Debbie Durkin Hosts ECOLUXE Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge
On a leafy residential stretch of Beverly Hills, away from the congestion of studio lots and hotel ballrooms, producer Debbie Durkin convened her 19th annual ECOLUXE Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge, a daytime gathering that has steadily carved out its own identity on the awards season circuit. Held March 13 and benefiting Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue, the invitation-only event blended sustainability-minded brands with a philanthropic throughline,...
DPA’s Diamond Lounge Shines During Oscar Weekend
At the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and the 405, just minutes from the center of Oscar-week activity, Nathalie Dubois and her DPA agency once again set up their annual gifting enclave, the DPA Diamond Lounge, unfolding across four suites at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. Now a fixture of the pre-Academy Awards circuit, the lounge continues to function as a meeting ground, where international brands, filmmakers, and talent...
‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle’ Share Oscar Night Glory
The 98th Academy Awards delivered a mix of historic milestones, emotional speeches and industry-defining wins Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where host Conan O’Brien presided over a ceremony that balanced irreverent humor, a memorable In Memoriam tribute and often long-awaited career recognition. One Battle After Another, the ambitious political satire from Paul Thomas Anderson, emerged as the evening’s top...
Inside the Governors Ball: How the Stars will Dine and Drink After the Oscars
With the Oscars just days away, celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck once again rolled up his sleeves to preview the culinary spectacle that is the Governors Ball, offering media and industry insiders a first taste of the lavish menu and cocktails that will fuel celebration after the 98th Academy Awards. Held March 10 in the ballroom adjacent to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the annual preview doubled as both a kitchen rehearsal and a...
Fallout Continues Over Racial Slur Shouted at BAFTA Ceremonies
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is facing mounting backlash after a racial slur was audibly broadcast during the BAFTA Film Awards telecast, in a moment involving “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo that has since ignited debate over live-event safeguards, editorial judgment and institutional accountability. The incident occurred as Jordan and Lindo were onstage presenting an award Sunday night during...
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