After months of speculation, Tom Holland has confirmed that he and longtime partner Zendaya are married. This came during a recent interview with Esquire UK, ending widespread rumours that had circulated since early 2026.

Holland addressed the topic while discussing a series of AI-generated wedding photos that went viral online earlier this year. The images appeared showing the couple at a wedding ceremony and sparked intense debate among fans. When asked whether he had to explain the fake photos to his family, Holland replied,

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“No, because they were all there.” 

“The wedding has already happened. You missed it,” 

He immediately followed the remark by saying,

“That’s all you’ll get on that,”

And didn’t comment any further

This is the first time either Holland or Zendaya has publicly acknowledged their marriage. Although rumours had circulated for months, the couple continues to decline any discussion about their private lives. In March Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, suggested during an interview that they are already married.

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Their first meeting was while filming Spider-Man: Homecoming. Despite dating rumours surrounding them for years, they have kept it to themselves. There were reports that the couple became engaged during the 2024 holiday season, none of them confirmed it.

In the same interview, Holland talked about the importance of their relationship. He described Zendaya as his “best friend” and said their bond helped him through the pressures of the entertainment industry. Holland said that having a supportive relationship has helped him. He added that he feels happiest when he is with her because she is someone who understands the challenges faced in the industry.

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Zendaya appeared to support the news during promotional events for their upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. During appearances in Amsterdam, she was seen wearing a wedding band. The couple also made a rare joint public appearance while promoting the film.

Holland’s confirmation brings closure to months of speculation. While the newlyweds remain committed to protecting their personal lives, the actor’s comments have officially confirmed what many had suspected for months.

Tyla has been announced as a special guest on the United States leg of Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. This came after both artists appeared at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City.

According to reports, Tyla will join the North American leg of the tour. Shakira also spoke highly of the South African star. The Colombian superstar described the upcoming collaboration as “simply iconic,” and praised Tyla both as an artist and a person.

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Shakira said:

“I love Tyla. I love her as an artist and as a human being. I think she’s just amazing. I think this performance is going to be simply iconic.”

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The US leg of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour starts on June 13 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. There will be performances in San Jose, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Baltimore, Boston, Newark, Brooklyn, Belmont Park and Atlantic City. Due to fan demand, new dates have been added, further extending Shakira’s presence in the American market.

Shakira’s tour is already a commercial success with the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour  generating more than $421 million in revenue and sold over 3.3 million tickets. This is a new record by a Latin artist.

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Just days before the tour was announced, Tyla was at the FIFA World Cup singing “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” alongside the Mzansi Youth Choir. During the opening ceremony she performed the anthem to a cheering crowd who were thrilled by her. Sharing the stage with artists such as Shakira Burna Boy and Future marked another high-profile moment in her international career.

She has established herself as one of Africa’s most successful global music exports. Her addition comes as the tour continues its record-breaking run.

For members of the Mzansi Youth Choir, performing at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony was a significant moment in the group’s journey. The choir had the opportunity to represent South Africa at the event alongside Grammy-winning singer Tyla.

The choir joined Tyla during the opening festivities surrounding South Africa’s opening World Cup match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The performance formed part of the tournament launch, with FIFA hosting opening celebrations across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Tyla had been announced as one of the headline performers selected to represent South African talent during the tournament’s opening events.

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Reflecting on the experience, members of the choir spoke about what it meant to perform at an event watched by football fans around the world. Sharing the stage with Tyla gave them the opportunity to be part of a global sporting occasion while representing South African music and culture.

The build-up to the performance involved extensive rehearsals, coordination with international production teams and adapting to the scale of a global sporting event. For many choir members, performing in a stadium known for hosting major football matches added to the significance of the occasion.

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The performance drew attention to the presence of South African artists at one of the world’s most widely watched sporting events. Over the past few years, Tyla has become one of the country’s most recognisable music stars, and her involvement in the World Cup opening celebrations attracted significant interest from fans both at home and abroad. FIFA promoted her appearance as part of a diverse line-up designed to showcase talent from different parts of the world.

While South African fans were eager to see more of Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir during the broadcast, social media users reacted positively to seeing local performers featured during the ceremony. Photos and clips from the event quickly circulated online, generating conversation among supporters following the opening celebrations.

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For the choir, the experience extended beyond the performance itself. It offered an opportunity to connect with artists, performers and audiences from around the world while representing South Africa on an international platform.

Looking back on the event, the Mzansi Youth Choir can reflect on a performance at one of the world’s most-watched sporting occasions. Sharing the stage with Tyla at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony marked an important milestone for the group as it continues to perform for audiences across the globe.