Lana Del Rey was a no-show at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding last week, and now fans finally know why the 'Summertime Sadness' star missed the massive July 3 celebration at Madison Square Garden. Swift and Kelce said "I do" in front of a thousand guests, but Del Rey was busy hosting a party for her friend, Oli Abbas, alongside her sister Caroline Grant.
Del Rey's Weekend Plans
Turns out, while everyone was buzzing about the A-list nuptials, Del Rey was throwing down for Abbas's birthday. Abbas dropped the news in a July 8 Instagram post, sharing how amazing her birthday was, surrounded by her favorite people, with Del Rey and her sister as the hosts. Del Rey even chimed in on the post, saying, "Ahh we love you so much, best weekend ever. Thank you guys for coming and hanging with us on the fourth and celebrating your birthday a little early and for the next day also! Double wishes." It seems the "Young and Beautiful" singer's own party plans completely overlapped with the superstar wedding weekend.The Other Big Names Who Skipped
Del Rey wasn't the only celeb who RSVP'd yes but didn't make it to Madison Square Garden. Ryan Seacrest, for example, had to bail after Disney hired him to host a 4th of July special on the 3rd and 4th. He told his "On Air With Ryan Seacrest" co-hosts that he was "on the inside screaming, outside very composed" about missing the confidential event. And Charles Barkley? He just straight up said he doesn't go to weddings. Barkley told the "Unfiltered with Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo" podcast, "I don't go to weddings or funerals." Talk about keeping it real.The Star-Studded Guest List
Despite a few big names missing, the wedding was still absolutely stacked with stars. Simone Biles, Tom Brady, Selena Gomez, and Gigi Hadid all made it to the ceremony. Adam Sandler officiated the whole thing, which is wild, and guests got treated to performances from absolute legends Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney. So yeah, even without Del Rey, Seacrest, and Barkley, this was clearly *the* event of the week. Even with some key players sidelined, The Garden was rocking with an insane lineup of stars, proving even missing a few couldn't dull the shine of this celebrity wedding. What a weekend for Hollywood, right?This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.