Killers of the Flower Moon, Newport Beach Fest and This Week’s Events – The Hollywood Reporter


Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Killers of the Flower Moon and the Newport Beach Film Festival.

Newport Beach Film Festival

The 24th annual film fest, which ran Oct. 12 to Oct. 19, honored stars including Patricia Clarkson, Jack Huston, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, William Shatner, Eugenio Derbez, Mark Ronson, Glenn Howerton and Todd Haynes, and featured talks with Rainn Wilson, Judy Blume, Susan Feniger and Bobby Berk.

Newport Beach Film Festival Day 2 with honorees Patricia Clarkson, Jack Huston, Phil Lord, Chris Miller and more

Jack Huston, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Miller and Phil Lord

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Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson

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Liz Lachman, Lisa Donmall-Reeve, and Susan Feniger

Liz Lachman, Lisa Donmall-Reeve and Susan Feniger

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Eugeno Derbez receives the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Icon Award at the Sherman Library & Gardens on October 18, 2023 in Corona Del Mar, California.

Eugenio Derbez

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Glenn Howerton receives the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Artist of Distinction Award

Glenn Howerton

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Good Burger 2 x NYCC

Producers Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell made an appearance at the Paramount + Good Burger 2 panel and Nickelodeon booth at New York Comic-Com.

Kenan and Kel Stop By NYCC for Good Burger 2 Panel

Kenan and Kel

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Legacy Ball

Legacy Youth Leadership held its third annual Legacy Ball event on Saturday, with the evening’s top honor, the Legacy Award, presented to Scott Evans, while PwC received the Vision Award for their company’s support in helping build the leaders of today. 

3rd Annual Legacy Ball

Founder and CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership Seth Maxwell and Scott Evans

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Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala

Family Equality held its LA Impact: No Place Like Home gala on Saturday, raising more than $350,000 for Family Equality’s critical work on behalf of LGBTQ+ families. Niecy Nash-Betts and Bruce Cohen were honored at the Hollywood event.

Niecy Nash-Betts, Colman Domingo, and Wendy Raquel Robinson

Niecy Nash-Betts, Colman Domingo and Wendy Raquel Robinson

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National LGBTQ Task Force Gala

On Saturday, The National LGBTQ Task Force held its National Gala at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Hosted by drag performer Latrice Royale and actor Dyllón Burnside, the event honored Pose star Dominique Jackson with the 2023 National Leadership Award. 

Gala Co-Host Latrice Royale, National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson, National Leadership Award Recipient Dominique Jackson and Gala Co-Host Dyllon Burnside

Latrice Royale, National LGBTQ Task Force executive director Kierra Johnson, Dominique Jackson and Dyllón Burnside

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Last Chance for Animals Gala

Last Chance for Animals, an international animal rights organization, held its annual fundraising gala on Saturday in Beverly Hills, where Diane Warren received the Sam Simon Award in honor of her passionate work as an animal rights and animal welfare activist. 

Catherine Hardwicke and Diane Warren at Last Chance for Animals Gala on Oct. 14 in Beverly Hills.

Catherine Hardwicke and Diane Warren

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Killers of the Flower Moon premiere

Martin Scorsese joined his producers, crew and Osage consulting team at the Los Angeles premiere of his Apple TV+ film on Monday.

Marianne Bower, Justine Conte, Daniel Lupi, Martin Scorsese, Bradley Thomas, Rick Yorn and Lisa Frechette attend Apple TV+'s Killers Of The Flower Moon premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Marianne Bower, Justine Conte, Daniel Lupi, Martin Scorsese, Bradley Thomas, Rick Yorn and Lisa Frechette

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God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards

God’s Love We Deliver, NYC’s only nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition services for individuals living with severe illness, hosted its 17th annual Golden Heart Awards on Monday, honoring Ben Platt and Scarlett Johansson for their work on behalf of causes addressing AIDS, cancer, hunger and inclusion.

Michael Kors and Scarlett Johansson attend the 2023 God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards at The Glasshouse on October 16, 2023 in New York City.

Michael Kors and Scarlett Johansson

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Noah Galvin, Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein attend the 2023 God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards at The Glasshouse on October 16, 2023 in New York City.

