Beyoncé was co-chair of the gala, whose theme was "Costume Art." Photo: TheStewartofNY/Getty Images
🩻 Beyoncé's Met Gala outfit was reportedly inspired by New Orleans Creole artist Caroline Durieux's 1944 lithograph, "The Visitor." (BlackAmericaWeb.com)
Several other attendees dressed as Madame X, a New Orleans woman whose portrait caused a scandal in Paris. (W Magazine)
🏛️ Chelsey Richard Napoleon, who is now clerk of court for Orleans Parish, says she's focused on the primaries while also assessing the finances of the former criminal clerk's office. (WWL)
Calvin Duncan continues his legal challenge to resume his elected position. (Axios)
🙏 The United Cajun Navy is heading to Mississippi to help after storms damaged hundreds of homes. (Fox 8)
🤑 Give NOLA Day raised a record $8.2 million for nonprofits across the region. (Facebook)
🤳 New Orleans A.F., the funny social media account we all love, is shutting down after 10 years. (Facebook)
