind and open fire with a handgun.

NYPD detectives were able to trace the suspect’s movements back from the crime scene to a hostel where they found surveillance video where he pulled his mask down and smiled at the clerk.

Surveillance footage shows Luigi Mangione, the suspected gunman in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder, flirting with a hostel employee before the Dec. 4 shooting. (Crime Stoppers)

That image circulated widely, leading customers and workers at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s to call 911 five days later when Mangione was eating breakfast at a corner table.

He was arrested there, and searches of his bag allegedly turned up the suspected murder weapon and a 3D-printed suppressor.

“You go back to the theory that these guys think they can get away with anything,” Diaz said. “Somebody recognized him…In New York he’s one among millions — where he went, he stood out as an outsider.”

Mangione is due back in both courthouses next week.

In a joint announcement, the Tuscaloosa Police Department and the FBI’s Birmingham Field Office revealed the outcomes of a comprehensive seven-week initiative focused on tackling violent crime and apprehending fugitives.

Throughout this operation, officers from the TPD executed 239 traffic stops, leading to the arrest of 172 individuals. They also seized 22 illegal firearms and over $15,000 in cash. Notably, two cases involved Glock switches, which are devices that transform semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons, as per the police reports.

David R. Fitzgibbons, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Birmingham, emphasized the importance of collaborations with local law enforcement, stating, “The FBI works alongside our partners to eradicate violent crime and protect our communities. These partnerships are crucial for removing dangerous offenders and enhancing public safety. This operation underscores our steadfast commitment to fostering a safer environment for all residents.”

Summer often evokes memories of sun-soaked beach days and the jingle of the neighborhood ice cream truck. While the warmer months invite us to fire up the grill for hamburgers and hot dogs, they also herald the arrival of a vibrant array of fruits, with cherry season hitting its peak from late May through August.

Cherries are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. Despite their natural sweetness, they remain low in calories, offering a delicious, healthy, and convenient snacking option.

According to Anne Till, a registered dietitian at the Anne Till Nutrition Group in Cary, North Carolina, “Cherries are, first and foremost, a whole-food fruit. This means they are completely unprocessed and vibrant additions to a health-supportive, whole-food diet,” she shared with the Daily Mail.

To ensure you select the most flavorful and nutritious cherries, Till advises opting for firm, glossy ones with fresh green stems, while steering clear of any that appear dull or wrinkled.

For the best tasting and most nutritious fruit, Till recommends choosing firm, glossy cherries with green stems and avoiding dull or wrinkled fruit.

Cherries offer a range of health benefits. Here’s an overview of their nutritional and metabolic qualities.

For the best tasting and most nutritious fruit, Till recommends choosing firm, glossy cherries

Cherry nutrition facts

One cup of cherries provides a compact mix of vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. 

The fruit’s nutritional profile is estimated to have 97 calories, 24 g of carbohydrates, 3.2 g of fiber to support digestion, up to 330 mg of potassium to support blood pressure and fluid balance and 10 mg of vitamin C for immune support.

The glycemic index advantage

Despite their sweetness, cherries have a low glycemic index, a ranking of foods on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels, and a low glycemic load, a measure of how much a food raises blood sugar. 

This means they raise blood sugar slowly, making them a smart choice for a naturally sweet snack that supports steadier post-meal blood sugar, Till said.

Steady blood sugar can help support a healthy weight or aid in weight loss.

It also helps reduce cravings and supports appetite control.  

Antioxidants, anthocyanins and heart health benefits

A cherry’s deep-red color signals powerful phytochemicals, especially anthocyanins, types of antioxidants that protect from environmental stressors. 

These antioxidants protect cells from free-radical damage and may help reduce inflammation linked to long-term health issues, supporting heart, joint, and overall health.

Additionally, cherries have been linked to improving heart health, and clinical research surrounding cherries points toward modest yet valuable cardiovascular perks, Till said.

A 2024 study found that consumption of cherries reduced blood pressure and stated that several clinical trials have demonstrated that the consumption of fruits containing anthocyanins can reduce blood pressure, which improves overall heart health.  

However, Till advised: ‘I never recommend hanging your hat on a single nutrient or fruit to prevent heart disease.’

‘You cannot eat one specific food and expect it to save you from poor dietary choices or an overall inactive lifestyle. Cherries should be viewed as a valuable non-pharmacological tool that works in tandem with a comprehensive, health-focused lifestyle.’

One cup of cherries provides a compact mix of vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates

Improving sleep quality

Cherries, especially tart cherries, may improve sleep. 

They contain melatonin, the body’s natural sleep hormone, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle and may support mood, focus, and energy. 

The fruit also contains trace amounts of tryptophan, which has been linked to improved sleep time and quality.

A 2012 European Journal of Sleep Medicine study followed 20 participants who were asked to drink tart cherry juice twice daily for a week.

Participants drinking the juice ended up napping less and sleeping longer at night than those who received a different drink.

And a 2019 study found drinking 30mL (1oz) of tart cherry juice twice per day increased sleep time by an hour in older adults with insomnia.

Cherries can be an excellent supportive aid, and they work best when paired with excellent sleep hygiene, a consistent bedtime routine, and regular physical activity, Till added. 

