Dua Lipa and Callum Turner legally married in London last weekend and planned a second celebration in Palermo this weekend. The star-studded event drew local protests over closed public squares and heavy security. Residents posted messages like "Palermo is not for rent."
The "Physical" singer, 30, and "Eternity" actor, 36, held their legal ceremony in London the prior weekend. A follow-up event in Sicily was set for this weekend with guests including Sir Elton John, Charli XCX and Donatella Versace.
Two town squares in Palermo were closed to the public. Attendees and staff signed non-disclosure agreements while roads and drone zones were restricted. Organizers described the setup as a "demonstration production" to manage access.
Locals responded with posters and graffiti reading "Palermo is not for rent" and "Our square is not your living room." An anti-tourism group encouraged residents to hang similar signs. Wedding organizers removed some banners, prompting further tagging on walls.
A source told The Sun the security involved private teams and local police, with the squares already pedestrian zones. Anger centered on the disruption to everyday life in the historic center.
