Why Jennifer Lopez Missed the 2026 Met Gala

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THE RUNDOWN

• Jennifer Lopez didn’t attend this evening’s Met Gala.

• The actress was last seen in Beverly Hills over the weekend.

• Her most recent Met Gala appearance was in 2024.

Jennifer Lopeztook a break from the Met Gala this evening. The New York City event’s red carpet came and went, but the singer wasn’t spotted on it. She waslast photographedgoing to the gym in Santa Monica, California, on Friday—the day after the first trailer for her upcoming Netflix film,Office Romance, dropped.

Lopez was active on social media today, posting an Instagram Story promoting her beauty line. She kept her exact activities on Met Gala night private:

She last attended the New York City event in 2024:

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Lopez has long been a defining presence at the Met Gala. Since making her debut in 2004, she has attended the event more than a dozen times, building a reputation for dramatic, body-conscious looks that often lean into embellishment, sheer elements, and bold silhouettes.

Her past appearances have included a fiery Gucci gown with intricate detailing, a cut-out Ralph Lauren design, and multiple other statement pieces that are among the event’s most memorable fashion moments.

Her broader red carpet style continues to evolve alongside her performance career. Earlier this year, Lopez closed out her Las Vegas residency and made her Coachella debut, where sheperformedher new collaboration “Save Me Tonight” with David Guetta.

Reflecting on the emotional connection of dance music, she toldSiriusXM, “It’s not electronic dance music—it’s emotional dance music to me.” She added, “We’re all in our phones all the time, and we’re so lonely. And when music can bring people together like that…it really is ‘save me tonight.’”

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'SNL' cold open skewers 'incompetent' Kash Patel, Aziz Ansari stars

Surprise!Aziz Ansariis live from New York asFBI Director Kash Patel.

"Saturday Night Live" returned after a brief hiatus on May 2 and, in its cold open, featured the "Parks and Recreation" alum debuting an impression of Patel. The sketch took place at a press conference, whereColin Jost's Pete Hegsethintroduced Patel as someone who wanted to "say hello before he's almost certainly fired."

After taking the podium, Ansari's Patel addressed the security incident at last week's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where a suspect,Cole Tomas Allen, attempting to assassinatePresident Donald Trump.Prosecutors say that Allentried to storm the dinner − whereVice President JD Vanceand others from the administration were also in attendance − with multiple guns and knives, intending to kill high-ranking officials.

"Now, after the attempted assassination ofPresident Trump− another one! − we conducted an investigation that could not have been more thorough," Ansari as Patel said. "We dotted every 'T' and bulged every eye. And for those of you saying I'm doing a bad job running the FBI, well, what if I told you this agency is only six weeks away from pinpointing the exact location of Osama Bin Laden?"

Ansari's Patel went on to declare he is a "trailblazer" as the "first Indian person to suck at their job," proving that "we can be just as incapable and incompetent as the whites." As he took questions, he insisted he is not worried about being fired. "Even the Correspondents' dinner shooter said kill everyone but Mr. Patel. You get a shoutout like that in a psycho's manifesto, you must be doing something right."

The rest of the cold open centered on Jost as Hegseth giving an update on the war with Iran. After entering with a comically large drink, he told reporters, "This war has been a movie − specifically, 'The NeverEnding Story.'" The sketch briefly acknowledged the recent drama surroundingJimmy Kimmel, who Trump has demanded be fired from his late-night ABC show for jokingly calling first ladyMelania Trumpan "expectant widow."

"I wear my religion on my sleeve − literally, I have a tattoo on my forearm of Jesus choking out Jimmy Kimmel," Jost as Hegseth said.

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Ashley Padilla also made a brief appearance as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. "I'm about to go on maternity leave," she noted. "That's when you tell President Trump about your maternity, and he says, 'Leave.' "

Olivia Rodrigohosted the May 2 episode of "SNL," on which she also served as the musical guest. This was Rodrigo's "SNL" hosting debut, though she has performed as musical guest twice before.

Olivia Rodrigo has officially kickstarted her newest era.

The "Good 4 U" singer, who is no stranger to turning a red carpet into her own runway, recently unveiled her highly anticipated third album. Titled "You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love," the album will officially be releasing on June 12, 2026, and marks a new (pinker!) chapter for Rodrigo following the success of her first two albums "Sour" and "Guts."

From her iconic performances to her standout red carpet looks, here's a look at Olivia Rodrigo's career through the years starting with her recent appearance at the Chloe fall/winter 2026-2027 show in Paris.

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Olivia Rodrigo's new era begins! See her career, from breakout artist to Grammy winner

Olivia Rodrigohas officially kickstarted her newest era.The"Good 4 U" singer, who is no stranger to turning a red carpet into her own runway, recently unveiled herhighly anticipated third album. Titled "You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love," the album will officially be releasing on June 12, 2026, and marks a new (pinker!) chapter for Rodrigo following the success of her first two albums"Sour"and"Guts."From her iconic performances to her standout red carpet looks, here's a look at Olivia Rodrigo's career through the years starting with her recent appearance at the Chloe fall/winter 2026-2027 show in Paris.