Noah Galvin, Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein

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Queen of New York premiere

Queen of New York, chronicling drag queen Marti Cummings’ run for NY City Council, screened at NewFest in NYC on Monday.

Emma Fidel and Daniel Ming attend the premiere of

Director Emma Fidel and Daniel Ming

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Nyad special screening

Netflix hosted a special L.A. screening of Nyad on Tuesday, followed by a Q&A moderated by journalist David Canfield with co-directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, real-life subject Bonnie Stoll (portrayed in the film by Jodie Foster), producers Andrew Lazar and Teddy Schwarzman, writer Julia Cox, composer Alexandre Desplat and cinematographer Claudio Miranda.

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin attend Netflix's Nyad LA Tastemaker Event at Pacific Design Center on October 16, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

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Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live Conference 

On Monday evening, Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Legend joined the WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach.

Erich Schwartzel and Arnold Schwarzenegger

Erich Schwartzel and Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Soul Mates premiere

Actors Annie Ilonzeh, Charlie Weber and Neal McDonough joined director Mark Gantt at the L.A. premiere of their new dating horror movie on Monday.

Actor Annie Ilonzeh, director Mark Gantt and actor Charlie Weber

Annie Ilonzeh, Mark Gantt and Charlie Weber

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FGI Night of Stars Gala

Fashion Group International welcomed leading lights of the fashion, beauty, arts, culture and entertainment worlds to the 39th annual FGI Night of Stars gala on Tuesday night. Fashion designer Dennis Basso received the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Martha Stewart, and Whoopi Goldberg received the American Icon Award.

Gary Wassner, Whoopi Goldberg and Maryanne Grisz

Gary Wassner, Whoopi Goldberg and Maryanne Grisz

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Dennis Basso and Martha Stewart

Dennis Basso and Martha Stewart

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Ferrari Gala

J Balvin, John Legend, Taylor Hill and Adam Driver were among the stars who attended the Ferrari Gala in NYC on Tuesday, which featured a charitable auction raising funds for the brand’s initiatives supporting education.

J Balvin and John Legend attend The Ferrari Gala: Ferrari's game changing spirit pays homage to NYC at Hudson Yards on October 17, 2023 in New York City.

J Balvin and John Legend

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Adam Driver and Michael Mann attend The Ferrari Gala: Ferrari's game changing spirit pays homage to NYC at Hudson Yards on October 17, 2023 in New York City.

Adam Driver and Michael Mann

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Liveable Luxe book party

Brigette Romanek hosted a star-studded cocktail party at her Los Angeles home on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of her debut book, Livable Luxe. Notable guests included Lupita Nyong’o, Kelly Rowland, Law Roach, Jessica Alba and Rachel Zoe. 

Ferrari Sheppard, Jessica Alba, Brigette Romanek, Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Kelly Rowland at Brigette Romanek’s LA Launch Party for Livable Luxe

Ferrari Sheppard, Jessica Alba, Brigette Romanek, Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Kelly Rowland

Courtesy of Jojo Korsh/BFA.com

Elaine Welteroth , Lupita Nyong'o at the Brigette Romanek Launche of Liveable Luxe Book Cocktail Party at New LA Home.

Elaine Welteroth and Lupita Nyong’o

Courtesy of Jojo Korsh

Spirit Day Empire State Building lighting

GLAAD turned the iconic Empire State Building purple ahead of GLAAD’s Spirit Day, where Laverne Cox was joined by GLAAD board members Peppermint and Samantha Lux for the ceremonial lighting.

Laverne Cox lights the Empire State Building

Laverne Cox

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Spotify Presents: An Evening with Trevor Noah

Spotify hosted a celebration in NYC on Wednesday at Trevor Noah’s “Off The Record Tour” to toast the upcoming launch of his new Spotify original podcast.

Paul Vogel, Sahar Elhabashi, Dustee Jenkins, Trevor Noah, Julie McNamara, Liz Gateley, and Wilson Morales attend an evening with Trevor Noah, celebrating 'What Now With Trevor Noah' presented by Spotify on October 18, 2023 in New York City.

