Oxford Dictionary Word Of The Year Is Out And It’s So Good

We recently told you about Merriam-Webster’s choice for the 2023 word of the year, “authentic,” on our show! Now it’s Oxford’s turn CNN reports. Oxford University Press, publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary, has announced their word of the year, “rizz.”

The relatively new slang term is derived from the word “charisma.” Thus, Oxford defines it as “style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner.” “Rizz” received more than 32-thousand votes and it was also one of Merriam-Webster’s top words of 2023. This definition of “rizz” is a noun, but the publisher notes that it can also be used as a verb, like in the phrase “rizz up,” which means to attract or chat up a person.

The term went viral earlier this year after actor Tom Holland was asked by Buzzfeed what the secret to his rizz was and he replied, “I have no rizz whatsoever. I have limited rizz.” It beats out other finalists for Oxford’s word of the year including “Swiftie,” “beige flag,” “situationship” and “de-influencing.”

The third annual Academy Museum Gala kicked off in Los Angeles Sunday night (December 3), and the biggest stars were in attendance, dressing to the nines! Picking out the best of the best was a difficult task, with all the gorgeous silhouettes and vintage designer all over the red carpet. Sunday night's event has been dubbed the Met Gala of the West, serving as a celebration of cinematic achievement as well as a fundraiser for the museum’s educational initiatives and public programming.

Among the night’s honorees are Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Sofia Coppola, and Oprah Winfrey. Already a 3-time Oscar winner, Streep was honored with the Icon Award, given to those who have made a significant global impact with their career. Meanwhile, the Creed star took home the Vantage Award, which honors an artist or scholar challenging dominant narratives in cinema. The Priscilla director took home the Visionary Award for her innovations in cinema. Finally, Winfrey rounds out the group with the Pillar Award for her leadership and her support of the museum.

Though film is the center of the annual star-studded Gala, fashion is still a major focus. Much like the Met Ball, the Academy Museum Gala draws some of the world’s top fashion houses who dresses Hollywood's elite. Valentino, Dior, Doce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, Fendi, and Chanel are among some of the luxury brands that dressed the stars. Among the attendees included most of the Barbie cast, Zooey Deschanel, Zazie Beetz, Dua Lipa, Simu Liu, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, a few cast members from The Idol, Leonardo DiCaprio, Angela Bassett, some of the Oppenheimer cast, Michelle Williams, Hailey Bieber, Keke Palmer, Kendall Jenner, Rashida Jones, Selena Gomez, Lupita Nyong'o, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Zoë and Lenny Kravitz, and many more.

See below the eight hottest looks of the night: