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Here’s What All Your Favorite Musicians Wore to the Met Gala
The 2022 Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 2nd. This year’s theme was “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” inspired by the Gilded Age New York, the period of unprecedented prosperity between 1870 and 1890. As such, the dress code called for “gilded glamour.” A number of musicians were part of this year’s guest list, including Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Anderson .Paak, Kacey Musgraves, Janelle Monaé, and Jon Batiste. See what they and others wore via the gallery below. <img data-attachment-id="1207688" data-orig-file="https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Janelle-Monae-Met-Gala.jpeg?quality=80" data-orig-size="801,1200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aper...
2022 Met Gala: Photos From the Red Carpet
It’s the first Monday in May, and that means the Met Gala has arrived! After taking 2020 off due to the COVID-19 pandemic and delaying the event until September last year, we’re back on track with the fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York. Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda are the co-chairs of Monday night’s (May 2) event, celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the second part of a major two-part exhibition at the museum exploring the roots of American fashion. According to this year’s invitation, straight from Vogue editor Anna Wintour, this year’s event is a white-tie affair with an emphasis on “Gilded Glamour.” Follow along with Billboard as we bring you all the night’s high-fashion moments from the ...
Anchor Co-Founder Michael Mignano Resigns From Spotify
Michael Mignano, co-founder of the popular podcast creation platform Anchor, which was acquired by Spotify in 2019, submitted his resignation last week, a company spokesperson confirmed with Billboard. Mignano’s departure was first reported by The Verge. It is the latest shake-up on the podcasting side of Spotify. In April, a pair of top executives — Courtney Holt, head of talk partnerships, editorial and global markets, and Lydia Polgreen, managing director of Gimlet, which Spotify also acquired in 2019 — both announced plans to leave the company. Mignano founded Anchor with Nir Zicherman eight years ago. “We tried to start podcasts of our own… only to become discouraged by the complicated process and expensive hardware we found ourselves endlessly researching,” the two wrote in 2019...
Normani Stuns on 2022 Met Gala Red Carpet: See Photos
The 2022 Met Gala is the ultimate fashion event, and Normani served and delivered. The “Wild Side” singer walked the red carpet in a Christian Siriano two-piece set, including a black caged crop top with puffed sleeves and a billowing, matching skirt. The look was complete with a black turn-of-the-century-inspired headpiece, sparkling earrings and a sleek green smokey eye. “I just love this look,” Normani told Vogue’s livestream host La La Anthony of working with Siriano. “He was so patient with me. I know I can be a bit of a challenge but we really collaborated and I feel so beautiful.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For what’s coming up in her music world, Normani said, “You can expect that uptempo that you are all are waiting for. I...
Shawn Mendes Is Sleek in Tommy Hilfiger at 2022 Met Gala: See Photos
Shawn Mendes returned to the Met Gala red carpet on Monday (May 2), capturing the Gilded Glamour theme with a classic early 1900s look. Mendes walked the carpet in a Tommy Hilfiger red and navy coat with his initials embroidered on the inner lining. He later removed the coat to reveal an equally sleek navy suit, which he completed with a matching turtleneck and nail polish. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Regina King, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will serve as co-chairs of this year’s event with the theme of “Gilded Glamour,” inspired by the turn-of-the-century Gilded Age in American history. The theme encourages today’s biggest stars to interpret late 19th-century clothing through a modern lens. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts an...
Black Thought Once Again Heralded As The Elite MC That He Is On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Louis / Getty Black Thought earned just about every possible accolade there is to obtain as a rapper yet many pass over his monumental presence in the game considering today’s microwave output of modern Hip-Hop. On Twitter, the Illadelph living legend is trending as fans on the social media network highlight the Bad Lieutenant’s lyrical legacy as they rightly should. We don’t need to get too heavy into the background of Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, as we’ve highlighted in previous times how important The Roots bandmember and MC is to the culture we know and love. That said, a question was posted on Twitter that got the Philadelphia star’s name trending and buzzing, and we’ve got those reactions listed out below. The knowledge @thoughtfulbae...
