Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Tyla, Zendaya, and Bad Bunny Among Best Dressed At Met Gala 2024

It’s the first Monday in May, and PEOPLE’s Magazine live updates from the red carpet along with Twitter pundit’s coverage is enough to to keep us in tuned.

Fashion enthusiasts and celebrity aficionados, are rejoicing everywhere as the highly anticipated fashion extravaganza gets under way.

This year’s gala is jointly chaired by luminaries such as Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, . Steering the ship, as always, is Vogue’s formidable editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, overseeing the Costume Institute benefit.

The theme of the evening, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” beckons attendees to embrace the enchantment of “The Garden of Time.” According to curator Andrew Bolton, the accompanying Costume Institute exhibit promises an immersive journey into the ethereal realms of nature and fashion’s emotional allure, hinting at a carpet adorned with evocative florals.

While the guest list remains shrouded in secrecy, anticipation is high for appearances by Met Gala stalwarts including the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Rihanna, Blake Lively, and more.

Karol G embraced her fairy tale dreams at the gala, donning a dazzling gown by Marc Jacobs and adding a whimsical touch with prosthetic ears.

“Tonight was the perfect canvas for me to express my love for fairy tales and dreamy aesthetics,” Karol G shared during Vogue’s livestream.

Brooklyn Beckham graced the gala without his beloved partner, Nicola Peltz Beckham, expressing his longing for her company via Instagram.

“Missing my beautiful wife tonight as my date 🙁 but glad she’s with naunni x can’t wait to see you both tomorrow baby,” Beckham captioned a selfie.

Amidst the sea of musicians and actors, athletes also made their mark at the Met Gala, proving that style knows no boundaries on this glamorous night in NYC.