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TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon, down from its $167.76 list price.

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Marvel Super Heroes has finally landed in Magic: The Gathering, and if you’re looking for the best launch pricesfor the crossover set’s easiest pick-up-and-play box, Amazon continues to dominate the market.

As of July 2, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale at Amazon for $129.99. Against its $167.76 list price, that saves you $37.77 and takes 23% off the 24-pack box — equal to paying only $5.41 per pack before tax.

This listing is shipped and sold by Amazon directly, rather than a third-party marketplace seller, with free delivery for as soon as July 8 at the time of writing. Amazon is marking the item as final sale with no returns, so double-check that you’re happy with everything before buying. 

This deal price is beating TCGplayer’s market price of $147.44. As for buying from the dedicated trading card selling platform, TCGplayer listings for this box are only going as low as $152.43 with shipping included. 

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Inside the box, you’re getting 24 Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Boosters, each containing 20 cards. Every pack is built around one of 51 possible Marvel Super Heroes themes, with all the land cards already included. That means you can open two packs, shuffle them together, and start playing almost immediately. 

That makes this one of the simpler ways to try Magic’s Marvel crossover without building a deck from scratch. The packs are also compatible with other Jumpstart products in Magic, so there’s room for fun deck combos if you already have some lying around. 

The MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box is now on sale for under $20. Plus, the 30-pack Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. 

SAVE $50: As of July 2, the Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $79 at Amazon, down from $129. That's a 39% discount, knocking $50 off the regular price.

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Portable speakers can get surprisingly expensive, but Amazon just knocked the Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) down to a much easier sell. It's on sale for $79 instead of its usual $129, saving you $50. That's the lowest price we've seen for the compact Bluetooth speaker so far.

The Bose SoundLink Micro may be small enough to fit in your hand, but it punches well above its weight in sound. Bose managed to squeeze surprisingly full sound and deep bass into a compact design, making it a solid option for everything from beach days to kitchen playlists.

The speaker is waterproof and dustproof, so rain, splashes, or sandy conditions aren't likely to end the party early. Bose also doubled the battery life compared to the original model, with up to 12 hours of listening time, which means you can get through a full day without worrying about recharging halfway through.

If you prefer more bass in playlists or want voices and podcasts to sound clearer, the companion app lets you adjust bass and treble to better match your listening. And if a single speaker feels a little too small for a larger room or outdoor setup, you can pair two compatible Bose speakers together for a bigger, more immersive sound.

Grab the Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) on Amazon while it’s still under $80.

In an era of endless reboots and sequels, The Devil Wears Prada 2 managed to do the impossible: stay true to its roots while evolving for a new generation. In our latest episode of How It Hits, we take a look at the "legacy sequel" phenomenon through the lens of one of cinema's most stylish comedies.

Senior editor Shannon Connellan breaks down the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt, and look at how the shift from print to digital journalism provides the perfect backdrop for the continued power struggle between Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs. Groundbreaking? Actually, yes.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This story was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

Silo Season 3's premiere is now only a day away, and we already have some more clues to work with.

On Wednesday, Apple TV released the above video showing green fields gradually decaying over 20 minutes, intercut with news bulletins and clips from the show. "STAY TUNED FOR A LIVE CELEBRATION OF THE SILO'S ORIGINS" reads the central caption. Spliced in with this is footage from both the Season 2 finale and, presumably, the start of Season 3, showing glimpses of still-alive(!) Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) as well as congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman). We also get a hint of a new character, billionaire Per Stensen (Colin Hanks), along with a news story about him purchasing a large parcel of land in Georgia. Intriguing!

The video ends with a link to howdidwelosethisworld.com, a site containing more images and clips to pore through ahead of the season's premiere. The plot thickens.

Silo Season 3 premieres Friday 3 July on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping each week.

SAVE $201: As of July 2, the 55-inch Hisense S7 Canvas TV is on sale for $698.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on list price.

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TVs aren't just about screen size and how well they display your favorite TV shows and movies anymore. These days, just as much thought goes into how they blend into your space when they're not in use.

This is why art TVs are becoming increasingly popular, transforming your boring, dark screen into colorful images. One of the most popular option is the Hisense Canvas, and as of July 2, the 55-inch Hisense S7 Canvas TV has dropped to its best-ever price of $698.99 at Amazon. With this deal, you'll save $201.

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When choosing what to display on the TV, you'll get a choice of over 1,000 complimentary artworks and photographs, not to mention, you can upload your own images to make it a more personalized experience. And it's easy to switch different pictures or styles, so you're not stuck with one decision for months. It also has a Hi-Matte anti-glare display to really enhance the images, making artwork truly look like the real thing.

For performance, it features a native 144Hz refresh rate with AI Smooth Motion for sharp action in sports and gaming. Plus, audio is delivered through a 2.0.2 multi-dimensional system with DTS Virtual:X for immersive sound. And for streaming, it runs on Google TV, so access to your favorite apps and live channels is nice and easy.

Find the Hisense Canvas TV on sale at Amazon right now.

Two decades and the invention of smartphones and social media later, The Devil Wears Prada is back. It's triggering — I worked at a fashion magazine in the 2010s and it was Miranda Priestly–inspired hell — but it's a high-heeled reboot I frankly welcome on my neck.

Everything we loved about the 2006 original finds reinvention here: Runway's coveted closet, star-studded runway shows, Meryl Streep destroying editorial staff with laconicism. The Devil Wears Prada director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna return, treating their shimmering sequel like an event, one that's just as meme-worthy and acerbic 20 years down the runway.

