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Met Gala 2026 Features Star Fashion, Memorable Celebrity Moments

The 2026 Met Gala showcased elaborate celebrity fashion and generated numerous viral moments, including unique outfits, after-party antics, and incidents involving stars like Hudson Williams, Blue Ivy, and Bad Bunny. Celebrities detailed their gown inspirations and shared behind-the-scenes stories from the high-profile event.

5 May, 04:05 — 5 May, 16:41
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BBCHigh12h ago

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Inside the Met Gala After-Parties: See the Stars and Their Looks

Models, designers, D.J.s and performers kept the night going into the early morning.

By Jacob Bernstein and Sarah Bahr

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Body as masterpiece: nipples, skeletons and tattoos dominate at record-breaking Met Gala

Opening of ‘the dressed body’ show inspires Beyoncé, Kardashians and Skepta, as others pay tribute to fashion moments in art history Two assets the modern one-percent love to show off are their designer wardrobes … and their expensive bodies. The Met Gala opening of an exhibition about “the dressed body” presented an opportunity to do both, and it proved irresistible. The evening raised a record-breaking $42m for the museum, with lead sponsors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos thought to ha...

By Jess Cartner-Morley

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Fox NewsMixed32m ago

Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down looks

Katy Perry and Hailey Bieber led bold 2026 Met Gala after-party fashion, swapping elaborate couture for stripped-down style statements.

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globe-and-mailHigh7h ago

Video: Fashion expert weighs in on 2026 Met Gala looks - The Globe and Mail

Video: Fashion expert weighs in on 2026 Met Gala looks  The Globe and Mail

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France 24High1h ago

Stars shine at eccentric Met Gala, fashion's biggest night

Beyonce, Madonna, Nicole Kidman … The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style gathered Monday for the 2026 Met Gala, interpreting the dress code “Fashion is art", inspired by the spring exhibit at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

Celebrities who have surprisingly never attended the Met Gala

Not even playing a fictionalized version of Anna Wintour could get Meryl Streep to attend. TheStewartofNY/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios The Met Gala, one of the most exclusive fashion events, was held on Monday. Over the years, some A-list stars have not been invited or have declined. Ryan Gosling, Dolly Parton, and Will Smith have never walked the Met Gala red carpet. The Met Gala, fashion's biggest night, draws out celebrities to show off the most iconic looks of their careers. Ho...

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EL PAISMostly Factual5h ago

Amid protests and corsets, the Bezos’ takeover of the Met Gala hints at end of an era

Anna Wintour legitimizes Lauren Sanchez Bezos as a leading cultural figure at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s pre-exhibition party in New York, alongside celebrities such as Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and the Kardashians

By María Porcel Estepa

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forbes5h ago

3 Met Gala Beauty Trends That Dominated The 2026 Red Carpet - Forbes

3 Met Gala Beauty Trends That Dominated The 2026 Red Carpet  Forbes

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varietyMostly Factual4h ago

Sabrina Carpenter Sings With Stevie Nicks Inside the Met Gala

Sabrina Carpenter delivered one of the biggest surprises inside the Met Gala, as Stevie Nicks joined her on stage to sing a duet of Fleetwood Mac’s song “Landslide.” The song, which Nicks wrote for Fleetwood Mac’s eponymous 1975 album, was recently featured in the finale of “Stranger Things.” Before she took to the stage, Carpenter […]

By Elskes

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

Why Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce skipped Met Gala 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped the Met Gala 2026 despite strong fan anticipation. Swift stayed out of the spotlight in New York, while Kelce kept a low profile after a podcast appearance. Their absence reflects a deliberate choice to prioritize privacy and focus on their relationship, as the couple continues planning their wedding and embracing a quieter phase away from public attention and high-profile events.

By BARSHA DUTTA

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New StatesmanMostly Factual36m ago

The unsettling thinness of the Met Gala

Fashion’s claim to champion diverse artistic expression is starting to sound as hollow as the bodies on display

By Zoë Huxford

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual53m ago

Broadway Legend Jordan Roth Explains His Wild Met Gala Look — and Talking “Statute-to-Statue” With Heidi Klum (Exclusive)

Roth wore a custom Robert Wun piece inspired in part by 'Pygmalion and Galatea,' by Jean-Léon Gérôme in which the sculptor kisses his sculpture as it comes to life.

