Usher and Stevie Wonder Surprise Met Gala 2025 Guests With Electrifying Performances
Usher wowed the star-studded guest list at the 2025 Met Gala with a medley of his hits, while Stevie Wonder brought down the house with renditions of his own classics.
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You donât have to call Usher to get the 2025 Met Gala jumping.
The Grammy-winning singer was a surprise performer at the annual fashion fundraiser in New York City May 5, where, according to videos from inside the gala, he delivered electrifying renditions of his hits including âYeah!,â âU Donât Have to Callâ and âOMG.â
After arriving alongside his wife Jennifer Goicoechea in a classic three-piece suit with a large black bowtie and white scarf, the 46-year-old hit the stage in not one, but two Willy Chavarria suitsâone in red and one in whiteâfor the heavily-choreographed set, where he was flanked by an entourage of equally stylish backup dancers.
Later in the evening, Stevie Wonder delivered his own performance as he serenaded the attendees with classics such as âSir Duke,â âSigned, Sealed, Delivered (Iâm Yours)â and âIsnât She Lovely.â To close out his set, the music legend invited Usher back onstage for a duet of his 1976 hit âAnother Star.â
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Earlier in the evening, Stevie, 71, made his Met Gala debut on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, lighting up the red carpet in a black embroidered Sergio Hudson suit with a sparkling black cape in honor of the eventâs âSuperfine: Tailoring Black Styleâ theme.
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âI'm just here,â he told E!'s Zuri Hall, âvery happy to celebrate Black designers and their ability to create consistentlyâsince the beginning of timeâstyle.â
And as he gears up to travel to London for a string of concerts, Stevie pointed out the importance of music as a way to connect with others.
âWe definitely need the lightâa lot of truthâand what has always kept us going throughout history is song,â he continued. âSo Iâm very happy to celebrate that with everyone.â
For more glimpses at what your favorite stars got up to inside the 2025 Met Gala, keep scrolling.
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Dua Lipa & Zendaya
If one thing is true, it's that these two know how to serve.
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Jaden Smith, Jon Batiste, Angela Bassett & Yara Shahidi
When it comes to the Angela Bassett, selfies are allowed.Â
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Serena Williams & Sam Smith
This pair painted a winning picture with their looksâgame, set, match.Â
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Jeff Goldblum & A$AP Rocky
The Wicked star and Gala co-chair looked like they could defy gravity.Â
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Sabrina Carpenter & Usher
Who needs espresso when Usher is offering up cherries?
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Lisa & Future
This musical pair hit the perfect note with their looks.Â
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RegĂŠ-Jean Page & Ncuti Gatwa
Netflix worlds collided when the Bridgerton and Sex Education stars crossed paths.Â
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Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton & Colman Domingo
The co-chairs welcomed the attendees while inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Â
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Dua Lipa, Callum Turner, Andrew Scott, & Tessa Thompson
This group looked ready to dance the night away.
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Jenna Ortega & Sabrina Carpenter
The Wednesday star and the "Feather" singer may need an espresso after partying into the night together.
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Miles Chamley-Watson, Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles & Serena Williams
GOATs alert! The athletes strolled into the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with the Olympic gymnast and the tennis superstar in deep conversation.
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Kendall Jenner & Hailey Bieber
The models turned the mueseum walkway into their personal catwalk.Â
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Callum Turner & Dua Lipa
After making their red carpet debut as a couple, the Masters of the Air actor and the "Houdini" singer snuggled up inside the Met.
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Ayo Edebiri, Zendaya & Hunter Schafer
The Bear actress said "yes, chef" to hanging out with the Euphoria costars.
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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky
The pregnant singer and the rapper enjoyed a stylish date night ahead of the third baby's arrival.
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S.Coups, Jennie & Lisa
It was a gathering of K-pop idols inside the fashion fundraiser.
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The musical artist hopped to it inside the Met.Â
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Halle Bailey, Sydney Sweeney & Lisa
The Little Mermaid star snapped a selfie with the White Lotus actresses.
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Evan Ross & Diana Ross
The mother-son duo enjoyed a family night out.
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Leon Bridges & Ashley Graham
These looks might just be everything, and beyond.Â
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La La Anthony & Kylie Jenner
The Think Like a Man actress caught up with the Kardashians star.
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Lupita Nyong'o, Gabrielle Union, Coco Jones & Zendaya
The actresses were all smiles.
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