SEE ALSO: As a journalist, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' had me sweating

Offering the season's most anticipated collection of high fashion, celebrity cameos, and sweeping statements on modern media, The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers an expertly tailored sequel, made-to-measure and unmistakably its own brand.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 reinvents the original film for 2026. Back to that coveted "Runway" closet. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), former Runway assistant in the 2000s, is now an investigative journalist who goes viral for an impassioned "journalism still f***ing matters" speech at an awards ceremony. However, when her whole team gets laid off by text during the same event, Andy needs a job — and the illustrious fashion magazine Runway needs some good PR.

Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) still reigns as Runway's imperious editor-in-chief (don't you forget it). With a little help from her new Gen Z Emily/Andy, Amari (Simone Ashley), she's begrudgingly toned down her signature superciliousness for an obligatory tolerance — ugh, progressive labor laws. However, she's still the most formidable fashion editor on the planet. Alas, Miranda is currently the internet's "villain du jour" after covering a fast-fashion brand linked to sweatshop conditions (it's called SpeedFash, so the clues were there). Going viral puts Andy back on Condé Nast Elias-Clark Publications' radar, so whether the EIC likes it or not (she doesn't), she's Runway's newest (returning) employee.

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Understanding the fierce power of The Devil Wears Prada as a pop cultural moment, Frankel and Brosh McKenna stack the sequel with references to the original film. Some are subtle: a Central Park vendor selling seemingly identical cerulean belts (I said seemingly!). Some are overt: Runway's Met Gala–style benefit being groundbreakingly themed "Spring Florals." But where there's past, there's present. Those Motorola RAZR V3s and T-Mobile Sidekick IIs have been replaced with Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphones. The soundtrack's KT Tunstall and Jamiroquai make way for Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, and Doechii — though, of course, Madonna's "Vogue" makes its requisite appearance. Plus, Andy's ultra '00s pageboy cap gets a full scene nod.

Miranda Priestly: Forever en vogue. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

The Devil Wears Prada cinematographer Florian Ballhaus also returns with nostalgia in hand. The sequel's opening sequence, in which we reconnect with Andy, is nearly identical to the original film, from teeth-brushing to sweeping shots of New York City. Production designer Jess Gonchor (who worked on the original film), art director Robert Guerra, and set decorator Regina Graves meticulously refresh the world of Runway and the '00s New York it thrived in. 

Walking back into Miranda Priestly's hallowed office feels like we never left, though the interior has been updated in the editor's style. The film takes us for drinks at Bubby's, the favored bar where Andy and her friends toast to "paying that rent." It's unmistakably The Devil Wears Prada, but make it 2026, and it's matched by the film's unparalleled cast.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt make The Devil Wears Prada 2. "Runway" editorial team, assemble! Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Let's get this clear: The Devil Wears Prada is nothing without its cast. Triumphantly strutting back into their iconic roles, Streep, Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt are who we're here to see, decked out in covetable couture from costume designer Molly Rogers (who worked with Patricia Field on the first film) and armed with more ruinous reads than a Drag Race mini challenge.

Streep slips back into Miranda Priestly's Valentinos with ease, delivering withering glares and critiques with the restrained demeanour that launched a thousand reaction GIFs. 2026 brings with it distasteful developments for the editor-in-chief; watching Streep spit out words like "bum bag" in disbelief at current fashion is worth the ticket price. But legacies like Miranda's defy frivolous trends, and Streep's EIC feels eternally en vogue as a woman still at the top of her game, confident in her exquisite taste, and loath to completely bow to a changing industry.

Dazzling in Annie Hall-inspired style, Hathaway returns to her earnest Andy Sachs roots wholeheartedly, moving her protagonist from naive newcomer who can't spell Gabbana to respected journalist, outwardly shrugging off Miranda's signature shade while desperately seeking her approval. Dismissive as always, the editor doesn't recognise her former assistant at all — it's been 20 years and this is Miranda Priestly. However, eventually, the power dynamic between them reverts to muscle memory: Miranda waiting for Andy to fail, Andy determined to succeed whatever the impossible task (there's no secret Harry Potter book, but something more editorial).

Yes, it's Dior, thanks so much for asking. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

The tailored twinkle in The Devil Wears Prada's eye, Tucci's Nigel Kipling, is sublime returning as the charming art director whose dress-downs still rival Miranda's. A darling in Dior, Blunt's Emily Charlton remains serving curt, with the star's sharp comedic timing hitting every mark as Miranda's scorned former assistant — "May the bridges I burn light my way," she declares, genuinely. 

Though there's been 20 years between the events of the first film and its sequel, director Frankel authentically addresses ancient grudges between characters — a moment of camaraderie between Miranda and Nigel had me misty-eyed.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 rolls out the glossiest supporting cast. The list everyone wants to be on. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Beyond the core four is a dazzling supporting cast, with Simone Ashley impeccable as Miranda's latest first assistant, Amari, responsible for keeping her boss uncanceled, with the help of a delightful Caleb Hearon as second assistant Charlie. Rachel Bloom lights up her all-too-brief appearance as Andy's book publisher friend who is "editing a memoir by one of Paris Hilton's chihuahuas." 

B.J. Novak plunges The Devil Wears Prada 2 into Succession territory as the heir to Runway's parent company, and Lucy Liu is serene as Sacha Barnes, the one designer who won't do press. 

Meanwhile, Andy's plunged into yet another strained romance storyline with real estate agent Peter (Colin From Accounts' Patrick Brammall), a plot distraction that feels wildly unnecessary, but one that sees Brammall in fine comedic form (a joke about Australians needing to say hello to each other literally anywhere landed only with me, but reader, it landed). 

