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Charles Barkley explains why he declined an invitation to attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
Former NBA star Charles Barkley recently revealed that he declined an invitation to attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3. Per Complex, Barkley, 63, explained why he decided not to honor the invitation during an appearance on Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo on 97.5 The...
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ArcaMax
· Jul 6, 2026
James Taylor skipped Taylor Swift's wedding to play gig
James Taylor revealed he and his wife were invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's lavish Madison Square Garden wedding but decided not to attend, instead sending the newlyweds his best wishes from the stage during a concert in Massachusetts.
Cosmopolitan
· Jul 6, 2026
Taylor Swift Invited Matty Healy’s Ex, Gabriella Brooks, to Her Wedding
I mean, they have things in common!
profootballtalk
· Jul 8, 2026
Charles Barkley declined invitation to attend Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding
Who would say no to an invitation to the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding?
Us Weekly
· Jul 10, 2026
Kylie Kelce Says That Taylor Swift Wedding Pictures Are Coming ‘Eventually’
Attendees at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding have been tight-lipped about details surrounding the Madison Square Garden ceremony, but Kylie Kelce had a few words about what to expect from the newlyweds in the near future. As fans clamor for wedding photos, Travis’ sister-in-law was asked at the 2026 American Century Championship presented by []
Daily Mail
· Jul 4, 2026
Her wildest dreams! Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in 'moving' ceremony where the bride wore Dior and walked down the aisle to one of her own songs... before partying the night away at Madison Square Garden
Her wildest dreams! Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in 'moving' ceremony where the bride wore Dior and walked down the aisle to one of her own songs... before partying the night away at Madison Square Garden
E! Online
· Jul 3, 2026
See Gigi Hadid Pick Up Bradley Cooper for Taylor Swift Wedding
And, yes, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper can come to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. The couple of nearly three years was one of the many A-list stars invited to the But Daddy I Love Him...
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Related coverage for "Charles Barkley explains why he declined an invitation to attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding": ArcaMax — James Taylor skipped Taylor Swift's wedding to play gig. Cosmopolitan — Taylor Swift Invited Matty Healy’s Ex, Gabriella Brooks, to Her Wedding. profootballtalk — Charles Barkley declined invitation to attend Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding. Us Weekly — Kylie Kelce Says That Taylor Swift Wedding Pictures Are Coming ‘Eventually’. Daily Mail — Her wildest dreams! Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in 'moving' ceremony where the bride wore Dior and walked down the aisle to one of her own songs... before partying the night away at Madison Square Garden. E! Online — See Gigi Hadid Pick Up Bradley Cooper for Taylor Swift Wedding