India, July 4 -- Pop music star Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden in New York, the singer's publicist announced on Friday.

However, as a message celebrating their marriage lit up giant screens outside the famous venue, the White House was quick to attempt to overshadow the moment at a time when US President Donald Trump was set to deliver a speech marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Notably, comedian Adam Sandler officiated their wedding, according to the publicist's statement, which carried the headline "Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Married!" Swift's brother, Austin Swift, was the "man of honour", while Kelce's brother, former football player Jason Kelce, ...