Ultimately, watching Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs back on screen is the competency porn we deserve without another season of The Pitt just yet. Though The Devil Wears Prada might be a time capsule of pre-internet publishing, its sequel cleverly reinvents the franchise for the now with its meme-worthy one-liners and undying love for fashion and journalism. That's all.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This review was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

You've likely noticed that journalism has transformed in the 20 years since The Devil Wears Prada distilled the profession into a pop-cultural moment. Based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, this iconic satire, alongside fellow fashion media gems Ugly Betty, The Bold Type, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, inspired a generation of wide-eyed, early-internet journalists. (Me, I'm talking about me.)

Now online metrics keep editors up at night, with virality that all-important talking point in editorial meetings, the higher-ups insistent on "gaining online traction," and the impact of AI overviews and chatbots a pervasive thorn in all of our sides. Legacy media has, of course, transformed with the internet, especially fashion journalism. Recently taking the hallowed reins from Miranda Priestly–inspiration Anna Wintour, Vogue's head of editorial content is former Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle, and the publication's Met Gala is an internet moment as much as an in-person event. 

And it's now, in 2026, that The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives — refreshed, but ever-committed to old-school media ethics and making Big Bads out of corporate tech bros who value profit over authenticity.

SEE ALSO: How to watch 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' at home: When and where the sequel is streaming

From the film's very first moments, the current state of media is on full display by director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, whether championed or dismissed as yesterday's news.

Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) is still very much the formidable editor-in-chief of the illustrious Vogue Runway magazine. Owned by Condé Nast Elias-Clark Publications, Runway now has a social media and video strategy. In the plot, Miranda's job could potentially evolve from EIC into a "global head of content" (essentially mirroring Wintour's path to being Condé Nast's chief content officer). Only slightly showing grief at her industry's evolution, she's now answering to the Elias-Clark chairman Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman) and his corporate tech bro son Jay (B.J. Novak) along with an ever-evolving world of online advertisers. 

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathway in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Meanwhile, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathway) is winning awards for her work at investigative outlet Vanguard and going viral for acceptance speeches in which she declares "journalism still f***ing matters." Through Miranda and Andy, the film spends ample energy on the difficulties of balancing "pieces with gravitas" and editorial integrity with corporate demands, as well as how hard it can be for editorial teams to argue the value of a publisher's authentic point of view. As Andy says, "They keep sucking the soul out of everything and repackaging it."

To keep Miranda and Andy in esteemed company, there’s a wave of cameos from renowned editors, journalists, and authors including Edward Enniful, Tina Brown, Vanessa Friedman, Kara Swisher, Jia Tolentino, Suleika Jaouad, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Tomi Adeyemi, and Molly Jong-Fast.

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But not everyone's on the same "yay journalism!" page. "Remember when magazines were a thing?" asks Emily (Emily Blunt), a disgruntled but still chic ex-Runway employee who has since moved into high-fashion retail. (No one in this movie says the word "Substack" or mentions the overlap between the creator economy and fashion, for what it's worth.)

Emily Blunt in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Again and again, The Devil Wears Prada 2 satirises extremely specific, problematic elements of the current state of media. The excessive spending of the pre-2020s industry is mourned. A moment early on in the film, when Andy's entire editorial team is fired by text at a journalism awards event uncomfortably mirrors the too-many newsrooms gutted by top-down layoffs in recent years. (Succession Season 2 even parodied this sad reality with Kendall Roy's brutal Vaulter layoffs.) Corporate euphemisms like "downsizing" and "consolidation" for layoffs go hand in hand with insistent pressure from the top. "Let's show the markets we are ready to crank that EBITDA!" Jay Ravitz says in a moment of dialogue that's way too real.

At times, the film tips over into grandstanding (watching Andy declare journalism more important than real estate to an agent she's into feels ridiculous). And at times, the film also falls into romanticising the practicalities of the job: Andy helming Runway's well-funded, hallowed features department without a staff writer or freelancer in sight? Unlikely.

But, for a film whose main drawcard is the glossy high fashion world, celebrity cameos, and a magnificent cast, The Devil Wears Prada 2 goes unexpectedly hard examining the challenge of maintaining editorial integrity in today's media industry. That job "thousands of girls would kill for?" It's changed.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This story was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

SAVE OVER $400: As of Nov. 5, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next is on sale for $699 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount on the list price.

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Coffee connoisseurs listen up — there's a new De'Longhi deal at Amazon. As of July 2, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next has dropped in price by over $400 ($400.95 to be exact), marking the lowest-ever price of $699 for this model.

This De'Longhi machine is a super automatic espresso maker that's designed to bring café-quality coffee into your home with as little effort as possible. It has 13 one-touch recipes, so you can make everything from espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, americanos, and long coffees at the press of a button.

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A built-in conical burr grinder with 13 grind settings ensures your beans are freshly ground and optimally prepared for extraction every time, and the LatteCrema Hot System automatically textures milk and milk alternatives into smooth, creamy foam.

And the whole thing is designed intuitively. It has a 2.4-inch TFT color display and soft-touch buttons which make it easy to browse through recipes and personalize your coffee experience. You can even save your preferences across three user profiles where you can adjust things like the strength or coffee size based on individual tastes.

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SAVE $130: As of July 2, the Hisense 50-inch E6 Cinema Series is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. That's a 34% discount on the list price.

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Buying a new TV is much more enjoyable when it comes with a good discount, especially when it's something as slick as the Hisense 50-inch E6 Cinema Serie. As of July 2, this TV has dropped from $379.99 to $249.99, so your next movie night or watch party for the World Cup will really impress.

This TV combines a Hi-QLED display with lots of smart features to create an immersive home entertainment experience. Hi-QLED Color produces rich, lifelike shades, while the Total HDR Solution supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, and HLG to enhance contrast, deepen blacks, and bring out brighter colors.

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And it's not just the picture quality that is cinema-level. For audio, Dolby Atmos works alongside Dolby Vision, delivering immersive sound that complements the detailed picture quality.

