Janelle Monáe’s 2026 Met Gala ensemble was more than just a pretty dress. It was a moving work of art. And Cameron Hughes was the one who got it going. “I made the four living butterflies and two dragonflies featured on Janelle Monáe’s Met Gala gown by Christian Siriano,” Hughes, 32, an animatronics engineer from Manhattan, exclusively told The Post of the hardwired handiwork he created for the 10-time Grammy nominee. Monáe wowed among the crème de la crème at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual fundraiser Monday, the star-studded opening ceremonies for the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art.” She, alongside incandescent icons Beyoncé,…
Spring is in full bloom in New York, and so is Padma Lakshmi’s career. “I was passing by Central Park, and all these beautiful flowers, magnolias, cherry blossoms, were in bloom,” says the glamorous host of “America’s Culinary Cup,” whose finale airs next week. Over Zoom, she reflects on the…
The US and Iran are nearing agreement on a memorandum of understanding to end their nine-and-a-half week war and lay out plans for talks about the future of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. Reuters quoted an official from Pakistan, which has mediated peace efforts for several weeks, as saying of…
The patient: A 68-year-old woman in the U.S.The symptoms: Over the course of six weeks, dark patches appeared on the woman’s arms and legs. The splotches ranged from a bruise-like dark blue and purple to jet-black.What happened next: While examining the patient, doctors noticed blue-gray “hyperpigmentation” on the woman’s forearms…
Spring in NYC is famously fickle — we have to prepare for everything from slushy snow and gloomy rain to gusty wind and even “pollen tsunamis.” Wait, pollen tsunamis? Before you consult your Farmers’ Almanac, a pollen tsunami is a significantly longer and more intense allergy season buoyed by warmer…
The biggest winner in Tuesday night’s primary elections could be President Trump, who flexed his political muscle and exacted revenge on Indiana Republican lawmakers who defied his redistricting push. Here are six key takeaways from these contests in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Trump is still king of the GOP The…
Scientists have developed a method to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen using solar power and acid from old car batteries.The one-pot process transforms hard-to-recycle plastics into valuable industrial chemicals and clean fuel, potentially creating a circular upcycling system that tackles multiple problematic waste streams at once, the researchers say.The…
Long Island University’s nickname might be the Sharks, but it was the NCAA that took a bite out of the school this week. LIU was placed on a three-year probation by the NCAA following an investigation that found the university’s athletic programs had allowed more than 1,000 student-athletes who were…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Martha Stewart turned a New York City brunch into a full-blown fashion moment, and it’s all because of her denim skirt style. The look has Us tossing our jeans to…
Secretary Marco Rubio’s DJ style was on full display in the White House briefing room Tuesday as he broke out the rap lyrics during his stand-in set for Karoline Leavitt. He tore into Iran’s leadership as “insane in the brain” — a nod to the Cypress Hill classic. And much…
Matthew Schaefer’s historic rookie season is one step away from being immortalized in hardware. During a live broadcast of the NHL draft lottery Tuesday night, the 18-year-old defenseman was announced as a finalist for the 2026 Calder Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the player “selected as the most…
Beef tallow has become one of the buzziest DIY skincare trends online, and much of that momentum traces back to Nara Smith. Since she first shared her homemade beef tallow moisturizer recipe on TikTok in May 2024, the video has racked up millions of views, sparking a wave of curiosity…
President Trump on Tuesday restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award for public schoolchildren — less than a year after he revived the health program that was nixed during the Obama administration. “This was a wonderful tradition, and we’re bringing it back,” Trump declared on July 31, 2025 after signing an…
One strike away from defeat while facing the nation’s top-ranked college baseball team, Loyola Marymount deployed its only remaining weapon. Sprinklers. An accidental spray that resulted from a system malfunction was a novel idea Tuesday night but couldn’t dampen dominant UCLA. After milling about for 30 seconds white waiting for…
Will Trent concluded its fourth season with another shocking death after the show already lost a cast member. During the Tuesday, May 5, episode of the hit ABC series, Angie (Erika Christensen) finally gave birth but her happiness was short-lived because her husband, Seth (Scott Foley), died after collapsing in…
California Assembly passed a bill letting the high-speed rail auditor shield reports from public view. The project’s cost ballooned to $231 billion, with critics fearing officials want to ‘bury the evidence’. Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D) claims the bill improves transparency, despite a delayed business plan vote. Critics of California’s long-overdue…
A voter ID initiative going to California voters this fall is presenting a thorny situation for California’s top elections officials. On Tuesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber — both Democrats — held a news conference in Sacramento to call on people to report incidents of…
The woke New York Times passed over a white male worker with the right chops for an editor’s job — instead choosing a less qualified multiracial woman, a federal watchdog claimed Tuesday, suing the Gray Lady. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the newspaper of breaching civil-rights law by…
An early lead with their ace on the mound wasn’t enough for the Giants to beat the Padres. Casey Schmitt clubbed his second home run in as many games, and San Francisco built on that early advantage, but Logan Webb allowed it all back and more in a 10-5 loss…
President Donald Trump is apparently concerned for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ health after his season-ending injury last year. “Most importantly, how’s Mahomes doing?” the president, 79, asked Slap’s BBQ owners, Mike and Joe Pearce, of the NFL player’s status while hosting the brothers at the White House on…
California’s messy race for governor snapped into focus Tuesday night when a crowded, combative field of candidates was asked to sum up Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tenure in just one word. The debate, broadcast live on CNN, featured seven contenders still jockeying for position in a race with no clear frontrunner,…