By Caitlin Huston

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

Indian Art walks the red carpet: How celebrities showcased their heritage at the Met Gala 2026

By Anusree K C

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deadlineMostly Factual1h ago

The Met Gala Is Now Paradise For AI Grifters

Welcome to Rendering, a Deadline column reporting at the intersection of AI and showbiz. Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill. Got a story about AI? Rendering wants to hear from you: jkanter@deadline.com. The Met Gala has always been a preposterously gaudy […]

By Jake Kanter

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rte-newsMostly Factual3h ago

Irish woman plays key role in making Met Gala accessible

While a glittering parade of stars in lavish outfits walked the red carpet at the Met Gala in New York last night, an Irish woman played a key role in making the event accessible for the first time.

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irish-independent5h ago

Gold prosthetics, Bad Bunny goes grey, Irish influence and Beyoncé’s showstopping return: The standout moments from the 2026 Met Gala

Celebrities, fashion figures and tech tycoons alike descended on New York for the first Monday in May, raising funds and celebrating the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s latest exhibition Costume Art.

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billboardMostly Factual1h ago

Here’s How Bad Bunny’s 2026 Met Gala Look Came to Life: Photos

Benito arrived to the Met Gala beyond a costume, but with a concept.

By Jessica Roiz

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tmzMixed12m ago

Pantless Hudson Williams Ditched at Wrong Hotel at 6 AM After Met Gala Partying, on Video

Hudson Williams has had fans "heated" over his rise to fame ... but post-Met Gala, he got a cold, hard reality check -- ditched at the wrong hotel in a chaotic mix-up! Peep the clip -- the "Heated Rivalry" star looked fully lost, rolling deep with…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed22m ago

Sabrina Carpenter, Stevie Nicks Have Showstopping Performance at Met

Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks were ready to rock a little at the 2026 Met Gala. The "Manchild" singer and Fleetwood Mac alum left quite an impression with their tasteful performances inside...

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Daily SabahMixed8h ago

Feathers, crystals, couture: Stars light up Met Gala red carpet

The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the Manhattan charity ball that doub...

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 5 May, 04:05Full coverage: 49 · 13hWindow: 13h
BBC5 May, 04:05First to report

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

1h later
express-tribune5 May, 05:12

Stars embrace costume at Met Gala as protesters target Bezos

3h later
la-repubblica5 May, 07:50

Bad Bunny arriva invecchiato al Met Gala: “Volevo esplorare qualcosa di diverso”

Daily Sabah5 May, 08:12

Feathers, crystals, couture: Stars light up Met Gala red carpet

danas5 May, 08:15

Met Gala 2026: Perje, jedrenjak na Madoninoj glavi, Bed Bani kao starac

geo-news5 May, 08:28

Jaafar Jackson's debut look echoes Michael Jackson at Met Gala 2026 - Geo News

1h later
globe-and-mail5 May, 09:30

Video: Fashion expert weighs in on 2026 Met Gala looks - The Globe and Mail

ruv5 May, 09:47

Þessi vöktu mesta athygli fyrir klæðaburð á Met Gala

20-minuten5 May, 09:52

Im Nippel-Look und als Statue: So crazy kleideten sich die Stars

helsingin-sanomat5 May, 10:13

Muoti | Sadat kokoontuivat maailman tärkeimpään muoti­tapahtumaan, tässä onnis­tuneimmat asut

berlingske5 May, 10:27

Gakkelak! Superstjerner var umulige at genkende til ikonisk fest – én vandt dog prisen for vildeste tøj

