In Pictures: Stars, ceremonies and Swifties bring sprinkling of glamour to 2024

From a star-studded Olympics opening ceremony to Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour, 2024 has provided some memorable showbiz moments.

Published Dec 30, 2024

Last updated Dec 30, 2024

The last year has delivered some standout events in the worlds of music, film, TV, art and fashion and PA’s photographers were on hand to capture all the action.

Actress Zendaya attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2024 in New York (Matt Crossick/PA)

Taylor Swift performing at Wembley Stadium — US pop superstar Taylor Swift performs her first London concert at Wembley Stadium, during the Eras Tour in June (Ian West/PA)

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger attending a state banquet at the Palace of Versailles in Paris in September during the King’s state visit to France (Yui Mok/PA)

Actor Tom Cruise jumps from the stadium roof during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (David Davies/PA)

Banksy's goat artwork in London — Banksy unveiled a new series of artworks featuring animals in August (Aaron Chown/PA)

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix at a photocall — Singer and actress Lady Gaga and actor Joaquin Phoenix attending a photocall for Joker: Folie A Deux at the Corinthia Hotel, London (Yui Mok/PA)

Liam Gallagher of Oasis performing ahead of the IBF world heavyweight bout at Wembley Stadium in September (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter during the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend at Stockwood Park, Luton, in May (Ian West/PA)

The musical extravaganza Wicked came to the big screen in November and its stars delighted fans at its London premiere.

Singer and actress Ariana Grande arriving for the UK premiere of Wicked at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre in London (Ian West/PA)