Organizing streaming and app control is simple thanks to Fire TV. This OS brings together all your favorite streaming services and live channels on a single, easy-to-use home screen, with easy access to platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. Not to mention, it also includes Alexa voice control which lets you search for content, launch apps, and do lots more using simple voice commands.

Head to Amazon to secure this TV deal.

The list of cameos in The Devil Wears Prada 2 is so long it takes up an entire length of the movie screen in the end credits.

The glossy, glamourous sequel invites the A-list to the world of Runway, with fashion designers, creative directors, stylists, models, Hollywood stars, comedians, creators, musicians, athletes, journalists, and authors appearing in scenes involving fashion shows, long Hamptons lunches, and VIP birthday parties. You know, Donatella Versace and Lady Gaga's cameos are brilliant.

SEE ALSO: How to watch 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' at home: When and where the sequel is streaming

Here's every cameo we could spot in The Devil Wears Prada 2, a valiant task if we do say so ourselves.

Donatella Versace

Lady Gaga

Marc Jacobs

Brunello, Camilla, and Carolina Cucinelli

Domenico Dolce

Stefano Gabbana

Naomi Campbell

Winnie Harlow

Ashley Graham

Karolina Kurkova

Amelia Gray Hamlin

Anok Yai

Calum Harper

Law Roach

Wisdom Kaye

Heidi Klum

Jon Batiste

Ciara

Karl-Anthony Towns

Ronny Chieng

Hannah Berner

Paige DeSorbo

Rory McIlroy

Erica Stoll

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Sarah Tanno

Frederic Aspiras

Edward Enninful

Vanessa Friedman

Tina Brown

Kara Swisher

Tomi Adeyemi

Suleika Jaouad

Jia Tolentino

Molly Jong-Fast

Jenna Bush Hager

Amelia Dimoldenberg

Brigitte Lacombe

Richard Kirshenbaum

Adam Pendleton

Marc Glimcher

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This story was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

SAVE OVER $30: As of July 2, the Ninja Pods and Grounds coffee maker is on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's $30.04 off its full price of $129.99.

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Amazon's had some great deals on espresso machines after Prime Day, including some straigtforward models that offer the basics.

The Ninja Pods and Grounds coffee maker is one that's caught our eye. The black model is on sale for $99.95 right now at Amazon, saving you over $30 on list price. For a few extra cents, you can also score the pretty glacier blue and sage green models for $99.97, or the stone model for $99.99.

SEE ALSO: Get ready to fight for your life: Starbucks is dropping a new Pink Drink Bearista Cup

The beauty of this Ninja coffee maker is it has a dual-brew style, allowing you to make up a cup of coffee with either grounds or a pod, if you're in a rush. It offers four brew styles — Classic, Rich, Over Ice, and Specialty — and can accommodate a variety of brewing sizes. According to the store page, you can brew a 6, 8, 10, or 12oz cup from a pod or a 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, or 24oz grounds brew.

On top of that, it also comes with a built-in frother for milk. This can be folded away when you're not using it. And speaking of space, this compact little machine will fit nicely on a kitchen counter, as it's about 13.3-inches high and 5.5-inches wide.

Looking to buy a new coffee machine for your home? Don't miss out on this great deal on the Ninja Pods and Grounds coffee maker at Amazon.

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You know Lady Gaga appears in The Devil Wears Prada 2, but you don't know just how perfect it is.

Mother Monster, who teamed up with Doechii for soundtrack banger "Runway," garners applause with her cameo in the awaited sequel. But you'll have to wait until the final act to see Lady Gaga in the same universe as Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).

There are two moments with Gaga appearing as herself in The Devil Wears Prada 2. One is a hilarious dressing room altercation between Miranda and Gaga before a major fashion event in Milan's Accademia di Brera, in which the Mayhem singer is less than excited to see the Runway editor-in-chief — there's not a poker face in sight.

SEE ALSO: How to watch 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' at home: When and where the sequel is streaming

"Who let her in here?" Gaga scoffs at Miranda. "Nigel said I'd never do another cover."

I won't ruin the whole scene, but I will say one thing: We never see Miranda Priestly grovelling, but this scene comes pretty close, as the famously acerbic editor must get Gaga onside. Considering Streep herself asked Gaga to be in the film, it's hilarious to watch them hating on each other in the scene.

"Who let *her* in here?"

On a stunning, structural set, Gaga later performs among the runway models during the show in the Brera, surrounded by Italian designer looks by Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Moschino, Missoni, Lorenzo Seghezzi, Etro, Rosamosario, Roberto Cavalli, Antonio Marras, and of course, Prada. She's singing her track from The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack, "The Shape of a Woman." (The artist has another track, "Glamorous Life," made for the film.)

It's by no means the only cameo in the film, with a runway's worth of fashion icons, Hollywood stars, journalists, and more celebrities invited to the most star-studded affair of the season. And Gaga herself is no stranger to a cameo.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This story was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection is on sale for $88.99 at Amazon, down from its $99.99 list price.

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Mega Greninja is about to leap into the Mega Evolution product lineup, and Amazon has already cut the price of the Premium Collection before release day. 

As of July 2, the Pokémon TCG Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection is available to pre-order at Amazon for $88.99. That’s 11% off its $99.99 list price, saving you $11 on the sealed box before it officially releases on July 3. Although being sold and shipped by third-party seller Toynado Alley instead of Amazon, this box still comes with a 30-day refund/replacement window and free delivery for as soon as July 6 at the time of writing.

