Last Night's Parties: Christopher Walken Screens New Flick, Cosmo Celebrates Fun Fearless Males

by Mara Siegler · March 8, 2011

    Russell Brand does his 'furless' thing, Mila Kunis takes risks, P Diddy get an award, top restaurants feed people for a good cause, Vincent D'Onofrio struts the red carpet, Kalup Linzy sings, Alec Baldwin hangs at Cipriani 42 and so much more! The stars were out last night.

    COSMOPOLITAN HONORS ITS FUN FEARLESS MALES OF 2011

    Where: Mandarin Oriental

    Who Was There: Penn Badgley, Chris Hemsworth, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Chad Ochocinco, Catt Sadler, Ian Somerhalder

    Other Details: Cosmo mag paid tribute to the men who make our heart rate accelerate last night. Russell Brandbehaved, as usual, in a way that begged for attention. When asked by MTV whether he is fun or fearless, he answered " "I'd like to think of myself as a conglomerate of both things — furless." Mila Kunis,, when asked which she looks for in a man, responded: " "I want both! Sure! Who doesn't? I look for it in my friends. Why not? I'd like to think I'm fun and fearless, but I think I have my days where I'm probably really scared and not so much fun. But I'd like to think I take risks and take chances and enjoy my life." [Via]

    THE JACKIE ROBINSON Foundation 2011 Annual Awards Gala

    Where: Waldorf

    Who Was There: Russell Simmons, Rachel Robinson, Della Britton Baeza, Joseph R. Perella, Leonard S. Coleman, Audrey Quock

    Other Details: Bill Cosby hosted last night's event honoring S Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ingrid Saunders Jones (Senior Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company), and Joseph R. Perella (Founding Partner, Chairman and CEO of Perella Weinberg Partners) for their charitable and philanthropic contributions and innovation in the music, fashion and financial arenas, respectively. Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand to give a speech and Chrisette Michele performed for the  crowd.

    GMHC hosts Savor

    Where: Gotham Hall

    Who Was There: Jonathan Tisch, Joan Tisch, Lizzie Tisch, Laurie Tisch, Samuel Peabody, Elizabeth Peabody, Carmen Quagliata, Francois Payard, Stephen Lewandowski, Maury Povich, Connie Chung

    Other Details: GMHC is the nation’s oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment and care for those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Chopped host Ted Allen and some 400 guests enjoyed cocktails, bid in a silent auctions and dined on a four course menu specially designed for the event by the world renowned star chefs: Scott Conant of Scarpetta, Amanda Freitag of The Harrison, Alex Guarnaschelli of Butter, Marc Murphy of Landmarc, Aaron Sanchez of Paladar, Chris Santos of Stanton Social and Geoffrey Zakarian of Town. Francois Payard of Francois Payard Bakery, Carmen Quagliata of Union Square Café, Peter Hoffman of Savoy, and Stephen Lewandowski of Tribeca Grill.[Via]

    CHRISTIE'S AND PERFORMA Present A Special Performance by KALUP LINZY at Reception For First Open Auction

    Where: Christie's

    Who Was There: Amy Capellazzo, Kalup Linzy, Sara Friedlander, RoseLee Goldberg, Emma Laurence, Storm Janse van Rensburg, Thelma Golden, Genoa Mungin, Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Saheer Umar

    Other Details: Christie's and Performa hosted a special performance James Franco's best buddy Kalup Linzy. Be sure to check out our Style Phile on the artist HERE. [Via]

    KILL THE IRISHMAN Screening & AFTER PARTY

    Where: Landmark's Sunshine, Puck Fair

    Who Was There: Christopher Walken, Steve Schirripa, Jonathan Hensleigh, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tony Darrow, Tony Lo Bianco, Tommy Reid, Jason Butler Harner

    Other Details: You know this was one hell of an event with Christopher Walken AND Vincent D'Onofrio in the same room. The film stars Ray Stevenson as notorious Cleveland gangland figure and virtual folk hero Danny Greene. [Via]

    Guild Hall 26th Anniversary Academy of the Arts Lifetime Achievement Awards & Dinner [More photos HERE]

    Where: Cipriani 42nd St

    Who Was There: Alec Baldwin, Dick Cavett, Ruth Appelhof, Martha Rogers, Roy Furman, Frieda Furman, Bob Balaban, Lewis Cullman, Marshall Brickman

    Other Details: Bob Balaban acted as Master of Ceremonies in honoring Dick Cavett for performing arts, Elizabeth Peyton for visual arts, Marshall Brickman for literary arts and Lewis B. Cullman for the Special Award for leadership and philanthropic endeavors. Alec Baldwin acted as the guy everyone was excited to see. Be sure to check out more photos HERE.

