May turned out to be quite the month in terms of pop culture and entertainment-related content. In case you missed anything, we have you covered!
Fashion’s Biggest Night
The Met Gala returned on the first Monday of May—which also happened to be May 1—with A-listers walking the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year’s theme was “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” where those lucky enough to attend paid tribute to his work uniquely. To see all the fashion from the event, click here.
Guardians Vol. 3
Marvel’s latest flick brings back everyone’s favorite galactic heroes as they embark on a mission to protect Rocket from the High Evolutionary. The film is part of Phase 5 in the MCU and received positive reviews from critics, with some saying it was the best Marvel movie since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. In addition, this installment is considered the final movie to feature this group of Guardians. If there are additional films, they will focus on a new group of Guardians.
Summer “Renaissance” Has Begun
Beyoncé kicked off her highly-anticipated Renaissance World Tour in Sweden earlier this month. This marks Beyoncé’s ninth concert tour and it supports her recent album, Renaissance, released last year. The show is claimed to last nearly three hours and is split into six different acts where the singer performs every song from the album in order as well as other songs throughout her career. Beyoncé’s latest tour has received rave reviews from critics with highlights for the stage design and vocal performance. Will you be attending the “Renaissance” this summer when it comes to a city near you?
Part of Your World
Disney’s latest attempt at a live-action film is none other than The Little Mermaid. The movie stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, and many other A-list stars. Initial reviews of the film have stated that it is the best live-action film since 2017’s Beauty and the Beast and Halle’s performance as Ariel has received unanimous praise.
Here Comes Summer
It is officially time for summer which means pool parties, BBQs, sunscreen, and vacations with friends and family! Stay tuned for next month’s blog to recap all the latest news across the country and in pop culture.