Spotify CFO Paul Vogel, Spotify head of podcast business Sahar Elhabashi, Spotify chief public affairs officer Dustee Jenkins, Trevor Noah, Spotify head of global podcast studios Julie McNamara, Spotify head of Spotify Studios development Liz Gateley and Talk Content head of creator equity fund Neil Drumming

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City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Gala

City of Hope honored Lyor Cohen, global head of Music at YouTube and Google at its Spirit of Life Gala on Wednesday. The annual event featured a special performance from LL Cool J and DJ Jazzy Jeff, plus a curated “DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live!” segment with Slick Rick, Kurtis Blow, Big Daddy Kane, MC Serch, Nice ‘N Smooth, EPMD, Redman, Onyx, Warren G, Domino, Musiq Soulchild, Dru Hill, Ja Rule, T.I., Swizz Beatz and Public Enemy.

Honoree Lyor Cohen

Lyor Cohen

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A Very Good+ Night of Comedy 2023 Benefit Gala

Good+Foundation, a national nonprofit founded by Jessica Seinfeld that addresses multi-generational poverty, held its marquee fundraiser A Very Good+ Night of Comedy on Wednesday in NYC, featuring headlining performances from Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer and Ronny Chieng.

Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, and Jerry Seinfeld attend the 2023 Good Foundation A Very Good Night of Comedy Benefit at Carnegie Hall on October 18, 2023 in New York City.

Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart and Jerry Seinfeld

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Jim Gaffigan, Jeannie Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Ronny Chieng, and Hannah Pham attend the 2023 Good Foundation A Very Good Night of Comedy Benefit at Carnegie Hall on October 18, 2023 in New York City.

Jim Gaffigan, Jeannie Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Ronny Chieng and Hannah Pham

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Lambda Legal’s 50th-anniversary celebration

Lambda Legal celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, with CEO Kevin Jennings and a performance by Tony winner Alex Newell.

Kevin Jennings and Alex Newell attend Lambda Legal's 50th Anniversary at Moonlight Studios on October 18, 2023 in New York City.

Kevin Jennings and Alex Newell

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good.clean.goop launch

Gwyneth Paltrow celebrated the launch of good.clean.goop on Wednesday, with an intimate soiree at the goop headquarters. 

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

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GLAAD’s Spirit Day concert

GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis and host Frankie Grande presented GLAAD’s fifth annual #SpiritDay Concert on Wednesday, with performances from Lauren Jauregui, VINCINT, The Scarlet Opera and Wayne Brady.

Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady

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Industry Dance Awards

The 2023 Industry Dance Awards and Cancer Benefit Show, hosted by Amanda Kloots, honored Shirley MacLaine with a lifetime achievement award on Wednesday.

Annette Bening and Shirley Maclaine attend the 2023 Industry Dance Award

Annette Bening and Shirley MacLaine

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WIF’s 50th-anniversary lunch

WIF hosted a private luncheon with executives from across the entertainment industry, including Victoria Alonso, Amy Baer, Gina Balian, Robbie Brenner, Nicole Clemens, Maha Dakhil and Sue Kroll, on Wednesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of WIF.

WIF’s industry executive luncheon

WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer, president of Mattel Films Robbie Brenner and producer Victoria Alonso 

Courtesy of Natalia Molina

Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards

On Wednesday, the 75th annual event — hosted by Adam Savage, special effects designer/producer and host of MythBusters — honored individuals, companies and organizations for developments that have advanced television and elevated the storytelling process.

Adam Savage hosts the 75th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in the Saban Media Center in Los Angeles.

Adam Savage

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Love in Gravity premiere

Gina Torres, Jake Borelli, Froy Gutierrez, Jessica Marie Garcia, Lux Pascal, Marcel Ruiz, Lisa Vidal and RK Russell walked the carpet on Wednesday for the premiere of the second season of Love in Gravity.

Gina Torres, Lisa Vidal, Marcel Ruiz, Jessica Marie Garcia, Jake Borelli, Lux Pascal, Froy Gutierrez at ABOUT LOVE IN GRAVITY Premiere.

Gina Torres, Lisa Vidal, Marcel Ruiz, Jessica Marie Garcia, Jake Borelli, Lux Pascal and Froy Gutierrez

Courtesy of PREET MANDAVIA

Women’s Media Awards

The Women’s Media Center hosted its 2023 Women’s Media Awards on Thursday in NYC, honoring Mariska Hargitay, Fredricka Whitfield, Karen Lincoln Michel, Emily Ladau, Koritha Mitchell and Akila Radhakrishnan.

