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»

Last night in NYC, Meryl Streep, Elton John, and Sting were among the many stars that gathered for the Rainforest Fund concert at Carnegie Hall, Michael Jackson lives on in the Immortal World Tour of Cirque du Soleil, Ben Stiller dined at Paris Review's Spring Revel, Bobbi Brown supported Dress for Success at their 15th anniversary gala, and so much more! Last night's parties were all about celebrating for a good cause. More»

Last night in NYC, Friends performed at Le Baron for part four of the Encore! Live Sessions, Chloe Sevigny and Adam Brody attended the after party for Damsels in Distress at the Soho Grand Hotel, Roma took the stage for Avenue A Soundcheck's Monday Rock series, Martin Scorsese honored Catherine Deneuve at the 39th annual Chaplin Award Gala, and so much more. Last night's parties were all about the music! More»

Last night in NYC, Adrien Brody and Lucy Liu attended the Detachment premiere, Forbes honored those featured on their 30 Under 30 list, Selita Ebanks hosted the Grey Goose launch of Cherry Noir with Chef Roble, Jullian James rocked out at Sway Lounge to support Musicians on Call, and so much more. Last night's parties were all about showing your support for young talent. More»

Last night, Van Halen performed at Madison Square Garden, W.i.P. hosted the launch party for Lenay Dunn as American Rag's It Girl, Ristorante Asellina celebrated its one year anniversary, Questlove spun at Bushmills Honey Premier Party, Tinsley Mortimer and Erin Andrews joined NY Rangers players for a casino party at Gotham Hall, Soledad O'Brien hosted the Dance Theatre of Harlem's Vision Gala, CFDA's CEO, Steven Kolb discusses his fashion world experience, and so much more. Last night's parties were all about celebrating new beginnings.

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Last Friday night launched the Soledad O'Brien and Brad Raymond Foundation, a charity that provides scholarships to young women, in Bridgehampton for a jazz-themed night of fun. Guests included Star Jones, Russell Simmons with actress Melissa George, jazz stars Kirk Frankin and Ron Carter, and event chairs Cicely Tyson and Pharrell Williams.

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via hamptons.guestofaguest: Were you in the Hamptons this weekend? Did you go to every party? We've got the scoop on all the best events from Samantha Ronson's gig at the Capri to Alec Baldwin at Authors Night to Bridgehampton Polo and much, much more. Take a look! MORE>>>

Were you at every event over the weekend? Did you see Samantha Ronson DJ at the Capri? Or meet Alec Baldwin at Authors Night? In case you weren't, we have a round-up of the weekend's best events. Check it out! More»

As I watched the progression of people walk through the gates of Russell Simmons’ home in East Hampton, I couldn’t help but think about how Ricky Nelson once sang about attending a garden party. Had the song been about an actual garden party, and not a metaphor for a failed performance at Madison Square Garden, he probably would have included a disclaimer about the dangers of wearing heels to an event taking place on top of nature’s carpet. If you’re not careful, you could roll an ankle or strike oil if you displace your weight incorrectly. Especially when the red carpet is somebody’s lawn. This was the case for the 12th Annual Garden Party Gala hosted by Soledad O’Brien to benefit Rush Philanthropic’s Art for Life: The Zen of Giving, last Saturday.

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