With eight booster packs included, Amazon’s $88.99 price works out to roughly $11.12 per pack before factoring in the Mega Greninja ex foil promo, oversize lenticular promo card, or tech sticker. As usual, booster packs include 10 trading cards, one Basic Energy, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

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The Premium Collection is built around Mega Greninja ex, giving collectors the Ninja Pokémon in both a playable foil promo and a larger display card. The card’s Mortal Shuriken Ability lets you discard a Basic Water Energy to place six damage counters on one of your opponent’s Pokémon, while its Ninja Spinner attack can potentially hit for 200 damage.

This Amazon price cut is very welcome, butyou should know that you can get the Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection much cheaper elsewhere. TCGplayer currently has 19 presale listings starting from $64.98 with shipping included, which is below its $67.78 market price. Walmart is even lower at $53.99, but that listing is sold and shipped by third-party seller that does not offer returns.

SAVE $350: As of July 2, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount off the list price.

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The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is back on sale at Amazon, and this time you can save $350 on the list price. As of July 2, it's dropped from $899 to $499 for the unit only.

This Jackery unit is both powerful and reliable. With a 1,500W AC output and 3,000W surge peak, it can run multiple appliances at once. And not just small devices like phones or laptops, it can run fridges, AC units, and electric cooking devices. And all this power is in a 23.8 pound build with a foldable handle, making it easy to carry for camping or road trips.

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Portable power stations are rarely something you know you'll need in advance, especially if a storm or power outage rolls through pretty fast. But thankfully this device supports ultra-fast charging, going from 0 to 100% in as little as one hour using emergency mode via the Jackery app, or around 1.7 hours in standard mode.

You can even use the app to switch between charging modes. The app also lets you manage general power use and optimize performance, whether you need quiet overnight operation or energy-saving settings.

Find this portable power station deal at Amazon now.

There was major 2026 World Cup drama yesterday — with late goals, controversial penalty decisions, and England on the ropes.

The high-stakes drama continues on July 2, as top European teams Spain and Portugal play their first knockout games. Expect more megastar-in-the-making stuff from Spain's Lamine Yamal and god-tier moments from Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.

It all kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, with three games played across the afternoon and evening.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 2

• Spain vs. Austria (Los Angeles Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET

• Portugal vs. Croatia (Toronto Stadium) — kickoff at 7 p.m. ET

• Switzerland vs. Algeria (BC Place Vancouver) — kickoff at 11 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Spain vs. Austria

Spain need to show something special here and live up to their hype as potential World Cup winners. They haven't done anything quite on the level of France yet, and this match won't be easy — Austria will also fight hard for a spot in the Round of 16.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Portugal vs. Croatia

This is a challenge for both Portugal and Croatia, who have been among the best teams in European football in recent years. Now their respective star players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, are playing what could be their last major tournament and both want to go as far as possible.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Switzerland vs. Algeria

Switzerland are unbeaten at this World Cup and will fancy their chances at getting past Algeria. But Algeria could show underdog spirit in trying to reach the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history.

Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

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Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

• YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months

• Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month

• Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

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TL;DR: Live stream Switzerland vs. Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds continue with Switzerland vs. Algeria. The Swiss are unbeaten so far, racking up two wins and a draw in the group stage, and they'll see this fixture with Algeria as a winnable game.

Algeria have only reached the knockouts once before in the World Cup — all the way back in 2014 — but it's perfectly possible for lower-ranked teams to frustrate and potentially upset bigger name opponents. It's what the World Cup is all about.

If you want to watch Switzerland vs. Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Switzerland vs. Algeria?

Switzerland vs. Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 11 p.m. ET on July 2. This fixture takes place at BC Place Vancouver.

How to watch Switzerland vs. Algeria for free

Switzerland vs. Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Switzerland vs. Algeria for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Switzerland vs. Algeria for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Switzerland vs. Algeria (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money-back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

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Sleep trackers — wearable devices that monitor all your vitals — provide detailed summaries of your sleep cycle so you know how many hours of REM, deep, and light sleep you're getting. Most fitness trackers come equipped with sleep tracking these days, but choosing the best from that bunch is not as straightforward. These days, sleep trackers come in all shapes and sizes, and fortunately, our experts here at Mashable have tested them all.

So if the magnesium supplements and pillow sprays in your sleepmaxxing routine aren't working, here are the best sleep trackers of 2026.

Oura Ring update

The Oura Ring got an update in 2026. On May 28, the brand released the Oura Ring 5, a 40 percent smaller smart ring with some improved tech. We are in the process of testing the Oura Ring 5, so the Oura Ring 4 is still included in this list until we complete our testing.

I'm not bragging or anything, but I was a pretty big Pokémon fan before things got weird. I was collecting cards and building an unstoppable team on Pokémon Blue way back in the '90s. I still think about my overpowered combo of Blastoise and Pidgeot that absolutely dominated the Pokémon League. Was it truly competitive? Absolutely not, but they were happy times.

I'm not as deep in the hobby as I once was, and I probably fall into the category of slightly bewildered old dude who can't quite comprehend the prices and hype that surrounds Pokémon in 2026. But that doesn't mean I'm not a fan. And it definitely doesn't mean I'm not well aware of what's been launched by Pokémon this year.

We are officially halfway through 2026, and the hype train shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. The collabs are getting more ambitious, the prices continue to baffle me, and I can't help but feel a tinge of jealousy of anyone just getting started in this wild world. From massive Lego sets to uber-trendy watches, Pokémon is leaning extremely hard into the nostalgia of '90s kids like me.

Looking to treat your inner child to a blast from the past? Or maybe you're now bankrolling the hobby for your own kid? Whatever your reasons, these are the absolute best Pokémon product launches of 2026 so far.

Lego Pikachu and Poké Ball

Lego and Pokémon coming together feels like Lebron and Jordan teaming up in their prime. It's unfair to everyone else.