Mariska Hargitay and Jane Fonda attend The Women's Media Center 2023 Women's Media Awards at The Whitby Hotel on October 19, 2023 in New York City.

Mariska Hargitay and Jane Fonda

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Shadow Brother Sunday screening

Elizabeth Banks led a screening and Q&A for Alden Ehrenreich’s directorial debut short film, in which he also stars, in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Alden Ehrenreich and Elizabeth Banks

Alden Ehrenreich and Elizabeth Banks

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To Kill a Tiger premiere

Documentary feature film To Kill a Tiger had its premiere screening in NYC on Thursday, with executive producer Dev Patel, writer/director Nisha Pahuja, EP Rupi Kaur and EP Shivani Rawat.

Shivani Rawat ,Rupi Kaur ,Dev Patel ,Nisha Pahuja and Mona Sinha at Metrograph

Shivani Rawat, Rupi Kaur, Dev Patel, Nisha Pahuja and Mona Sinha

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May December NewFest screening

Director Todd Haynes attended a special screening of his new film and accepted the Queer Visionary Award on Thursday at NewFest.

Nick McCarthy, Todd Haynes and David Hatkoff

Nick McCarthy, Todd Haynes and David Hatkoff

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DKMS gala

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Billy Porter, Mario Cantone, Vera Wang and Marc Jacobs were among those who attended nonprofit DKMS’ annual gala on Thursday, which raises funds for the fight against blood cancer. 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attends the 17th Annual DKMS Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on October 19, 2023 in New York City.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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Wrap Dress 50th-anniversary celebration

Diane von Furstenberg hosted a luncheon in NYC to celebrate the iconic dress that put DVF on the map, celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the dress with friends Stephen Burrows, Fran Lebowitz, Bob Colacello, Derek Blasberg, Steven Kolb, Vanessa Friedman and Fabiola Beracasa Beckman.

Fran Lebowitz, Stephen Burrows, Diane von Furstenberg, Pat Cleveland

Fran Lebowitz, Stephen Burrows, Diane von Furstenberg and Pat Cleveland

Courtesy of BFA

What Goes Around Comes Around André Leon Talley Collection preview

What Goes Around Comes Around, the leading curator of pre-owned luxury goods and vintage apparel, celebrated the debut of its exclusive capsule from the personal collection of André Leon Talley on Thursday, with guests including Tracee Ellis Ross, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lori Harvey, Big Sean, Liza Koshy and Lily Rabe.

Tracee Ellis Ross, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lori Harvey at What Goes Around Comes Around Celebrates André Leon Talley Collection

Lori Harvey, Jodie Turner-Smith and Tracee Ellis Ross

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Seth Weisser, Lily Rabe, Gerard Maione at What Goes Around Comes Around Celebrates André Leon Talley Collection

Seth Weisser, Lily Rabe and Gerard Maione

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Fashion Reimagined premiere

On Thursday, Fashion Reimagined had its Los Angeles debut with a screening of the movie following a panel discussion about sustainability in the fashion industry, featuring actress Nikki Reed; Jill Zeleznik, chair of the Fashion Design program at Otis College; Amy Powney, creative director of cult fashion label Mother of Pearl; Becky Hutner, director of Fashion Reimagined; and Ibrahim Alhusseini, founder of climate change investment firm FullCycle.

Ibrahim AlHusseini, Jill Zeleznik, Nikki Reed and Amy Powney attend Los Angeles Premiere of Fashion Reimagined at Nya Studios on October 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Ibrahim Alhusseini, Jill Zeleznik, Nikki Reed and Amy Powney

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Coco Jones’ “ICU” celebration

Rising R&B songstress Coco Jones celebrated her hit single “ICU” going platinum and the success of her EP What I Didn’t Tell You at an intimate dinner with Grey Goose vodka at Horses on Thursday.

Coco Jones

Coco Jones

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Ulla Johnson dinner

Melanie Lynskey, Dakota Fanning, Gabrielle Union, Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Bilson and Jessica Williams joined Ulla Johnson to celebrate the opening of her Los Angeles boutique on Thursday.

Cynthia Erivo, Gabrielle Union, Ulla Johnson, Dakota Fanning

Cynthia Erivo, Gabrielle Union, Ulla Johnson and Dakota Fanning

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