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Cardi B Sweeps the Floor with Voluminous Black Tulle Gown at 2024 Met Gala

Cardi B shut down the green carpet of the 2024 Met Gala Monday evening (May 6) with her massive black ball gown.

Several tuxedo-clad men fluffed out Cardi’s larger-than-life gown, completely covering the carpet at the bottom of the infamous steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s a fitting entrance considering the 31-year-old rapper was completely covered in black umbrellas earlier in the evening to conceal her dramatic look before the grand reveal. Meanwhile, glimmers of green added a nice pop of color to her elegant ensemble, from her diamond and emerald jewelry to her green bottom eyeliner to her classic razor-sharp nails.

This year’s Met Gala is celebrating the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with the dress code being “The Garden of Time.” Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Chris Hemsworth are this year’s co-hosts.

“I feel like the Met Gala is almost like going to the Grammys,” Cardi told The Hollywood Reporter in a recent interview. “It’s very nerve-racking, and even though we make it look so easy, we really be so nervous.”

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Cardi’s last solo single “Enough (Miami)” debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her 12th top 10 hit on the all-genre songs chart. She recently collaborated with Shakira, who also attended the Met Gala, on “Puntería.” The collaborators were filmed catching up on the Met red carpet, grabbing each other’s hands and admiring their voluminous ensembles, with Shakira contrasting in red to Cardi’s black dress.

Lizzo Is a Flower in Bloom on the 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet

Lizzo walked through the “Garden of Time” upon stepping onto the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night (May 6).

The “Good as Hell” star wore a skin-toned corseted gown designed by Paris-based label Weinsanto, complete with a headpiece that surrounded her face and extended out in a flower shape. The outfit perfectly fits the event’s dress code, “The Garden of Time,” which is inspired by a 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.

It’s been a tumultuous year for Lizzo, who shared a message to Instagram signed, in all-caps, “I QUIT,” in March. “I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the Internet,” read the note. “All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little better than how I found it. But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it.”

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Though the Grammy winner never specified which instances of “being dragged” she was referring to, it’s true that she’s been the subject of much scrutiny in recent months. In August last year, three of her former tour dancers filed a harassment lawsuit against her, alleging sexual misconduct and hostile work conditions.

A few days later, Lizzo cleared things up for good. “I just need to clarify — when I say I quit, I mean, I quit giving any negative energy attention,” she said. “What I’m not gonna quit is the joy of my life, which is making music, which is connecting with people.”

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Stay Active (And Stylish) With These 5 Skorts Inspired by Taylor Swift & Zendaya

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Get ready to elevate your fashion game with the latest TikTok craze: skorts (a combination of skirts and shorts). Skorts are not just a trend, they’re a statement, and everywhere on the For You Page. Whether you’re hitting the gym or lounging at home, you can follow in the footsteps of style icons like Taylor Swift and Zendaya and embrace the perfect blend of chic skirts and comfy shorts.

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Zendaya’s style in the movie Challengers has sparked a resurgence of the tennis skirt on TikTok, influencing fashion trends in many ways. Additionally, we’ve seen Taylor Swift’s #ForAFortnightChallenge on YouTube Shorts, featuring a glimpse of her in a lilac pirouette skort from PopFlex while playing pickleball.

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This celebrity-approved style is great if you are seeking both style and comfort. Scroll down and check out this list of options you can add to your wardrobe.

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This Out From Under Lived In skort is a perfect place to start your search if you’re looking for an effortless midrise skirt with hidden shorts. Its pull-on design and flexible waistband make it easy to put on and tailor to your preference. You can get this one in grey, white, black or violet, varying from sizes XS to XL. Hurry, the colors in grey and black now only have sizes XS to medium available.

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Lululemon Lightweight High-Rise Tennis Skirt

If you are looking for a more tennis-inspired look, consider this lightweight high-rise tennis skirt. This skirt is designed for tennis, but its versatile features can be worn for any occasion. With its built-in shorts and lightweight material, it’s a stylish and practical choice for various activities.