Mashable made a whole lot of fuss about this collaboration early in 2026, and I'm still not over it. I know that not everyone is thrilled with how they look (Pikachu seems to get a lot of negative publicity), but come on! Do you know how I would have lost my mind about this collab back in the day? Yes, I know the world is a horrible, cynical, and bitter place, but can we not allow ourselves to have just a modicum of fun? Please. We need this.

Spoiler incoming: I feature all three of the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets in this roundup, but it felt right to start with Pikachu. This build consists of 2,050 pieces, capturing the little guy leaping straight out of a brick-built Poké Ball that can be displayed either popped wide open in a battle stance or entirely closed up.

I don't own this set, but my Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet is starting to sweat. We go way back, but I can't deny that the Pikachu and Poké Ball would look great on my desk.

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  Shop Now Pokémon Pokopia

Are you completely burnt out by Pokémon Champions or the relentless pursuit of trading cards at anything close to market value? Nintendo dropped the perfect tonic back in May.

Pokémon Pokopia is Pokémon for Animal Crossing fans. You're tasked with building and running a peaceful, customized island sanctuary for wild Pokémon. There are no battles, no dread about coming up against that trainer who has you figured out, and no stress whatsoever. Instead, it's all about positivity and vibes.

For anyone who wants to decompress after a long day of staring at spreadsheets, Pokémon Pokopia is the perfect salve.

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  Shop Now Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box

OK, let's get into it. The trading card market was bananas last year, and absolutely nothing has changed. In fact, it feels even wilder in 2026 after a wave of Mega Evolution releases. At the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at clouds, I remember the days when you could quite simply walk into a store and pick up a humble pack of cards for retail price.

Those days are long gone. Nowadays, you have severe price volatility, mass scalping, and investors rather than collectors.

The Pokémon TCG entered into a new Mega Evolution block in 2026, and demand has never been higher. Ascended Heroes kicked off the madness in January, and it remains the most sought-after TCG launch of the year. You can't buy the standard 36-pack booster boxes. If you want packs, the Elite Trainer Box is your best route.

It comes packed with 11 booster packs, two full-art N's Zekrom promo cards, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a coin-flip die, and a storage box with dividers. The pull rates have been notoriously brutal, but the secondary market prices reflect the hype. The top chase card, the full-art Special Illustration Rare of Mega Gengar ex, is currently trading online for upwards of $950. Guys, that's a lot for a Pokémon card. Should we maybe calm down and take a good, long look at ourselves?

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  Shop Now Lego Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise

We did promise you more from the first-ever Lego Pokémon launch, and here's the second installment.

This absolute behemoth lets you build the iconic trio in 6,838 pieces. Each figure sits on its own type-specific base: Venusaur gets a lush jungle with movable vines, Charizard is propped on a volcano with posable wings, and Blastoise stands on a sandy beach complete with articulated water cannons.

They connect to form one build, but each Pokémon can also be detached to display solo on your shelf. It feels like the ultimate tribute to my childhood Game Boy sessions, and with that in mind, I will be discarding Venusaur and Charizard and firmly focusing my attention on Blastoise. We can reminisce about the good old days and how he ripped through all my rivals whilst I was sat in the back of my parents' car.

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  Shop Now Pokémon x G-Shock GA-110PKM-7A

Preorders for this new watch went live on July 1.

Casio’s newly unveiled Pokémon watch is undeniably cool. Casio has taken its classic, chunky GA-110 analog-digital model and stuffed it full of little details to please Pokémon nerds. The watch hands, pushers, dial, and translucent bezel are accented in the retro red, blue, and green color scheme of the original Game Boy games. The inset dial is shaped like a classic Poké Ball, with a little yellow speed indicator needle designed to look like Pikachu’s tail.

The strap features custom illustrations of 30 distinct Pokémon spanning the entire history of the franchise. It even ships inside a metal display tin designed to look like a Poké Ball.

Collabs involving major brands can sometimes come across as lazy. Why would they put the effort in when they know that fans are going to buy the product regardless of quality? But that's not the case here. It genuinely feels like a lot of effort has gone into this launch. $270 isn't exactly cheap, but all the little touches combine to offer something of real value for fans. I don't even wear a watch, but I'm tempted. Just think of the cool points from the other dads at the playground.

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  Shop Now Lego Eevee

Rounding out the Lego Pokémon drop is this charming Eevee model. It was the design that escaped most of the bad reviews on launch, and it's easy to see why. It's adorable.

At just under 600 pieces, this is the most accessible and budget-friendly of the Pokémon sets. Despite its smaller footprint, Lego did not skimp on features. You can tilt Eevee's head, adjust its perky ears, move all four limbs, and angle its bushy tail.

It's a seriously cute build that won't break the bank like some of the other items on this list. It's still not cheap, but this is Pokémon we're talking about. That ship sailed a long time ago.

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  Shop Now Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display

Pull rates from the Ascended Heroes expansion can be soul-crushing. The release of Chaos Rising helped out collectors.

The star attraction here is the guaranteed foil promo card of Mega Greninja ex. Unlike the blind gamble of an Elite Trainer Box, you know exactly what you are getting upfront here: the playable Mega Greninja ex, a giant oversized version of the same card for your display binder, a high-quality enamel pin, and 36 Chaos Rising booster packs.

If you actually play the physical game rather than just hoarding cards in your basement like a Pokémon-obsessed Gollum, this is easily the most valuable TCG product released this year. And if you are sat in the dark whispering to your cards that you'll always love them and nobody will come between you, those booster packs should scratch that itch.

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  Shop Now Pokémon x Target Starter Pullover Jacket

I don't know much about fashion, but I know this jacket slaps (as the kids say).