Times of India5 May, 10:46

Why Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce skipped Met Gala 2026

irish-independent5 May, 11:00

Gold prosthetics, Bad Bunny goes grey, Irish influence and Beyoncé’s showstopping return: The standout moments from the 2026 Met Gala

cdm-me5 May, 11:00

Irina Šajk u provokativnom izdanju: Nakit kao top i ekstremno smjela kombinacija

24ur5 May, 11:01

Priljubljen pevec na rdeči preprogi Met Gale popolnoma neprepoznaven

delfi-lt5 May, 11:06

Bezoso žmona atvėrė drąsią iškirptę: pasklidęs gandas domina dar labiau

forbes5 May, 11:18

3 Met Gala Beauty Trends That Dominated The 2026 Red Carpet - Forbes

EL PAIS5 May, 11:41

Amid protests and corsets, the Bezos’ takeover of the Met Gala hints at end of an era

vg5 May, 11:50

Korsettene florerte blant moteeliten

telex5 May, 11:52

Bad Bunny idős bácsiként jelent meg a Met-gálán

variety5 May, 12:00

Sabrina Carpenter Sings With Stevie Nicks Inside the Met Gala

The Guardian5 May, 12:02

Body as masterpiece: nipples, skeletons and tattoos dominate at record-breaking Met Gala

la-vanguardia5 May, 12:15

Marta Ortega, la gran sorpresa de una gala Met con sello de Zara

newsbeast5 May, 12:23

Καβγάς ξέσπασε στο Met Gala 2026; Διαδηλωτής κατά του Μπέζος όρμησε πάνω από το κιγκλίδωμα του κόκκινου χαλιού

der-standard5 May, 12:30

Urin-Protest gegen Jeff Bezos bei Met-Gala

die-presse5 May, 12:55

Und der Pfau trägt Chanel [premium]

rte-news5 May, 12:55

Irish woman plays key role in making Met Gala accessible

The Observer5 May, 12:56

Cash but no cachet at Met Gala - The Observer

morgunbladid5 May, 13:00

Laufey hélt í við stórstjörnur á Met Gala

iefimerida5 May, 13:02

Met Gala 2026: Δεν ήταν τα πιο θεματικά ούτε τα πιο iconic, αλλά αυτά είναι τα 13 πιο κομψά φορέματα

khaleej-times5 May, 13:07

Met Gala 2026: From plus-size to disabled, new mannequins challenge fashion’s ‘ideal’ body - Khaleej Times

de-volkskrant5 May, 13:20

Grandpa-core, voorgevormde tepels en een enkele steek onder water naar Jeff Bezos op het Met Gala

tvn245 May, 13:34

"50 lat starszy" Bad Bunny na gali Met. "Mam nadzieję, że dobrze wyglądam"

klix-ba5 May, 14:00

Lindsey Vonn se bez štaka pojavila u javnosti nakon 8 teških operacija, izazvala je oduševljenje fanova

faz5 May, 14:11

Met Gala in New York: Wie „Der Teufel trägt Prada 2“ im echten Leben

indian-express5 May, 14:24

Indian Art walks the red carpet: How celebrities showcased their heritage at the Met Gala 2026

NYT5 May, 14:37

Inside the Met Gala After-Parties: See the Stars and Their Looks

nzz5 May, 14:50

BILDSTRECKE - Met Gala 2026 – die besten Bilder des Modespektakels

Business Insider5 May, 15:06

Celebrities who have surprisingly never attended the Met Gala

France 245 May, 15:18

Stars shine at eccentric Met Gala, fashion's biggest night

jutarnji-list5 May, 15:30

Supruga Jeffa Bezosa pokrenula lavinu reakcija. Hrvatski dizajner: ‘Haljina kao da je s Amazona‘

deadline5 May, 15:30

The Met Gala Is Now Paradise For AI Grifters

billboard5 May, 15:49

Here’s How Bad Bunny’s 2026 Met Gala Look Came to Life: Photos

hollywood-reporter5 May, 16:00

Broadway Legend Jordan Roth Explains His Wild Met Gala Look — and Talking “Statute-to-Statue” With Heidi Klum (Exclusive)

index-hr5 May, 16:03

VIDEO Blue Ivy (14) namučila asistente na crvenom tepihu, nije htjela skinuti naočale

New Statesman5 May, 16:17

The unsettling thinness of the Met Gala

Fox News5 May, 16:21

Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down looks

enews5 May, 16:31

Sabrina Carpenter, Stevie Nicks Have Showstopping Performance at Met

tmz5 May, 16:41Latest update

Pantless Hudson Williams Ditched at Wrong Hotel at 6 AM After Met Gala Partying, on Video