‘Venom’ Takes ‘The Last Dance,’ ‘Lioness’ Roars Back and This Week’s Best Events

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‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Premiere

Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kelly Marcel and Tom Hardy supported Venom: The Last Dance at the film’s New York premiere on Monday.

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Premiere

Donny Cates (comic book writer), Sanford Panitch (president, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group) and Ryan Stegman (comic book writer) also attended the Venom premiere on Monday.

‘Emilia Pérez’ Premiere

Netflix toasted buzzy new film Emilia Perez in L.A. on Monday with stars Adriana Paz, Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez and Édgar Ramírez.

Netflix toasted buzzy new film Emilia Pérez in L.A. on Monday with stars Adriana Paz, Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Édgar Ramírez.

‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’ Premiere

Bruce Springsteen made an appearance, alongside Bob Iger, at the L.A premiere of his Road Diary documentary on Monday.

‘Conclave’ Premiere

Carlos Diehz, director Edward Berger, Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini walked the carpet at the New York premiere of Conclave on Wednesday.

‘Music by John Williams’ Premiere

Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard united at the L.A. premiere of the John Williams doc on Wednesday, kicking off Hollywood’s AFI Fest.

‘Lioness’ Premiere

Michael Kelly, Nicole Kidman, Génesis Rodríguez, Morgan Freeman and Zoe Saldana celebrated season two of their Paramount+ series Lioness in L.A. on Wednesday.

Michael Kelly, Nicole Kidman, Génesis Rodríguez, Morgan Freeman and Zoe Saldaña celebrated season two of their Paramount+ series Lioness in L.A. on Wednesday.

‘Zurawski v Texas’ Premiere

EP Jennifer Lawrence joined directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault at the AFI Fest premiere of Zurawski v Texas on Wednesday.

Zurawski v Texas EP Jennifer Lawrence joined directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault at the film’s AFI Fest premiere on Wednesday.

Rare Impact Fund Benefit

Selena Gomez was joined by boyfriend Benny Blanco at her second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit supporting youth mental health on Thursday in L.A.

‘Heretic’ Premiere

Hugh Grant reunited with co-stars Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East at AFI Fest on Thursday for the premiere of their film Heretic.

Archer Roose Wines Sip and Play

Elizabeth Banks stopped by Dave & Buster’s Hollywood on Oct. 17 to celebrate the launch of her premium canned wine brand, Archer Roose Wines, being available at the entertainment chain nationwide.

PFLAG San Francisco’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

PFLAG San Francisco, which supports LGBTQ+ people, their families and allies, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Oct. 17 with an event honoring Annette Bening (with PFLAG national CEO Brian K. Bond).

CAA Young Hollywood Party

CAA hosted its 20th annual Young Hollywood Party fundraiser on Oct. 17, with guests including Lana Condor and fiancé Anthony De La Torre. The event benefited Communities in Schools of Los Angeles, the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization.

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Party

For the 15th anniversary of “Countdown to Christmas,” Hallmark held a festive event at the Blue Hill at Stone Barns on Oct. 17, where Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay performed.

A Place Called Home’s Gala for the Children

Stuart K. Robinson and Yvette Nicole Brown (with CEO Norayma Cabot) hosted South Central Los Angeles youth organization A Place Called Home’s Gala for the Children fundraiser event in L.A. on Oct. 17.

‘Somebody Somewhere’ at PaleyFest New York

Somebody Somewhere stars Tim Bagley, Murray Hill, Bridget Everett, Mary Catherine Garrison and Jeff Hiller took part in a PaleyFest New York event on Oct. 18.

GLSEN’s Rise Up LA Benefit

Sheryl Lee Ralph (alongside Melanie Willingham-Jaggers and Wilson Cruz) was honored at GLSEN’s Rise Up LA Benefit on Oct. 18.

GO Gala

Tony Curran, Ewan McGregor, Tony Horton and Gerard Butler were in attendance at the GO Gala in L.A on Oct. 18, supporting GO Campaign’s work for vulnerable children around the globe.

The Groundlings 50th Anniversary Party

Cheryl Hines, Rachael Harris and Will Forte were among the stars who celebrated The Groundlings’ 50th anniversary on Saturday, with 200 past and present members in attendance and over $40,000 raised for the nonprofit theater.

MIMCHIK’s VIP Gallery Opening

MIMCHIK hosted a VIP opening for its West Hollywood pop-up gallery on Oct. 18, with guest including Cole Sprouse and girlfriend Ari Fournier.

MIMCHIK hosted a VIP opening for its West Hollywood pop-up gallery on Oct. 18, with guests including Cole Sprouse and girlfriend Ari Fournier as well as Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin and Chris Pine.