It's an official three-way collab between Pokémon, Target, and Starter. It features a high-contrast royal blue, yellow, and red shell with heaps of '90s energy. The spacious front pocket flap showcases Kanto Region text on the outside, plus embroidered Kanto Gym Badges on the inside of the flap and zipper pocket. Need I say more?

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  Shop Now Pokémon Champions

Pokopia is busy helping out exhausted gamers. Pokémon Champions is doing the exact opposite. If your idea of a good time is sweating over damage calculations, predicting double-switches, and stressing over potential attacks, this is your new obsession.

Pokémon Champions strips away the open-world lag and focuses entirely on the battle box. It is fast, unforgiving, and addictive. It's also free-to-play for mobile devices and Nintendo Switch, which is neat.

The mobile port launched in June with surprisingly solid cross-play. Although it is technically free-to-play, you will have to grind (or open your wallet) to unlock certain battle cosmetics.

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For years, brands have spent billions chasing influencers with massive followings. Increasingly, they're realizing some of their most persuasive creators are already on the payroll.

In June, Starbucks announced a TikTok update to its ongoing Green Apron Creators program, which will now pay select baristas to make TikTok videos through what the company says is the platform's first custom Creator Network for a brand. In the pilot program, employees will receive creative briefs, create content for Starbucks' TikTok presence, and share in advertising revenue — a notable shift from simply encouraging workers to post organically.

SEE ALSO: The Mashable 101: The creators defining the internet in 2026

On its face, the program looks like another influencer marketing campaign. But it's really a sign that brands are beginning to formalize employee-generated content as a core marketing strategy.

The timing isn't accidental

For years, Starbucks has had a complicated relationship with Gen Z. The company became the target of widespread boycott campaigns amidst the Israel-Hamas war after what Starbucks called misinformation spread online about its political positions, while separate criticism surrounding its response to unionization efforts fueled additional backlash. Whether justified or not, the result was the same: Starbucks suddenly found itself fighting for credibility with a generation that increasingly values authenticity over polished advertising.

Now, rather than relying solely on outside creators, it's betting that the people behind the counter can help rebuild that connection.

It's a strategy that feels tailor-made for TikTok

Long before Starbucks announced Green Apron Creators in 2025, baristas were already making viral videos about complicated drink orders, secret menu hacks, and what really happens behind the espresso machines (especially when those limited-edition Bearista cups hit the shelves). Those posts often performed because they felt less like advertisements and more like behind-the-scenes access.

It's the same phenomenon that turned everyday workers into unlikely internet personalities. A Staples Baddie explaining office supplies. Costco workers revealing hidden perks. Trader Joe's crew members showing off their favorite seasonal finds. Audiences tend to trust people who actually do the job.

That authenticity has become increasingly valuable

Recent data from Sprout Social found that 61 percent of Gen Z discover products through employee-generated content, reflecting a growing preference for real people over highly produced influencer campaigns.

Starbucks isn't alone in recognizing that switch.

Dell has spent years building an internal ambassador program through its Social Media University, training roughly 1,200 employee creators across more than 80 countries. Sprout Social's employee advocacy program has grown from just six participants to roughly 100 employees, who accounted for nearly 30 percent of the company's video impressions in 2025 while producing less than 8 percent of its content.

The economics make sense

Brands spent an estimated $32.55 billion on influencer marketing in 2025, according to Later's State of Influencer Marketing report, but the industry is steadily moving toward smaller creators. eMarketer projects that micro- and nano-creators will account for nearly half of influencer marketing spending in 2026, and Mashable's own survey data found that among those who follow creators, 62 percent are attracted to creators who feel like "real people."

Employees often fit that profile perfectly. They already understand the brand, already have firsthand expertise, and don't require expensive talent contracts. More importantly, they feel authentic and relatable — qualities audiences increasingly value over polished, highly produced marketing.

In many cases, they're also creating the kind of content audiences actually want to watch.

In 2026, the creator economy is moving closer to everyday people. First, brands shifted budgets away from celebrities toward influencers. Then they embraced micro-creators over mega-influencers. Now they're discovering their own employees may be among the most credible creators they have.

Starbucks' Green Apron Creators program may be the clearest sign yet that the next frontier of creator marketing isn't finding new influencers. It's recognizing the ones already wearing the uniform.

On the list of places people imagine Taylor Swift getting married, Madison Square Garden probably falls somewhere below her Rhode Island estate, a castle in England, or a private Island in the Caribbean somewhere.

And yet, here we are.

After roughly three years of dating, two very public NFL seasons, and an engagement announcement that broke the internet, pop-mogul Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are getting married. Though the couple has not publicly confirmed when or where the nuptials are taking place, reports of wedding-related events over the 4th of July weekend have turned Madison Square Garden into the center of a modern celebrity mystery.

SEE ALSO: Should Taylor Swift be calling herself a 'showgirl'?

Here's the tea, allegedly: according to multiple sources (one of which is an unnamed New York City official), Swift and Kelce are expected to hold wedding-related events at the Garden, including a smaller rehearsal event for about 100 guests at MSG's Infosys Theater on July 2, and a larger Friday celebration with about 1,000 people on July 3.

So far, much of the commentary around the rumored venue hasn't exactly been kind. Madison Square Garden is not a traditional wedding venue; it is the home of the Knicks and Rangers, a concert arena, a boxing venue, and a building attached to Penn Station, one of the least romantic places in New York City — at least since the original station was demolished.

For some, that has made the rumored choice easy to mock: tacky, unromantic, attention-seeking, too public, too obvious, and too much. Others have accused the whole thing of being a stunt, a diversion for paparazzi and fans while the couple slips away to the actual wedding location.

But as the days creep closer to Independence Day weekend, the evidence is getting harder to ignore.

