Taylor Swift Celebrates Music Rights in Stylish NYC Night Out

NEW YORK CITY — Taylor Swift celebrated a major career milestone on May 31, 2025, by enjoying a night out with close friend Selena Gomez. Just one day after announcing she regained ownership of her master recordings, the duo dined at The Monkey Bar in Midtown Manhattan.

Swift, 35, dazzled in a $6,000 black sequin matching set by Gucci. The elegant ensemble featured a tank top with white and clear crystal sequins along the neckline and a stylish skirt. She paired the outfit with an iconic black bamboo handlebag, also by Gucci, valued at $4,700. The bag has been a favorite of influential women like Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor.

Her accessories included stunning 18k white-gold drop earrings by De Beers, featuring 60 diamonds weighing 4.74 carats, which were gifted to her after attending the 2024 Golden Globes. Additionally, Swift wore a custom TNT diamond tennis bracelet valued at $5,680, designed by Michelle Wie West, a sentimental gift from her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce.

Adding to her luxurious look, Swift also sported a Cloud Offset Pear Ring designed by Shahla Karimi Jewelry, known for its popularity among stars like Hailey Bieber. She completed her outfit with silver platform sandals from Gucci, showcasing impeccable style.

The outing occurred soon after Swift announced on May 30 that she successfully bought back the rights to her music catalog, which had been sold to Scooter Braun in 2019. Swift expressed her joy, stating, “I really get to say these words: All of the music I’ve ever made… now belongs… to me.”

Swift’s recent acquisition allows her to control her full body of work, including all music videos and concert films. Her accomplishment ended a long-standing public ownership feud, and she credited her team at Shamrock Capital for handling the negotiations fairly.

After her announcement, Gomez took to social media to express pride in her friend’s achievement, saying, “Yes, you did that Tay. So proud!” Their evening out highlighted not only Swift’s career success but also her enduring friendship with Gomez.