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50 Cent Reacts to His Diddy Documentary Receiving 3 Emmy Noms: ‘You Can’t Argue With the Work’
Michael Saponara (11/07/2026)
The four-part Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning earned 21.8 million views in its first six days.
Hate it or love it, the underdog’s on top. 50 Cent celebrated receiving three Emmy nominations on Wednesday (July 8) for his work producing his Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, for Netflix.
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“Everybody had something to say when I announced it… now the Emmys got something to say too,” 50 boasted in a post on Instagram shortly after the nods were revealed. “3 Emmy nominations for Sean Combs: The Reckoning. You can’t argue with the work.”
The docuseries picked up nominations for outstanding documentary or nonfiction series, outstanding directing for a documentary/nonfiction program and outstanding picture editing for a nonfiction program.
The G-Unit boss received plenty of love in his comments from the likes of Busta Rhymes. “Congrats & Happy Belated Born Day King,” Busta wrote.
When 50 originally announced plans for a Diddy docuseries in 2024, many thought he was up to his typical trolling ways, but that was far from the case. The Reckoning arrived in December 2025 and immediately stirred conversation surrounding Diddy. The docuseries was broken down into four parts, detailing the rise and fall of the disgraced Bad Boy mogul, as well as a deep-dive into the history of Combs’ alleged sexual abuse tied to his federal sex trafficking case.
“I’ve been committed to real storytelling for years through G-Unit Film and Television,” 50 said in a statement when the docuseries was released. “I’m grateful to everyone who came forward and trusted us with their stories, and proud to have Alexandria Stapleton as the director on the project to bring this important story to the screen.”
Diddy was sentenced to 50 months behind bars in October 2025 for violating federal prostitution laws, but dodged much more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Next up for 50’s film and TV empire, he’s in promo mode for Fightland. The boxing crime drama is set to premiere on Starz on July 31, and the Queens legend is promising he’s got another Power on his hands.
Taylor Swift Joins Travis Kelce at His Former Teammate’s Wedding One Week After Their Own
Ashley Iasimone (11/07/2026)
The newlyweds were spotted at the wedding of the NFL's JuJu Smith-Schuster, who previously played for the Chiefs, and Laura Kruk on Friday (July 10).
Wedding season continues for Taylor Swift, as she and Travis Kelce attended NFL player JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk’s ceremony in Orange County, California, just a week after the singer’s big Madison Square Garden celebration in New York City.
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Smith-Schuster is a wide receiver for the New York Giants, but previously played for the Kansas City Chiefs alongside Kelce; Kruk is known for her lifestyle and beauty content on social media. Smith-Schuster and Kruk were seen at Swift and Kelce’s wedding event last week before getting married in Orange County, California, at the oceanside Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on Friday (July 10). Though they haven’t shared any wedding photos yet (nor have Swift and Kelce), Kruk did post an Instagram Story showing the Southern California coast with the text “let’s get you married” in the early morning hours on Saturday.
Swift and Kelce were seen in paparazzi footage from Smith-Schuster and Kruk’s wedding circulating online, strolling hand-in-hand in a video clip and seated during the service and festivities in photos.
The Life of a Showgirl star chose a strapless, pink floral gown by Markarian, the Laila Floral Brocade Gown, as her wedding guest look.
For her own wedding on July 3, Swift opted for custom Dior. Her wedding dress — which is still yet to be publicly revealed — was by Jonathan Anderson, creative director of the design house’s Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections. “It was a joy to work with her. We became very good friends,” Anderson told WWD post-nuptials. “It’s an emotional thing doing someone’s wedding.”
In music news, last week the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, featuring Swift’s original song “I Knew It, I Knew You,” debuted in the top 10 on three Billboard charts: No. 1 on the Kid Albums ranking, No. 2 on the Soundtracks chart and at No. 9 on Independent Albums.
Meanwhile, Swift currently holds four spots in the top 10 on the Adult Contemporary songs chart, with “Elizabeth Taylor” sneaking in at No. 10, “I Knew It, I Knew You” holding onto No. 9, “Opalite” shining at No. 8 and “The Fate of Ophelia” finding itself at No. 7.
And in other milestone moments of 2026 for Swift, on July 8 she received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Taylor Swift/The Eras Tour/The Final Show. The nod is for her work as as both performer and producer in the category of outstanding variety special (pre-recorded), one of five categories the Disney+ special was nominated in.
