Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce and others win big at the 2012 BET Awards; music exec Kevin Liles throws a pre-BET Awards pool party with guests Trey Songz and and Estelle; Russell Brand, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld and more raise funds for the David Lynch Foundation; Christina Milian, Meek Mill, Tyga and more celebrate the BET Awards with the Cash Money family; SRC Records honor Melanie Fiona with a pre-BET Awards party; BET CEO Debra Lee takes over Union Station for a pre-awards show bash with live music by Luke James and Q-Tip among others—L.A. was buzzing with industry events all over town this weekend and we have the details on it all in today's installment of Last Night's Parties. More»

Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Jena Malone and many other stars attend the screening of the high-profile, megabudget "Hatfields & McCoys" miniseries premiering on The History Channel; Pixar visionary John Lasseter and other big names in digital art and animation convene at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater to discuss the history and future of their field; Disney Star Daniel Curtis Lee celebrates his 21st with a bash on Hollywood & Highland; Hank Baskett hosts an athlete-packed charity golf tournament to fight lung cancer; and socialite and southern belle Tinsley Mortimer celebrates the release of her debut novel at the Trina Turk Boutique. Monday night's parties clearly had a little bit of everything, so read all about it in this edition of Last Night's Parties!

Bill Paxton at the "Hatfields & McCoys" Premiere [via] More»

Last night in NYC, Jessica Stam joined June Ambrose at the American Ballet Theatre's Spring Gala, Santigold performed at Irving Plaza with surprise guests Pharrell and Andy Samberg, Rihanna and Neil Young kicked off the Robin Hood Foundation Benefit, Ricky Martin hosted an intimate fundraiser for President Obama, and more. Last night's parties were all about the performers! More»