Ahead of Met Gala, Taraji P. Henson questioned celebrities attending Jeff Bezos-backed event
Taraji P. Henson has sparked fresh debate online after criticizing celebrities who planned to attend Monday night’s 2026 Met Gala, questioning the event’s association with billionaire Jeff Bezos. The backlash began after social media commentator Meredith Lynch posted a video on May 1 urging celebrities to reconsider attending the high-profile fundraiser, citing Bezos’ involvement as […]
Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter make the Met Gala a family affair with Blue’s debut
Beyoncé might be the unofficial queen of the Met Gala. On Monday night, she said it was a milestone because her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, was joining her for the first time. “It feels surreal because my daughter is here,” she told Vogue. “I am excited to experience it through her eyes.” When asked how […]
‘They can’t buy my seat’: Rev. Al Sharpton delivers a sharp message to Bezos and other billionaires at Met Gala
Even in an event dedicated to fashion, Rev. Al Sharpton made his voice ring louder than his bold suit jacket on Monday. After learning that Mayor Zohran Mamdani was skipping the 2026 Met Gala due to controversy over Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos sponsoring the event, Sharpton backed the mayor’s decision not to attend while also […]
Naomi Osaka lives up to the ‘Costume Art’ theme at this year’s Met Gala with a Robert Wun homage to transformation
Naomi Osaka is no stranger to turning heads, whether on the tennis court or in the fashion world. When she hit the carpet at the 2026 Met Gala on Monday, she made certain to live up to this year’s theme. Wearing Robert Wun, Osaka first stepped out in a flowery white-and-red feather gown that was, […]