All articles tagged with #guest list
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest-list choice—no plus-one for a single guest—sparks a discussion about wedding etiquette. Traditional guidance suggests inviting spouses or partners as part of a guest’s package, and the piece notes Swift’s reasoning while urging couples to set clear, consistent rules for their own events.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly keeping their wedding private at a secret venue, but one guest complains she cannot bring a plus-one and must attend solo, highlighting inconsistencies as married attendees are allowed to bring partners; the guest list is said to include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and other A-listers, with Jack Antonoff avoiding questions about attendance.
Rolling Stone previews Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime with a dream guest list, suggesting collaborators from Cardi B and Drake to Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Rosalía, while noting his residency history of inviting guests and the possibility of a Puerto Rico–focused moment or even no guests at all.
A lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle for US President Donald Trump's UK visit featured a guest list of royals, tech and finance executives, and political figures, highlighting the diplomatic and economic ties between the US and UK, with notable attendees including Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Rupert Murdoch, alongside members of Trump's family and administration.
A friend of Travis Kelce suggests he may not be invited to Kelce's wedding with Taylor Swift, implying the guest list is controlled by Swift and that Kelce's childhood friends are more likely to be invited. The couple has kept wedding plans private since their engagement was announced in August.
The New York Times revealed that President Trump hosted a private dinner for cryptocurrency customers, including notable figures like a Chinese billionaire, a Justice Clarence Thomas lawyer, and a former basketball star, with invitations based on top holdings of his $TRUMP memecoin, highlighting a unique intersection of politics and crypto marketing.
President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hosted a state dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto, inviting over 450 guests including notable figures such as Barack Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Melinda Gates. The event featured a diverse group of attendees from various sectors including business, music, and sustainable development.
The White House will host a State Dinner for His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, and Mrs. Kishida Yuko, with a guest list including political figures, business leaders, and other dignitaries. Notable attendees include the President and Dr. Biden, former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and various government officials and their spouses.
First Lady Jill Biden will host a diverse group of guests in the viewing box for President Biden's State of the Union Address, each representing issues or themes to be addressed in the speech or embodying the administration's policies. The guests include individuals advocating for reproductive rights, cancer care, gun violence prevention, union workers, healthcare affordability, clean energy, and military families, as well as international figures like Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden.
Chaz Bono and his fiancée, Shara Blue Mathes, have reportedly decided to exclude Cher from their wedding guest list, citing strained relations and a desire for a simple ceremony without Cher's involvement. Sources claim that the relationship between Cher and her children, including Chaz, has been fraught since his coming out as gay and transition in 2008, with neither wanting to involve her in their lives.
Megastar Chiranjeevi's Padma Vibhushan celebrations at his farmhouse saw a star-studded guest list including celebrities from the film industry like Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, and director Shankar Shanmugam, as well as political figures such as Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Kavitha Kalvakuntla. Upasana Charan and the Mega family hosted the grand party to honor Chiranjeevi's achievement, with the event marking a significant celebration for the Telugu film industry.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been excluded from the high society wedding of Harry's childhood friend, Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster. The decision was reportedly made to avoid tensions and clashes with other members of the royal family, including King Charles and Queen Camilla. Prince William and Kate Middleton have been invited to the wedding, and William is even rumored to be a potential best man. The exclusion comes amidst ongoing tensions between Harry and William, exacerbated by the release of Omid Scobie's book. Hugh Grosvenor, who is also the godfather of Harry's son Archie, is one of the few friends who has maintained strong bonds with both brothers.
The guest list for the upcoming COP28 climate summit in the UAE is raising eyebrows, as it is dominated by bankers, lobbyists, and even housekeeping staff. Critics argue that the presence of financial institutions and lobbyists undermines the summit's goal of addressing climate change, while others defend the inclusion of diverse voices.
Succession's latest episode, "Tailgate Party," showcases the Roy children hosting a political-themed party with a guest list of movers and shakers. The episode highlights the importance of a well-planned party, including the guest list, food, theme, flow, unwelcome visitors, cloakrooms, knickknacks, escapades, and drama. The episode is a new entry into a TV party canon that includes memorable gatherings from The Office, Who's the Boss?, and Real Housewives.
The 2023 Met Gala, themed around late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, is underway with a star-studded guest list including supermodels, sports icons, movie stars, and executives. Notable absences include Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Zendaya. The event is a benefit for the museum's Costume Institute and a pricey affair, with alternative events like the Debt Gala popping up. A livestream of departures will be available on Vogue.com, and AP journalists will provide real-time updates from the event.