How to Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Live Online for Free
Rudie Obias (11/07/2026)
Live from Las Vegas on Saturday (July 11), you can watch the entire MMA event, including McGregor's return, online for free.
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After a five-year hiatus, Conor McGregor returns to the octagon, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to “Sin City” for UFC 329. Two top fighters face off against each other in a welterweight rematch main event, with Irish fighter Conor McGregor (22-6-0) taking on American Max Holloway (27-9-0) on Saturday (July 11).
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UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a start time of 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The main card begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, with the main event starting around 11:59 p.m. ET/8:59 p.m. PT.
The biggest draw of the event is the return of Conor McGregor, who’s now 37 years old, to the UFC after five years away. McGregor’s last match was in July 2021, which was a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier, so the Irish fighter is looking to show the world that he can compete at a world-class level again. McGregor’s last win in the octagon came during UFC 246 back in January 2020.
However, after their first match in August 2013, Holloway is looking for a little payback after losing to McGregor in an unanimous decision during UFC Fight Night 26 nearly 13 years ago.
What Is McGregor’s and Holloway’s Walkout Music for UFC 329?
Although the UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout songs for UFC 329, both usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. McGregor has walked out to a remix mashup of “The Foggy Dew” by Sinéad O’Connor and “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G., while Max Holloway prefers to walk out to “Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moke Boy.
How to Watch UFC 329 Live Online
Want to watch UFC 329 online? This event is streaming on Paramount+.
Including a five-day free trial, the streaming service DirecTV comes with free access to Paramount+ with its “Premier” package, which goes for $129.99 for the first month of service ($169.99 per month afterward). It features more than 185 channels, as well as access to ESPN Unlimited, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu and other streaming services, unlimited DVR storage and the ability to stream on three devices simultaneously. Once the five days are up you’ll be charged the subscription price based on what package you choose at checkout.
Although it doesn’t offer a free trial anymore, you can get access to Paramount+ for just $1 if you sign up for Walmart+. The retailer’s rewards program offers access to Paramount+ at no extra cost, while Walmart+ also offers a 30-day trial to take the service out for a test drive.
Shoppers can receive access to Paramount+ included with any Walmart+ subscription, the retail giant announced last September. A Walmart+ subscription is $98 for the annual plan (about $8.17 per month) after the 30-day trial.
The Paramount+ Essential Plan, which gives you access to tons of TV shows and movies with limited commercials, increased a dollar to $8.99 per month (or $89.99 per year). The ad-free plan got a small price bump as well to $12.99 per month (or $129.99 per year), but it now includes Showtime, along with everything in the Essential Plan and access to your local CBS station.
After the free trial ends, your plan will automatically renew at the regular rate, but you can cancel any time.
Check out the full UFC 329 fight card below.
Main Card, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT — Paramount+
- Welterweight: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway — Main Event
- Lightweight: Benoît Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett
- Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista
- Flyweight: Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
- Lightweight: King Green vs. Terrance McKinney
Prelims, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT — Paramount+
- Light Heavyweight: Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov
- Heavyweight: Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Ellison
- Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yañez
- Featherweight: Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III
Early Prelims, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT — Paramount+
- Women’s Flyweight: Tracy Cortez vs. Wang Cong
- Middleweight: Damian Pinas vs. César Almeida
- Bantamweight: Farid Basharat vs. John Garza
- Middleweight: Ryan Gandra vs. Zachary Reese
- Flyweight: Alessandro Costa vs. Cody Durden
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Jay-Z Brings Spiritual ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Performance to Yankee Stadium: 8 Best Moments
Angel Diaz (11/07/2026)
Jay-Z put on a masterclass show, with appearances from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy and Nas, for day-one fans at the first of three nights at Yankee Stadium.
Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt turns 30 years old this year, and during the first show of his three-day Yankee Stadium residency Friday night (July 10), he wrote a love letter to the debut album that foreshadowed the Brooklyn rapper’s rise to power.
Originally made to impress his hustler friends, the project laid the foundation for a label that would eventually become the blueprint as far as rapper-owned record companies go. It was a slow burn, though. Although it sold only 43,000 copies in its first week, Reasonable Doubt was an instant underground classic for some. When he rapped “I gave you prophecy on my first joint, and ya all lamed out/ Didn’t really appreciate it ’til the second one came out” on “Hard Knock Life” a couple albums later, he made sure to remind the people that slept how they were late to the party.
