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Beyoncé Co-chairs Met Gala, Brings Youngest Guest Blue Ivy

5/6/2026

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Beyoncé Co-chairs

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter co-chaired the May 4, 2026 Met Gala in New York with Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour.
She arrived with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter, for whom the 18-plus rule was waived, making her among the youngest attendees.
Blue Ivy Carter wore a white Balenciaga gown, matching jacket, sunglasses and $4,900 Jimmy Choo pumps.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter wore an Olivier Rousteing skeleton-inspired dress with a feathered cape and diamond headpiece.

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Beyoncé Hints Album

Beyoncé (singer) wore a violet ballgown that concealed a glowing emerald birthstone, hinting at an Act III drop on May 29.
Beyoncé (singer) flashed a “rock on” sign to photographers, sparking rumors of a rock-focused album.
Beyoncé (singer) posted a vintage Destiny’s Child interview with Stevie Nicks (singer), implying a possible collaboration.
Beyoncé (singer) thanked designer Olivier Rousteing (designer) for his loyalty, suggesting his visuals may shape the album.

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Met Institute Opens

The Met Institute opened its spring 2026 exhibition “Costume Art,” curated by Andrew Bolton, on May 10, displaying 400 garments alongside historic artworks.
The show organizes sections that spotlight naked, pregnant, aging, and disabled bodies.
Aariana Rose Philip became the first wheelchair-user to attend the gala, arriving in a Collina Strada look.
Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz chaired the gala’s host committee, joined by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

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Beyoncé Co-chairs

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter co-chaired the May 4, 2026 Met Gala in New York with Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour.
She arrived with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter, for whom the 18-plus rule was waived, making her among the youngest attendees.
Blue Ivy Carter wore a white Balenciaga gown, matching jacket, sunglasses and $4,900 Jimmy Choo pumps.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter wore an Olivier Rousteing skeleton-inspired dress with a feathered cape and diamond headpiece.

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