Met Gala
There were the usual allotment of eye-popping fashion whoas and uh-ohs at this year’s Met Gala. And while fans and the media love to obsess over who wore what and how, sometimes A-listers who didn’t even go get drawn into the conversation. Take, for instance, Billie Eilish. While it certainly seemed like she dove into […]
Megan Thee Stallion has shut down rumors she’s been banned from the Met Gala over using her phone from inside the venue at this year’s event. People caught up with the Houston Hottie on Tuesday (May 13), and she dispelled any notion of being banned for posting to social media from the Met Gala, as […]
Lil Nas X may be a modern-day fashion icon in the making, but it turns out he doesn’t look back on every one of his risk-taking sartorial choices fondly.
Stopping by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday (May 8), the rapper reflected on nearly baring it all at the Met Gala in 2023.
“There are definitely moments where I’m just like, ‘OK, I love that I did that; I don’t want to see it ever again,” he told Hudson as a compilation of his most editorial ensembles from over the years flashed on screen. Case in point: “The one from the Met Gala like two years ago where I’m, like, kind of naked and covered in crystals.
“I cannot explain to you how it feels walking up to Bad Bunny, like, ‘Hi Bad Bunny’ and just talking, and then walking away knowing that he’s seeing your ass covered in crystals,” Lil Nas confessed before covering his face in embarrassment.
Even still, the rapper managed to defend his jaw-dropping look, telling an amused Hudson, “I don’t regret it. I don’t regret it, I don’t want you to think that. But it was like, ‘I want to get out of my comfort zone, I want to feel good about my body,’ and I just wanted to step out there. And then just looking back, going, ‘Damn, everybody saw my ass covered in, like, silver crystals…”
“Well it was a good ass!” Hudson retorted, to which Lil Nas gamely replied, “Yeah, I love it! One of my favorite asses: mine.”
That year, the dress code for the annual gala organized by Anna Wintour was “in honor of Karl,” to pay tribute to late Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld, who was also the subject of the Costume Institute’s 2023 exhibition: “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” While the Billboard Hot 100 record-holder dazzled in his pearl-encrusted birthday suit for the A-list event, Bad Bunny rocked a breathtaking, backless all-white suit and floral train by Jacquemus on the famed steps of the Met.
Elsewhere during the sit-down, Lil Nas X also opened up about unlocking his “feminine energy” on new single “Hotbox,” teased his upcoming album Dreamboy and more. Watch the rapper’s chat with Hudson below.
Usher has jokingly apologized to Sabrina Carpenter’s dad following a viral photo from the 2025 Met Gala that showed the R&B star feeding the “Espresso” singer a cherry during his performance. “Apologies Mr Carpenter,” Usher commented Wednesday (May 7) on Carpenter’s Instagram post in apparent tongue-in-cheek fashion alongside sweating and cherry emojis. The apology was […]
Sabrina Carpenter had the best reaction when a person online wasn’t too please please pleased with her 2025 Met Gala look.
In a post on X Wednesday (May 7) — two days after she walked the red carpet at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for this year’s event — the pop star hilariously responded to a critic who’d written that her leggy Louis Vuitton jumpsuit was a “perfect example of how dressing against your body type can go horribly wrong.”
“The stuffy collar is making her neck look constricted and short,” the person had added. “Not to mention, the sleeves look very stuffy, and the tailoring is completely off, so removing the sleeves shifts focus back to her waist.”
Suggesting that Carpenter should have removed the sleeves of her brown suit jacket and added a jumpsuit and pinstriped pants to the look, the critic also shared an edited photo rendering what they thought the “Espresso” singer should have worn instead — after which Carpenter reshared the post on her own account with her reaction.
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“damn i f–ked up..” the Grammy winner joked.
But even though you can’t make everyone happy, Carpenter’s look Monday (May 5) was a favorite of many people’s (and Billboard‘s). Featuring a white collar and long coattails that trailed behind her, the look was designed by LV Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams, who also co-chaired the 2025 Met alongside A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton.
“I’m a massive fan of Pharrell and have been to the [Louis Vuitton] show, and I was just like, ‘If I could go this year with him, that would be my dream,’” she told Vogue on the Met red carpet Monday. “And it came true! And he was like, ‘You’re quite short, so no pants for you.’ So here we are!”
The night marked Carpenter’s third Met, with the Girl Meets World alum first attending in 2022. Two years later, she attended once again and posed on the red carpet with then-boyfriend Barry Keoghan.