Who's hosting 'SNL' next?

"SNL" is in the home stretch of its 51st season, withonly two episodes leftbefore the summer hiatus.

'SNL' reveals schedule:Who's hosting, performing for rest of the season?

Matt Damonwill next take the stage on May 9, joined by musical guestNoah Kahan. May 16 will be the show's season finale, andWill Ferrellis set to host with musical guestPaul McCartney.

"SNL" will then be off for the summer; the new season typically returns in late September or early October. The show also usually undergoes some changes to its cast between seasons, but so far, no departures have been announced.

Contributing: Aysha Bagchi

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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London

LONDON (AP) — A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder inthe stabbings of two Jewish menin London, police said.

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Police say Essa Suleiman faces two counts of the charge related to the attack in Golders Green and a third related to an attack elsewhere in the city the same day.

He is due to make his first court appearance later Friday.

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The British government pledge to tackle antisemitism after the stabbings in an area in north London that is an epicenter of Britain’s Jewish community. The victims, aged 34 and 76, were seriously injured. One has since been discharged from a hospital and the other is in stable condition.

The stabbings followed astring of arson attackson synagogues and other Jewish sites in London that have sparked fear and anger.

Prime Minister Keir Starmersaid that his government would increase security for the Jewish community and “do everything in our power to stamp this hatred out.”

Britain’s official terror threat level was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday’s stabbing attack. Severe is the second-highest rung on a five-point scale and means intelligence agencies consider an attack highly likely in the next six months.

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Van Halen’s David Lee Roth Says He Made the Song 'Jump' with One Specific Audience in Mind

David Lee Roth says Van Halen's music, including ‘Jump,' was intentionally made to appeal to women with its 126 bpm

NEED TO KNOW

• Roth performed ‘Jump' with Teddy Swims at Stagecoach and described the song's universal emotional and physical appeal

• The Grammy-winning band's hit ‘Jump' was their only Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper and won the first MTV Video Music Award

David Lee Roth confirmed that ‘Jump' and other Van Halen songs were for the girls.

In an interview withBillboardat Stagecoach, the Van Halen frontman wanted to set the record straight on why they made the music at the BPM that they did.

“I purposely licensed only to contact sports, girl-friendly commercials and movies that were really physical, but girl-friendly,” he shared.

The interviewer noted, “and alsoGlee.”

“Let me show you,” he said to the interviewer, getting up to demonstrate. “Most rock and roll is meant for fellas. It's all what we call tits and pits. All right. This is Ozzy. I'll demonstrate. Tits and pits, that's for fellas,” Lee Roth shared.

“All Van Halen music is 126 bpm. There you go. Miracle perhaps. And it goes here,” he said, mimicking dancing to the beat of the music. “Hey, see that's not for fellas.”

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The song "Jump" was ranked No. 177 on Rolling Stone's500 Best Songs of All Timelist, which noted that it was “the only chart topper the band ever achieved.”

Roth joined Teddy Swims for a performance of ‘Jump' at Stagecoach. In an interview withRolling Stoneafter the performance, the rocker said that “Classic Van Halen is probably 30 percent cowboy hat and boot.”

When asked why he keeps playing "Jump," the frontman said that the song has a universal appeal that is both physical and emotional.

“It's a song about ascending, taking a shot, testing the deep end,” he said. “It's about leading with your forehead, and I've been places with mine you wouldn't go with a pistol — which is cowboy humor.”

Roth was the lead singer of Van Halen from 1974 to 1985, 1996 and again in 2007 up until bandmate Eddie Van Halen's death in 2020. The Grammy-winning band won the inaugural MTV Video Music Award for "Jump."

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Disney exec addresses whether Taylor Frankie Paul's “Bachelorette” season will ever air

ABC executive Rob Mills, who's in charge of reality TV programming, said Friday at a Deadline event that "it's a good question" whether Taylor Frankie Paul's unaired season of The Bachelorette will ever air.

Key Points

• The company wants to "make sure she's OK," Mills said.

• Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen, who have both accused each other of domestic violence, are fighting in court over their young son.

Taylor Frankie Paul's season ofThe Bachelorettewascanceled abruptlyin March, just three days before it was scheduled to premiere, after news broke that Paul was, at the time, involved in an alleged domestic violence incident with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen that Utah police were investigating.

"It's still day-to-day, so we'll see," Disney's reality TV chief Rob Mills said Friday atDeadline's Reality TV Summit.

Whether the footage will ever air, he noted, is "a good question." He added that, "On a personal level … we want to make sure she's OK."

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At the time of the announcement, an ABC spokesperson gave a statement toEntertainment Weekly: "In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season ofThe Bacheloretteat this time, and our focus is on supporting the family."

The video that was mentioned showed Paul kicking, punching, and hurling a chair in Mortensen's direction in the presence of her young daughter. The two have accused one another of violence in multiple incidents.

