Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, celebrations and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for This Is About Humanity, the US Open and JAGUARII‘s album release.
JAGUARII album release event
Cardi B, Kelly Rowland, Shenseea, JoJo, Lucky Daye and Quinta Brunson came out to celebrate the release of Victoria Monét’s second album JAGUARII on August 25. The event was sponsored by Tres Generaciones Tequila and took place at La Mesa in Los Angeles.
Victoria Monet and Cardi B
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Quinta Brunson and Kelly Rowland
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This Is About Humanity fifth anniversary soiree
Lauren Sánchez was honored Saturday at This Is About Humanity’s fifth anniversary event hosted at the home of Henry Winkler with support from Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria. Founded by Elsa Marie Collins, Zoe Winkler Reinis and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade, This Is About Humanity focuses directly on the ongoing devastation of family separation in border towns.
Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, Kris Jenner and Elsa Marie Collins
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Eva Longoria, Henry Winkler and Zoe Winkler Reinis
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Cinema Poltergeist screening
On Saturday, Cinespia organized a screening of Poltergeist at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where Aaron Paul and his wife Lauren celebrated the star’s birthday. The screening also included a surprise introduction from one of the movie’s stars, Oliver Robins.
Aaron Paul and wife Lauren
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Celsius Pickleball classic
Celsius hosted its first-ever celebrity Pickleball Classic at the home of David Dobrik this weekend, featuring a bracket-style tournament featuring Dobrik, Taylor Lautner, Olivia Culpo, Tyler Cameron, Matt James, Madison Pettis, Brooks Nader, Tessa Brooks and Blake Gray.
David Dobrik, Josh Richards, Brianna LaPaglia and Taylor Lautner
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Olivia Culpo and Tyler Cameron
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Heirs to Africa’s Sixth Annual Women of Power Luncheon
Heirs of Africa hosted its sixth annual Women of Power Luncheon in Los Angeles on Sunday, hosted by Loni Love and honoring women with leadership in the diaspora. The event featured a performance by rapper YoYo, who was honored as a pioneer for her 50 years of hip-hop.
Chris Attoh, Zeta Morrison, Kylie Jefferson, Kayla Clinton, Rutina Wesley, Hamamat Montia, Thamara Songbird, Kim Roxie, Juliet Ibrahim, Sonia Tucker, Chelsea Lazkani, Arsema Thomas, Marielle Bobo, Osas Ighodaro and Loni Love
Thanks to Bobby Quillard
Closing the Care Gap event
City of Hope held its third annual Closing the Care Gap event Monday with its fundraising group for the music, film and entertainment industries. Hosted by Lyor Cohen, the global head of music at YouTube and Google, and Sylvia Rhone, Epic Records Chairman and CEO, the event brought together industry professionals and influencers to support opportunities to access the best treatment and care available to all people affected by cancer.
Kristin Bertell, Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Jonathan Azu, Sylvia Rhone, Lyor Cohen, Danielle Price Sanderson, John D. Carpten, Gail Mitchell and Evan Lamberg
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Launch of Bowie x Mother capsule
Mother co-founders Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding celebrated the launch of their second and final Bowie x Mother capsule in the Soho Grand’s Club Room on Tuesday with guests including Cathy Ang, Jemima Kirke, Jessica M’Barek, Li Jun Li and Tommy Dorfman . and a special appearance by King Princess.
Jemima Kirke, Tim Kaeding and Lela Becker
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US Open x Maestro Dobel
Seal, J Balvin and Ariana DeBose were among the stars competing in the US Open with Maestro Dobel, the US Open’s first ever Tequila partner.
Seal and J Balvin
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Ariana DeBose
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