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Ciara Had The Perfect Response To The Backlash Against Her See-Through Oscars Party Dress

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During Ashley Graham’s awkward red carpet interview with Hugh Grant, she made at least one good point: The Vanity Fair Oscars party is definitely where Hollywood’s A-list goes to cut loose. At this year’s soiree, Seth Rogen smoked with Megan Thee Stallion, who confirmed her new album, and Pedro Pascal was floored at the possibility that he’d just gotten a glimpse of Rihanna.

Ciara also let it all hang out, both literally and figuratively, donning a backless, completely transparent fishnet dress. In fact, her gloved hands got the most coverage of anything on her body, save for nude pasties and a black thong covering her “goodies” (see what I did there). For what it’s worth, she was completely on-theme, as most of the Vanity Fair attendees showed up in sheer ensembles in homage to “barely there” old Hollywood glam.

Well, it didn’t take long for some segments of the online peanut gallery to zero in on Ciara, who is a lightning rod for people’s projections and petty criticisms. Some said she was dressed inappropriately as a married woman — which makes so little sense, I won’t even bother addressing how dumb it sounds — while others said she was presenting a bad role model (at a party where no kids were present).

Ciara herself, though, was unfazed by the nonsensical critiques and had the perfect clapback over on TikTok. In a video captioned “selective outrage,” she strolled through her living room clad in a bedsheet covering her entire body backed by the sounds of red carpet photographers. A sarcastic title card reads, “POV: How I’m pulling up to Vanity Fair next year.” The obvious implication is, of course, that she will not actually be doing that and will keep doing her while (some) dudes on the internet stay mad. Good for her. Check out her response below.

@ciara

Selective outrage 😭

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Ciara’s Oscars After Party Dress Causes 112% Surge in ‘Sheer Dress’ Google Searches

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Ciara’s dress is all the rage online. After her sheer dress made its rounds on social media, searches for “sheer dress” have increased by 112%, according to Celeb Tattler.

Ciara’s dress was the highest trending outfit of the night, making a 112% worldwide surge during the Oscars ceremony.

Joining Ciara in the top five sought-after looks were Tems, Eva Longoria, Hunter Schafer, and Cara Delevingne.

During the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party, Ciara stole the night in a transparent Dundas gown. Ciara received the title of the night’s most popular trending look when searches jumped by almost 5,000% and were identified as a breakout trend, which, according to Google, denotes a “tremendous increase” in searches.

The look wasn’t cherished by everyone, the subject of scrutiny, Ciara hit TikTok to deliver a response. The video was captioned “Selective outrage.”

@ciara

Selective outrage 😭

♬ original sound – Devon Guzzie

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A$AP Rocky Reacts To Tems Oscars Dress During Rihanna Date

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A$AP Rocky is the latest person to react to Tems’ viral dress that she wore to the Oscars. Though it marked a massive night for the singer, who was nominated in the Best Original Song category for “Lift Me Up,” which she co-wrote with Rihanna. Not many artists who’ve managed to break into the mainstream have earned a nod from the Oscars, so it came as no surprise that she went all out for the evening in an impressive dress that, unfortunately, appeared to obstruct the view of other attendees.

Though A$AP Rocky attended in support of Rihanna, he didn’t end up sitting behind Tems, fortunately. However, he did catch a glimpse of her dress, which he found quite funny. Paps pulled up on the Harlem-born rapper while out with his girl when they asked him about Tems’ dress. “Hey, people were pissed that Tems dress was blocking people’s views at the Oscars,” the pap asked Rihanna. Though she looked mildly unenthusiastic about responding, A$AP Rocky let out a hardy chuckle as he entered the vehicle. Clearly, he wasn’t upset about Tems’ choice as much as others were.

A$AP Rocky Amused By Tems Oscars Arrival

Though A$AP Rocky found the outfit amusing, Tems explained that she wanted to make a statement. She told Harpers Bazaar that she wouldn’t have donned such an attention-drawing dress a few years ago. However, it’s her first Oscars, so she wanted to make sure that she stepped out properly. “I am going to go all out. I really wanted to make the most of the day. The dress is also my way of celebrating my work and the people around me, celebrating my country, and celebrating the people that are rooting for me. This dress says, ‘Yes, yes, I am here!’” She explained.

Tems came through with the outfit of the evening but that doesn’t mean A$AP Rocky didn’t show out, either. The self-proclaimed “Fashion Killa” donned a cream tuxedo blazer and black pants as Rihanna switched outfits throughout the night. At one point, Rihanna rocked a faux fur wrap with a green skirt before switching it up for the star-studded Vanity Fair party where she rocked a shiny two-piece outfit with a pink jacket. No word on Tems’ thoughts on Rihanna or A$AP Rocky’s outfit but there’s no doubt that she had everyone talking about her on Sunday night. 

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Megan Fox Attends Oscars Party Without MGK

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Megan Fox attended the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty by herself after the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The appearance came amid reported relationship problems with her fiancé, Machine Gun Kelly. Kelly was booked to perform at The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, in Dana Point, California on the same day.