In the year since, the “Taste” musician has scored her first-ever No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Short n’ Sweet, which dropped in August. She spent much of the fall and early months of 2025 touring in support of the album, first in North America followed by Europe.
Fresh off co-chairing Monday night’s 2025 Met Gala, A$AP Rocky slipped on his best black cape and joined the event’s co-chair, Vogue Editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Wednesday (May 7) to talk the highs, lows and whoas from this year’s high-fashion superbowl.
First time co-chair Rocky acknowledged that when the famously withering Wintour first reached out to him about taking part this year he thought he was being pranked. “Absolutely. I tend to get these prank calls and I said, ‘Nah, this can’t be real,’” he told Meyers. “But it was a dream come true.” Wintour cheekily said that choosing the co-chairs this year was easy because she had a list of four men and they all said yes, so there were no backups.
Given Wintour’s exacting reputation, Meyers wondered if the rapper felt he had to run his outfit by the editor first. “Well, she told me exactly what to wear,” he smiled of the black suit and pistol-grip umbrella he rocked at the first night in 20 years at the event to focus on menswear. Rocky said he was happy the theme was menswear and a celebration of Black dandyism and Black excellence. And, not for nothing, when he looked around at all the outfits worn by his colleagues, friends and fellow stars he knew he (and Wintour) nailed it. “When I saw the other guys I was like, ‘I’m glad my outfit is the best,’” he joked.
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Meyers then pulled up some of the night’s most-commented-about looks, beginning with Diana Ross’ show-stopping white dress with a massive train. Wintour recalled that Ross had not been to the Gala in 22 years, since she attended one titled Goddess, where she sang “Baby Love” and “ran down between all the tables in this incredible red dress.”
They also weighed in on Janelle Monáe’s eye-popping double outfit look, with Rocky calling it “stunning.” As for whether the rapper was jealous of André 3000’s unexpected baby grand piano-toting ensemble, Rocky admitted, “I was. He stole the show!” Wintour also noted that her team “spent the weekend measuring the doors of the Met” to make sure the piano could make it through the openings.
The pair also gave props to gymnast Simone Biles and The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri for their looks, and Wintour gave a special shout-out to this year’s musical performer, Usher, who flew in on the day of from Berlin and was then “locked in the basement of the museum” so nobody would see him beforehand. After running to the blue carpet and then running back to get in place for his show, Usher wowed the A-list guests and was then joined by a second unannounced performer, Stevie Wonder.
Rocky smiled broadly when Meyers congratulated him for the baby bump reveal of his third child with Rihanna on the carpet on Monday night, with Wintour describing a dinner she had with the couple the night before the Met Gala where Rocky was “dropping all these hints” that Wintour said she was too polite to acknowledge.
Crucially, Meyers wondered if, given that the the couple’s first two children, RZA and Riot, have R names just like their folks, if baby No. 3 will follow in that tradition. “For sure,” Rocky said.
Check out Rocky and Wintour on Late Night below.
When some people first saw LISA‘s attire at the 2025 Met Gala, an unexpected question came to mind: “Wait, is that Rosa Parks on her underwear?” But according to a rep for one of the designers she worked with, the answer is a definite no.
In a statement to Vulture after the Monday (May 5) event, a spokesperson for Henry Taylor — an artist who collaborated on the BLACKPINK star’s Louis Vuitton look with Pharrell Williams — clarified that no civil rights pioneers were featured on LISA’s look whatsoever, despite online backlash that occurred when people mistakenly believed that Parks’ image had been displayed on her underwear. “The figure featured in Lisa’s Louis Vuitton look is not Rosa Parks, but one of Henry’s neighbors,” the rep said.
“The faces seen on this look, as well as on previous LV garments featuring Taylor’s artwork, are all drawn from his personal life — family members, friends, and neighbors,” they continued. “These figures come directly from Henry’s existing artworks, which he provided to LVMH for Pharrell’s debut collection with Louis Vuitton in 2023.”
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The statement puts to rest a wave of criticism directed at LISA after she walked the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City Monday night, with the Thai performer sporting a sparkly black blazer, tights printed with the Louis Vuitton logo, and a mesh bodysuit patterned with embroidered faces in black lace. Some people slammed the White Lotus actress for what they believed to be an insensitive wardrobe choice, especially considering the fabric’s placement over her crotch area — not to mention the night’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme, which focused on “the role of sartorial style in forming Black identities” and “the emergence, significance and proliferation of the Black dandy.”
But, as Taylor’s rep concluded in the statement, “None of the individuals depicted in any of [LISA’s] garments are Rosa Parks or other well-known figures from Black cultural history.”