Megan Thee Stallion Developing Netflix Comedy Series Based On Her Life
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Astrida Valigorsky / Getty In more Megan Thee Stallion news, the leader of the hot girls just keeps on winning. Megan Thee Stallion’s life story will be turned into a comedy series coming exclusively to Netflix as part of her first-look deal with the streaming service. Netflix’s head of comedy, Tracey Pakosta, spoke on the series in an interview with Deadline stating “It’s very early. She came in, and she pitched something loosely based on her life growing up, and we got very excited about it. We think she’s special.” Pakosta had nothing but high praise for the Hip-Hop star when the first-look deal was first announced, “Megan is a multi-talented creative force who has consistently made her mark on culture. She’s always growing and evolving as an artist, a...
Pistol Pete: Pete Davidson Jabs At Kanye West At Netflix Is A Joke Appearance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: STEFANI REYNOLDS / Getty Pete Davidson has apparently broken his silence on all things Ye FKA Kanye West, opting to address all of the smoke via a recent appearance onstage. During his set. Davidson threw some light jabs at Kim Kardashian’s ex and promptly kept it moving. Variety reports that during Davidson’s set at the Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival, the overall tension between Yeezy and the man he infamously dubbed “Skete” was lightly discussed. Davidson didn’t take the lowest road but didn’t exactly shy away either. From Variety: Related Stories At his stop at the Netflix is a Joke festival this week, Davidson spoke publicly about the situation, poking fun at West’s behavior towards him. That included an alleged incident where West attempted to spr...
Ray J Calls Cap On Rumors He Gave Kanye Unreleased Kim Kardashian Footage
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Ray J is trying to stand on business but the streets keep pulling him back. He is denying the recent rumors that he gave Kanye unreleased footage of Kim Kardashian. As per Page Six the “Wait A Minute” singer isn’t here for any smut being placed on his name. Last week a new episode of The Kardashians premiered on Hulu. During a scene Kim is seen very emotional and reveals that Kanye had to meet up with Ray J on her behalf to retrieve some unreleased footage from their infamous sex tape. Naturally the clip quickly went viral and several celebrity gossip media outlets ran with the story. Related Stories Hollywood Unlocked posted it on their Instagram and the Raycon co-founder made it clear the story isn’t true. “All o...
Harry Styles Stars in First Trailer for New Movie Don’t Worry Darling: Watch
New Line Cinema has released the first trailer for Don’t Worry Darling, the new movie directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. In the film, Pugh plays Alice and Styles plays Jack, two citizens of a company town called Victory. Watch the trailer below. Don’t Worry Darling hits North American theaters September 23. In addition to Pugh and Styles, the film stars Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, and Chris Pine. The movie is scored by John Powell. Styles is releasing his third solo album, Harry’s House, on May 20. The Fine Line follow-up is led by the single “As It Was.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
FKA twigs Has Trial Date Set in Shia LaBeouf Civil Case
At the end of 2020, FKA twigs filed a lawsuit against Shia LeBeouf. She alleged “relentless abuse,” sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress. In a hearing today, a Los Angeles court set a jury trial date for the case, as Rolling Stone reports. It’s slated for April 17, 2023. When contacted by Pitchfork, a representative for FKA twigs offered no comment. Pitchfork has also reached out to representatives for Shia LeBeouf. “What I went through with Shia was the worst thing I’ve ever been through in the whole of my life,” FKA twigs told The New York Times in late 2020. “I don’t think people would ever think that it would happen to me. But I think that’s the thing. It can happen to anybody.” She further discussed instances of abuse in a February 2021 interview with Gayle King on CBS.&nbs...
Bad Bunny Releasing New Album Un Verano Sin Ti on Friday
Bad Bunny has that his new album, Un Verano Sin Ti, is coming out this Friday, May 6. The follow-up to El Último Tour del Mundo will span 23 songs. Check out the reggaetonero’s announcement video at Instagram. The new album’s title was revealed through a classified ad for a 2019 Bugatti Chiron 110 Anniversary (for $3.5 million)—made under Bad Bunny’s legal name Benito A. Martinez Ocasio—with a Puerto Rico phone number. Dialing the number (787-417-8605) triggered an audio clip of a new song and a text message in Spanish that translated to: Hello! Thank you for calling. There’s little time left until the album comes out. I can’t say the date yet. But I can tell you the name: Un Verano Sin Ti (A Summer Without You). Last month, Bad Bunny was awarded the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Musica Urban...
