What Happens Inside The MET Gala? We Have Got The Scoop
The 2025 Met Gala will be held on Monday, May 5, with the red carpet event set to commence at 4:30 PM (EST).
The much-awaited MET Gala 2025 is all set to unfold, marking another star-studded gathering for celebrities and pop culture enthusiasts. The annual event, which guides the spring exhibit for the Costume Institute at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is rightfully dubbed fashion's biggest night, bringing their A-game to the red carpet.
This year, the theme centres around Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrating the style, politics, and history of the style Black men dress.
But have you ever wondered what really happens at the Met Gala? We've got you covered.
Inside The Met Gala
Organised by Anna Wintour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art every year, celebrities get to walk up the famous MET steps every year. However, this is where the public part stops, as once everyone is inside, phones are turned off and the media remains absent.
Or as Vogue simply puts it, 'In short: It's a secret. For this reason, guests must abide by the no phone (and therefore, no social media) policy." But as the saying goes, rules are meant to be broken. A couple of inside pictures still manage to make it to the public, including the famous bathroom selfies.
the ladies' bathroom at the met gala 2016, photographed by cass bird pic.twitter.com/N5WC5psmC4 — elaine (@MUESELLE) February 10, 2021
the met gala bathroom pic.twitter.com/Hppm0Fy7qe — m ✨ (@PRADAXBBY) May 5, 2024
Beginning from the carpet, celebrities arrive in their best ensemble, adhering to the theme for the evening. Next to follow is the cocktail hour, where the celebrities and other guests socialise and enjoy a tour of the actual exhibit. The exhibit will also open to the public on May 10 and will close on October 26, 2025. They later sit down for a formal dinner, complete with properly assigned seating, as per Cosmopolitan. Last but not least, every year, at least one fancy performer puts on a grand show at the Met Gala, with Ariana Grande delivering a stunning performance last year.
To cap off a thoroughly enchanting evening in honor of 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," Ariana Grande was a surprise performer at the 2024 #MetGala. Watch here: https://t.co/F9ONVeu6gX pic.twitter.com/WtgcTBcX7F — Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) May 7, 2024
Met Gala 2025
A charity event, the Met Gala is organised as a fundraiser, traditionally timed to mark the opening of the department's annual fashion exhibition. This year, the 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5.
In October last year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the 2025 exhibition with the theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," bringing features of garments, paintings, photographs, and more from artists and styles from the 18th century through to the present day.
While Anna Wintour is returning to co-chair the 2025 Met Gala, she will be joined by the likes of Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams. LeBron James will serve as an honorary chair.
First Published:
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
'Travis Kelce needs some black p*ssy': Antonio Brown blasted for vile racist and misogynistic attack on Taylor Swift over Travis Kelce
Antonio Brown's offensive remarks targeting Taylor Swift ignited a debate about misogyny (Getty Images) When Taylor Swift began dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce in 2023, the relationship was celebrated as one of pop culture's biggest crossovers. But along with admiration came harsh criticism, and at the center of some of the most offensive commentary was former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown. In late 2024, Brown targeted Swift with racially charged and misogynistic remarks, drawing outrage from fans and raising questions about how far personal attacks against celebrities should be allowed to go. Antonio Brown's offensive attack on Taylor Swift reignites debate on misogyny, race and NFL culture The controversy erupted after Swift skipped her second consecutive Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers in October 2024. Brown seized the opportunity to blame the pop star for Kelce's slow start to the season. He went further, suggesting Kelce should date a Black woman, while crudely referencing Swift's body. The comments struck many as not just disrespectful but deeply personal. They came on the heels of a bizarre series of previous attacks by Brown, including posting an AI-generated cartoon image of himself kissing a cheerleader resembling Swift and mocking her friendship with Brittany Mahomes, captioning a photo 'White People for Trump.' Fans push back as misogyny in sports media takes center stage Taylor Swift's fan base, known for its fierce loyalty, was quick to defend her. One supporter dismissed Brown as a 'pathetic loser,' while another pointed out, 'NFL star Antonio Brown is very unhappy that Ms. Swift missed a game? Maybe she's busy; did he stop to consider that?' The incident reflected a larger issue in sports and entertainment: how women, particularly powerful women like Swift, become lightning rods for sexist and racist attacks. For Brown, whose NFL career ended in controversy, these remarks only cemented his reputation as a provocateur seeking relevance through shock value. Also Read: 'A lot working in their favor': New forecast fuels buzz about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's lasting love Looking back, the episode underscored the intersection of celebrity culture, race, misogyny, and football — a reminder of how off-field narratives can overshadow the game itself. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
