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The View’s Joy Behar just called Jeff Bezos ‘tacky’ for flaunting his wealth at the Met Gala while Americans struggle to buy bread

The Met Gala just wrapped up, and Joy Behar is calling out Jeff Bezos for what she says is a tone-deaf display of wealth. During The View’s May 5 broadcast, the co-host didn’t hold back, slamming the Amazon founder for co-chairing the lavish event while millions of Americans struggle to…

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Cardi B Accused of 'Spreading COVID to Everyone' After Attending the Met Gala While Battling Fever and Cold

Cardi B Met Gala controversy erupts after the rapper revealed she had a fever while attending the 2026 event, triggering backlash, COVID concerns, and debate over celebrity responsibility.

International Business Times UK

Instead of attending the Met Gala, NYC Mayor released a statement in support of garment workers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines when he refused to attend the Met Gala. Instead, Mamdani released a statement in solidarity with garment workers on the night of the event. For the democratic socialist mayor, who ran on the promise of affordability, the decision to champion workers over…

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Elon Musk said Gabe Newell gets 'two thumbs up from me' for the OpenAI board but Jeff Bezos is 'clueless'

Newell was among the "top suggestions for board members" made to Musk.

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Lara Trump Claims Met Gala Invites 'Must Have Got Lost In The Mail' After Entire Family Snubbed From Event

Lara Trump's joke about missing Met Gala invites backfired, sparking social media backlash. Her comments on the event's hypocrisy and her subsequent contradictions drew widespread attention.

International Business Times UK

Sarah Paulson's Met Gala 'Dollar Mask' Sparks Fury: Inside Her Net Worth Amid 'Tone Deaf' Criticism

Sarah Paulson's Met Gala appearance, featuring a 'dollar mask' to critique wealth inequality, sparked backlash for perceived hypocrisy, as critics highlighted the irony of protesting at a high-cost event.

International Business Times UK

Lauren Sánchez Bezos Mocked Online As Designer Gown Branded 'Temu Look' During Met Gala Storm

Lauren Sánchez Bezos faces online backlash over her Met Gala gown, with critics calling it 'basic' despite its Madame X inspiration and social media reactions.

International Business Times UK

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Sabrina Carpenter Met Gala Dress Drama: Did She Destroy the Last Original Copy of 'Sabrina'?

Sabrina Carpenter's Met Gala gown, crafted from film strips of Audrey Hepburn's 'Sabrina', sparked controversy online. Critics feared film history was destroyed, but experts confirmed the original remains preserved.

International Business Times UK

Olivia Rodrigo Just Liked A Post Boycotting Jeff Bezos-Sponsored Met Gala - Here Are Other Stars Joining The Protest And Why

Olivia Rodrigo sparks debate after liking a post criticising Jeff Bezos-linked Met Gala, as online calls for boycott highlight concerns over wealth inequality.

International Business Times UK

Elizabeth Warren Wrongly Implies Jeff Bezos Isn't Paying Enough Taxes

The rich pay more than their "fair share."

Reason

54 Funniest And Spiciest Reactions To The MET Gala 2026 And Its Celebrity Guests

Catch up with the most hilarious memes, jokes, and viral reactions to the 2026 Met Gala looks amid the stewing Jeff Bezos controversy.

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Met Gala 2026: Indian Billionaire Dazzles In 550-Carat Tanzanite and Rare Diamonds Worth $15M

Hyderabad billionaire Sudha Reddy wore a 550-carat tanzanite necklace worth over $15M to the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Manish Malhotra couture gown.

International Business Times UK

The Met Gala raised a record $42 million as Silicon Valley picked up the tab—and as celebs protested Jeff Bezos' sponsoring of the event

The Met Gala raised a record $42 million this year, powered by Silicon Valley sponsors. Other usual regulars decided to skip because of their presence.

Fortune

‘This makes no sense’: Jeff Bezos responds after rainforest activist spent 20 years protecting the Amazon but was barred from using the word

A rainforest campaign ran into a trademark wall.

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Protests against Jeff Bezos broadcasted on the eve of the MET Gala

A 72-year-old Amazon worker bravely went on strike against the company’s founder, Jeff Bezos, on the night of the MET Gala. Her message was broadcast via projector on the walls of Bezos’ $120 million penthouse in New York City.

International Business Times UK

Sarah Paulson's Met Gala Statement Backfires As Fans Point Out Irony Of Critiquing the 'One Percent' At a Six-Figure Ticket Event

Sarah Paulson's Met Gala gown, critiquing extreme wealth, sparked debate due to its setting at a high-cost event co-chaired by Jeff Bezos, highlighting contradictions in celebrity protest dressing.

The Independent UK

Lauren Sánchez Bezos has just proved how soulless tech money really is

BEHIND THE HEADLINES: She has hired an ‘image architect’, appeared in a Vogue shoot, and sat in the front row at Paris Fashion Week, but ultimately, Mrs Bezos has become the poster girl for the emptiness of the world she and her husband inhabit, says Katie Rosseinsky

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Met Gala turns into a night of protest and boycott calls as Jeff Bezos’ $10m sponsorship draws heat

Last night was all about who didn't attend.

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International Business Times UK

Activists Protest Jeff Bezos at 2026 Met Gala with Symbolic 'Urine' Bottles

Activists protested the 2026 Met Gala with urine bottles outside, criticising wealth inequality and corporate power, sparking a debate about the luxury event.

The Guardian - UK

Body as masterpiece: nipples, skeletons and tattoos dominate at record-breaking Met Gala

Opening of ‘the dressed body’ show inspires Beyoncé, Kardashians and Skepta, as others pay tribute to fashion moments in art history

Evening Standard

Why did stars snub Met Gala 2026? Furious celebs speak out as critics protest with bottles of fake urine

A slew of famous faces boycotted this year’s annual fundraising event in New York amid a wave of growing dissent

The Guardian - US

Is Jeff Bezos the real villain of The Devil Wears Prada 2?

The film’s villain is a conniving tech oligarch seeking to buy his way into fashion’s inner circle. Sound familiar?

The Independent UK

Met Gala controversy explained: why stars snubbed this year’s protested event and 2026 theme

This year’s ‘Fashion Oscars’ were somewhat overshadowed by their controversial co-hosts

International Business Times UK

Is Katy Perry Sending Hidden Messages at the Met Gala? Fans Spot Number Patterns in Tarot Cards and Six-Finger Glove

Katy Perry's 2026 Met Gala outfit, featuring a Stella McCartney gown and unique accessories, has sparked online theories about hidden numerical themes, though no official confirmation has been given.

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Lauren Sanchez Bezos reveals 'most unique Met Gala prep ever'

Lauren Sanchez Bezos has opened up on her unusual preparations for the Met Gala.

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