‘Brim Broome Boulevard’ Screening and Exhibition

Creative director Jordan Millington-Liquorice, David Burtka, James Mansfield and writer-director PJ Magerko-Liquorice celebrated animated Halloween-themed short film Brim Broome Boulevard on Oct. 18 in NYC, featuring an exclusive exhibition of the film’s couture costumes and sets.

‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol’ at PaleyFest New York

Scott Gimple, Melissa McBride, Norman Reedus, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi and David Zabel stopped by PaleyFest NY on Saturday to chat about their Walking Dead spinoff.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ at PaleyFest New York

Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Mark Proksch and Paul Simms talked What We Do in the Shadow‘s final season at PaleyFest NY on Saturday.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ at New York Comic-Con

Born Again stars Vincent D'Onofrio and Charlie Cox surprised fans at New York Comic-Con at Saturday.

Daredevil: Born Again stars Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox surprised fans at New York Comic-Con on Saturday.

Make-A-Wish Masquerade Wish Gala

Julianne Hough, Anthony Anderson and Ashley Park attended the Make-A-Wish Foundation Greater Los Angeles Masquerade Wish Gala on Saturday, where the Emily in Paris star was among the honorees.

‘The Piano Lesson’ Tastemaker Screening

Denzel Washington, John David, Danielle Deadwyler, Virgil Williams, Danielle Deadwyler and Katia Washington celebrated their film The Piano Lesson at a Los Angeles tastemaker screening on Saturday.

Denzel Washington, John David Washington, Virgil Williams, Danielle Deadwyler and Katia Washington celebrated their film The Piano Lesson at a Los Angeles tastemaker screening on Saturday.

Clarins Launch in Austin, Texas

Clarins hit Austin’s Formula 1 weekend with an exclusive cocktail party celebrating the launch of its Double Serum on Saturday, with Miles Teller and wife Keleigh among the stars in attendance.

Clarins hit Austin, Texas’ Formula 1 weekend with an exclusive cocktail party celebrating the launch of its Double Serum on Saturday, with Miles Teller and wife Keleigh among the stars in attendance.

“Heroes Fore Kids” Charity Weekend

Jeremy Renner kicked off his “Heroes Fore Kids” charity weekend benefitting his RennerVation Foundation with a welcome celebration at the Juliet Cocktail Room at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

‘Lost & Found in Cleveland’ at the Newport Beach Film Festival

June Squibb celebrated the premiere of her dramedy Lost & Found in Cleveland on Saturday in Newport Beach.

StyleWeekOC

Aubrey Plaza and Julianne Hough took part in Fashion Island’s 13th annual StyleWeekOC, in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival, on Saturday.

Casa Loma Beach Hotel Grand Opening

Dan Bucatinsky, Shonda Rhimes and Katie Lowes joined Marc & Rose Hospitality and Rhimes-backed IAMA Theatre Company for a weekend celebration at the newly unveiled Casa Loma Beach Hotel in Laguna Beach.

Santa Fe International Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award

Bryan Cranston (with artistic director Jacques Paisner) received the Santa Fe International Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday.

Last Chance for Animals Gala

Priscilla Presley and Corey Feldman made an appearance at Last Chance for Animals’ 40th anniversary gala at Paramount Studios on Saturday.

National LGBTQ Task Force Gala

Queer Eye star Karamo (with National LGBTQ Task Force president Kierra Johnson) was honored at the task force’s annual National Gala in Miami on Saturday.

Animation Is Film Festival

David Lowery and Alfonso Cuarón attended the Animation Is Film Festival in L.A. on Sunday, in support of their film An Almost Christmas Story.

Animation Is Film Festival

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie also premiered at the Animation Is Film festival, with EP Artur Galstian, Ketchup Entertainment CEO Gareth West, supervising producer Alex Kirwan and director Pete Browngardt.

Newport Beach Film Festival Honors

Nicolas Cage received the Icon Award during the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival Honors Brunch on Sunday, with Margaret Qualley, Amy Poehler, Bobby Cannavale, Joan Chen, Colman Domingo, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Sheryl Lee Ralph, George MacKay, June Squibb and Diane Warren among the additional honorees.

‘The Diplomat’ at PaleyFest New York

Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, Debora Cahn, David Gyasi, Keri Russell and Ato Essandoh brought season two of The Diplomat to PaleyFest New York on Sunday.

Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, Debora Cahn, David Gyasi, Keri Russell and Ato Essandoh brought season two of The Diplomat to PaleyFest NY on Sunday.

‘In Conversation with Ina Garten’ at the Montclair Film Festival

Stephen Colbert sat down with Ina Garten for a chat at the Montclair Film Festival on Sunday.

Endometriosis Foundation of America Luncheon

Corinne Foxx, Yara Shahidi and Maya McHenry took part in the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s “Let’s Talk Period” luncheon in West Hollywood on Sunday.

God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards

Kristin Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker (who received the Michael Kors Award for Outstanding Philanthropy) had a night out at God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards in NYC on Monday. The evening raised more than $4 million to support the organization’s work of providing medically tailored meals and nutrition services for individuals living with severe illness.

CARE Impact Awards

Sara Bareilles performed at the CARE Impact Awards in NYC on Monday, supporting the humanitarian organization’s work fighting global poverty.

‘Everybody’s Fight: An In Bloom Series’ Premiere Screening

Executive producers Phoebe Gates, Karlie Kloss, Wame Jallow debuted their new film series on reproductive freedom, from the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and the Gateway Coalition, on Monday in NYC.

Executive producers Phoebe Gates, Karlie Kloss and Wame Jallow debuted their new film series on reproductive freedom, from the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and the Gateway Coalition, on Monday in NYC.

‘The Piano Lesson’ Tastemaker Screening

Samuel L. Jackson showed his support for the The Piano Lesson, alongside Ray Fisher, Malcolm Washington, Danielle Deadwyler and John David Washington, at a New York tastemaker screening on Monday.

Samuel L. Jackson joined The Piano Lesson co-stars Ray Fisher, Malcolm Washington, Danielle Deadwyler and John David Washington, at a New York tastemaker screening on Monday.

‘Fixer Upper’ at PaleyFest New York

Chip and Joanna Gaines appeared at PaleyFest New York on Monday to discuss Fixer Upper.

‘Martha’ Premiere

Martha Stewart arrived at the New York premiere of her Netflix documentary Martha on Monday.

‘Beauty in Black’ Special Screening

Tyler Perry joined Taylor Polidore Williams and Crystle Stewart at an Atlanta special screening of Beauty in Black on Monday.

HLTH Conference

Halle Berry spoke at the seventh HLTH Conference in Las Vegas, an event for healthcare and wellness innovation, on Monday.

The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television

Zoe Saldaña and Pablo Larraín were among the honorees at the Critics Choice Association's 4th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television on Tuesday in L.A.

Zoe Saldaña and Pablo Larraín were among the honorees at the Critics Choice Association’s fourth annual Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television on Tuesday in L.A.

Spirit of Life Gala

Céline Dion made a special appearance to honor AEG Presents chairman and CEO Jay Marciano at City of Hope's Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Spirit of Life Gala. The evening also featured performances by Elton John and David Blaine.

Celine Dion made a special appearance to honor AEG Presents chairman and CEO Jay Marciano at City of Hope’s Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Spirit of Life Gala. The evening also featured performances by Elton John and David Blaine.

‘CBS Mornings’ at PaleyFest New York

Nate Burleson, Vladimir Duthiers, Tony Dokoupil and Vladimir Duthiers closed out PaleyFest New York with a CBS Mornings conversation on Tuesday.

Nate Burleson, Vladimir Duthiers, Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil closed out PaleyFest New York with a CBS Mornings conversation on Tuesday.

Room to Grow Gala

Room to Grow, which provides support to families raising babies born into low-income circumstances, held its annual Shaping the Future gala on Wednesday in NYC, honoring soccer star Ali Krieger (with board member Uma Thurman).

‘Don’t Move’ Special Screening

Finn Wittrock and Kelsey Asbille (flanked by directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto) attended a special screening of Netflix flick Don’t Move in L.A. on Tuesday.

Australians in Film Event

Australians in Film celebrated the winner of the Heath Ledger Scholarship, honoring the next generation of Australian Hollywood talent, at an L.A. event on Tuesday, with Melanie Lynskey among the attendees.

‘The Thicket’ Screening

Juliette Lewis joined moderator Robin Thunney at a FYC screening for The Thicket in L.A. on Tuesday.

Juliette Lewis joined moderator Robin Thunney at an FYC screening for The Thicket in L.A. on Tuesday.

‘We Will Always Have London’ Gucci Dinner

In celebration of the House’s new campaign “We Will Always Have London,” Gucci hosted an intimate dinner with Debbie Harry and Kelsey Lu on Tuesday in NYC.

WSJ Tech Live

Stability AI CEO Prem Akkaraju and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sat down with Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach on Tuesday.

ABC Carpet & Home Celebration

Manhattan design establishment ABC Carpet & Home hosted an intimate cocktail party on Tuesday to celebrate the store’s expansion and the opening of the second-floor space, with guests including Justin Theroux.

TV Performance of the Year Award at Newport Beach Film Fest

Newport Beach Film Festival continued on Tuesday with a live recording of THR‘s ‘Awards Chatter’ podcast with Ewan McGregor, who received the festival’s TV Performance of the Year Award.

‘Kindergarten: The Musical’ Event

The Musical creative team — EP Tom Warburton, co-creator Michelle Lewis, co-creator Charlton Pettus, EP Kay Hanley and EP Dan Petty.

Kindergarten students at Para Los Niños Charter Elementary School in downtown L.A. got a special visit on Tuesday from Disney Jr.’s Kindergarten: The Musical creative team — EP Tom Warburton, co-creator Michelle Lewis, co-creator Charlton Pettus, EP Kay Hanley and EP Dan Petty.

The George H. W. Bush Points of Light Awards

Patrick Dempsey (with emcee Bob Costas) was among the honorees at the George H. W. Bush Points of Light Awards in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The event raised more than $2 million for the organization’s mission to mobilize people to change the world through volunteering and community engagement.

‘Left on Tenth’ Opening Night

Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher celebrated opening night of their Broadway show Left on Tenth on Wednesday.

Princess Grace Awards

Michael Douglas was supported by sons Dylan and Cameron Douglas at the Princess Grace Awards in NYC on Wednesday, where he was the evening’s honoree.

American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala

The American Ballet Theatre hosted its Fall Gala on Wednesday featuring a one-night-only program highlighting its renowned principal dancers, with guests including Michael Imperioli and wife Victoria in attendance.

‘Simone Biles Rising’ Premiere

Simone Biles debuted part two of her Netflix documentary in L.A. on Wednesday.

The Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit

Alexander Smalls and Spike Lee supported Samuel L. Jackson as he was honored at The Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, presented by Chanel, on Wednesday in NYC.

L.A. Clippers Season Opener

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer kicked off the new season, and first Clippers game at the new Intuit Dome, on Wednesday in Inglewood.

‘Closets for Conservation’ Sale

The RealReal and Conservation International co-hosted a cocktail party in NYC on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of their second annual celebrity closet sale, with guests including Marisa Tomei.

Tod’s L.A. Dinner

Tod’s celebrated its new collection under the creative direction of Matteo Tamburini (center) with an intimate dinner in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Matt Bomer, Justine Lupe, Kerry Washington, Édgar Ramírez and Sarah Shahi were in attendance.

‘Love, Danielle’ Special Screening

In partnership with Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer Movement, the feature film Love, Danielle — starring Devin Sidell, Lesley Ann Warren and Jaime King — celebrated breast cancer awareness month with a special screening in L.A. on Wednesday.

WIN Awards

Melissa Etheridge received the Living Legend Award at 26th annual WIN (Women’s Image Network) Awards in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.

Blumhouse x Atomic Monster Halloween Party

Jason Blum (dressed as McNabb from new series Teacup), Sandy King and John Carpenter took part in Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s annual Halloween party in Hollywood on Wednesday.

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ Screening

David Furnish, Finneas, R.J. Cutler, Elton John and David Guggenheim appeared at a L.A. screening of documentary Elton John: Never Too Late on Wednesday.

Alzheimer’s Association Imagine Benefit

Wayne Brady hosted the Alzheimer’s Association’s 40th annual Imagine Benefit on Wednesday in NYC, raising over $1.2 million for the cause.

InStyle Image Maker Awards

Ali Wong, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn joined InStyle on Thursday for its debut Imagemaker Awards, celebrating the creatives shaping the fashion and beauty landscape in Hollywood and beyond.

WIF Honors

Annette Bening and Jane Fonda were among the stars at the 2024 WIF Honors in L.A. on Thursday, as Bening was presented with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award.

WIF Honors

Kate Winslet and Marion Cotillard were also in attendance at the 2024 WIF Honors on Thursday.

Lambda Legal Liberty Awards

Host Dana Goldberg, singer David Archuleta and honorees George Takei and Dylan Mulvaney stopped for a selfie at the Lambda Legal West Coast Liberty Awards in L.A. on Thursday.

Friends of the Children Gala

Friends of the Children hosted its 30th anniversary gala in Santa Monica on Thursday, honoring Simone Biles for her commitment to the program’s mission of empowering youth facing adversity.

Sentinel Awards

Norman Lear’s wife Lyn Lear and host Laraine Newman honored the late TV icon at the Sentinel Awards on Thursday. The event, put on by the Norman Lear Center and Hollywood, Health & Society, recognized 11 series tackling storylines that responsibly inform audiences on critical topics.

‘Your Monster’ Premiere

Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey walked the carpet at the New York premiere of Your Monster on Thursday.

‘The Piano Lesson’ Screening at Morehouse College

On Thursday, Netflix kicked off SpelHouse Homecoming weekend with a special screening of The Piano Lesson at Morehouse College in Atlanta, as students were joined by Malcolm Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington and Samuel L. Jackson.