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R&B singer Doechii is seen arriving at her party carrying a bouquet of sunflowers in a Louis Vuitton basket. She wore Louis Vuitton from head-to-toe to kick off the big Met Gala weekend on Monday in New York City. Doechii is staying at the luxurious Mark Hotel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

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Some of the Met Gala guests will be staying at the Mark Hotel. I was almost robbed when I stayed at The Mark several years ago. Someone unlocked my room door twice while I slept.

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I got up to use the bathroom and my room door was cracked around 3 a.m. and again around 6 a.m. Both times the privacy flip lock was on. Nothing was stolen while I slept. But others haven’t been so lucky.
 
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With so many celebrities in New York City for the Met Gala, thieves will be very busy this weekend.

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Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi arrived at The King’s Trust 4th Annual Global Gala in New York City.

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Teyana Taylor arrives at The King’s Trust 4th Annual Global Gala on May 01, 2025, ahead of the Met Gala in New York City.

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Rihanna’s common law husband A$AP Rocky leaves the exclusive pre-Vogue party ahead of the Met Gala in New York.

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Tracee Ellis Ross arrived in style at the grand opening of Prada’s new Men’s Store in NYC. She is among the stylish stars in town for the Met Gala on Monday.

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South American singer Tyla is all smiles as she steps out in style, making her way to the Harbour Club after-party to kick off the Met Gala Weekend.

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Actress Blake Lively looks beautiful in a white gown as she arrives to the Late Show with Seth Meyers in New York City. She is among the stars in town for the Met Gala.