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Inside Met Gala 2025: Every Major Celebrity Moment You Missed
You don’t have to call Usher to get the 2025 Met Gala jumping.
The Grammy-winning singer was a surprise performer at the annual fashion fundraiser in New York City May 5, where, according to videos from inside the gala, he delivered electrifying renditions of his hits including “Yeah!,” “U Don’t Have to Call” and “OMG.”
After arriving alongside his wife Jennifer Goicoechea in a classic three-piece suit with a large black bowtie and white scarf, the 46-year-old hit the stage in not one, but two Willy Chavarria suits—one in red and one in white—for the heavily-choreographed set, where he was flanked by an entourage of equally stylish backup dancers.
Later in the evening, Stevie Wonder delivered his own performance as he serenaded the attendees with classics such as “Sir Duke,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” and “Isn’t She Lovely.” To close out his set, the music legend—dressed in a custom ensemble by anOnlyChild— invited Usher back onstage for a duet of his 1976 hit “Another Star.”
Earlier in the evening, Stevie, 71, made his Met Gala debut on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, lighting up the red carpet in a black embroidered Sergio Hudson suit with a sparkling black cape in honor of the event’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme.
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“I’m just here,” he told E!’s Zuri Hall, “very happy to celebrate Black designers and their ability to create consistently—since the beginning of time—style.”
And as he gears up to travel to London for a string of concerts, Stevie pointed out the importance of music as a way to connect with others.
“We definitely need the light—a lot of truth—and what has always kept us going throughout history is song,” he continued. “So I’m very happy to celebrate that with everyone.”
For more glimpses at what your favorite stars got up to inside the 2025 Met Gala, keep scrolling.
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Zendaya & Dua Lipa
If one thing is true, it’s that these two know how to serve.
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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky
The pregnant singer and the rapper enjoyed a stylish date night ahead of the third baby’s arrival.
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Jaden Smith, Jon Batiste, Angela Bassett & Yara Shahidi
When it comes to the Angela Bassett, selfies are allowed.
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La La Anthony & Kylie Jenner
The Think Like a Man actress caught up with the Kardashians star.
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Serena Williams & Sam Smith
This pair painted a winning picture with their looks—game, set, match.
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Sabrina Carpenter & Usher
Who needs espresso when Usher is offering up cherries?
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Halle Bailey, Sydney Sweeney & Lisa
The Little Mermaid star snapped a selfie with the White Lotus actresses.
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Regé-Jean Page & Ncuti Gatwa
Netflix worlds collided when the Bridgerton and Sex Education stars crossed paths.
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Dua Lipa, Callum Turner, Andrew Scott, & Tessa Thompson
This group looked ready to dance the night away.
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Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton & Colman Domingo
The co-chairs welcomed the attendees while inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Miles Chamley-Watson, Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles & Serena Williams
GOATs alert! The athletes strolled into the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with the Olympic gymnast and the tennis superstar in deep conversation.
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Kendall Jenner & Hailey Bieber
The models turned the mueseum walkway into their personal catwalk.
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Bad Bunny
The musical artist hopped to it inside the Met.
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Ayo Edebiri, Zendaya & Hunter Schafer
The Bear actress said “yes, chef” to hanging out with the Euphoria costars.
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S.Coups, Jennie & Lisa
It was a gathering of K-pop idols inside the fashion fundraiser.
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Jenna Ortega & Sabrina Carpenter
The Wednesday star and the “Feather” singer may need an espresso after partying into the night together.
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Jeff Goldblum & A$AP Rocky
The Wicked star and Gala co-chair looked like they could defy gravity.
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Evan Ross & Diana Ross
The mother-son duo enjoyed a family night out.
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Lisa & Future
This musical pair hit the perfect note with their looks.
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Callum Turner & Dua Lipa
After making their red carpet debut as a couple, the Masters of the Air actor and the “Houdini” singer snuggled up inside the Met.
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Leon Bridges & Ashley Graham
These looks might just be everything, and beyond.
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Lupita Nyong’o, Gabrielle Union, Coco Jones & Zendaya
The actresses were all smiles.
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