Events of the Week: ‘Love Lies Bleeding,’ ‘Girls5eva’ and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Love Lies Bleeding, Girls5Eva, Kung Fu Panda 4 and Damsel.
Only Murders in the Building FYC screening
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Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep took part in an Emmy FYC screening and Q&A on the Paramount lot on March 1, alongside showrunner John Hoffman and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Damsel premiere
Millie Bobby Brown and Robin Wright walked the carpet on March 1 at the NYC premiere of their new Netflix film. Brown was also supported by fiancé Jake Bongiovi and his parents, Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley.
Kung Fu Panda 4 premiere
Jack Black, alongside co-stars Awkwafina, Bryan Cranston, James Hong and Ke Huy Quan, debuted the latest film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Love Lies Bleeding premiere
Kristen Stewart joined writer/director Rose Glass and co-stars Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone and Anna Baryshnikov at the L.A. premiere on Tuesday.
Irish Wish special screening
Lindsay Lohan walked the carpet in NYC on Tuesday to support her new Netflix film, alongside co-stars Ayesha Curry, Ed Speleers, Elizabeth Tan, Jacinta Mulcahy, Jane Seymour and Dakota Lohan.
Ricky Stanicky premiere
Director Peter Farrelly and stars John Cena, Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino and Jeff Ross attended the NYC premiere of their Amazon MGM Studios comedy on Tuesday.
Girls5Eva premiere
Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell were joined by executive producer Tina Fey in NYC for the Thursday premiere of their series — which is now on Netflix after beginning on Peacock. The stars also broke out in song for a live performance on the carpet.
Children’s Hospital L.A.’s Make March Matter
To kick off Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ ninth annual Make March Matter, Kaia Gerber was on site on March 1 to celebrate the start of the month-long fundraising campaign, which aims to raise $1 million to support children’s health in L.A.
The War of Roses “Get Out the Vote” event
Lisa Ann Walter, Retta, Francis Fisher and Kate Linder kicked off Women’s History Month in Los Angeles with a “Get Out The Vote” event on March 1.
Death and Other Details finale event
On Saturday, Death and Other Details stars Violett Beane, Angela Zhou and Pardis Saremi joined showrunners Heidi Cole McAdams and Mike Weiss for a finale event dinner at Caviar Kaspia in Los Angeles.
American Black Film Festival Honors
Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris, Mara Brock Akil and Kelvin Harrison Jr. were honored at the ABFF event in Los Angeles on Sunday.
AAFCA’s Special Achievement Awards luncheon
The African American Film Critics Association hosted its 2024 Special Achievement Awards luncheon honoring cinematic excellence on Sunday, toasting Jamie Foxx’s company Foxxhole Productions, Fatima Robinson, Michael Latt, Deon Taylor, Delta Air Lines and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Audie Awards
The Audio Publishers Association unveiled the winners of the 2024 Audie Awards, which recognizes distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. The ceremony, taking place on Monday in Los Angeles, was hosted by Nia Vardalos, with attendees including Lake Bell, Felicia Day, Sir Patrick Stewart and Samira Wiley.
Desert Smash
Charlize Theron, Yvonne Orji, Gavin Rosedale, Reggie Bush and DJ Zuri Marley were among the stars in attendance at the 20th annual Desert Smash celebrity charity tennis event, celebrating with the tournament’s official tequila Maestro Dobel Tequila. Theron hosted this year’s Desert Smash, benefitting her Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.
Alliance for Children’s Rights Champions for Children Gala
On Tuesday, the Alliance for Children’s Rights hosted its annual Champions for Children gala, supporting the group’s work to provide legal advocacy and services for thousands of children and young adults in foster care. Universal Studio Group chairman Pearlena Igbokwe was honored at the gala with the 2024 Champions for Children Award.
Billboard Women in Music Awards
Karol G, Kylie Minogue, Maren Morris, Ice Spice, Charli XCX and Victoria Monét were all honored at the Billboard Women in Music event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross.
Visionary Women’s International Day of Women Summit
Visionary Women hosted its International Day of Women Summit on Wednesday at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where Sharon Stone received the Changemaker Award, and Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Avant had a fireside chat about mother-daughter legacies.
Make March Matter shopping event
Maya Rudolph hosted a special charity shopping event at Irene Neuwirth in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ ninth annual Make March Matter.
John Jay Award
Dr. Jen Ashton, ABC News and Good Morning America’s chief medical correspondent and co-host of GMA3, received a John Jay Award on Wednesday at Cipriani 42nd Street. The annual awards ceremony honors five accomplished Columbia College alumni for distinguished professional achievements and raises funds for the John Jay National Scholars Program.
One Life screening
Julianna Margulies and husband Keith Lieberthal attended a New York screening of Bleecker Street’s One Life at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on Thursday.
Saks x Sabyasachi dinner
On Thursday, Saks and Indian luxury brand Sabyasachi hosted an exclusive evening in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of Sabyasachi’s limited-time pop-up at Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills. Guests included Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kathy Hilton, Chriselle Lim and Stephanie Shepherd.
Artios Awards
The Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature films, television, commercials and theater at the 39th Annual Artios Awards on Thursday, with ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and London. Niecy Nash-Betts hosted the Los Angeles ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, the New York ceremony was led by Alex Edelman at the Edison Ballroom, and the London ceremony was emceed by Samantha Morton at the White City House. At the L.A. ceremony, Ava DuVernay was honored with the Lynn Stalmaster Award for Career Achievement and the Hoyt Bowers Award for Excellence in Casting was presented to Sharon Klein, head of casting for Disney Entertainment Television, by Dana Walden.
Television Academy Foundation’s “The Power of TV: Ensuring Authentic Disability Inclusion” event
On Thursday, the Television Academy Foundation held a panel focused on “The Power of TV: Ensuring Authentic Disability Inclusion” with The Good Doctor writer-producer David Renaud, actress and neurodiverse director Sue Ann Pien and New Amsterdam actress, writer and producer Eileen Grubba.
Miss Dior Parfum launch
On March 6, Christian Dior Parfums celebrated the launch of the new Miss Dior Parfum by Francis Kurkdjian and the new Miss Dior Avenue immersive pop-up boutique in Los Angeles. Maggie Rogers, Alexandra Shipp, Lucy Hale, Thomasin McKenzie, Madelaine Petsch, Antonia Gentry, Adam DiMarco and Justice Smith were among the attendees.
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