What Musicians Were Wearing And Sharing On Instagram This Week: The Met Gala Edition

This past week was the Notorious M.E.T.G.A.L.A. I call it “Notorious” because of last year’s post-event showdown between Solange Knowles and her brother-in-law Jay Z, now affectionately referred to as “Elevator-Gate” (you know exactly what I’m talking about). The only thing remotely controversial about this year’s shindig was how Anna Wintour politely requested that no one take selfies, and then everyone and their famous mother took selfies in protest. So we gathered some of the best Met Gala Instagram photos for your viewing pleasure. You’ll notice some people show up in multiple photos, and that’s because celebrities are cliquey as fuck. On with the show.

Rihanna showed up wearing a dress with a train longer than her last relationship. I for one loved this outfit, despite the back looking like those giant parachutes you used to play with in gym class. Rih looked classy as hell, though, and definitely missed the memo that the theme this year was nudity. More on that later.

These two are starting to hang out more than I’m comfortable with. I mean, I know Diplo produced on Rebel Heart and all, but this friendship seems like a lot. Unless of course Madge was just so annoyed by her kiss with Drake, that she was looking to kiss another D. This one probably tastes like ambition and Brazilian Funk samples.

Biebs took a hot minute to take a pic with his very first mentor Usher. I just want to pull Usher to the side and ask, “Are you proud of this kid? Are you happy with what you unleashed onto this world?” But that would kind of be the equivalent of yelling at a meteorologist for introducing us to a hurricane.

Hey Solange, I ask this with the utmost respect, but…what the fuck are you doing?

J. Lo kicked off the previously referenced nudity theme for the evening. This dress right here makes her infamous Grammy gown look a burqa. Millions of women in Spanx are weeping everywhere over this photo. Rihanna invented side boob; J. Lo invented side butt.

The meme of Beyoncé in this gown placed next to a shot of Eddie Murphy’s arranged marriage in Coming To America was far too accurate. She still slayed, though. Hopefully when Jay asks her where she wants to go for dinner, she doesn’t say “Whatever food you like.”

At least Jason Derulo has a sense of humor. When the original photo of this poor soul tumbling down the stairs first circulated, everyone decided it was Jason. If you look closely at the original photo, you can see this man has long-ish hair, so how is that even possible? Another thing is that a few years ago, Jason actually broke his neck, so this photo hits a little too close to home for him, I assume.

I’m kind of annoyed with myself that I had no idea that was Katy Perry, and I just assumed they invited a random Liza Minnelli impersonator to the Met Gala. Madge is on board because people are always impersonating her. Sidebar, why is Gaga making that face?

Two faces you’ve already seen on this list, but put together and once again I’m uncomfortable. Gaga put this long ass caption about how Justin has a good heart or something. I don’t get it. Famous friendships are so weird.

I really like this photo, except Usher’s big ass smile makes him look like the nephew of a famous movie exec who got an extra ticket to the Met Gala and gave it to his sister’s son while he’s visiting from Kalamazoo. Now the kid is running through the Met Gala taking photos with everyone he meets, even Jay Z and Miguel.

Yeah FYI I’m still jealous of this friendship squad. Zoe Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, and Cara Delevingne? I feel so uncool looking at this photo. So uncool.

Lorde is getting invited to the Met Gala? Where the hell is my invite then? Btw, Ellie is slaying.

I forgot for a good long while that Diddy and Cassie were still an item until I saw him palming her boob in that ad for 3AM. They look nice, but I still don’t understand this relationship at all, though.

I chose this one mainly because Marc Jacobs is in it, and I’m completely obsessed with him. Also, Kanye is smiling, which is a rarity, and Cher looks like someone’s aunt who is photobombing the pic.

This looks like a chat room meetup. Who would choose to meet up at the Met Gala, though, is beyond me.

Madonna to Rita Ora: “Okay, maybe YOU kiss better than Drake?”

Kathy Iandoli would unapologetically wear a dress from Target to the Met Gala, which is probably why she’ll never be invited. Follow her on Twitter @kath3000