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Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

Fashion biggest night is making a statement this year with its dress code, “Fashion is art." Global Editorial Director of Vogue Anna Wintour and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute curator, Andrew Bolton, are putting their stamp of approval on the idea. Guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman are sure to make an artistic spectacle with the directive. A-list stars and cultural tastemakers are set to take the Met steps Monday as part of the fundraising event for the museum's Costume Institute. For an up-close look at all the red carpet drama, Vogue will host its annual livestream of the night starting at 6 p.m.

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Britney Spears has avoided jail time in a California driving under the influence case by pleading guilty to a lesser charge through her lawyer. Spears was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs following her March 4 arrest in Ventura County, where she lives. She didn’t appear in court Monday, but her lawyer, Michael A. Goldstein, agreed on her behalf to what’s commonly known as a “wet reckless” guilty plea. This allowed her to be sentenced to a day in jail that the judge said she served when being booked, a year of probation, a required DUI class, and fines. The plea is standard for first-time offenders with low blood-alcohol levels. Spears recently completed a rehab stint.

Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts

NEW YORK (AP) — Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down,” a World War I narrative told in one long sentence. Bess Wohl's “Liberation,” exploring 1970s feminist consciousness-raising groups, received the drama prize. The winners were announced Monday. Jill Lepore's “We the People” won for history, and Amanda Vaill's “Pride and Pleasure” took the biography award. Yiyun Li’s memoir about her sons' suicides and Brian Goldstone's work on homelessness were also recognized. Juliana Spahr won the poetry prize, while Gabriela Lena Frank received the music award for “Picaflor.”

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday. Just about a week before the 79th Cannes begins May 12, organizers unveiled the nine-member jury that will deliberate on the films in competition at the annual French Riviera festival. As already announced, South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook is president of the jury. Along with him, Moore, Zhao and Skarsgård, the jurors are: Irish-Ethiopian actor Ruth Negga, Belgian director and screenwriter Laura Wandel, Chilean director and screenwriter Diego Céspedes, Ivorian American actor Isaach De Bankolé and Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty. The festival runs May 12-23.

Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' is a harrowing descent into horror. The cast had a ball

NEW YORK (AP) — A new Netflix series adapts William Golding's “Lord of the Flies,” exploring chaos among boys stranded on a tropical island. The show, premiering Monday, follows more than two dozen British boys in the 1950s as they descend into tyranny. David McKenna, who plays Piggy, suggests the story's themes remain relevant today. Adapted by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, the series highlights different characters in each episode. Filming took place in Malaysia, and despite challenges, the cast bonded. The series examines democracy's fragility and the dangers of groupthink, with a modern twist on the classic tale.

Electrical fire forces closure of Broadway theater that hosts 'The Book of Mormon'

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire has forced the closure of the Broadway theater that has long hosted “The Book of Mormon.” Officials say the blaze began in an electrical room, causing substantial damage to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The venue will be closed for some time, pending repairs, according to New York Fire Department Assistant Chief David Simms. A spokesperson for “The Book of Mormon” did not immediately respond to messages. “The Book of Mormon” is among Broadway’s longest running shows, with more than 5,000 performances since opening at the Eugene O’Neill Theater in 2011.

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debut

Studio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally. Women drove the success, making up 76% of ticket buyers. The sequel, featuring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, sees Andy Sachs working again for Miranda Priestly. Critics had mixed reviews, but 74% of viewers would recommend it. The film cost $100 million to produce, a significant increase from the original. Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" took second place with $54 million. This weekend kicks off Hollywood's critical summer movie season.

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: 'Everything I have is treatable'

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. She didn’t share too many details about her health but clarified that she’s always “had problems with my kidney stones.” She also said that her immune system and digestive system “got all out of whack over the past couple three years and they’re working real hard on rebuilding and strengthening those.” She clarified that her doctors have assured her “that everything I have is treatable, so I’m going with that.” Parton performs on occasion but hasn’t toured since her “Pure & Simple Tour” ended in 2016.

New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored

NEW YORK (AP) — Monday's glittering Met Gala guests will be the first to sample “Costume Art,” a new exhibit that explores the dressed body through art history. Curator Andrew Bolton says the exhibit aims to reclaim diverse body types. Those include corpulent, disabled, aging and pregnant bodies. The show features 25 new mannequins, painstakingly created on real people with various body types. Highlights include garments that emphasize the pregnant body, and corsetry that displays rather than hides the flesh. There is also a section that explores various types of disability — physical, sensory and cognitive. The show opens May 10 to the public and runs through Jan. 10, 2027.