From ‘Step Mom' to ‘Russian Girl': Meta's sexualised AI chatbots flood Instagram, Facebook; netizens call it ‘dystopian'
Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta is at the centre of another controversy as users on social media become increasingly vocal about the company's sexualised AI chatbots which are being shown as suggestions on Facebook and Instagram. Among the AI characters that Meta's social media apps are suggesting to interact with are 'Russian Girl' and 'Step Mom'. Notably, this isn't the first time that Meta's AI chatbots have been known to cross the line. A recent report by Reuters revealed that a Meta chatbot, 'Big Sis Billie,' which the company developed in collaboration with celebrity influencer Kendall Jenner, had romantic chats with a 76-year-old man. The chatbot also assured the man that it was real and invited him to its apartment in the city, even providing an address. Meanwhile, another Reuters report got hold of an internal company document that discussed the standards guiding Meta AI and other chatbots on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. The document, over 200 pages long, lists what Meta employees and contractors should treat as acceptable chatbot behaviour when building and training the company's generative AI. Among the permitted behaviours for chatbots in the document are: 'engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,' generate false medical information, and help users argue that Black people are 'dumber than white people.' After the report came to light, two Republican US senators called for a congressional investigation into Meta Platforms. Meta, however, doesn't seem to be alone in offering explicit content with AI. Recently, Elon Musk's Grok AI also came at the centre of a controversy after it was revealed that the chatbot's new Imagine feature was being used to create deepfakes and semi-nude content of celebrities. 'We thought the robot that the AI overlords would send back in time to bring about the future robot apocalypse would look like Arnie. Instead they look like Zuckerberg,' wrote one user on Reddit. 'The billionaires realised AI sex bots drive engagement and are trying to farm it. That's insane,' wrote another user. 'What is more insane is that people are engaging and enabling it by participating. These things only exist because people want them,' yet another user stated. 'I knew it was bad after scrolling Facebook for like 30 seconds recently and realising it was 90% AI-generated content, but it's really advancing towards a twisted dystopian nightmare more rapidly than I ever thought possible,' stated yet another user. 'We really are in a dystopian hellhole. Never thought I would live to see mass-produced child grooming through AI,' added another user.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Kim Kardashian drops blonde hint in new selfie sparking rumors of fresh makeover
Kim Kardashian's latest post has sparked social media chatter. On Friday, August 15, the reality star posted a selfie that hinted at a possible switch from her trademark brunette style. In the photo, shared with her 364 million followers, Kardashian posed with puckered lips as a clip pulled back strands that appeared noticeably blonde at the roots. Kim Kardashian first went in for a blonde hairstyle at the 2022 Met Gala.(Instagram/@kimkardashian) 'About that time,' she wrote in the caption. Take a look at her post here: Within minutes, comments rolled in. City Girls rapper JT jumped in with, 'Favorite color on you!' while Kardashian's longtime hairstylist Chris Appleton kept it simple, replying, 'The best,' with a white heart emoji. The shot immediately fueled speculation that Kardashian could be prepping for another blonde era. The new Instagram post also reignited the debate over which shade suits her best. Many fans insist blonde brings out Kardashian's features in a way darker tones don't. The supportive comments suggest that if she makes the change again, the look will be met with full approval. Also read: Kim Kardashian opens up about how she reduced chronic back pain in new post Kim Kardashian's previous hair transformations This is not Kardashian's first hair transformation. USA Today points out that she memorably arrived at the 2022 Met Gala in a tight, bleach blonde bun, paired with Marilyn Monroe's historic Bob Mackie gown. The choice caused waves after she borrowed the sparkling dress Monroe wore while singing 'Happy Birthday' to President John F. Kennedy in 1962. What made the move even more dramatic was the timing. Just two days earlier, she appeared at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with then-boyfriend Pete Davidson, her hair still its natural dark shade. By the time she walked the Gala's red carpet, the transformation was complete, and social media was locked in on the switch. Two years later, in 2024, Kim Kardashian returned to the Met Gala in platinum blonde waves, wearing a floral Maison Margiela dress designed by John Galliano. The metallic silver finish of the gown tied directly into the 'Garden of Time' theme. Still, it was the platinum hair, parted and worn down, that stole the spotlight. Also read: SKIMS x Hannibal? Kim Kardashian reacts as Anthony Hopkins revisits Silence of the Lambs role with face wrap comparison Whether this was just a tease or the beginning of another full transformation is not clear yet. But Kim Kardashian's post has proved how a simple change can become a talking point for several people. FAQs When did Kim Kardashian first go blonde? She debuted a bleached blonde bun at the 2022 Met Gala. Why was her 2022 Met Gala look controversial? She wore Marilyn Monroe's historic Bob Mackie dress, which drew criticism. Has Kim Kardashian gone blonde since then? Yes, she returned to platinum blonde for the 2024 Met Gala. Who styles Kim Kardashian's hair? Her longtime hairstylist is Chris Appleton.