The “Rockstar” singer was one of three BLACKPINK band members in attendance at the 2025 Met, which was co-chaired by Williams with A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton. ROSÉ also hit the carpet, as did JENNIE.
The event comes as the bandmates are gearing up to reunite for the first time since their Born Pink World Tour ended in 2023. When it comes to solo music, LISA is also continuing what she started with debut album Alter Ego by collaborating with Maroon 5 on new single “Priceless,” which dropped May 2.
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Even with the Met Gala 2025 happening on a rainy night Monday (May 5), the beauty looks absolutely brought it and proved that they can bring the heat no matter the weather.
While it’s always a star-studded event, this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired celebrities and their teams to break out their absolute best. There were countless looks to choose from, but we were especially interested in how the beauty teams prepped the makeup and hair looks to last through the long evening.
Below, we break down the beauty and hair looks for Lauryn Hill, André 3000, Sabrina Carpenter, Zendaya, Charli xcx and Ciara. All of these artists’ looks were stunning, and they showcase the huge range of looks that always make the Met Gala so uniquely special. We’ve also gathered all of the products and exact shades used by the artists so that you can try the looks at home.
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Lauryn Hill
For the star’s glam, makeup artist Alana Palau used MAC Cosmetics to create a stunning look. Palau describes Hill as the creative director of the appearance and said that she wanted to create a look that was an “homage to diasporic indigenous women.” To make that happen, Palau prepped the skin with Hyper Real™ Serumizer and the Hyper Real™ SkinCanvas Balm before moving in with the Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen in the shades NC45 and NC50. For concealer, Hill was rocking the iconic MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW50, as well as the Studio Fix 24HR Smooth Wear Concealer in shades NC45 and NC50. For blush, Palau used Powder Blush in the shades Raizin and Burnt Pepper, on top of the Strobe Beam Liquid Blush in Good Vibes.
To create the glowy eye look, Palau used the Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette and focused on the shades Future Flame, Unfiltered Nudes and Hi-Fi Colour. On top of those she used Dazzleshadow in the shade I Like 2 Watch for an added dash of glam. Finally, she topped it off with the long lasting M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara. Hill’s bold lip color was a result of Palau mixing two Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour shades, including Rekindled and Make Love To The Camera. She then added Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Caviar.
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Zendaya
Zendaya at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas created this look for Zendaya, which focused on a ’90s-style lip. To create the look, Casillas prepped the skin with Tilbury’s Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream before applying the Flawless Filter highlighter in shade 3 all over the face. He then used the Airbrush Flawless Foundation in the shade 6W and applied the Contour Wand in the shade medium for bronzer. To add a muted flush to the cheeks, he applied the Matte Beauty Blush Wand in the shade Pillow Talk and highlighted with the Beauty Light Wand in the shade Spotlight.
To create the perfect smoky eye look, Casillas used the new Rock ‘N’ Kohl eyeliner in the shade smokey bronze. This new line of eyeliners, as well as its corresponding lip liners, includes two colors in one pencil. To add some glitter and shine, he used the sensual sunset hue from the Beautifying Eye Trends palette. Finally, for the lip that set the mood for the entire look, Casillo used the Lip Cheat Contour Duo in the shade tan, and went over the liner with the Big Lip Plumpgasm gloss in the shade Diamonds. Finally, he set it all with the Airbrush Waterproof setting spray to make sure the look lasted throughout the night.
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Ciara
Ciara at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Ciara’s hair made this beauty look the winner that it was, and it was created by stylist Cesar Deleon Ramirez. “The vision was ultra-glossy, fluid and color-rich hair that photographs like glass under the lights,” he explained.
He started by washing and conditioning the hair with the Kerastase Gloss Absolu Bain Hydra-Glaze Shampoo and Gloss Absolu Insta-Glaze Anti-Frizz Conditioner. He explained that the conditioner is ideal for wigs and extensions as it adds such a boost of shine. According to Ramirez, the Chroma Absolu Soin Acide Chroma Gloss Hair Gloss is the hero of the look for its ability to transform texture. He applied it after the conditioner and then rinsed it out thoroughly.
For styling, he applied the Kerastase Mousse Bouffante Hair Mousse on the roots and up to the mid-length while the hair was still damp. This gave the look structure and helped it hold its shape throughout the evening. He used Kérastase Discipline Kératine Thermique as a heat protectant and then the Kerastase Genesis Homme Cire d’Épaisseur Texturisante Wax Pomade to tame any flyaways. For the final touch of shine, he added a couple drops of the Kerastase Elixir Ultime and sprayed it all with the Kerastase Laque Couture Hairspray.
