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2 SourcesIndia
thebalanced.newsCelebrity Couples and the Met Gala: Exploring the 'Curse' Rumor
The 'Met Gala curse' is an internet rumor suggesting that celebrity couples who appear together at the Met Gala often break up shortly afterward. Examples cited include Bella Hadid and The Weeknd, who attended in 2016 before ending their relationship in 2019, and The Weeknd's subsequent appearance with Selena Gomez, followed by their split. Other couples like Hailey Bieber and Shawn Mendes, as well as Elon Musk and Grimes, have also been linked to this pattern, though no scientific evidence supports the claim.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
62%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment and celebrity culture without engaging in political discourse. They present the 'Met Gala curse' as a popular internet theory, citing examples without political framing or partisan perspectives. The coverage is centered on celebrity relationships and public speculation rather than political viewpoints.
Sentiment — Neutral (62/100)
The tone across the articles is lighthearted and speculative, treating the 'Met Gala curse' as a playful rumor rather than a serious claim. The sentiment is generally neutral to mildly amused, reflecting curiosity and gossip culture without negativity or endorsement of the idea.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| english | Kim Kardashian-Pete Davidson To Bella Hadid- The Weeknd: Couples Who Didn't Survive The Met Gala Curse | Center | Neutral |
| indiatoday | Is the Met Gala curse for real? | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 3 May, 12:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday3 May, 12:01 pmIs the Met Gala curse for real?
- 2english4 May, 04:46 amKim Kardashian-Pete Davidson To Bella Hadid- The Weeknd: Couples Who Didn't Survive The Met Gala Curse
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 4 May 2026
- Key entities
- Met GalaRed carpetThe WeekndInternetHailey BieberShawn MendesSelenaBella HadidElon MuskPete DavidsonSabrina CarpenterNick Jonas
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