It is Met Gala day.
Here's a quick primer on what you need to know about the palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media.
Vogue has the exclusive livestream, which starts at 6 p.m. Eastern time at Vogue.com. The feed will also be available on Vogue's digital platforms, including TikTok and YouTube.
Tons of other media will be on site, too. Catch the action on E!, also starting at 6 p.m., with livestreams on X, TikTok, Instagram and Peacock.
The Associated Press will be live outside the Mark Hotel, where many celebs get ready before heading to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for their walk up the grand staircase. That livestream will begin at 4:45 p.m. Eastern and will be available on YouTube and APNews.com.
Only the event's stacked red carpet is watchable - the gala's cocktail hour and dinner are notoriously private events.
Zendaya attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the Camp: Notes on Fashion'exhibition on May 6, 2019, in New York City
Jennifer Lopez making a statement at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty' exhibition on May 1, 2023
It's a party, for sure, with cocktails and dinner for about invited 400 guests.
But it's also a huge fundraiser for the Met's Costume Institute, the only department at the museum required to pay for itself.
Last year, the gala raised about $22 million.
Anna Wintour, a Met trustee for whom part of the institute has been renamed, organizes the whole shebang. No phones are allowed, adding to the allure.
There's a dress code each year tied to the museum's spring exhibition. Some guests, not all, step up at the request of Wintour.
This year's theme is The Garden of Time, inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story of the same name.
It's a squishy fashion ask considering how specific last year's theme was: all things Karl Lagerfeld. Florals, and more florals, are expected this time around.
Vintage will likely be big, too.
It's called 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.'
But we're not talking fairytales or Disney princesses. It includes 250 items from The Costume Institute´s permanent collection, including some garments very rarely seen in public and so fragile they need to be under glass.
Curators wanted to engage all the senses, including that of smell. They worked with a 'smell artist.' And there's a garment that actually grows. Part of the idea is to pay tribute to the natural world. The exhibit opens to the public Friday and runs through Sept. 2.
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West seen at 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bad Bunny at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' exhibition on May 2, 2022
Getting called up by Wintour as a co-chair is a big deal.
This year's class is Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. It's Hemsworth's first Met Gala. Shou Chew, chief executive officer of TikTok, and Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe, are honorary chairs. The companies are also gala and exhibition sponsors.
Who attends is top secret but Rihanna has spilled she'll be there. She'll likely be accompanied by her partner A$AP Rocky.
Other high-profile partners likely to attend, because their significant others are hosting: Ben Affleck and Tom Holland. Lily Gladstone has said she will attend. Who we want to see: Ayo Edebiri.Taylor Swift is looking like a no, and her boyfriend Travis Kelce will definitely not be there. Dua Lipa is going.
JENNIFER LOPEZ AT THE MET OVER THE YEARS
By Heidi Parker
The Bronx native has been at the splashy Met Gala in New York City many times over her career. Here is a look back at her glamorous statements.
1999
The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs. The year was 1999 and she wore a pink dress with a matching fur jacket. He was dashing in a white turtleneck and button free coat. The theme was Rock Style.
1999: The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs
2004
The diva was in a black lace tiered dress when she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event. Her hair was up in a Swedish braid and she wore ruby red lipstick.
In 2004: The diva was in a black lace tiered dress when she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event
2006
It was a drastic change in 2006 as Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder gown in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down. She added long earrings and carried a clutch purse for a very polished look. The theme was Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion.
In 2006: It was a drastic change in 2006 as Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder gown in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down
2007
There was a 1920s influence for this shimmery silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt as she added a hair clip that matched her earrings and clutch purse. The theme was Poiret: King of Fashion.
In 2007: There was a 1920s influence for this shimmery silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt as she added a hair clip that matched her earrings and clutch purse
2008
In the year 2008 the Wedding Planner actress went with a more feminine look as she had on a dusty green one-strap gown with heavy embellishments on the neckline and several folds. Her hair was worn in soft waves and she had on an oversized cuff that matched her earrings.
2008: In the year 2008 the Wedding Planner actress went with a more feminine look as she had on a dusty green one-strap gown with heavy embellishments on the neckline and several folds
2010
This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamour with a sparkly strapless silver Cinderella style dress as she wore her hair up.
In 2010: This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamour with a sparkly strapless silver Cinderella style dress as she wore her hair up
2011
The Parker star went for a ruby look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout as she had her hair pulled back dramatically. Her date was husband Marc Anthony.
In 2011: The Parker star went for a ruby look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout as she had her hair pulled back dramatically
2013
Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a black and nude colored skintight dress with her hair up in a big quaff. The theme was Punk: Chaos To Couture. Her date was dancer Casper Smart.
In 2013: Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a black and nude colored skintight dress with her hair up in a big quaff
2015
It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star who had on mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with only one strap. The theme was China: Through the Looking Glass.
In 2015: It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star who had on mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with only one strap
2017
The diva harked back to the 1970s in a long blue gown with her hair worn down her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She took with her Alex Rodriguez for the first time. The theme was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between.
In 2017: The diva harked back to the 1970s in a long blue gown with her hair worn down her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She took with her Alex Rodriguez for the first time
2018
The Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress this year with a large cross on the front in rhinestones and cut outs on her chest. The theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination. Her date Alex wore all black.
In 2018: The Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress this year with a large cross on the front in rhinestones and cut outs on her chest
2019
Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a headpiece made of crystals for the theme Camp: Notes on Fashion. Her dress was very low cut as was the slit up the side. Her date again was Alex who went with a pink blazer.
A lot tot take in: Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a headpiece made of crystals. Her dress was very low cut as was the slit up the side. Her date again was Alex
2021
For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the wild West. She wowed in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren gown that was so low cut it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt portion was long and had a high slit up one leg.
Her date for the night was Ben Affleck who wore a black tuxedo with bow tie.
The Met Gala theme was In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.
For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the wild West. She wowed in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren gown that was so low cut it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt portion was long and had a high slit up one leg
Her date for the night was Ben Affleck who wore a black tuxedo with bow tie
2023
The look was inspired by the 1940s as Jennifer had on a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes adding statement earrings.
The former Fly Girl had on a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren gown that looked retro and modern at the same time.
The theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty.
The look was inspired by the 1940s as Jennifer had on a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes adding statement earrings. The former Fly Girl had on a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren gown that looked retro and modern at the same time