Cherries raise blood sugar slowly, making them a smart choice for a naturally sweet snack

Exercise and post-workout muscle recovery

Studies suggest tart cherries may reduce muscle soreness, speed recovery, and ease joint inflammation, making them appealing to athletes and active people. 

Till said the evidence for exercise recovery is among cherries’ strongest health claims. 

Data has shown that runners and athletes who consume tart cherry juice can reduce post-exercise inflammation and muscle pain. 

The cherries’ natural carbohydrates also help refill muscle glycogen stores – your muscles’ energy source – quickly after intense exercise.

Evidence shows drinking cherry juice either before or after exercising yields the same benefits, and pairing it with a protein after working out maximizes its effects.  

Be cherry aware

Cherries are generally healthy, but there are a few safety and digestive concerns to keep in mind.

Cherry pits pose a choking risk, especially for young children and older adults. 

They also contain cyanogenic compounds, but an intact pit usually passes safely through the digestive tract. 

Crushed, bitten, or chewed pits can release toxic hydrogen cyanide, so pits should always be removed before serving cherries to children or other vulnerable people, Till told Daily Mail.

Cherries are typically in season during summer in the US, though frozen cherries are available year-round

Also, people prone to kidney stones may want to limit cherries because they are relatively high in oxalates and eating too many cherries can also cause bloating, gas, or diarrhea in people sensitive to fructose, said Jennifer Beery, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health Center for Health Improvement. 

Also, she cautioned that those taking blood thinners should check with a doctor, as cherries may interact with these medications. 

‘It’s best to ask a physician about the safety of cherries, cherry juice, or supplements,’ added Beery.

How to incorporate cherries into a diet

Enjoy pitted cherries, typically sold for about $8 per pound, as a snack or with low-fat Greek yogurt or oatmeal for a high-fiber, higher-protein breakfast or dessert. 

Cherries are also good blended into smoothies, or with a splash of tart cherry juice in sparkling water.

Beery also recommends buying them in season – typically summer in the US – for the best price, though frozen cherries are available year-round.

When it comes to making a statement, Doja Cat never misses the mark, transforming her public appearances into captivating displays of artistry.

During her recent visit to a Sephora store in Paris, a collaboration with MAC Cosmetics, the singer used her sheer latex ensemble as a striking canvas for the brand’s signature red lipstick.

The attention-grabbing outfit, featuring faux nipple piercings, a ruffled hem, and oversized puff sleeves, captured everyone’s attention along the bustling Champs-Élysées.

Adding to the ensemble’s flair, Doja Cat wore green latex thigh-high stockings, polka-dotted fingerless gloves, and topped it all off with a chic black-and-white fascinator.

Underneath her form-fitting mini dress, a bright white thong and a matching bralette subtly peeked through, completing the bold and innovative look.

In keeping of the theme of the Sephora x MAC event, the performer invited fans to kiss her entire body, leaving red-hot lip marks all over her look.

As for her own glam for the outing, Doja opted for turquoise winged eye makeup, bold blush and (of course) scarlet lipstick.

The Grammy winner’s no stranger to latex fashion, having selected a glossy nude Saint Laurent getup for this year’s Met Gala.

In January, Doja graced the cover of MAC’s relaunched MACzine, as exclusively revealed by Page Six Style.

She fronted the glossy with a lipstick “cigarette,” sharply angled brows and long, lush lashes.

Famous for her fashion and beauty stunts, the “Paint the Town Red” hitmaker also made headlines for snacking on her tube of lipstick (which was actually a highly realistic piece of chocolate) on the VMAs 2025 red carpet.

A search is actively ongoing following the fatal shooting of a Pennsylvania State University student in what appears to be an attempted robbery. The incident occurred on Saturday.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, 22-year-old Billy Schmidt was shot and killed at approximately 1:30 a.m. while just a few blocks from his Philadelphia residence. Officers responding to the scene discovered him lying on the street with a gunshot wound to his chest.

Billy was rushed to a nearby hospital where medical staff pronounced him dead at 1:47 a.m.

In an interview with ABC7, his father, Bill Schmidt, shared that his son had been returning home after watching the NBA Finals at a bar with friends.

Billy Schmidt lost his life in the shooting incident on Saturday. (Bill Schmidt)

Security video given to police shows Schmidt asking for his phone back before several shots were heard that killed the college student. It shows a man throwing a cellphone before another individual can be seen running around a corner being chased by Billy Schmidt, who was then shot in the chest.

Billy Schmidt was a senior at Pennsylvania State University, where he was set to graduate in December.

“He was a really good person who cared about everybody and never hurt or bothered a soul, never bothered anyone and for him to get shot like that is a travesty,” Bill Schmidt said. “I’m shocked when they stole his phone that he chased them.”

Schmidt was a senior at Penn State, where he was set to graduate in December. (Provided by family/Fox29)

Police have not made an arrest in connection to the college student’s killing. One neighbor urged anyone with information to help police.

“I want justice, I want the kid that shot Billy to be found,” a neighbor said. “If anyone’s out there that recognizes anything… they seem young to me. If anyone has any information or recognizes anything about the kids, I would love for them to come forward.”

Security video captured portions of the shooting. (Ezra Roulinavage)

Anna Schmidt, Billy Schmidt’s sister, said in a GoFundMe the Penn State student “was a beloved brother, friend, and member of our community, and his loss has left us all in shock.”

The family has raised more than $48,000 since Billy Schmidt was killed.

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