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Popflex Wrap Skort

For those who have fallen in love with the pirouette lilac skort from Popflex after seeing Taylor Swift wearing it, consider this alternative option. This wrap skort is perfect for everyday wear and it includes pockets. Its squat proof and anti-cameltoe features make it a must-have in your closet.

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Looking for a skort with a different design or pop of color? Don’t miss out on this tennis skort that is currently 13% off on Amazon. It comes in a variety of patterns and colors from neon green to unique designs. Its non-see-through shorts and two inner pockets are perfect for a day of tennis, golf, or pickleball. Bonus points for matching the tennis ball in this skort.

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With summer right around the corner, this is a great alternative for all outdoor activities. This skort is designed to keep you cool and secured throughout your workout. It’s a must-have addition to your fitness attire. Go purchase it now: It’s currently 70% off.

For more product recommendations, check out other skort alternatives, denimcrossover shorts, and must-have Free People Maxi dresses to add to summer shopping list.

Shakira Is a Vision in Red at 2024 Met Gala

Shakira dazzled at her Met Gala debut in a simple-yet-stunning red column dress with a slit that turned heads. For the wow factor: A dramatic long cape made with almost 100 meters of fabric that resembled a rose.

The sleek outfit with geometric cutouts was created by Carolina Herrera’s creative director Wes Gordon, who spent the past few months working with the Colombian superstar on the look, according to Vogue.

“It’s really about making Shakira feel like the best version of Shakira,” the designer told the fashion magazine. “She was incredibly focused on the tiny details of the cutouts — where things are hitting, as well as the neckline,” he added. “It’s amazing to work and do fittings with someone who’s a physical performer, because her sensitivity to movement and body awareness is really extraordinary.”

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Shakira’s Monday (May 6) debut at the Met Gala comes less than three weeks after she announced the first leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Named after her latest album, the trek — her first since 2018’s El Dorado — will start Nov. 2 in Palm Desert, California, and include stops in Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Chicago, among other North American cities.

This year’s gala exhibit theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, is set to feature 250 items from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection. The works will be displayed at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in new ways, including elements such as video animation, CGI, AI and more.

The 2024 Met Gala was co-hosted by Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Chris Hemsworth. Other Latin Music stars in attendance were Rosalía, Omar Apollo, Rauw Alejandro, Cardi B and Camila Cabello.

Miranda Lambert to Launch ‘Music for Mutts’ Benefit Concert

Miranda Lambert is set to blend two of her favorites — music and dogs — when she launches an upcoming benefit concert Oct. 5 in Nashville, all in an effort to raise funds to help animals.

The five-time ACM Awards album of the year winner will welcome many of her animal-loving friends and fellow musicians to join her at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater for a show presented by Tractor Supply Company, with net proceeds from the concert benefiting Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation. The full lineup of participating artists will be revealed at a later date.

Lambert and her mother Bev co-founded the MuttNation Foundation in 2009, and the organization has raised nearly $10 million to date to further its goal of supporting the welfare and adoption of shelter pets across the country. MuttNation also financially supports and aids the work of transport partners to help relocate animals during natural disasters. Additionally, the MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert line of pet toys and supplies, which benefits the MuttNation Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores.

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“I wanted to do something special to celebrate MuttNation’s 15th anniversary and thought sharing an evening of great music with some great friends that will also feature lots of mutts would be about as much fun as anything I could imagine,” Lambert said in a statement. “We’ll have an adoption event and lots of other activities — and just make it a big party. I hope everyone will come out and party with us.” 

Public on-sale for the concert starts May 10 at 10 a.m. CT at livenation.com.

Lambert recently issued her fiery new single “Wranglers” along with the news that she just inked a new label deal with Republic Records, in partnership with Big Loud. “Wranglers” also marks Lambert’s first music released since her 2022 album Palomino.

