Month: March 2026

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has unveiled the concept for its 2026 Met Gala, revealing that this year’s May 4 fundraiser will center on the theme “Fashion Is Art.”

The 2026 gala will be led by an impressive group of co-chairs: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and longtime event architect Anna Wintour. Beyoncé’s involvement marks her return to the benefit after a decade. Philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez will sponsor both the gala and the exhibition and serve as honorary chairs.

In addition, the host committee will feature a lineup of style-savvy names, including Zoë Kravitz, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Teyana Taylor, Misty Copeland, and Lena Dunham, among others. Vogue’s Chloe Malle will take on official hosting duties as a member of the 2026 host committee, joining Wintour on the Met steps.

The annual event will raise funds for the Costume Institute and celebrate its upcoming spring exhibition, Costume Art, while also debuting The Met’s newly built, nearly 12,000-square-foot gallery space located beside the Great Hall. The exhibition will be open to the public from May 10 through Jan. 10 and marks the Costume Institute’s first presentation in the Condé M. Nast Galleries.

Andrew Bolton, the curator in charge of the Costume Institute, shared insight into the vision behind the show. “For The Costume Institute’s inaugural exhibition in the Condé M. Nast Galleries, I wanted to focus on the centrality of the dressed body within the Museum, connecting artistic representations of the body with fashion as an embodied art form. Rather than prioritizing fashion’s visuality, which often comes at the expense of the corporeal, Costume Art privileges its materiality and the indivisible connection between our bodies and the clothes we wear. The opening of the new Galleries will mark a pivotal moment for the department, one that acknowledges the critical role that fashion plays not only within art history but also within contemporary culture. I am grateful to Max for his support and to the generous donors to the Galleries for their belief in fashion’s transformative possibilities.”

In keeping with the exhibition’s concept, the evening’s dress code—also titled “Fashion Is Art”—invites attendees to think of their bodies as a creative canvas and to explore the relationship between garment and form. Bolton previously noted that the idea reflects fashion’s presence throughout the museum, linking every department through the concept of the dressed body.

Although the Met Gala is known for its carefully defined themes, Wintour has previously shared that she rarely knows exactly what guests will wear until they arrive at the museum’s iconic staircase—leaving plenty of room for surprise when fashion’s biggest night unfolds.

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Lionsgate is moving ahead with The Housemaid’s Secret, the follow-up to its holiday thriller The Housemaid, with cameras expected to roll in 2026. The sequel adapts the second installment in Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy and has quietly been in development for several months.

The original film, led by Sydney Sweeney as Millie, was a major commercial success, earning more than $75 million domestically and $133 million worldwide in just over two weeks against a $35 million budget. The strong box office and online buzz quickly convinced the studio to continue Millie’s story. Michele Morrone is expected to reprise his role as Enzo, with Sweeney also returning as star and executive producer. Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Elizabeth Perkins rounded out the cast of the first film.

In “The Housemaid,” Sweeney played Millie, a young woman attempting to outrun her troubled past who takes a live-in job with affluent couple Nina and Andrew Winchester, only to uncover unsettling secrets. Morrone portrayed the family’s groundskeeper, who becomes one of Millie’s few allies. The film’s end credits, set to Taylor Swift’s song “I Did Something Bad” from Reputation, hint at the character’s next chapter.

For the sequel, screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine is returning to adapt McFadden’s novel. Producers Todd Lieberman, Paul Feig and Laura Fischer are also back, with Feig once again directing. Sweeney and McFadden will executive produce alongside Hidden Pictures’ Carly Elter and Alex Young.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said: “It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly — and audibly — to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next. We believed in these stories from the very beginning, and we are beyond excited to bring the next chapter of Millie’s story to life on-screen in collaboration with our outstanding creative partners Todd, Paul, Laura, Carly, Alex, and Sydney. ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’ is another wildly thrilling book in Freida’s series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous moviegoing experience.”

Feig added, “It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world fall in love with ‘The Housemaid’ and the incredible work of our talented cast and crew. We’re lucky that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page, and that we get to work with Rebecca Sonnenshine and Lionsgate to bring this next story to audiences.”

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After years away, The Comeback is making its return to HBO — with the revival marking the end of Valerie Cherish’s story.

The beloved cult comedy, led by Lisa Kudrow, is set to premiere its third and concluding season on March 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO, with episodes available to stream on HBO Max. The eight-episode season will air weekly, leading up to the series finale on May 10.