That’s what’s so special about Jay-Z’s project at Yankee Stadium. It’s for the day ones. It’s for the people that immediately understood what he was trying to do and were savvy enough to pick up the jewels he was dropping. Tracks like “Dead Presidents II,” “D’Evils,” “Can I Live” and “Regrets” are some of the best records in his catalog, not only because they display lyrical wizardry and are just great sounding in general, but because they were able to capture the essence of what it was like to really be living the life of a drug dealer who was knee-deep in the game. That’s why Reasonable Doubt remains at the top of Jay’s catalog.
At his Friday’s Yankee Stadium concert, fans were treated to an incredible night filled with surprise guests (including Beyoncé and Blue Ivy) and the special privilege to see a true master of ceremonies at work.
Check out the best moments from night one of Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium residency below.
Karol G Creates Tropicoqueta-Themed Cocktail for Her TropiTour & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Isabela Raygoza (11/07/2026)
Plus, Shakira surpasses Taylor Swift on Spotify, and a star-studded telethon rallies aid for Venezuela.
From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Karol G gives TropiTour fans a new way to toast
Karol G is giving fans another way to step into the world of her Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour. On Thursday (July 9), the Colombian superstar and 200 Copas by Casa Dragones unveiled the Chellita Sunrise as the official cocktail of the tour, designed as a sensory extension of its tropical, colorful energy. Inspired by the macaw — “a powerful symbol of Latin America’s cultural richness and the vibrant tropical bird featured in the tour’s logo,” says the press release — the drink will be featured in VIP lounges, select afterparties and Casa Dragones activations throughout the run.
The launch also comes with the Chellita Challenge, a social media contest inviting U.S.-based fans of legal drinking age to recreate the cocktail and dedicate a toast to someone special for a chance to win tickets to the tour. Rooted in the same spirit as Karol’s corridos hit “200 Copas,” the initiative extends the TropiTour universe beyond the stage and into something fans can quite literally raise a glass to.
‘Todos por Venezuela’ Mediathon Unites Artists for Earthquake Relief
A new media effort is rallying support for Venezuela. On Saturday (July 11), the “Todos por Venezuela” Mediathon will bring together artists, journalists, TV personalities, athletes, community leaders and volunteers for a 14-hour live broadcast from Mega TV’s studios in Miami, all aimed at raising humanitarian aid for communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The initiative, created by UNO Productions founder Luis Medina, will air on La Música TV on Roku from 10 a.m. to midnight ET, with Mega TV joining from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, while SBS Radio and AIRE Radio Networks support the campaign throughout the day.
“What started as a simple idea quickly became a reality thanks to the generosity of incredible partners who believed in this mission,” Medina said in a statement. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) for opening the doors of its national media platforms and becoming the exclusive broadcast and promotional partner of this humanitarian initiative.” The televised fundraiser will support All For Venezuela and Help For Venezuela Foundation (HEVENF), helping provide medical supplies, medicines, hospital equipment and other essential aid. The star-studded effort will feature appearances from Daniel Sarcos, Alicia Machado, Luis Enrique, José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma,” Karina, C4 Trío, Rodner Figueroa and more, while also launching “Hands & Hope – Sanaré,” an original UNO Productions song created as a tribute to the resilience of the Venezuelan people.
Shakira Surpasses Taylor Swift on Spotify
Shakira continues to break global streaming barriers. According to a press release, the Colombian superstar has surpassed Taylor Swift to become the sixth-most-streamed artist in the world on Spotify, with more than 101.8 million monthly listeners. The milestone comes amid the worldwide success of “Dai Dai,” her FIFA World Cup anthem with Burna Boy, and just ahead of her scheduled performance at the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Fabiola Roudha becomes South Korea’s FOR:REST LIVE’s first Latin performer
Guatemalan soul-bolero singer, and Billboard‘s On The Radar Latin alum, Fabiola Roudha has become the first non-Asian artist invited to FOR:REST LIVE, the South Korean live-session platform that has previously featured only Korean and K-pop acts such as SUPER JUNIOR’s Ryeowook, 2AM’s Jo Kwon, Younha and Heize. The session premiered Wednesday (July 8) on FOR:REST LIVE and Roudha’s YouTube channels.
The recognition builds on a relationship Roudha has steadily developed in the country in recent years, including appearances at Seoul Music Week and the Taehwariver Jazz Festival in Ulsan. Her FOR:REST LIVE set also offers an exclusive preview of music from her upcoming project, further signaling her international expansion as she also gears up for her first Canadian tour. Watch the performance below.