Paul's reality showThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which had featured both her and Mortensen,paused filming, and the parents of 2-year-old son Ever have been entangled in a legal battle.

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On Thursday, Paul and Mortensen both returned to court to come to an agreement on protective orders requested against one another and visitation rights for their child.

At the two-hour hearing, Commissioner Russell Minas recommended protective orders of at least three years for the former couple, because there's been "violence both ways." If either of them violate the orders, they could face criminal charges.

Minas further instructed the exes to work toward mediation.

"You guys have to figure out a lot here," he said. "You have to figure out how to function as co-parents."

He described their relationship as "very toxic."

They're scheduled to return to court June 1.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

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How 'Superbad' Became the Funniest Movie Ever: Insights from Its Nostalgic Inspirations

"I am McLovin!" is perhaps the only family-friendly one-liner from an iconic 2007 comedy still celebrated today.

The R-ratedSuperbadwas released back in 2007 to both critical and commercial acclaim, ultimately making $170 million globally against a budget that was just $20 million max.

Added to all the fan and critics' appreciation, OnBuy Movies once compiled IMDb data to ultimately determine thatSuperbadis the "funniest film of all time,"according to Cinemablend.

This August will mark 19 years since the teen sex comedy hit theaters, and fans have certainly seen it play over and over again on TV in the years since — but hopefully on channels like HBO, where the constant F-bombs don't have to be edited out. And in this modern age, viewers can probably find the coming-of-age film on various streaming platforms for an equally expletive-laced experience.

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Millennials can probably recite entire scenes fromSuperbad— starringJonah Hill,Michael Cera,Emma Stone,Seth Rogen,Bill Haderand more — by heart, even to this day and even if they haven't seen the raunch-fest in years.

For anyone from the baby-boomer generation, meanwhile, seeingSuperbadmight have felt a bit nostalgic.

“We were setting out to make anotherDazed and Confused, orFast Times at Ridgemont High,” Hill, 42, oncetold theOrlando Sentinelat the time of the film's release. “Fast Timeswe looked up to as being particularly real.”

“AndAmerican Graffiti, with underage guys trying to buy liquor and all this other stuff happening in one night, that’s obviously another inspiration,” Cera, 37, also told the newspaper. "A whole generation was able to relate to what they saw in that as a true version of their experience at that age."

The film, directed byGreg Mottola, is also based on Rogen and co-writerEvan Goldberg's high school experiences and was reportedly a passion project for the duo.

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Howie Mandel Says His Daughter Wanted to Name Her Little Brother Michael Jackson When She Was 4 (Exclusive)

Howie Mandel revealed that his eldest daughter, Jackelyn Shultz, once wanted to name her baby brother Michael Jackson because she was such a fan of the pop star

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• Mandel also recalled once taking her to meet Jackson and that she was too starstruck to speak

• Now, as an adult, Jackelyn co-hosts the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast with her dad

Howie Mandelrevealed that his daughter once campaigned to name her baby brotherMichael Jacksondue to her love of the late pop icon.

The comedian, 70, recently caught up exclusively with PEOPLE at theMichaelpremiere in Hollywood, Calif. During the conversation, he shared thathis eldest daughter,Jackelyn Shultz, asked to name her then-unborn baby brother after the King of Pop when she was a kid.

“My daughter — who is now 41 — and I were obsessed with Michael Jackson,” he said. “When she was 4 years old, [she] wanted my son, [Alex Mandel], who's 36 — when my wife was pregnant with him — she wanted us to name our son Michael Jackson.”

TheAmerica's Got Talenthost went on to say that he once brought Shultz to meet the late pop star,who died in 2009at the age of 50. However, she was too starstruck to speak.

“We took her to meet him one day and she just couldn't talk, and she was terrified. And he was so sweet and wonderful with her,” Howie recalled.

“So it was an epic time where I wanted her to know that that's Michael Jackson and not her brother,” he added jokingly.

Howie and Shultz's father-daughter connection has extended into adulthood as the pair co-host theHowie Mandel Does Stuffpodcast, which they started during the pandemic.

In 2021,Howie told PEOPLEthat the project started as an endeavor to connect with one another.

"It came out of a necessity of trying to connect with my child. We spend hours a day trying to make each other laugh,” he said at the time.

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Howie and Shultz have also been open about how their relationship wasn't always easy — especially due to the fact that they both have OCD.

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"There were a lot of control issues about me being safe, like, where was I, what did I get into, what did I touch?” Shultz said during the same 2021 interview with PEOPLE.

“He was strict. And there was a lot of hovering. We had trouble getting along in those times,” she admitted.

However, Shultz, who is also a television personality, said that it was extremely helpful having a parent who had her same condition.

"My dad is very open aboutgoing to therapyand erasing the stigma. Whenever I was upset or sad or having a bad day, I knew I could reach out,” she recalled.

Shultz went on to say that their relationship "couldn't be closer” now.

In addition to his two eldest children, Howie is also dad to daughter Riley Ehrlich, all three of whom he shares with his wife,Terry Mandel.

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