“She seemed really happy and light. Super nice to everyone,” an insider told PEOPLE regarding Fox’s presence at the party. She was reportedly also not wearing her engagement ring. Another source close to the couple told the outlet: “They’re not completely done. They’re still trying to sort through things, but most of their friends think it is likely over. They’re just not ready to totally call it yet.”

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly attend the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, which was broadcast live on FOX on May 27, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

As for the reasons for their alleged relationship problems, there were initially rumors of a cheating scandal; however, Megan Fox shot those down in a post on Instagram from February. “There has been no third party interference in this relationship of any kind,” Fox wrote at the time. “You need to let this story die and leave all of these innocent people alone now.” The post came after Fox had hinted at infidelity and shut down her Instagram. “You can taste the dishonesty/ it’s all over your breath,” she wrote online, referencing Beyoncé’s 2016 album Lemonade.

“She’s now posted that there was no cheating, but she initially thought there was and now is backtracking a bit,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “She was definitely hinting at infidelity with her first post. She regrets making it all so public, but was really upset in the moment.” Amid all of the drama, the two were spotted by paparazzi outside of a marriage counseling office in California, last month. Kelly and Fox first announced that they had gotten engaged back in January 2022. They dated for nearly two years beforehand after meeting on the set of Midnight in the Switchgrass.

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Seth Rogen Smoked Weed With Megan Thee Stallion And Her Brother (Who Does Not Exist) At An Oscars Party

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Last night (March 14), Seth Rogen stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where the two talked all things Oscars. During their chat, Rogen revealed he went to the Vanity Fair afterparty, where he smoked weed with one of the buzziest rappers and her (alleged) brother.

“It was fun,” he said. “I smoked some weed with Megan Thee Stallion and her brother. That was a good time.”

“Her brother, Sylvester Thee Stallion?” Kimmel joked.

“Yeah, exactly,” said Rogen.

Rogen then explained that he had never met Megan, or her alleged brother, before that night.

“She approached me, and she was adamant that I would get along with her brother, and someone backstage told me that she doesn’t have a brother,” Rogen said. “So, now I’m confused about this whole thing. I don’t know what I did that night, if I’m being honest.”

He continued, saying, “We really did hit it off, which is unfortunate, because he might not exist, from what I am hearing.”

Rogen then revealed he did get this mystery person’s number, so perhaps he’ll learn the truth soon.

It’s likely Rogen is confused about who he was with that night, because Megan doesn’t actually have any siblings; she noted in a 2019 Vulture interview, “Everybody asks me, ‘How did you get so confident? Or how are you this? How did you grow into this?’ And I’m like, ‘Look, I was the only child, so I had a lot of time spent by myself,’ and I feel like when you spend a lot of time by yourself, you get to know yourself.”

Check out the clip from Rogen’s interview above.

Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Austin Butler And Vanessa Hudgens Get Awkward At Oscars Party

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Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens shared a few awkward encounters at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. While spirits at the party were at an all-time high, it was not without some uncomfortable moments. The two movie actors have quite a history together. In fact, Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens were together for over eight years. Their long-term relationship ran its course in 2020, however, and the two are no longer an item. The news initially upset many fans, as the two were known to be a power couple.

The actors were never spiteful towards each other in public. However, the tension in the air was thick at the Oscars after-party. In several photos and videos, the two can be seen trying to avoid interacting with each other at all costs. Austin attended the party with his current girlfriend, Kaia Gerber. At one point, Vanessa attempts to sneak past the lovebirds inconspicuously. She is polite and does an awkward dash between the new couple and the cameras. However, as she passes by, Austin can be seen quickly casting a glance at her.

Austin Butler Watches Vanessa Hudgens Walk Away

No words were spoken between Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens. But fans of both parties are acutely aware of how uncomfortable the situation is. Many can relate to bumping into an ex in public, or around mutual friends. And while both actors have moved on, an almost decade-long relationship can be hard to cast aside. Regardless, both Butler and Hudgens remained polite. Their ability to not be petty or vindictive most likely stems from their mutual breakup. The two ended their relationship due to the stress of their jobs, not for lack of love.

Austin and Vanessa became official in 2011. Now, Vanessa is engaged to Cole Tucker, a professional baseball player. No hard feelings seem to linger between the former couple. In fact, Austin heavily attributes his recent success in the Elvis film to Vanessa’s encouragement. But due to their long-term love affair, seeing each other at the party may have been harder than either of them is letting on. Check back in to see if any new drama arises from their brief meeting.

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The Oscars Chose To Tone Down Their Will Smith Jokes

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Nearly one full year later, the Oscars have still not forgiven Will Smith for his stunt on stage. There is no better way to break the tension than by cracking a few jokes. To no one’s surprise, the controversy surrounding Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock continues to linger. It appears that the team at the Oscars has no intention of letting Will get away without at least a little bit of shade. But how far do they go with the jokes?

