Oh, the Met Gala. It’s supposed to be the most glamorous night of the year—a magical mix of fashion, celebrity, and, you know, fundraising for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. But lately?

With the 2026 Met Gala theme being announced, many people were blindsided that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s names were attached to the ball held on the first Monday of May. However, new reports have alleged that the deal was thoroughly planned out, and the billionaires have taken most of the reins.