Andy García to Receive Imagen Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
Andy García is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st annual Imagen Awards on Aug. 21 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The celebrated Cuban actor, filmmaker, musician and producer is being honored for a four-decade career defined by iconic performances and a lasting commitment to authentic Latino representation in entertainment.
“I am deeply honored to receive this award from the Imagen Foundation, an organization that has championed Latino talent and authentic representation for more than forty years,” said García in a statement. “This award is especially meaningful because it celebrates not only my career, but also the many artists, mentors, and audiences who have been part of it and who have inspired me. Our shared Hispanic culture is home to many important and inspiring stories that reflect the richness of our identity and our contributions to the world.”
Madonna Dances Toward History With 13th U.K. No. 1 Album for ‘Confessions II’
Sophie Williams (11/07/2026)
Sienna Spiro also lands the biggest British debut of 2026 so far.
Madonna has done it again: the pop icon has claimed her 13th No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart with Confessions II.
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The sequel to 2005’s Confessions on a Dancefloor storms to the top spot, marking Madonna’s first U.K. No. 1 LP since 2012’s MDNA and extending her reign as one of the most successful artists of all time on the chart.
Madonna joins a prestigious group of artists who have reached the Official U.K. Albums Chart summit 13 or more times, alongside Robbie Williams (16), The Beatles (15), Taylor Swift (14), The Rolling Stones (14) and Elvis Presley (13).
Sienna Spiro‘s The Visitor lands at No. 2 and is the biggest debut album of the year by a British act. “What Sienna has accomplished already is nothing short of remarkable,” said Tom March, Capitol Music Group chairman & CEO. These global achievements are just the beginning and speak not only to Sienna’s undeniable talent, but to her exceptional artistry and the genuine authenticity at the heart of everything she creates — qualities that have resonated deeply with fans around the world.”
Olivia Rodrigo‘s you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love is at No. 3, followed by Michael Jackson‘s The Essential (No. 4) and Olivia Dean‘s The Art of Loving (No. 5).
Pitbull’s Greatest Hits, which comes after a Guinnes World Record-breaking triumph in London, lands at No. 18. Following their respective London shows, BTS‘ ARIRANG lifts 16 spots to No. 21, while My Chemical Romance‘s classic The Black Parade re-enters the top 40 for the first time since 2007, up to No. 27.
Ariana Grande Drops ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Amid Touring Schedule
Jessica Lynch (11/07/2026)
The singer's Ryan Murphy reunion is on hold after her tour schedule conflicted with a change in the show's production dates.
Ariana Grande will not appear in the 13th season of American Horror Story after all, with her exit driven by a scheduling conflict with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour, according to THR.
Grande was announced as part of the AHS Season 13 cast on Halloween 2025, marking her first appearance on the Ryan Murphy anthology series and a reunion with the producer following her role on his 2015 series Scream Queens. But a recently released teaser for the season, subtitled 13, did not feature her, with reports that a change to the show’s production schedule had created a direct conflict with her set tour dates. Grande did not shoot any scenes for the season.
The timing lines up with a run of scheduling turbulence for the singer’s live show. AHS Season 13 began production in April, and Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour launched June 6 in Oakland. In late June, she rescheduled three of her own tour dates — moving a July 12 Brooklyn show to July 14 and shifting two Boston concerts from July 22 and 24 to July 23 and 26 — citing production issues on her end. The tour continues through stops in New York, Canada and Chicago before wrapping overseas.
American Horror Story: 13 moves forward with a returning ensemble that includes Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd and Jessica Lange, alongside director John Waters. The season, which reunites several cast members reprising their Coven characters, is set to premiere Sept. 24 on FX before streaming on Hulu.
For Grande, the acting detour was always secondary to the tour driving it. Eternal Sunshine — her seventh studio album, released in 2024 — has powered her first headlining run since 2019’s Sweetener World Tour, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for her sixth career chart-topping album and spinning off two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles. Her eighth album, Petal, arrives July 31, led by “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” which recently gave her a 10th career Hot 100 No. 1 — tying her for 10th-most in the chart’s history.
Her film work isn’t disappearing, either: she’s set to appear next in the Meet the Parents sequel Focker-In-Law, due out this fall.
Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Night One Setlist: Every Song Played at the First Show
Carl Lamarre (11/07/2026)
The star-studded affair included appearances by Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Nas, Alicia Keys and more.
On Friday (July 11), Jay-Z delivered the first night of his long-awaited three-night run at Yankee Stadium, and he did not disappoint.
Billed as the Reasonable Doubt evening for his day-one fans, Hov dazzled the crowd, reimagining his landmark 1996 debut alongside a live band. He seamlessly wove classics like “Ain’t No N—a” into “Excuse Me Miss,” while also making the night a family affair. Beyoncé joined him to sing the hook on “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” and their eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, took to the piano for a silky rendition of “Feelin’ It.”
When Jay shifted into a more defiant gear, he stunned fans with a sharp new freestyle aimed at critics of his recent Target deal. But the night wasn’t all about proving a point. Leaning into nostalgia, he reunited with Memphis Bleek for “Coming of Age” and Jaz-O for “Bring It On.”
Then, as if pulling guests out of thin air, Jay continued the surprises. Former rival Nas joined him for a mash-up of “Dead Presidents” and “New York State of Mind,” while Alicia Keys capped off one of the night’s biggest moments with their Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Empire State of Mind.”
Among the tens of thousands in attendance were LeBron James, Megan Thee Stallion, Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Knicks star OG Anunoby and more. With two more nights to go, who knows what more Jigga Man has up his sleeve.
Check out the full setlist from Night One of Jay-Z’s three-night Yankee Stadium run below.
YEONJUN, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!
Katie Atkinson (11/07/2026)
We also had new releases from Future, Suki Waterhouse, Teddy Swims, The Linda Lindas & Hayley Williams, Chris Lake & Tiga, and more.
This week brought new releases from music superstars in the worlds of rock, pop, Latin, hip-hop, K-pop and beyond — but what was your favorite release of the week?
Kicking things off with pop royalty, Beyoncé surprise-released the R&B-tinged new single “Morning Dew (Donk)” last weekend. Switching gears to rock & roll, The Rolling Stones returned with their 25th studio album Foreign Tongues. In the rap space, Future delivered his new album The Real Me. And YEONJUN from K-pop quintet TOMORROW X TOGETHER is back with Part 02 from his No Labels series.
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Other big drops: Suki Waterhouse’s third album Loveland, Teddy Swims’ new single “Break Up in Reverse,” The Linda Lindas and Hayley Williams’ team-up “Closer,” Chris Lake and Tiga’s “Party Time” featuring Aatig, Feid’s “A Xon De Que” and Coco Jones’ “Body So Tea.”
And that’s still not all! We also have Chris Avantgarde’s Hyperreal, Melanie Santiler’s “Gataza,” Jahmiel’s Against All Odds, Maddie Lenhart’s “Empty Room” and Wyatt Flores’ “Scared of Heights.”
All those choices, but which one is your favorite this week? Revisit our full New Music Friday Guide here, and make your selection below.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Paid ‘Over $160,000’ for NYC Wedding Permit, Mayor Zohran Mamdani Says
Katie Atkinson (11/07/2026)
What did the couple have to pay to host their wedding in the thick of New York City?
We don’t know all the details of what went down inside Madison Square Garden during Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s July 3 wedding last week, but now we know how much they had to pay so they could host the event in the thick of New York City.
During a press conference on Friday (July 10), NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked by a reporter whether Swift would be paying back the city for police overtime needed to support her wedding weekend events in Midtown Manhattan, and the politician confirmed that she already has.
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“Taylor Swift … has paid already the cost of the permit that was lodged, which was over $160,000 for that event and for the response to that event,” Mamdani told reporters. “That was a permit that was finalized, I think, in just the days before the event itself.”
The security permit included street closures and traffic management around the famed arena, starting with a rehearsal dinner event on July 2 through the wedding itself on July 3.
Most details have been kept under wraps, but in a press release announcing Swift and Kelce’s marriage, Swift’s rep confirmed that the pop superstar and football player wore outfits designed by Christian Dior Haute Couture; that the couple did not have traditional bridesmaids or groomsmen, but Swift’s brother Austin was her man of honor while Jason Kelce was Travis’ best man; and that actor/comedian Adam Sandler officiated the nuptials.
Two performers at the event have been reported as well, with Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts confirming that Stevie Nicks took the stage, and People sharing that Paul McCartney performed The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for the first time since 1963 at the MSG wedding.