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André 3000
André 3000 attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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André 3000 made a statement with his outfit, and makeup artist Alexa Hernandez helped complement the bold outfit with a fresh makeup look. She prepped the skin with M.A.C Fix Plus Matte and M.A.C HyperReal Skin Canvas Balm Moisturizing Cream, which she said “allows the product to be absorbed deeply leaving minimal product on the surface and sets the tone to the makeup ritual.” To make sure the under-eye area was fully de-puffed, she used the M.A.C Fast Response Eye Cream.
From there, she used M.A.C Studio Radiance 24hr Luminous Lift Concealer in shades NW 55 and NC63 to cover up any imperfections and to add brightness. To make sure the look remained oil-free, Hernandez used the M.A.C Studio Fix Foundation Powder Foundation in shade NW50. She topped it all off by adding moisture to the lips with the M.A.C Lip Conditioner, and she set the eyebrows in place with the M.A.C Pro Locked Brow Gel.
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Charli XCX
Charli XCX at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Charli is known for her long locks that somehow always look slightly wet and voluminous. To create these curls, stylist Matt Benns used two different hair tools from Wavytalk. He started by running a curling cream through damp hair, and then using the diffuser attachment on the Trublow hair dryer. He then used the two smaller sized barrels on the Curlmaker Pro curling iron to make sure the look wasn’t too uniform.
He explains that he pulled two pieces around to frame the face and twisted half of her hair into a messy bun. “It should feel romantic and a little punky twist,” he said. “It needs to feel really random, not symmetrical.” To top it all off, he added feather ear cuffs and actually glued some feathers onto the skin. He finished the entire look off with a texturizing and shine spray.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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Sabrina’s hair was in its signature voluminous waves and featured coloring Laurie Heaps and Styling by Evanie Frausto. Heaps explains that she took slightly larger sections than normal and left more of her natural color out. To give it volume, Heaps used Redken Flash Lift with Bonder Inside and then used the Redken’s new Shades EQ Skylight Blonde in 8NV to gloss her roots.
For the style, Frausto started with Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner, and then applied the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment at the end of the wash. As he was blowdrying the hair, Frausto applied the Redken Volume Maximizer throughout the hair and the Redken Thermal Spray to protect her locks. He used the L’Oréal Professionnel AirLight Pro hair dryer, and pulled up the roots with a large round brush. Then he let the curls sit in large velcro curlers so that they were fully set. After removing the curlers, he went in with a curling iron using a 1 and 1/4-inch barrel and misted the Redken Dry Texture Spray from the mid-length to the ends. Everything was fully set with the Redken Max Hold Spray to keep her hair looking great all night.
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Megan Thee Stallion wanted to ensure the hotties got a sneak peek of what happens inside the Met Gala, but did she risk being banned to deliver some great content?
Outside the red carpet where the celebs and other guests show off their Met Gala fits, no one knows what happens inside the museum, where all the action and hobnobbing takes place, thanks to Anna Wintour’s strict “no-cellphone” policy.
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t seem to care about the rule, admitting that every chance she got in her Instagram posts, she snuck her phone in and posted and deleted several videos.
In the one video still up on her account, Thee Stallion, Angel Reese, and Doechii rating the Met Gala’s fine cuisine, which, unlike previous years with past attendees, was delicious based on their reactions.
The “Whenever” crafter also took unauthorized videos with Serena Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Rihanna, and Lupita Nyong’o.
In another clip, Megan Thee Stallion hypes up Ciara, who looked stunning in a LaQuan Smith gown. She tells the “Goodies” singer to show off her dress in the video while zooming in to give fans a good look at the piece’s details.
Megan Thee Stallion Wasn’t The Only One To Break The Rule
Megan Thee Stallion wasn’t the only person to seemingly break Wintour’s strict policy. Questlove also broke the rule while filming the annual bathroom selfie moment, captioning the video “Black sh*t.”
Other notable rule breakers include Halle Bailey, Sydney Sweeney, and Angela Bassett.
Now, what will be the consequences for breaking the rule? According to the rules, you risk being banned from the next Met Gala, but chances are high that everyone will just get off with a warning.
But who could blame all these folks for being hyped to be at the BLACKEST MET GALA we have ever witnessed?
Sabrina Carpenter was the lucky lady in Usher‘s crowd at the 2025 Met Gala who got to share a sensual moment with the R&B powerhouse Monday (May 5) — but the cherry on top was her dad’s hilarious reaction to the moment after the fact. In a photo taken that night inside New York City’s […]