Last Night's Parties: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Have Date Night At The ESPY Awards; Celebs Bring Their Kids To "Shrek The Musical" Opening Night

by Dalya Benor · July 14, 2011

    Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Amar'e Stoudemire step out to for the sports world's version of the Oscars at the ESPY Awards, AKA date night for Bieber and Selena; "Shrek The Musical" opens with a slew of Disney-esque stars in attendance such as Corbin Bleu, Alexa Vega, and other fresh faces—get all the details on what happened Wednesday night in L.A. in today's edition of Last Night's Parties. [Jason Bateman, Kerry Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Maria Sharapova, Emmanuelle Chriqui photo via]

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    The 2011 ESPY Awards

    Where: Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Who Was There: Aaron Rodgers, Amar'e Stoudemire, Amber Heard, Brian Wilson, Brooklyn Decker, Cee Lo Green, Chris Evans, Clay Matthews, Danica Patrick, Dirk Nowitzki, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jason Avant, Jason Bateman, Jason Kidd, Jason Sehorn, Jay Leno, Jimmy Johnson, Jonah Hill, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Kerry Washington, Kevin Love, Kiefer Sutherland, Lindsey Vonn, Maria Sharapova, Mark Cuban, Maura Mandt, Philadelphia Eagles, Rachel Nichols, Ryan Reynolds, Selena Gomez, Serena Williams, Seth Meyers, Shawn Marion, Stuart Scott, Tim Tebow, Tim Thomas. Other Details: It was a showdown last night of epic proportions between the insanely-fit athletes and svelte celebrities as they came together and recognize achievements in sports. For once, Lady Gaga wasn't there to steal the show, nor did Britney and Madonna engage in any kind of lip-lock. Justin Bieber and his PR-endorsed girlfriend, Selena Gomez stepped out together much to the dismay of preteens everywhere. "Entourage" star Emmanuelle Chriqui looked hot as usual presenting an award to Blake Griffin for Best Breakthrough Athlete. The athletes ditched their sweaty workout clothes and cleaned up nicely, but MLB player Brian Wilson was intent on making a statement of his own, showing up in a spandex tuxedo suit. Hope he was comfy in that. [Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams photo via]

    "Shrek The Musical" - Los Angeles Opening Night

    Where: The Pantages Theatre Who Was There: Alexa Vega, Alexis Bellino, Annabeth Gish, Barry Williams, Christopher McDonald, Corbin Bleu, John McCook, Josh Sussman, Kate Linder, Keith David, Lauren Storm, Laurette Spang, Rachel Griffiths, Robert Knepper, Sage Stewart. Other Details: Theater-goers last night reported seeing a giant green ogre at The Pantages for the Shrek the Musical kid-friendly opening night. It seems Hollywood and its fame-whoring have gotten to the green monster who made sure he was noticed on the red carpet where plenty of celebrities posed with their offspring before sitting down for the show.

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