Paul McCartney Played Beatles Classic for First Time Since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s Wedding
Paul McCartney performed a Beatles classic for the first time since 1964 during the wedding festivities of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City.
Where it stands
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hosted their wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event featured rare musical performances, including a rendition of a Beatles song by Paul McCartney and an appearance by Stevie Nicks. Tom Hanks was also reported to be in attendance at the celebration.
Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, Rolling Stone, and The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes the rare nature of the musical performances and the associated administrative costs. Reports specify that the couple paid a $160,000 fee to New York City to cover costs including police overtime, a figure confirmed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Future updates may clarify additional details regarding the wedding guest list or subsequent public appearances by the couple.
Coverage does not yet specify the full scope of the festivities beyond the reported musical acts and venue expenses.
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Answered
What song did Paul McCartney perform?
According to The Guardian, Paul McCartney performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand," marking the first time he has played the song live in 60 years.
How much did the wedding cost the city of New York?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that Taylor Swift paid a $160,000 permit fee to New York City to cover costs related to the event, including police overtime.
Who attended the wedding?
Public reporting confirms the attendance of Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and Tom Hanks.
The reporting (24)
- The Incredible Amount Of Money Taylor Swift Shelled Out To New York City To Get Married At MSG Yahoo · 42d ago
- Taylor Swift Paid New York City $160K Fee for Star-Studded Wedding, Says Zohran Mamdani The Hollywood Reporter · 42d ago
- Taylor Swift Paid NYC More Than $160,000 for Wedding Weekend Permit, Including Police Overtime Variety · 42d ago
- Taylor Swift wedding expenses: Singer paid NYC $160,000 to cover costs for Madison Square Garden festivities, Mayor Mamdani says ABC7 New York · 42d ago
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Paid New York City 6-Figure Sum to Cover Wedding Costs TMZ · 42d ago
- All the places Taylor Swift’s been spotted after her wedding to Travis Kelce Entertainment Weekly · 42d ago
- Tom Hanks Attends Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Wedding Weeks After Sharing Marriage Advice E! News · 46d ago
- The Iconic Beatles Song Paul McCartney Performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Vanity Fair · 46d ago
- Taylor Swift’s Wedding Doubles as a Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert From Paul McCartney & Stevie Nicks Yahoo · 46d ago
- Taylor Swift gets Paul McCartney to do something truly rare for wedding USA Today · 47d ago
- The Beatles classic Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift’s wedding The Independent · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney Sings Beatles Song For The First Time In 62 Years At Taylor Swift's Wedding HuffPost · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney performed a Beatles classic at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Entertainment Weekly · 47d ago
- Every Star Who Performed At Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding marieclaire.com.au · 47d ago
- Rock legend plays hit song live for first time in over 60 years Yahoo · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney Performs at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Wedding Yahoo · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney Performs at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding People.com · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney Revives Beatles Classic at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Yahoo · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney played this Beatles classic for the first time since 1964 at Taylor Swift's wedding Yahoo · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks Perform at Taylor Swift's Wedding in NYC Ultimate Classic Rock · 47d ago
- The Beatles song Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding revealed Page Six · 47d ago
- Tom Hanks and Paul McCartney Seen Leaving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding People.com · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney performs I Want to Hold Your Hand for first time in 60 years at Taylor Swift wedding The Guardian · 47d ago
- Paul McCartney Played Beatles Classic for First Time Since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rolling Stone · 47d ago
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