Jonas Brothers Illuminate Macy’s 4th of July with Star-Studded Lineup
Another summer highlight: the Jonas Brothers headlined Macy’s 4th of July fireworks in NYC, sprinkling pop-rock nostalgia over the East River. Hosted by Tony Award winner Ariana DeBose, the nation’s biggest Independence Day bash streamed live on NBC, and it felt less like a TV special and more like the ultimate millennial reunification tour.
The trio—Kevin, Nick and Joe—hit the stage just as dusk painted Manhattan’s skyline. They opened with their new single “No Time to Talk,” followed by the breakup-earworm “Leave Before You Love Me,” reminding everyone why their reunion tour traffic was the hottest ticket of last year (according to Billboard). Backed by synchronized light rigs and those iconic Jonas harmonies, the brothers delivered a set that balanced throwback vibes with today’s chart-toppers.
Before Joe’s mic even cooled down, former Nickelodeon alum Keke Palmer commandeered the stage. She performed her uptempo anthem “Standards,” demonstrating why she’s one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents (per Variety). Next up, country star Eric Church brought some Southern grit with “Hell of a View,” giving viewers a taste of Nashville swagger before the big finale. And that finale? Lenny Kravitz closed out the night with his 1998 hit “Fly Away,” launching fireworks and chords in perfect sync—thanks to a live broadcast partnership between NBC and Macy’s.
Of course, not every celeb was in Manhattan. Khloé Kardashian opted for a family-first approach, staging a backyard bash in Calabasas. She documented a neighborhood parade with daughter True, 7, and little Tatum, 2, alongside cousin Dream, 8—courtesy of Instagram Stories—complete with croissants, doughnuts, burgers and a DIY ice cream sundae station that even Kris Jenner would approve of.
Meanwhile, Hollywood royalty doubled down on celebrations. Julia Roberts and Danny Moder marked 23 years of marriage with a rustic camping trip, exchanging traditional silver anniversary gifts—Danny’s engraved spoon got a cameo on his Instagram. David and Victoria Beckham celebrated 26 years of “I do,” with David tweeting a sweet nod to Mrs. Beckham for “giving me our beautiful children and building this life.”
Over in the reality TV realm, Kristin Cavallari spent Fourth of July with son Camden, waving peace signs and plotting their next road trip. Snooki channeled her charcuterie skills on the shore with kids Lorenzo and Giovanna in tow, while former Miss Universe Hopeful Christian McCaffrey’s wife showed off her baby bump amid beachside fireworks.
This fireworks night had something for everyone—nostalgia for the Jonas superfan, family feels courtesy of Khloé, and major anniversary moments from Hollywood’s golden couples. If this trends, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, NBC, Instagram (Khloé Kardashian, Danny Moder, David Beckham)
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