As the Fourth of July approaches, Taylor Swift is making a shift away from her usual tradition of hosting extravagant holiday bashes.

While last year’s holiday found Taylor Swift in Europe, performing her “Eras Tour,” this year will see a more intimate and quieter celebration with boyfriend Travis Kelce, family, and close friends.

Taylor Swift, who had been relentlessly touring for much of the previous year, had hoped to spend 2025 with a peaceful “gap year,” focusing on her personal life and music.

However, those plans were derailed when she was unexpectedly thrust into a legal drama involving her longtime friend, actress Blake Lively. The fallout from the public controversy led to the end of their decade-long friendship, adding emotional strain to what was already a challenging year.

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Despite the challenges, an insider revealed to the Daily Mail that Taylor Swift is not shying away from celebrating Independence Day but is doing so on her own terms.

“She is eager to celebrate and unwind, but she is not looking to broadcast that she is having a big get-together or party,” the source said. “Taylor has had quite the year, and it’s important for her to keep things low-key.”

For years, Swift’s star-studded 4th of July celebrations at her $18 million Rhode Island estate were an annual highlight for her fans and celebrity friends alike.

Past bashes included games, waterslides, and live music from artists like Ed Sheeran, while guests included Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, and the Haim sisters.

But this year, Swift is reportedly avoiding any grand displays.

“She doesn’t want to make a big deal out of a party because she doesn’t want to seem out of touch,” the source explained, citing the backlash that surrounded Jeff Bezos’ lavish wedding in Venice, which drew criticism for its opulence amidst widespread economic struggles.

“She would never want to look like she is having fun at the expense of people who might be struggling,” they added.

Though fans have been buzzing with speculation that Taylor Swift could drop new music or even announce an engagement with Kelce over the weekend, the insider confirmed that neither is likely.

“If she is about to drop any new music, she hasn’t told anyone, even those closest to her,” they shared. “And Travis isn’t going to ask for her hand in marriage this weekend either. It will likely happen when he’s not preparing for the NFL season.”

With engagement talk swirling, jewelry experts are offering their predictions about what Taylor’s dream engagement ring could look like, and how much it might cost.

Nilesh Rakholia, the founder of the renowned jeweler Abelini, shared his insights with Daily Mail, estimating that a ring for someone of Swift’s stature could range from $1 million to as much as $4 million.

While details about the ring remain unconfirmed, Rakholia speculated that it would likely be both “personally meaningful and elegantly stylish.” He suggested that the design could feature vintage-inspired elements or a classic style, incorporating diamonds or other significant gemstones that add a unique touch to the piece.

“Knowing Taylor, the ring itself, or the way it’s revealed, might contain subtle nods or ‘Easter eggs’ for her fans,” Rakholia added. “Perhaps relating to a significant date, a song lyric, or a shared symbol in her relationship with Travis.”

According to Jaume Labro, CEO and goldsmith at Jaume Labro Godo Kaisha, Travis Kelce’s larger-than-life personality is likely to play a significant role in the design of Taylor Swift’s engagement ring.

Labro suggests that Kelce’s bold fashion choices, often on full display when he steps onto the NFL field in flashy attire, reflect his passion for making a statement, which could extend to the ring’s design.

However, with no major announcements expected, Taylor Swift seems focused on enjoying a break from the spotlight, spending quality time with those closest to her.

After a year marked by emotional turmoil, professional success, and intense public scrutiny, it’s clear that Swift is hoping for a much-needed period of rest and relaxation, far from the fanfare.