Before you write the idea off as a romantic misfire, there are actual reasons it makes sense for them to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. Hear me out.

Let's lay out the evidence

First and foremost, there is the paperwork. Public records show street closures planned around Madison Square Garden from July 2 through midday July 4, with portions of West 31st Street and West 33rd Street expected to close to both pedestrians and vehicles during the events. Another permit, filed by MSG event planner Winick Productions, reportedly requested a tent or canopy outside the arena for an event involving 500 to 999 attendees.

In recent days, the area around the Garden has become a circus of trucks, security, staging materials, greenery, a "40-inch mirrorball," and crews coming and going. Workers were reportedly seen putting down (and then pulling back up) a red carpet. A forklift driver was even spotted wearing a vintage Taylor Swift crew t-shirt outside the venue, apparently from her 2011 Speak Now tour, during which she performed at MSG.

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The security inside the arena appears just as strict as outside. According to TMZ, MSG event production employees working on setup have been told to leave their phones behind during shifts, wear wristbands, and pass through an additional security layer when arriving for work. Even MSG employees not working on the arena set-up have been affected, forced to wait in lines for security screenings. Allegedly, no one has been told what the event actually is.

Even city officials have leaned into the speculation, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joking that the weekend would bring a World Cup match, America's 250th anniversary, and "Taylor Swift’s wedding," before later adding during a heat-wave briefing, "If you happen to be getting married at MSG, you will be staying inside and staying cool."

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Some people are convinced MSG is not the actual wedding location at all, but an expensive misdirect meant to keep paparazzi and fans focused on Midtown while Swift and Kelce marry somewhere else. Others think the Garden could be the reception rather than the ceremony, with the couple exchanging vows privately before moving into the larger celebration.

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The theory is not completely baseless. Swift, along with her publicist Tree Paine, have spent years proving she can keep major plans quiet until she is ready to release them: Folklore was announced the day before it came out, The Tortured Poets Department became a surprise double album two hours after its initial release, and her relationship with Joe Alwyn was kept largely private during their six years together (listen to Swift's song "Peace" for more context on this dynamic).

But her relationship with Kelce has been notably public, visible, and loud — this is not the same version of Swift who spent years hiding a relationship from view. With that, along with the growing evidence over the past few days, this theory is getting harder and harder to defend.

So, what does the internet have to say?

For some people, the idea of Swift getting married in a sports arena has become shorthand for everything they already find exhausting about the Taylor Swift machine: too big, too public, too stage-managed, too expensive, too much.

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Aesthetically, many are stuck on the image of a billionaire choosing Madison Square Garden to host a wedding when she could, in theory, get married anywhere she wants.

Others are not buying the idea that Madison Square Garden represents "privacy" or "discretion." They point to other famous couples (Zendaya and Tom Holland or Beyoncé and Jay-Z) as proof that high-profile people can get married quietly if they really want to. But is a 1,000-person event at one of Manhattan's most famous venues truly private? Or just a spectacle with a security plan?

There is also plain fatigue. Some are less invested in where the wedding happens than in the fact that the wedding has become impossible to avoid. The speculation has been building since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement last August, and the combination of clues, permits, hotel rumors, delivery sightings, prediction markets, and guest-list theories has turned the wedding into the kind of rolling public mystery that people either love or resent. Even people who do not care have learned enough to have an opinion.

The Garden is actually a perfect choice of venue

Madison Square Garden sounds strange as a wedding venue if the question is romance, but it does make sense if the question is logistics.

Swift and Kelce's wedding has some major extenuating circumstances: paparazzi, drones, fans, security, celebrity arrivals, vendor access, traffic flow, potential leaks, and emergency coordination. While her Rhode Island estate or a private island might offer a better backdrop, neither would solve those problems.

Outdoor venues are easier to photograph from above, and even a private island in the middle of nowhere can’t always control the airspace. Estates like hers in Rhode Island are bound to draw crowds outside their gates — Swift has already experienced this firsthand at Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s 2023 wedding in New Jersey. Enormous crowds gathered outside, hoping to catch a glimpse not of the bride and groom, but of her. (Antonoff even wrote a Bleachers song about it.)

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MSG solves several of those problems at once: the arena is enclosed and built to handle major events with the biggest names in the world, including the President of the United States, who attended the NBA Finals there on June 8. It has controlled, private entrances and access points, backstage corridors, loading docks, multiple security checkpoints, catering infrastructure, and daily operations that move VIPs through the building without exposing their arrivals to the public. In theory, the whole event could operate like Fort Knox with florals.

MSG also has the physical capacity for the party that Swift and Kelce are trying to throw. The arena's venue-rental materials list a capacity of 19,500 for concerts, 2,000 for cocktails, and 1,250 for banquets. A 1,000-person celebration would not be stretching the venue.

The space can also be completely re-imagined. Close your eyes and imagine MSG, now take out the court, stage, and seats, and what you have left is an 820,000-square-foot blank canvas. Reports state that a massive castle is being built, with a lush garden surrounding the structure and fabric draped from the ceiling and covering the floors. The Garden is becoming a literal garden.

The theme would track with the couple's engagement, which took place in Kelce's flower-filled backyard, and with Swift's own visual history; she has used castle imagery during both the Fearless and Speak Now tours.

It also tracks with Swift’s larger relationship to stagecraft. She has spent over a decade transforming arenas and stadiums into ultra-specific visual worlds, from mossy cabins to 1989-coded cityscapes. Her team already knows how to make a massive venue feel intimate while maintaining a high level of design. The Eras Tour alone proved that night after night.

If the rumors are true, she may have foreshadowed the moment in her 2020 song "The Last Great American Dynasty": "The wedding was charming, if a little gauche."