Many found the jokes at Will’s expense to be funny and light-hearted. But those who tuned into the ceremony are surprised to learn that the Oscars had a lot more jokes up their sleeves. Molly McNearny, an executive producer for the Oscars, revealed more insight. Originally, Jimmy Kimmel and his team were ready to really rag on Will. The original hosting was to be full of jabs that some might even deem as inappropriate for the show. However, they chose to pull back on the jokes at the last minute for a few reasons.

The Oscars Gracefully Poke Fun At Last Year’s Debacle

According to McNearny, they did not want to utilize drama to garner more views. “We didn’t want to make this year all about last year,” she stated in a Variety interview. Constantly bringing up last year’s news can get repetitive, so cutting the excess jokes was a wise decision. Along with trying to stay up to date, the removal of certain jokes also came down to respect. Chris Rock was ultimately the one that got assaulted on stage, not the audience. A few jokes here and there are harmless. But hyper-focusing on the incident can come off as disrespectful to both Chris and Will Smith.

“There were certainly some that went harder,” McNearny continues. “But we didn’t think that was our place to do that. That should be Chris Rock, not us.” However, Jimmy Kimmel and the Oscars team were not above poking some fun at how people reacted at the time. In one of his jokes, Jimmy teases the audience for doing absolutely nothing after Chris Rock got punched in the face. All jokes aside, the ceremony remained respectful and in good taste. But more importantly, it remained free of any violent altercations. Check back in to catch any updates about how Will and Chris react toward the 2023 show.

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Tems Offered A Simple Response To Criticisms Of Her Controversial 2023 Oscars Dress

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Tems‘ Oscars dress was one of the most talked-about outfits this past weekend. During the Academy Awards, the Nigerian singer-songwriter, who was nominated for Best Original Song for her work on Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, wore a white dress with a large puffy portion that wrapped around her head.

In pictures from the ceremony, some of the people seated behind Tems are seen struggling to see the stage, as Tems’ headpiece appears to obstruct the view. It appears Tems has caught wind of the comments.

Yesterday (March 13), she took to Instagram sharing pictures from the night, cheekily captioned, “Uh Ohh!”

She took to Twitter to double down on the fact that she is unbothered, sharing another set of photos captioned “Oops” with a blushing emoji.

Over the course of the night, the dress spurred mixed reactions from viewers.

“If I was I sitting behind Tems, I would be the most annoying asshole. Because WHY would you wear that and block people’s view???,” said one Twitter user.

Another Twitter user called the outfit “Very rude,” adding that “it shows her lack of self-worth.”

While some were not particularly thrilled about the outfit, several of Tems’ fans chimed in to defend the dress.

One fan said “Imagine waiting your whole life to be at the Oscars and having the Honor of Tems presence.”

Another fan suggested that the criticisms of her outfit may be rooted in racism, due to a lack of backlash for outfits worn by similar stars in the past.

“The backlash Tems is receiving from white people and Africans is just borne [sic] out of racial prejudice. Nothing more,” said another fan. “Where was that ‘rude’ talk when Gaga wore an outfit that blocked those behind her? It’s our sister now, and they are yapping, just to cancel her.”

Megan Thee Stallion Stuns In Her First Instagram Post Since Tory Lanez’s Trial

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Megan Thee Stallion is finally getting back into the fold. Over the past few months, the Houston Hottie has rightfully laid low in the wake of Tory Lanez’s conviction. However, it appears that she’s ready to return to the limelight. Over the weekend, she made her first public appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars party where she looked completely stunning. During this time, she also confirmed that she had new music on the way. However, she didn’t provide fans with a timeline on when it would drop or when she might have a new single.

Still, it seems like Meg’s gearing up to drop something soon. If not, she at least wants to stunt on her haters. Megan Thee Stallion shared her first post on Instagram on Monday – her first since Nov. 28th, 2022 when she covered Forbes’ 30 under 30 list. Considering how rampant social media commentary was during Tory Lanez’s trial, her absence was expected. However, fans and peers celebrated her return to the ‘Gram. Yung Miami slid into the comments, writing, “Breathtaking,” alongside several fire emojis.

Megan Thee Stallion’s 2023 Takeover

In the past week, Megan Thee Stallion began plotting her 2023 run. She’s currently scheduled to perform at her first concert of the year. Meg will headline her upcoming show at AT&T Block Party, which she expressed the utmost excitement about. “There’s no place I’d rather be for my first performance of the year than my hometown of Houston,” she said in a statement. “The AT&T Block Party Concert is gonna be such a vibe. I can’t wait to get back on stage in the city where it all began. I’m looking forward to seeing my Hotties and putting on an unforgettable show for them.”

Perhaps, we’ll hear some new tunes from her forthcoming album. On the Oscars red carpet, she confirmed that she has a new album on the way. Though she didn’t reveal too many details, her upcoming performance at AT&T Block Party and her scheduled set at Outside Lands Festival is a sure sign that she’s coming to dominate the summer, once again. Check out her latest Instagram posts above.