“‘Wranglers’ is a tale of a woman taking her power back,” Lambert said in a statement when the song was released. “I think we can all identify with the character in this song, because we have all had a time in our life that we needed to find a way to find our strength and also get a little revenge on someone that did us wrong or hurt us.”

Lana Del Rey Is the Ultimate Forest Nymph at the 2024 Met Gala

Fresh off her Coachella headlining gig, Lana Del Rey dropped jaws at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday night (May 6), marking her first appearance since 2018 and taking the “Garden of Time” dress code to the next level.

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The “Young and Beautiful” star walked the red carpet in a custom beige gown Alexander McQueen’s Seán McGirr, and the one-shoulder dress was lined with what appears to be branches down the entire bodice. The branches stretched into a headpiece with a beige mesh veil draped across her face. She accessorized the outfit by holding a single red rose.

The event’s dress code is “The Garden of Time,” inspired by a 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.

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This year’s theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, is set to feature 250 items from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection, according to an Instagram post announcing the theme back in November. “From a 17th century English Elizabethan-era bodice and Christian Dior’s famous Junon and Venus ballgowns, to 21st century acquisitions by designers including Phillip Lim, Stella McCartney, and Conner Ives, the core exhibit will span 400 years of history,” the caption reads. See the full post here.

LDR hung around the Indio Valley after Coachella to make two unannounced appearances at the Stagecoach Festival, last weekend. While there, she joined Paul Cauthen on stage for a moving rendition of “Unchained Melody,” the classic ballad that became an iconic hit for the Righteous Brothers in 1965.

Del Rey, who is prepping a country album called Lassosang “Unchained Melody” last year for NBC holiday special celebrating the legacy of Elvis Presley, Christmas at Graceland and Cauthen previously covered the song with masked country crooner Orville Peck, with the pair calling themselves The Unrighteous Brothers.

Karol G se transforma en hada para su debut en la Met Gala, impacta en vestido de Marc Jacobs

Karol G deslumbró con un vestido de Marc Jacobs en su primera vez en la Met Gala. La superestrella colombiana, que actualmente de gira por América Latina con su Mañana Será Bonito, lució un vestido de cristales con corset en tono nude y cambió su cabello rosa suave por rizos ondulados rubios y largos.

Los accesorios que llevó no solo complementaron su look, sino que también la transformaron en el hada definitiva del “Jardín del Tiempo”, que fue el código de vestimenta de la Met Gala de este año. Llevó una diadema de brillantes y orejas protésicas de elfo. “Es mi fantasía”, dijo Karol en la transmisión en vivo de la alfombra roja de Vogue.

Su debut en la Met Gala es otro logro en una larga lista para Karol G. Ha sido un año de momentos definitorios en la carrera de la cantante de “Bichota”, incluyendo un álbum que hizo historia, una gira monumental por estadios, su primer premio Grammy y ser nombrada Mujer del Año 2024 por Billboard. Tiene programado concluir su gira por Latinoamérica el 10 de mayo en Brasil antes de dirigirse a Europa para varias fechas allí.

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Karol G estuvo entre un puñado de artistas latinos que asistieron a la gala del Museo Metropolitano de Arte de Nueva York este año, incluidos Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Omar Apollo y Shakira. La superestrella española Rosalía, vestida de Dior, también estuvo presente.

El tema de la exposición de la Met Gala de este año, “Bellezas Durmientes: Reavivando la Moda”, presentará 250 artículos de la colección permanente del Instituto del Vestuario. Las obras se exhibirán en el museo de nuevas maneras, incluyendo elementos como animación en video, CGI, IA y más. La Met Gala 2024 es copresidida por Bunny, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez y Chris Hemsworth.

Dot Malik & The Black Soprano Family ft. Jim Jones “Food,” DaBaby ft. Skilla Baby “Judy” & More | Daily Visuals 5.6.24

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Over the weekend Jim Jones had social media bugging out when a video of him wrestling two old white men hit the internet and though he’s shown he could very well have a new career in the WWE, the man is more than happy to continue to be a rapper.

