Cardi B Defends Herself on Met Gala Flub ... I'm Not a Racist, Guys!!!

I'M CARDI B BABY !!!

Cardi B thinks anyone who's offended over her not being able to ID the designer of her dress is faking outrage ... and she's got an explanation for the brain fart.

ICYMI ... Cardi had a bit of a deer-in-the-headlights stare when Emma Chamberlain -- representing Vogue -- interviewed her on the carpet Monday ... and came up empty-handed on the designer's exact identity, and referring to them only by their ethnicity.

The dress was put together by Chinese designer, Sensen Lii of Windowsen -- but Cardi wasn't able to come up with the name in the moment ... referring to them as "Asian and everything."

Kyrie Irving Drops New Shoes Honoring Late Mom ... Special Mother's Day Edition Kicks

Kyrie Irving is honoring his late mom, Elizabeth, on Mother's Day this year with some special edition ANTA sneakers that pay tribute to her "wisdom and protective spirit."

The Chinese apparel company -- which famously signed Irving to a shoe deal back in July 2023 -- announced on Tuesday the kicks will drop this weekend ... and, as you can see, they feature a ton of homages to the Mavericks star's mom.

The shoe has the word "Mother" embroidered on the strap and the heel pull ... and it's got her name sketched on the outsole as well.

Kendall Jenner & Bad Bunny Reunite at Met Gala ... Staying at Same Hotel Overnight???

Kendall Jenner seems to be back with Bad Bunny -- at least that's what it looked like at the Met Gala ... where they were seen getting cozy, and possibly even staying at the same hotel.

The model and pop star were photographed hanging out at an after-party Monday night in NYC -- this on the heels of both of them walking up the steps of the famous museum and showing off their snazziest outfits. They didn't show up together there, but after ... no doubt.

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As you can see, Kendall and BB were sitting very close to one another at a rager ... and KJ is flashing a big smile with a drink in her hand -- and Bunny himself is doing the same thing.

Kendall Jenner y Bad Bunny se reencuentran en la met gala ¿Pasaron la noche en el mismo hotel?

Kendall Jenner parece estar de vuelta con Bad Bunny, o al menos eso es lo que parecía en la Met Gala, donde fueron vistos muy cariñosos. Además, es muy posible que se hayan alojado en el mismo hotel.

La modelo y la estrella del pop fueron fotografiados en una fiesta el lunes por la noche en Nueva York, esto después de que ambos subieran las escaleras del famoso museo y mostraran sus trajes más elegantes. No aparecieron juntos allí, pero no hay duda de que lo hicieron después.

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Como se puede ver, Kendall y Bad Bunny estaban sentados muy cerca uno del otro, y Kendall muestra una gran sonrisa con una copa en la mano y el propio Bunny hace lo mismo.

Met Gala 2024 Los famosos se divierten en las after parties Doja, Leo, Camila y más!!!

Hora de irse de Fiesta!!!
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Las estrellas anduvieron de fiesta y listas para bailar después de la Met Gala y un montón de ellas terminaron en el mismo after party, incluyendo este donde se veían muy sueltos.

Echa un vistazo a este video obtenido por TMZ, el que muestra a un montón de celebridades en Casa Cruz en Nueva York, uno de los puntos calientes al que los famosos acudieron luego de hacer una parada en el museo más temprano y posar para las cámaras.

Aunque en la Gala del Met estaban más que arreglados, aquí dejaron todo un poco más al descubierto, incluso sus trajes elegantes, ¡moviendo el esqueleto y bailando!

2024 Met Gala Celebs Bust a Move at After-Parties ... Doja, Leo, Camila & More!!!

TIME TO PARTY!!!
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The stars were out and ready to boogie after this year's Met Gala -- and a ton of them ended up at the same after-parties ... including this one, where they looked real loose!

Check out this video obtained by TMZ ... it shows a slew of celebs at Casa Cruz in NYC, one of the hot spots people flocked to after hitting up the museum earlier in the day and posing for cameras.

While they were more than polished at the Met ... here, the whole lot was kinda letting it all hang out -- even in their fancy getups, they were busting a move and getting down!

Met Gala 2024 Kim K presume su diminuta cintura

Kim Kardashian sabe cómo hacer una entrada, pero su aparición en la Gala Met del lunes fue más bien un shock y no por algo que haya dicho, ¡sino por su diminuta cintura!

Kim K paseó por la alfombra roja del evento más grande de la moda en el Museo Metropolitano de Nueva York, y tenía todas las cabezas volteadas mientras hacía alarde de su brillante vestido sin tirantes de Maison Margiela envuelto en un corsé hacia arriba.

Lo que sorprendió a todo el mundo fue cómo el corsé acentuaba su diminuta cintura, algo que la mayoría no está acostumbrado a ver. Kim es conocida por su voluptuosa figura.

Pamela Anderson asiste a la primera Met Gala de su vida Y vuelve a usar maquillaje

Esto califica como una sorpresa... Pamela Anderson acudió a la Met Gala por primera vez en su vida y lo hizo con un pequeño giro: ¡Volvió a usar maquillaje!

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La ex estrella de "Baywatch" ha hecho apariciones públicas sin maquillaje desde el año pasado, pero la noche del lunes fue la enorme gala en el Museo Metropolitano de Nueva York y Pam estaba toda arreglada, con sombra de ojos, rimel, colorete y lápiz labial.

