Bieber Ditches Met Gala to Cheer Courtside at NHL Playoff
Hold onto your espresso cups—this is more energizing than my fourth latte: Justin Bieber gave the Met Gala a hard pass and was instead spotted courtside at Monday’s NHL playoff thriller in Los Angeles, while his ever-stylish wife, Hailey Bieber, sashayed down the Met steps in Manhattan, martini glass in hand.
I have so many caffeinated feelings about this split-screen scenario. On one coast, JB was decked out in a vintage Kings jersey layered over a crisp white tee, snapping photos with fellow hockey fans as the puck dropped at Crypto.com Arena. E! News confirms he arrived just before face-off, high-fiving buddies and whooping after every goal. A People Magazine eyewitness even heard him cheer “Let’s go, boys!” so loudly it echoed through the lower bowl—yes, really. Sources say Justin’s been itching for a chill night out with his childhood pals, so swapping red carpet glam for rink rambunctiousness was, in his words, “the perfect recharge.”
Meanwhile, across the country under the gilded Met Gala chandeliers, Hailey stole every paparazzi flash. Page Six notes she stunned in a strapless black Schiaparelli gown, flawless hair swept into a sleek bun, and clutched a martini glass as if it were a Fabergé egg. Between red carpet poses, she took elegant sips—total boss move—while Vogue insiders whisper she coordinated the cocktail hue with a perfectly placed emerald brooch. And yes, she posted an Instagram story captioned “Fashion fuel,” making every 50 Cent lyric about “money, power, respect” seem tragically undercaffeinated.
Naturally, fans went into overdrive on X, with some speculating that the Biebers are embracing solo-date nights to keep things spicy. But an insider tells TMZ this was zero drama—pure logistics. Justin reportedly had tickets in hand for weeks, and Hailey’s Met invite came last minute. They FaceTimed between events, sharing victory cheers and fashion commentary in real time (because how many couples can say they met up via video between a blue line and a champagne toast?).
What does this tell us about Team Bieber? They’re masters of balancing business, pleasure, and personal passions without making headlines murky. Will Justin swing by Cannes in June, or will Hailey return the favor and catch his next basketball playoff game instead? My heart—and my coffee-fueled brain—can’t wait to see what they’ll do next.
I’ve spilled enough tea (and coffee) for one day. I swear, I could talk about this all day.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, E! News
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