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On the Met Gala carpet, Rihanna gave Sheinelle an inspirational talk she’ll never forget

Nbcwashington · · 355 words · By Drew Weisholtz; TODAY
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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Sheinelle Jones got a seal of approval from one of the world’s biggest pop stars at the Met Gala on May 4.”
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Only one source (TODAY) reports that Rihanna gave Sheinelle Jones a pep talk on the red carpet of the Met Gala. Other sources provide general info about Sheinelle Jones but do not mention this specific interaction.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 2, 2025 · 'Today' co-host Sheinelle Jones has been absent from the show for months following her husband Uche Ojeh's death. Now her colleagues are sharing an emotional update.
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a63432376/what-happen…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Rihanna shared words of encouragement for Sheinelle Jones on the red carpet of the Met Gala.
https://www.today.com/popculture/rihanna-sheinelle-jones-met…
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web search NEUTRAL — She is the co-host of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, the fourth hour of Today, and serves as host of Wild Child as part of the network's Saturday morning educational block, The More You Know.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheinelle_Jones
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“Sheinelle received some serious words of encouragement from Rihanna, who attended with her longtime partner, A$AP Rocky.”
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The interaction between Rihanna and Sheinelle Jones is reported only by TODAY. While Rihanna's identity is verified via Wikipedia, the specific event of her speaking to Sheinelle at the gala is not corroborated by other independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Robyn Rihanna Fenty (/ riˈænə / ⓘ ree-AN-ə; [1][2][n 1] born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her multif…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihanna
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the official site of Rihanna. Explore her latest music, fashion ventures, beauty products, and more. Stay updated with exclusive news, events, and a closer look at the multifaceted world of R…
https://www.rihannanow.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Rihanna stole the show on the red carpet of the 2025 Met Gala by revealing she was expecting her third child, Rocki Irish, who was born in September 2025.
https://www.today.com/popculture/rihanna-met-gala-2026-rcna3…
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“Revisit all the best moments from the 2026 Met Gala”
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Three independent high-authority sources (Vogue, Vanity Fair, and another web result) confirm that the 2026 Met Gala took place on Monday, May 4.
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web search NEUTRAL — And that's officially a wrap on this year's Met Gala! 2026's event took place on Monday, May 4, and went on until the wee hours. Read on for everything you need to know about how fashion's ...
https://www.vogue.com/article/everything-to-know-met-gala
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web search NEUTRAL — On 4 May, the 2026 Met Gala took place. As always, the evening was a celebration of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring exhibition, which this year focuses on the centrali…
https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/met-gala
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web search NEUTRAL — On Monday, May 4, the Met Gala 2026 took over the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Every year, the ultra-exclusive event welcomes around 450 well-heeled guests across ...
https://www.vanityfair.com/live/met-gala-2026
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“Rihanna, who wore a sculpted gold and silver gown by Maison Margiela FW25 Couture with crystals and beads wrapped in a gold floor-length circular shawl”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific details of Rihanna's outfit (Maison Margiela FW25 Couture) for the 2026 Met Gala.
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“The theme for this year’s Met Gala was “Fashion Is Art,” which went hand in hand with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition of “Costume Art.””
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Multiple sources confirm the 2026 Met Gala theme coincides with the spring exhibition 'Costume Art'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Met Announces New Details for the 2026 Met Gala and Spring Costume Art Exhibition Starting May 10, the show will inaugurate the Museum's nearly 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries, named fo…
https://www.metmuseum.org/press-releases/costume-institute-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — The annual gala is based on the spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. It opens to the public on May 10 through Jan. 10.
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/met-gala-theme-2026-cos…
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web search NEUTRAL — What is the Met Gala 2026 theme? The theme coincides with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring exhibition, "Costume Art," which pays homage to the intersection of fashion and history. The ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/202…
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“This year’s gala once again featured a litany of A-list stars, from Anna Wintour and Dwayne Johnson to Amanda Seyfried and Beyoncé”
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The search results for 'Anna' returned information about a movie and a Disney character, not the attendance of Anna Wintour, Dwayne Johnson, Amanda Seyfried, or Beyoncé at the 2026 gala.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anna (stylized as ANИA) is a 2019 action thriller film written, produced and directed by Luc Besson. The film stars Sasha Luss as the eponymous assassin, alongside Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, Helen Mi…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_(2019_feature_film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Anna: Directed by Luc Besson. With Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy. Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to be…
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7456310/
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web search NEUTRAL — Anna is the most caring, optimistic, and determined person you’ll ever meet. When she set out on a dangerous mission to save both her sister, Elsa, and their kingdom of Arendelle, Anna proved that onl…
https://video.disney.com/anna
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“Beyoncé, who was making her first appearance at the event in a decade, while co-chairing this year’s festivities.”
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No evidence was found regarding Beyoncé co-chairing the 2026 Met Gala or her attendance history for the last decade.
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“the Grammy-winning star, who wore a custom Olivier Rousteing gown covered in a silver crystals and was accompanied by husband Jay-Z and their 14-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.”
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The provided evidence mentions Beyoncé, Tina, and Blue Ivy appearing for a 'Cécred Styling Collection' in April 2026, but does not mention the specific Olivier Rousteing gown or their attendance at the Met Gala.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 8, 2026 · L Beyoncé stans editing pictures of blue with AI so she looks less like her dad Lyssaroses Feb 10, 2026 The Beyonce Forum 4 5 6 7 8 Replies 282 Views 21K Feb 20, 2026 Vixy76 Ms. Tina Kno…
https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/beyoncé-tina-and-blue-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 8, 2026 · Beyoncé, Tina and Blue step out for the Cécred Styling Collection Linkyonce Today at 2:30 AM beyonce blue ivy carter cecred monaleo tina Prev 1 2 3
https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/beyoncé-tina-and-blue-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 8, 2026 · L Beyoncé stans editing pictures of blue with AI so she looks less like her dad Lyssaroses Feb 10, 2026 The Beyonce Forum 4 5 6 7 8 Replies 282 Views 21K Feb 20, 2026 Vixy76 Ms. Tina Kno…
https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/beyoncé-tina-and-blue-…
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