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…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Bethenny Frankel reminded Us that we no longer have to worry about jackets and tights — the warm weather means wearing cute dresses all on their own. The Real Housewives…
FBI Director Kash Patel slapped The Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick with a defamation lawsuit, after the outlet alleged in a report that he has a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security. Filed on Monday in the US District Court for the District of Columbia,…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Chatham Islands, New Zealand [-44.00258384, -176.50074474]What’s in the photo? A glowing ring of phytoplankton around an archipelagoWhich satellite took the photo? NOAA-20When was it taken? Jan. 10, 2026This dazzling satellite photo shows a glowing ring of plankton surrounding a remote group of New Zealand islands. The…
CJ McCollum is using the boos as fuel. They mean he’s doing a lot right. Monday night, the veteran guard heard plenty of them as he shot the Hawks past the Knicks 107-106 at the Garden to even this best-of-seven opening-round series at one game apiece. “I am no villain.…
Taylor Frankie Paul politely responded to a fan’s advice to step away from social media amid her ongoing personal struggles, revealing she’s staying true to herself and her brand. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 31, shared a comment on Monday, April 20, from a fan that advised her…
WASHINGTON — A shocking 199 public schools in Vermont have policies on the books that allow staff to not disclose children’s transgender status to their parents, according to a study by a parental rights group. Defending Education, a grassroots organization that scrutinizes schools, found that close to 52,488 students across…
It might be time for Mike Brown to rethink one strategy. It’s one he has utilized all year, but it’s come to hurt the Knicks in both games of the series. Brown prefers to sit both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for the starts of the second and fourth quarters…
Joseph Duggar’s alleged victim refuses to live in fear and is keeping a brave face amid the attention surrounding the case. “It took a lot for her to come forward, but she is not scared,” a source exclusively shared with Us Weekly. “She is strong. She doesn’t want to hide.”…
Karen Bass has revealed plans to splurge another near $15 billion in her budget as she desperately clings to power. The Los Angeles Mayor dropped a raft of sweeping changes Monday morning but wants to keep dozens of city services the same. It comes as Bass desperately seeks reelection later…
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Hawks on Monday night: Hero CJ McCollum kicked the Knicks in the midsection again — only this time it was metaphorically. The veteran guard poured in 32 points, including the go-ahead jumper with just over 30 seconds remaining,…
Marcus Rosner plays a pivotal role on season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing as Maggie’s secret husband, Liam. Season 3 of the hit series, which started streaming on Netflix in August 2025, initially hinted at Maggie’s (Morgan Kohan) ex when she mentioned Liam (Rosner) to Lola (Amalia Williamson) as a summer…
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) raked in a record $47.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 — topping their Democratic counterparts by nearly $2 million ahead of the midterm elections. The hefty sum was boosted by the best March fundraising the NRCC has ever recorded, with $28.1 million…
It can never be normal, can it? There always has to be a dollop of torture. There always has to be a villain doing villainy things. There always seem to be a whole lot of blown free throws, and maybe a dumb technical, and a couple of coaching decisions that…
Sydney Sweeney’s Euphoria character is making waves in the OnlyFans industry. In season 3 of Euphoria, Sweeney’s Cassie explores becoming an adult content creator and is seen posing topless while licking an ice cream cone and dressing up as a baby. At one point, she suggested men will pay $50…
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution on Monday to expel Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from the House of Representatives over allegations of domestic violence, sexual misconduct, stolen valor and profiteering from federal contracts as a member of Congress. Mills has been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee since…
Aaron Judge has gotten off to a nice start in the early going, which has been keyed by starting early. Of the Yankees captain’s nine home runs, five have come in the first inning, including his past three long balls. In 22 games, he is 9-for-20 (.450) with a walk,…
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner announced that his daughter Madison has died. She was 36. “We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter Madison … after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues,” Warner, 71, and wife Lisa Collis wrote in a statement shared…
Gavin Newsom has spent roughly a fifth of his second term outside the state — including on a $2 million memoir promotional tour that’s taken the him on high-end stays in Miami, New York City, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. The runaway gov. has taken 45 out-of-state trips since 2023 – which…
Satou Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu sat shoulder to shoulder in the hallway outside the Liberty’s practice court in the depths of Barclays Center. Two Oregon teammates reunited in the Big Apple. “It’s something that we never thought could be a possibility,” Ionescu said Monday after the Liberty’s first day of…
A mother in Indiana, who is also a licensed daycare operator, has been accused of fatally neglecting her newborn son after she allegedly left the baby to sleep on an adult bed with his 6-year-old sibling. Brooklyn Davis was arrested and charged with three counts of neglect of a dependent…
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