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

Beyoncé may have brought her family and worn a silver-and-crystal-jewelry dress made to look like a skeleton for her first appearance in 10 years at the Met Gala. Bad Bunny may have looked like a venerable old man dressed in a Zara suit. The Kardashians may have brought out the big guns—and big corsets—to wear on the most famous steps in the world. But this year, beyond the celebrities, the beautiful dresses, the much-needed inclusivity, and the messages about the conversation between art and fashion, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s gala in New York will be remembered for another issue, one that seems even more important than highlighting body diversity, or how fashion itself is also art: how wealth, changing with each generation, can alter the narrative, take over culture, create a rarefied atmosphere and even usher in a new era.

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Lauren Sanchez Bezos, between Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour at the 2026 Met Gala in New York on May 4, 2026.
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A Walk of Fame ceremony for two in-laws at their peak: The story of Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci

If there’s one place in the world used to hosting special moments, it’s the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Premieres, parties, and celebrations have taken place for decades on its gray terrazzo tiles. But this Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. (Los Angeles time), a truly unique moment will occur: two actors will receive a star on the Walk at the same time. And they are not only colleagues, but also family — a rare combination. Londoner Emily Blunt and New Yorker Stanley Tucci will receive their honors at 6930 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. They will likely celebrate among colleagues, but also with family: they have been in-laws for more than a decade.

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From left to right, Stanley Tucci, Felicity Blunt, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, at the premiere of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in New York, on April 20, 2026.
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Who is Cole Allen, the California teacher arrested after opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with Trump

The first information released on Saturday night about the attacker who entered the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for journalists and U.S. President Donald Trump was his photograph: a young, shirtless man lying face‑down on the floor, subdued by security, still inside the Washington Hilton, where the event was halted. He was identified shortly afterward as Cole Allen, a 31‑year‑old man from California.

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Cole Allen subdued by Secret Service agents on Saturday.
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Frustration in Los Angeles over Olympic Games tickets: Soaring prices, steep fees and instant sellouts

No matter how athletic you are — active or just a couch potato — the Olympic Games are one of those once-in-a-lifetime events. So, the residents of Los Angeles were thrilled when, in late 2025, they learned they would have priority access to a ticket sale for their third Games, the 2028 Summer Olympics. Registration began in early January, after zip code verification. They had to wait until the end of March, when the purchase period would open. Well, the wait is over. And so is the hope.

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An aerial view of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in January 2026.
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