Linking up with Dot Malik and the Black Soprano Family in their visuals to “Food,” Jim Jones heads to upstate NY to link up with the Black Soprano Fam where they hit the studio to smoke some bud and drop some bars while Jim flexes some ice and his muscle tone to remind y’all he’ll body slam a foo on an escalator with no problem whatsoever. That video was wild.

Speaking of flexing ice and muscles, DaBaby is more than capable of doing both too and in his Skilla Baby assisted clip to “Judy,” DaBaby and Skilla hit the streets to turn up with a mob of thick young women who shake and bounce to the beat while DaBaby partakes in the festivities much to his own delight.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Kodak Black, Boosie, and more.

FLAMES DOT MALIK & BLACK SOPRANO FAMILY FT. JIM JONES – “FOOD”



DABABY FT. SKILLA BABY – “JUDY”



KODAK BLACK – “DIS TIME”



BOOSIE – “SUNDAY MORNING”



LIL TECCA – “NUMBER 2/MEVER LAST”



DEX DOLLA FT. 1787 & QUINT ESSENCE – “THE LIGHT”



ALYSSA – “HEAVEN SENT”



HERON CELLY – “LATE FEE”



Karol G Turns Into a Fairy for Met Gala Debut, Stuns in Marc Jacobs Dress

Karol G stunned in Marc Jacobs for her first-ever Met Gala. The Colombian hitmaker, who is currently on her Mañana Será Bonito Latin America Tour, wore a nude crystal-heavy, corset dress and trader her soft pink hair for super long blonde wavy curls.

The accessories she wore not only complemented her look but also transformed her into the ultimate fairy at the “Garden of Time” — this year’s Met Gala dress code. She wore a whimsical, bejeweled headpiece and elf-shaped prosthetic ears. “It’s my fantasy,” Karol said on the Vogue red carpet livestream.

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Her debut at the Met Gala is yet another check-mark in the list for Karol G. It’s been a year of career-defining moments for the “Bichota” singer, including a history-making album, a momentous stadium tour, her first Grammy win, and being named Billboard‘s 2024 Woman of the Year. She’s set to wrap her LatAm trek on May 10 in Brazil before heading out to Europe for several tour dates there.

Karol G was was among a handful of Latin artists who attended the Met Gala this year, including Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Omar Apollo and Shakira. Spanish superstar Rosalía, dressed in Dior, was also in attendance.

This year’s Met Gala exhibit theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, is set to feature 250 items from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection. The works will be displayed at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in new ways, including elements such as video animation, CGI, AI and more. The 2024 Met Gala is co-hosted by Bunny, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Hemsworth.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim Is a Vision in Blue on 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet

Jennie Kim is no stranger to a standout red carpet look, and the BLACKPINK superstar continued the trend at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday night (May 6).

The 28-year-old superstar wore a custom-made Alaïa blue mini-dress with an asymmetrical cut-out across the midriff. The dress also featured a high-neck neckline and long train, which Kim paired with a matching pair of strappy heels. She accessorized the look with a sleek ponytail, a gold belly chain and pearl earrings, which matches the elemental feel of the “Garden of Time” dress code.

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Jennie Kim attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

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Last year, Jennie made her red carpet debut, where she revealed to Vogue the advice her BLACKPINK bandmate Rosé gave her after attending the gala in 2022. “Rosie, she was here last year. She told me just have fun, so that’s the plan for today,” the “SOLO” rapper said.

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It’s been an exciting new year for Jennie, who revealed at the end of 2023 that she is launching a new label and company called OA. “Hi, this is Jennie. This year was filled with many accomplishments, and I’m so thankful for all the love I’ve received,” the K-pop singer wrote on her Instagram Story. “I’m also about what’s to come, as I start my solo journey in 2024 with a company that I have established called OA. Please show lots of love for my new start with OA and of course BLACKPINK. Thank you.”

In early December, YG Entertainment announced that the agency renewed its exclusive contract with all four members of BLACKPINK, sending the company’s stock soaring on news that its most successful act would remain with the agency.