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How the Met Gala Transformed Into the Tacky ‘Bezos Ball’ - Variety
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A recent opinion piece argues the Met Gala has been cheapened into a tacky "Bezos Ball" by Jeff Bezos’s headline sponsorship and a broader creative slump in Hollywood. It ties that perception to reporting that Bezos and Lauren Sánchez paid roughly $10 million to support the 2026 gala and to the ensuing backlash — including several high-profile stars skipping the event — over perceived influence and transactional social dynamics.
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ORGAmazonORGVarietyORGMetropolitan Museum of ArtLOCNew York CityMetropolitan Museum of Art
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