Why Jennifer Lopez Missed the 2026 Met Gala

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THE RUNDOWN

• Jennifer Lopez didn’t attend this evening’s Met Gala.

• The actress was last seen in Beverly Hills over the weekend.

• Her most recent Met Gala appearance was in 2024.

Jennifer Lopeztook a break from the Met Gala this evening. The New York City event’s red carpet came and went, but the singer wasn’t spotted on it. She waslast photographedgoing to the gym in Santa Monica, California, on Friday—the day after the first trailer for her upcoming Netflix film,Office Romance, dropped.

Lopez was active on social media today, posting an Instagram Story promoting her beauty line. She kept her exact activities on Met Gala night private:

She last attended the New York City event in 2024:

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Lopez has long been a defining presence at the Met Gala. Since making her debut in 2004, she has attended the event more than a dozen times, building a reputation for dramatic, body-conscious looks that often lean into embellishment, sheer elements, and bold silhouettes.

Her past appearances have included a fiery Gucci gown with intricate detailing, a cut-out Ralph Lauren design, and multiple other statement pieces that are among the event’s most memorable fashion moments.

Her broader red carpet style continues to evolve alongside her performance career. Earlier this year, Lopez closed out her Las Vegas residency and made her Coachella debut, where sheperformedher new collaboration “Save Me Tonight” with David Guetta.

Reflecting on the emotional connection of dance music, she toldSiriusXM, “It’s not electronic dance music—it’s emotional dance music to me.” She added, “We’re all in our phones all the time, and we’re so lonely. And when music can bring people together like that…it really is ‘save me tonight.’”

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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 12 injured

Edmund, Oklahoma — A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials.

Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake. She said late Sunday that no arrests had been made yet.

"This is obviously a very terrifying situation and we understand the concern from the public and those involved and we are working extremely hard to find the suspects," she said.

"We're kind of all over the metro speaking with victims and witnesses," Ward said.

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She said 10 people were taken to hospitals and others drove themselves. She said victims were in "various conditions."

Nine people were at Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City and three were at Integris Health Edmond Hospital, according to a hospital system spokesperson. The spokesperson said the patients were all still being assessed late Sunday night.

CBS Oklahoma City affiliate KWTV reportsthat police set up a reunification center for families at a local Walmart.

Arcadia Lake, about 13 miles north of Oklahoma City, is an artificial reservoir used for flood control that is also a popular recreational spot that offers fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. It's located in Edmond, an Oklahoma City suburb with about 100,000 residents.

Forty years ago, Edmond was the site of one of the deadliest workplace shootings in U.S. history. On Aug. 20, 1986, postal worker Patrick Sherrill shot 20 co-workers, killing 14 of them. He then killed himself.

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Branch County car show and swap meet returns with new cruise route

COLDWATER, MI — Favorable weather is expected for the Branch County Swap Meet and Car Show, returning to the Branch County Fairgrounds on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.

The Branch County Fair Board revived the annual Mother’s Day weekend tradition after the original organizers stepped down last year.

Last year’s event attracted over 800 vehicles and 2,000 spectators.

Organizers anticipate even higher attendance this year, with many vendors already registered for the swap meet—one of the region’s first opportunities to showcase classic cars and motorcycles, both restored and in progress.

Spectator admission is $5 per person; children under 12 enter free.

Last year’s event did not include the traditional car cruise because it was organized in just 60 days and permitting was not possible.

Fair Manager Alyssa Blonde announced that the cruise will feature a new, shorter route, approved by the Coldwater City Council, to improve traffic management.

Participants will travel north on Jefferson, west on U.S. 12, south on S. Clay Street, east on Park Street, and return to the fairgrounds.

Vehicles will assemble at the fairgrounds at 3 p.m. and depart at 3:30 p.m.

Schedule:

Friday, May 8:

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• Swap & Craft Meet: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday, May 9:

• Swap, Craft, Car & Bike Show: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

• Blessing of the Bikes: noon

• Muffler Rap: 12:30 p.m.

Swap meet vendors will sell and trade automotive parts and related items on the west side of the fairgrounds.

Arts and crafts booths will be located in buildings and throughout the grounds.

Food booths and trucks will line the road.

Vehicle registration is available online only and is non-refundable.

The event will take place rain or shine, with sunny skies and temperatures around 65 degrees expected on Saturday.

The Branch County Fairgrounds are located at 262 S. Sprague St., Coldwater.

For more information, contact organizers at 517-278-5367, email branchcountyfair@gmail.com, or visitwww.branchfair.com.

Organizers encourage early online registration for participants and highlight that vendor spaces for the swap meet and crafts are still available.

The event is a major community attraction that celebrates automotive history while supporting local vendors and the fairgrounds.

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