Why Beyoncé Was Late To The Met Gala (Plus Her Hidden Talent)

by Julia Rubin | 2:31 pm, May 22nd, 2012

We haven’t heard much about Beyoncé since the Met Gala — which was a whole two weeks ago! — so we’re more than pleased to share a few updates on Queen B.

First of all, Andre Leon Talley told a crowd down at Savannah College of Art and Design why the superstar was late to fashion’s biggest bash:

“Beyonce was not slated to come. She decided to come last minute when the dress [which he later said took 350 hours to sew] arrived at her house. She tried it on and then she said, ‘okay, I have to come.’ She did arrive at 8:55 and the ball had already started but it didn’t matter because she is Beyonce.”

Secondly, she’s really good at pool: