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P Diddy is known for throwing amazing parties and this Grammy Awards weekend was no different. Diddy hosted Supreme Team LA’s Grammy Awards After Party at LA’s hottest nightclub, Supperclub Hollywood. Diddy kept a low profile while in the hot spot, but was sure to bring along a slew of celebrity friends to help him celebrate including: Grammy nominee Chris Brown, Brandy, hot new couple B.O.B. and Sevyn Streeter, Sean Kingston, Eric Bellinger, Quincy, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton. The sounds of the night were curated by The Affiliates, DJ Drama and Don Cannon. Champagne was the drink of choice for most as the crowd enjoyed an acrobatic bottle parade unlike any other nightclub in Hollywood.
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OK!, the world’s leading celebrity magazine once again kicked off Grammy weekend with their highly-anticipated, star-studded, Pre-Grammy event at Lure Nightclub on Thursday, February 5th 2015 with a special performance by multi-platinum recording artists, Nico & Vinz who were presented by Elvis Duran. The event was sponsored by Chapstick, Le Vian, Wet Brush, Fashion Forms, Sally Beauty Supply, Rum Chata, Veev, Bartenura, Myx and Heineken. Sounds were provided by Grammy nominated DJ/ Producer, Clinton Sparks. Christina Milian, Sevyn Streeter and DJ Paul were a few of the notables in attendance.
Over the weekend, Hennessy V.S bottle parades filled Hooray Henry’s in West Hollywood, where reality star Malaysia Pargo and NY Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. vibed to beats by DJ Drama. Hennessy supported Grammy nominee, Jhené Aiko’s private dinner at STK, Beverly Hills, Saturday evening, by gifting bottles of Hennessy V.S to her guests to celebrate her three Grammy nominations. On Grammy night, music industry players and artists watched the Grammy Awards show at Hennessy V.S sponsored Fourth Annual Black Women Entertainment Lawyers Foundation’s Grammy viewing party at L’Ermitage Hotel. Mona Scott, Busta Rhymes and managers, Jeff Robinson and Blue Williams were seen working the room and enjoying the Grammy Awards performances and Hennessy V.S specialty cocktails. Also in attendance were Nicole Murphey, O’Neal Mcknight, and Mack Wilds. Later in the evening, Hennessy enlivened hot spot, Greystone Manor, where “Love and Hip Hop LA” stars Lil Fizz and Omarion hyped the crowd and rapper Rick Ross performed hits from his catalog to a packed house.
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GQ and Giorgio Armani partnered to celebrate the Grammys with a party at the Hollywood Athletic Club. GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson and Giorgio Armani hosted the star-studded event for Grammy winners, nominees, and industry insiders to commemorate the biggest night in music. Additional guests included Rita Ora, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Miguel, Mark and Samantha Ronson, Wiz Khalifa, Priyanka Chopra, Quest love, Will Peltz and Shaun White. Armani Beauty testimonial Sarah Gadon wore a Giorgio Armani nude backless dress with silver beading embellishment. Janelle Monae wore an Emporio Armani coral linen one-button notch lapel suit. Emporio Armani testimonial Calvin Harris wore an Emporio Armani gray suit. Ricky Martin wore a Giorgio Armani midnight blue wool and cashmere two-button peak lapel tuxedo with a classic white evening shirt. Chadwick Boseman wore a Giorgio Armani midnight blue double-breasted peak lapel suit with a gray and white patterned shirt. Aloe Blacc wore an Emporio Armani gray leather jacket with an asymmetrical zipper with black draw-string trousers.
Nominee Iggy Azalea wore a custom Giorgio Armani short-sleeved gown in an electric blue silk crepe with cut out detailing on the sides, shoulders and across the front of the gown. Azalea is nominated for four Grammy awards, which include Record of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Rap Album. Nominee and performer Sia wore custom Giorgio Armani look. Maddie Ziegler, the young dancer featured in Sia’s music video for “Elastic Heart,” walked the red carpet with Sia wearing a matching custom Giorgio Armani outfit. Grammy host LL Cool J wore a Giorgio Armani Made to Measure indigo blue silk herringbone pattern one-button dinner jacket with black satin peak lapels, classic evening pants, a white evening shirt and a bow tie. Nominee and performer Hozier wore two Giorgio Armani ensembles during the evening. Wiz Khalifa wore an Emporio Armani black one-button shawl collar tuxedo that features satin details at the lapels with a classic white evening shirt and a black velvet mini striped neck tie. Presenter The Weeknd wore a deep purple velvet one-button peak lapel dinner jacket with a white ribbon front mandarin collar evening shirt and a pair of midnight blue evening trousers. Diplo wore an Emporio Armani black textured suit with a classic white shirt and a black neck tie with white pinstripe detail.
