Taylor Swift shuts down street in LBI ahead of Jack Antonoff’s wedding
Taylor Swift’s devoted fans caused a major disruption in Long Beach Island, N.J., as they gathered to catch a glimpse of the pop superstar attending Jack Antonoff’s rehearsal dinner. Witnesses report that hundreds of locals congregated outside the Black Whale, where Antonoff, a music producer, was celebrating his upcoming marriage to actress Margaret Qualley. Taylor Swift entered the popular bar and restaurant accompanied by Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz, donning an elegant strapless black top with a matching maxi skirt. Another notable guest, Lana Del Rey, who has collaborated with Antonoff in the past, could be seen on the second-floor balcony, happily mingling with other attendees while sporting a beautiful white floral dress. The bride’s mother, Andie MacDowell, was also present at the event, playfully interacting with a baby inside the venue. The festivities attracted a large crowd outside the Black Whale, prompting the arrival of police officers to manage the traffic. As excitement grew about Swift’s presence, locals flocked to the restaurant, causing a commotion until the management decided to close the balcony curtains, disappointing the fans outside. Swift and Del Rey left shortly after the rehearsal dinner concluded at around 9 p.m., while the celebration continued with drinks. It is rumored that A-listers such as Cara Delevingne and Ryan Reynolds will also be attending the much-anticipated wedding, scheduled for Saturday. The news of Swift’s arrival quickly spread across the island, drawing a massive crowd before the police intervened. Lana Del Rey was among the guests at the event, adding to the star-studded affair. Andie MacDowell, Qualley’s mother, enjoyed a drink on the balcony. Antonoff and Qualley’s engagement became public in May 2022 when Qualley proudly displayed her impressive diamond ring, estimated to be worth nearly $100,000, at the Cannes Film Festival. The couple sparked speculation about their relationship in August 2021 when they were seen sharing a passionate kiss on a date in New York City. Antonoff, a long-time collaborator of Taylor Swift, previously dated Lena Dunham from 2012 to 2018, while Qualley has been romantically linked to actor Nat Wolff and “Saturday Night Live” alum Pete Davidson.
Taylor Swift’s fans shut down a major road in Long Beach Island, N.J., after she was spotted at Jack Antonoff’s rehearsal dinner.
An eyewitness tells TheFantasyTimes hundreds of locals gathered outside the Black Whale where the pop superstar was seen celebrating her music producer’s impending nuptials to actress Margaret Qualley.
The “Cruel Summer” singer, who entered the popular bar and restaurant with Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz, was rocking a chic strapless black top with a matching maxi skirt.
Lana Del Rey, who has also collaborated with the Bleachers musician, was spotted on a balcony on the second level of the bar, smiling and laughing with other guests.
The “Born to Die” songstress, who stunned in a white floral dress, held her raven tresses up above her head to cool off in the summer heat.
The bride’s mom, Andie MacDowell, was also on hand to celebrate the couple and was seen playing with a baby inside the venue.
Cara Delevingne and Ryan Reynolds are also believed to be attending the A-list wedding, which will take place Saturday.
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As news of Swift’s arrival spread around the island, locals arrived in droves outside the eatery before police showed up on scene to direct traffic.
The restaurant eventually shut the balcony curtains around 8:45 p.m. amid boos from the “Anti-Hero” hitmaker’s fans outside.
When the rehearsal dinner wrapped around 9 p.m., Swift and Del Rey left promptly while celebratory drinks continued.
News of Antonoff and Qualley’s engagement broke in May 2022 when the “Maid” star flashed her stunning diamond sparkler — which is estimated to be worth nearly $100,000 — at the Cannes Film Festival.
The couple sparked dating rumors in August 2021 when they were seen locking lips on a date in New York City.
Antonoff, Swift’s longtime collaborator, previously dated Lena Dunham from 2012 to 2018, while Qualley has been romantically linked to actor Nat Wolff and “Saturday Night Live” alum Pete Davidson.