    OSCILLOSCOPE LABORATORIES and GOTHAM MAGAZINE present the special screening of MONOGAMY

    Where: IFC CENTER and STUDIO XXI

    Who Was There: Rashida Jones, Justin Long, Adam Yauch, Dana Adam Shapiro, Samantha Yanks, Meital Dohan, Angela Wilcox,Ted Wilcox, Charlotte Ronson

    Other Details: Rashida Jones screened her new movie Monogamy followed by a swanky after-party at Studio XXI. The movie focuses on "The strained relationship of an engaged Brooklyn couple," which sounds kind of annoying, but actually looks pretty good.  [Via]

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    26th Annual WOMEN'S PROJECT'S Women Of Achievement Gala

    Where: eSPACE

    Who Was There: Ramona Singer, Bebe Neuwirth, Bettina Bennett, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Lucia Hwong, Ben Rappaport, Jan Leeming, Kathleen Turner

    Other Details: Bonnie Pfeifer Evans and Bebe Neuwirth, two-time Tony Award-winner, were honored at last night's event. [Via]

    Atlantic Theater Company's Annual Spring Gala Presents "Can You Spare A Dime?"

    Where: The Lighthouse

    Who Was There: Adrian Grenier, Brian d'Arcy James, Jennifer Prescott, Cady McClain, Giancarlo Esposito, Jordan Lage, Joan Osborne, Isiah Whitlock Jr., John Slattery, Mary Beth Peil

    Other Details: The Atlantic Theater Gala's annual spring event brought out the big names for dinner and a silent auction. [Via]

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    THE TRIBECA FILM INSTITUTE and MARRIAGE EQUALITY NEW YORK Present the New York Premiere of MAKING THE BOYS

    Where: Tribeca Screening Room

    Who Was There: Carson Kressley, Crayton Robey, Douglas Tirola, Griffin Dunne, Mart Crowley, Michael Musto

    Other Details: Making The Boys traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of The Boys in the Band, a groundbreaking play that earned historical significance by being the first successful work to authentically depict gay characters.

    American Heart Association/ Celebrity Apprentice Premiere Honoring Star Jones

    Where: Opia

    Other Details: Guests joined Star Jones for dinner while watching the season premiere of Celebrity Apprentice. Star gave an emotional speech about her experience with heart surgery and worked the room for the American Heart Association. During commercial breaks, guests bid on items and made big money donations, raising six figures in under two hours.

    Russell Simmons Francois Payard Charlotte Ronson Ramona Singer Penn Badgley Michael Musto Christies Espace Alec Baldwin Marshall Brickman Rashida Jones Mandarin Oriental Russell Brand Bebe Neuwirth Carson Kressley Jonathan Tisch Justin Long Adrian Grenier Catt Sadler Adam Yauch Dick Cavett Kathleen Turner Lizzie Tisch Bob Balaban John Slattery Mila Kunis Griffin Dunne RoseLee Goldberg Vincent D'Onofrio P. Diddy Ian Somerhalder christopher walken Gotham Hall Dana Adam Shapiro Meital Dohan Chad Ochocinco Samantha Yanks Puck Fair Ben Rappaport Brian D'Arcy James Cipriani 42nd St Giancarlo Esposito Jason Butler Harner Kalup Linzy Crayton Robey Douglas Tirola Mart Crowley THE TRIBECA FILM INSTITUTE and MARRIAGE EQUALITY NEW YORK Present the New York Premiere of MAKING THE BOYS Jennifer Prescott Cady McClain Jordan Lage Joan Osborne Isiah Whitlock Jr. Mary Beth Peil Atlantic Theater Company's Annual Spring Gala Presents "Can You Spare A Dime?" Bettina Bennett Bonnie Pfeifer Evans Lucia Hwong Jan Leeming 26th Annual WOMEN'S PROJECT'S Women Of Achievement Gala Angela Wilcox Ted Wilcox IFC CENTER and STUDIO XXI OSCILLOSCOPE LABORATORIES and GOTHAM MAGAZINE present the special screening of MONOGAMY Ruth Appelhof Martha Rogers Roy Furman Frieda Furman Lewis Cullman Guild Hall 26th Anniversary Academy of the Arts Lifetime Achievement Awards & Dinner Chris Hemsworth COSMOPOLITAN HONORS ITS FUN FEARLESS MALES OF 2011 Landmark's Sunshine Steve Schirripa Jonathan Hensleigh Tony Darrow Tony Lo Bianco Tommy Reid KILL THE IRISHMAN Screening & AFTER PARTY CHRISTIE'S AND PERFORMA Present A Special Performance by KALUP LINZY at Reception For First Open Auction Amy Capellazzo Sara Friedlander Emma Laurence Storm Janse van Rensburg Thelma Golden Genoa Mungin Peggy Cooper Cafritz Saheer Umar Joan Tisch Laurie Tisch Samuel Peabody Elizabeth Peabody Carmen Quagliata Stephen Lewandowski Maury Povich Connie Chung GMHC hosts Savor Rachel Robinson Della Britton Baeza