On Friday, GEM the App with Fame Music hosted a Pre-Grammy Benefit at Soho House with The Audience. The evening benefitted the Made in Africa Foundation and Bridges for Music. Carmen Electra, Will.i.Am, Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, KasKade, Kat McNamara and Jessica Lowndes were in attendance. On Monday, Christina Milian and Cassie attended the GEM the App & Be You Campaign event at W Hollywood and were all smiles even giggling on the red carpet. AnnaLynne McCord and sister Rachel McCord of TheMcCordList.com celebrated the February Full Moon Bazaar at Los Angeles’ Skybar at Mondrian Hotel with a special performance by ABC’s Rising Star Dana Williams and DJ Zach Shields presented by DeLeon Tequila. Director Spike Lee was also in attendance enjoying the acoustic set poolside with a group of his friends. Sean White looked dapper in a black ensemble as he attended a Pre-Grammy dinner at Mr Chow with DeLeon Tequila hosted by Kenny Burns & Emily Rose on Thursday night in LA.
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Grey Goose Vodka and Stadiumred hosted the ultimate VIP event at New York’s Liberty Theater in celebration of the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. The evening featured a telecast of the Awards, along with live music performances, giveaways, signature cocktails by Grey Goos, and food by Kristabelli. Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski (Gone Girl and “Blurred Lines”) hosted the event. Live performances from YouTube stars Megan & Liz, pop-punk band Patent Pending, artist Jeremy Carr, and British singer-songwriter Greg Holden, along with DJ sets from Kitty and Coug and Rick Wonder kept the crowd entertained during breaks and at the after party. Guests enjoyed Le Fizz, Le Melon Mule, and the VX Martini Exceptionnelle, a luxurious spin on a classic martini cocktail served in a chilled martini cocktail glass first rinsed with Absinthe, then finished with a spritz of honey water and garnished with frozen grapes. Kristabelli and Baked by Melissa provided delectable bites throughout the evening.
The Official Backstage Gift Lounge, for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards was presented by MTG Featuring New Era and Sean John. This year marks the 16th year Distinctive Assets has hosted the Official Backstage GRAMMY Gift Lounge. Lash Fary is the founder of Distinctive Assets. Other featured products were from Wellness 360 , Rocky Mountaineer, Gibson Brands, Marchon, SIS by Simone I. Smith, Tisanoreica, Dorco, Devicewear, a MiPosaur from Wowwee, Golden Door Artisan foods, XO Mints, Brooks Candy Company, People Yearbook, Arts & Scents, Music Connection, Live Love Pop, Sassy Strapps, Stickerwallet, MyntSmile, California Good Clothing, JBL, PHYSIQUE 57, Carmex Moisture Plus, Carr Pinot Noir, to name a few. Usher, Common, Herbie Hancock, Lifehouse, Maddie Ziegler, LL Cool J, Joey Fatone, Bow wow, Christina Millian, Shar Jackson, Tichina Arnold, Paul Stanley, Ashanti, Chili from TLC, AC/DC, Rami from the Foo Fighters, Bastille, Plain White T’s, Estelle, Malik Yusef and Juanes all stopped in.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro sponsored the Rock Against Trafficking party on Grammy night. It was a family affair for Pierce Brosnan, who looked dapper in a blue suit and walked the red carpet with his tall son Dylan Brosnan. AnnaLynne McCord looked dashing in a flowy green dress and gold accessories. She attended with a friend and was waiting by the red carpet.
Pandora hosted Second Annual After-Party featuring Lil Jon. The evening was presented by T-Mobile. The event was held at Create Nightclub. With over 76 million active monthly listeners Pandora is uniquely positioned to connect artists with their fans by analyzing musical preferences of local Los Angeles listeners using stations created and thumbed-up songs. Invitations to the After-Party were extended to a targeted group of Pandora listeners who have demonstrated an affinity for the participating artists and in some cases similar artists, for an added element of music discovery.
Citi Presented an Exclusive acoustic performance By Grammy Nominee Aloe Blacc on February 4, 2015 in Los Angeles, California at The Nice Guy.
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