Fabolous performed his top hits at the All-Star Weekend VIP Party Presented by Grand Marnier at The Midway in San Francisco, Calif.
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Rap legends Jadakiss and Kurtis Blow were among the evening’s notable guests, which was a slam dunk experience with an open bar fit with specialty cocktails and live DJ sets by DJ Diesel (a.k.a. Shaquille O’Neal!) and DJ RIE.
The Apollo’s Dining with the Divas luncheon raised over $450K to support the iconic theater’s education programs. These initiatives provide over 20,000 New York City-based students access to free or low-cost performances at The Apollo each year and offer paid internships and apprenticeships for on-site career training and workforce development in the arts. The iconic space in Harlem was transformed into a vibrant dining venue with featured performances by music artists Angel and Dren, Junior Scaife and students from C.S. 154. Bevy Smith served as the event’s host.
Speakers included 15 Percent Pledge founder Aurora James. Michelle Ebanks, President and CEO of The Apollo, reflected on the organization’s vision and strategic direction for the year: “The forces that seek to divide us and undermine us are real; they have a strategy, but we have one too. Because at The Apollo it’s about the artist and the talent but it’s also about the audience,” she shared.
“This year, we will do three things: we will focus on deepening our existing relationships in our community and creating new ones, we will leverage our data to drive action, and we will craft messages and opportunities that break through the noise and build momentum. Our work is not responding to political shifts; it’s about shaping the future.”
Atlanta-based, natural haircare brand The Doux teamed up with the legendary MC Lyte for an exclusive, invite-only VIP event in Georgia’s capital city. The Doux’s CEO and COO, Maya Smith and Brian Smith, hosted an intimate evening that perfectly blended conversation, connection and culture. Always the emcee, MC Lyte jumped on the mic and took us back with a live performance of “Make A Livin.”
Ayesha Curry hosted a Coffee Fix Night Cap party to celebrate the launch of Sweet July Skin’s new Coffee Fix Peptide Eye Cream at the Regent Santa Monica Beach’s Odyssey private dining room. She and guests indulged in an evening of food, drinks and fun with breakfast for dinner, espresso martinis and iridologist readings and sets from DJ OVO Mark.
Diptyque turned up the vibes in SoHo with the launch of its new Orphéon collection, bringing the essence of a moody jazz club to life. On Thursday, Feb. 20, the brand unveiled the Diptyque Orphéon Club, an exclusive VIP experience that felt straight out of a cool, late-night Parisian scene. Guests were treated to a surprise live set from GRAMMY-winning Jon Batiste and Tank & the Bangas, while Blu DeTiger kept the energy going with a fire DJ set.
Ten seasons in, the Black in Fashion Council Discovery Showroom is still setting the standard! From day one, it’s been all about giving Black designers the shine they deserve, and this milestone proves that our influence in fashion isn’t a moment—it’s the blueprint. The next generation of Black creatives is here, and trust, they’re bringing nothing but heat!
