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This year's Met Ball—which is tonight!—will not be accompanied with a livestream of the red carpet. But let's face it, it was never really that good. "Highlights from past years included unknowingly mic'd photographers heckling celebrities for photos (then complaining about them), model Hilary Rhoda's lackluster interview skills, and the terrific number of celebs and fashion people who didn't realize when they were on camera." [Racked]