First introduced in 2005 and revived once before in 2014, the mockumentary-style series chronicles Kudrow’s wonderfully misguided sitcom actress Valerie Cherish as she tirelessly — and often awkwardly — chases fame in Hollywood. Now, more than two decades after audiences first met her, Valerie is stepping back into the spotlight for a final chapter.

In the upcoming season, Valerie secures what appears to be her big break: the lead role in a new sitcom called ‘How’s That?!’, along with an executive producer title. However, her enthusiasm quickly fades when she learns the show’s scripts are being generated by artificial intelligence, setting the stage for another painfully funny round of showbiz misadventures.

The series was co-created by Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, who continue as executive producers alongside John Melfi and Dan Bucatinsky. Bucatinsky also returns on screen, with Laura Silverman and Damian Young reprising their roles. Additional cast members this season include Tim Bagley, Matt Cook, Jack O’Brien, Ella Stiller, John Early, Barry Shabaka Henley, Abbi Jacobson, Tony Macht, Brittany O’Grady, Zane Phillips, Julian Stern and Andrew Scott.

Following each episode, viewers can stream the show’s official HBO companion video podcast on HBO Max. Hosted by Evan Ross Katz, the series will feature conversations with Kudrow and King, along with appearances from cast members and other guests, offering behind-the-scenes insights and a closer look at Valerie Cherish’s enduring legacy.

See the trailer for ‘The Comeback’ – HERE.

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Kanye West is preparing for a major return to the U.S. stage with a newly announced concert at SoFi Stadium on April 3.

The performance is being promoted as the rapper’s “only performance in Los Angeles” as he gears up to release his upcoming album, Bully, his 12th studio project. Fans hoping to attend can pre-register through West’s website by pre-saving the album on their preferred streaming platform. According to the site, “A few lucky pre-registrants will be selected to receive free tickets.” Presale access began Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a general ticket release the next day (head HERE.)

The show is also being framed as a “Homecoming” event for West, who spent many years living in the Los Angeles area during his marriage to ex-wife Kim Kardashian. While he has performed internationally in recent years — including appearances in Mexico City as well as concerts in China and South Korea since 2024 — large-scale U.S. performances have been rare. His most recent appearance at SoFi Stadium came during the 2024 Rolling Loud event, where he appeared alongside Ty Dolla Sign for a listening session tied to their collaborative album Vultures 1.

The upcoming performance coincides with renewed attention surrounding Bully, which has faced multiple delays and is now expected to arrive later this month. Much of the project was reportedly created while West lived in relative isolation in Tokyo, who is said to have taken a” hands-on role” in producing much of the record himself.

The album rollout follows a period of controversy surrounding Ye. In January, he published a full-page statement in The Wall Street Journal addressing past antisemitic comments and other behavior that sparked backlash. In the message, he wrote: “It does not excuse what I did though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” He also expressed regret toward Black supporters, writing, “I am so sorry to have let you down .. My words as a leader in my community have global impact and influence. In my mania, I lost complete sight of that. As I find my new baseline and new center through an effective regime of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living, I have newfound, much-needed clarity. I am pouring my energy into positive, meaningful art: music, clothing, design, and other new ideas to help the world … I’m not asking for sympathy, or a free pass, though I aspire to earn your forgiveness. I write today simply to ask for your patience and understanding as I find my way home.”

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Harry Styles is heading back to Saturday Night Live on March 14, where he’ll once again perform double-duty as both host and musical guest of the episode.

The Grammy-winning artist previously handled double duty in 2019. Over the years, he’s also appeared on the show three times — once with One Direction, and once as a solo performer.

Styles’ upcoming appearance arrives just days after the March 6 release of his new album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.,” from which he is expected to perform. Styles recently introduced fans to the project with its lead single, “Aperture.” Beyond the studio, Styles has mapped out a major international tour in support of the record, including an extended run of 30 shows at Madison Square Garden.

Before Styles’s double-duty gig, SNL returned on Feb. 28 with host ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Connor Storrie and musical guest Mumford & Sons. On March 7, Ryan Gosling hosted for the fourth time, joined by musical guest Gorillaz, marking the group’s debut on the show.

Season 51 has already featured performances from artists such as A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Lily Allen, and Cher, among others. Past hosts this season have included Bad Bunny and Ariana Grande.

Saturday Night Live airs live at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

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