McDonald’s is one step closer to reigning king in the US after its top rival shuttered hundreds of restaurants last year. Though the Golden Arches is the world’s largest fast-food chain, Subway actually comes out on top in the US with nearly 19,000 restaurants across the country. McDonald’s has close…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers were far from perfect when it came to their game plan execution during Tuesday’s 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. But they did enough to hang around against the defending NBA champions. They disrupted Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offensive rhythm…
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics had plenty of upsets and surprises, but Tuesday night’s World Baseball Classic action might have produced the most shocking international result of 2026. And Team USA was on the wrong side of it. The Americans were stunned by Team Italy, 8-6, in a game in…
Jason Hughes was the type of teacher known for going above and beyond for his students. It was also known that this time of year was maybe one of his favorites, a former student exclusively told Us Weekly. “Coach Hughes always got excited about this time of year,” said Sheyden…
Observations from Mets spring training on Tuesday: Bombs away Francisco Alvarez launched a 439-foot homer to center field for the Mets in their 6-1 exhibition victory over the Cardinals at Clover Park. The blast was Alvarez’s first this spring. Slow spring Marcus Semien went 0-for-3 and is hitting .190 in…
A man is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery after he allegedly confronted and stabbed his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend near a Florida park, according to authorities. The violent altercation between William Tyler Warren and the 39-year-old victim unfolded the evening of Friday, March 7, near Veterans Memorial Park in…
The concept of shrinking the NBA’s schedule has been something of a hobby horse for Steve Kerr. The Warriors coach has raised the subject many times over the years, including on a podcast appearance just last week. But his latest plea apparently caught the attention of Stephen A. Smith. “I…
Some connections just pick up right where they left off, just ask Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes. The actor, 47, gushed over their upcoming film, Happy Hours, decades after sharing the screen with Holmes, 47, as Pacey Witter and Joey Potter on the beloved teen drama Dawson’s Creek, which spanned…
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer revealed Tuesday that the panel intends to interview one of Jeffery Epstein’s prison guards – after The Post reported she googled the disgraced financier shortly before he took his own life. Comer told Fox News host Jesse Watters that the committee will ask former…
Hofstra’s quarter-century-long dancing drought since the Jay Wright era has finally ended. The Pride will play in the NCAA Tournament in men’s basketball for the first time since making back-to-back appearances under Wright in 2000-01 with a 75-69 victory Tuesday night over Monmouth at CareFirst Arena in Washington to capture…
A woman in Florida was arrested after she confessed to killing her roommate in a rural Charlotte County neighborhood, according to police. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that 76-year-old Paul De Wayne Bradley was found dead on the evening of Sunday, March 8, at his home on Gewant Boulevard…
Americans are divided along party lines when it comes to support for the US war against Iran, several recent polls show. Most surveys indicate a majority are opposed to Operation Epic Fury, with Democrats far less likely to back President Trump’s military operation in the Middle East than Republicans. A…
Inside the historic Tokyo Dome, a man who fixes electrical systems for a living briefly shut off the power to the most feared lineup in international baseball. For 4.2 remarkable innings Tuesday night in Tokyo, Czechia’s Ondrej Satoria stood on the mound in the World Baseball Classic and turned one…
Sometimes, the money isn’t always worth it — at least, according to “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper. Cooper, 31, explained during a recent appearance on “The Burnouts” podcast that starting off a deal with a “bad faith negotiation” has pushed her to turn down millions of dollars throughout her…
President Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Kirk, who serves as CEO and board chair of Turning Point USA, is listed among those appointed by the president on the academy’s website. “The…
Zero Bond – the exclusive New York City club beloved by the likes of Jay-Z, Gigi Hadid and former Mayor Eric Adams – is opening a Las Vegas outpost this week. It’s the first Big Apple-style, members-only club to come to Sin City. In a locale known for excess, the…
Start the countdown, because in exactly three months, the biggest World Cup in history will begin. It will also be the most complicated. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 inside the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, a soccer cathedral that has already crowned Pele…
A mother in Houston, Texas, was found guilty after she stabbed her 17-month-old daughter and threw the young child from a hotel balcony. Channel Yonko’s verdict was revealed on Friday, March 6, in connection to the death of her daughter, Hannah Yonko, according to KHOU, KTRK and Houston Public Media.…
A video appeared to show a group in San Francisco illegally offering strangers $5 in exchange for their signatures on a state ballot initiative — even giving one participant a name and address to use on the form. The video, captured by X user JJ Smith, shows a crowd of…
The results of this obesity medication are literally eye-popping. A new review of adverse effects reports to the FDA between the years 2017 and 2024 reveals that Ozempic and Wegovy have both been linked to dozens of cases of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), or sudden vision loss caused by restricted…
All is good between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena. The Mariners teammates got into a mini-spat after the United States’ 5-3 win over Mexico on Monday, during which Raleigh, the Americans’ catcher, refused a handshake from Arozarena as the latter walked to the plate for his first at-bat. Arozarena, playing…
Robert Cosby Jr. suffered an alleged overdose on Valentine’s Day 2023, just three years before his death at age 23, Us Weekly can exclusively report. A report from the Salt Lake City Police Department obtained by Us reveals that on February 14, 2023, fire and medical personnel arrived at Mary…
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