While still unconfirmed, it's likely Mrs. Carter will be joining co-chairs actress Rooney Mara, Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tisci, co-founder of online retailer Moda Operandi Lauren Santo Domingo and Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who was recently named the artistic director of Cond� Nast earlier this year, on the Gala's receiving line.

As honorary chair, Beyonc� will take part in announcing this year's Met Costume Institute exhibition on May 6, titled "Punk: Chaos to Couture," which will take a look at punk's impact on high fashion.