Su vestido era igualmente impresionante. Llevaba un vestido beige de Oscar de la Renta con una larga cola y casi 200 quilates de diamantes alrededor del cuello. Pam lo remató con un peinado de plumas al estilo de los 90.

2024 MET Gala Kim K Shows Off Shrinking Waist

Kim Kardashian knows how to make an entrance ... but her appearance at Monday's Met Gala was a shocker ... not over something she said, but because of her teensy-weensy waist!

KK strolled into the fashion world's biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC -- and had all heads turning as she flaunted her shimmering strapless Maison Margiela gown with her midsection wrapped in a corset.

What stunned everyone was how the corset accentuated her itty-bitty waist, which most people are not used to seeing. KK is well known for her full, voluptuous frame.

Pamela Anderson First Met Gala!!! Back to Wearing Makeup

This qualifies as a shocker ... Pamela Anderson hit the Met Gala for the very first time ever, and she did it with a little twist – wearing makeup again!

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Since last year, the former "Baywatch" star has been going makeup-free – but at Monday night's huge gala at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC – Pam was all dolled up, wearing eyeshadow, mascara, blush and lipstick.

Not to mention, her dress was equally stunning. She rocked a beige Oscar de la Renta gown with a long train while sporting nearly 200 carats of diamonds around her neck. Pam topped it all off with her '90s style feathered 'do.

Kris Jenner Looking Like a Bride at Met Gala ... Kim K Looking a Bit Blue?!?

OFF TO THE SPRINTER
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Kris Jenner looked ready to walk down the aisle as she was heading to the Met Gala -- rocking a getup that basically screamed wifey-to-be ... with Corey Gamble close behind.

Check out this video we got of the iconic momager leaving her hotel in NYC and heading on over to the Met -- where a parade of celebs have already made their entrance ... and which Kris and Corey were happy to arrive a tad bit late for. Always save the best for last!

It was certainly worth the wait ... 'cause Kris looked absolutely stunning in her white gown. And yes, like we said, it's giving "Here Comes the Bride" getting into her ride ... a sprinter.

Katy Perry Takes the Met Gala By the Storm ... Or At Least the AI Version

Katy Perry is NOT at this year's Met Gala -- but the internet certainly thought she was for a moment, and it's all thanks to that tricky AI ... which cranked some very real-looking shots.

Photos of the singer that purported to place her at the high-fashion event started circulating Monday -- with a couple of X users randomly throwing these shots into the mix ... and hoping no one would notice they were totally fake.

Well, for a little while ... their plan worked, 'cause folks recirculated the images -- which seemed to picture KP in a couple different floral-esque outfits. Eventually, folks caught on.

2024 Met Gala All The Must-See Looks From Fashion's Biggest Night!!!

The biggest night in fashion is underway and the biggest names from around the world are ready to climb the iconic Metropolitan Museum Of Art stairs ... and they all look wide awake!

Vogue's EIC Anna Wintour spared no expense to create an eye-popping exhibit in NYC, with this year's theme being 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.' And, it looks like the celebs didn't skimp on the style either, nor were they dozing off as they made an entrance.

Peep the stars who've already shown up -- you had the likes of Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth and Jennifer Lopez show up bright and early to lead the charge ... fitting, since they're the A-list co-chairs of the shindig. Ashely Graham dropped in and made a splash too.

Met Gala 2024 Los mejores looks de la noche más grande de la moda

La noche más grande de la moda está en marcha y las celebridades más importantes de todo el mundo están listas para subir las escaleras del icónico Metropolitan Museum Of Art.

Anna Wintour, directora ejecutiva de Vogue, no ha escatimado en gastos para crear una impresionante exposición en Nueva York, con el tema de este año: "Bellas durmientes: Reawakening Fashion". Y parece que las celebrities tampoco escatimaron en estilo, ni se quedaron dormidas mientras hacían su entrada.

Echa un vistazo a las estrellas que ya han aparecido, entre ellos Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth y Jennifer López, quienes llegaron temprano para liderar la noche, algo muy apropiado considerando que son los copresidentes de la fiesta.

Beyoncé Shows Off Peach in Leather Chaps ... 'Cowboy' Promo Rolls On!!!

Beyoncé is still on her victory lap after her newest album -- and still very much in promo mode ... evident in the fact she's giving the people what they want ... leather booty shots.

The pop star posted new pics to Instagram Sunday -- and while the Met Gala might be top of mind for many in the fashion world today ... Bey made a fashion statement of her own here, rocking leather chaps with her ass on display thanks to a thong bodysuit underneath.

It seems Beyoncé was going for the American icon look, 'cause her caption invoked Lady Liberty herself -- writing, "Going to tell my grandkids this was the Statue of Liberty."

Jennifer Lopez Arrives Solo to Met Gala ... Ben Hanging Back, Filming in L.A.

Jennifer Lopez just showed up to the Met Gala -- and while she was rolling solo ... we know it's only because Ben Affleck is hard at work on the West Coast, where he's on set.

The actress/singer made a big entrance Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC -- where fashion's biggest night is underway ... and where J Lo, a co-chair for the event, rolled up by herself, without her hubby by her side.

No need to panic though -- not only was Jen wearing a wedding band on that finger ... but we've learned there's a perfectly good explanation -- the dude is literally filming right now.

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