The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards brought excitement and a few surprises to television’s biggest night at Microsoft Theater. “Game of Thrones” won Outstanding Drama Series, while HBOs “Veep” took home the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for a second year in a row. FX Networks’ “The People v. O.J. Simpson” racked up big wins in the limited series or movie categories, with cast members Courtney B. Vance, Sterling K. Brown and Sarah Paulson taking home statuettes. The week leading up to the Emmys was packed with mega parties, gifting suites and events filled with winners, nominees and major stars. Check out our roundup of the hottest people, places and parties celebrating the Emmys. By: Aphua Larbi-Amoah
Audi Pre-Emmy Event
Audi, the automotive partner and vehicle provider of the 68th Emmy Awards, hosted its 7thannual pre-Emmy event at the brand new Catch restaurant. The 2017 Audi R8 and the 2017 Audi Q7 chauffeured VIPs including Cat Deeley, Sarah Hyland and Melora Hardin to the big night. Celebs in attendance included Rami Malek, Constance Zimmer, Elizabeth Banks, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sofia Richie.
Vanity Fair & FX Networks Party
Vanity Fair and FX Networks hosted a private cocktail party to celebrate FX’s record 56 Emmy nominations. Shows being recognized included “The Americans”, “The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”, “American Horror Story: Hotel”, “Baskets”, and “Fargo”. The invitation-only event was held at CRAFT. Celebs in attendance included FX networks show talent John Travolta, Sarah Paulsen, Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Courtney B. Vance, Kathy Bates and Donald Glover.
Vanity Fair, Youtube & Shiseido Kick-Off Party
Vanity Fair, YouTube and Shiseido hosted a private cocktail party to celebrate the kick-off of Emmy weekend and the Vanity Fair Social Club. Guests were invited to a preview of the V.F.S.C space at PLATFORM, where they enjoyed exclusive cocktail created by Santa Margherita Wines, experience YouTube’s 360-degree photo booth and take home a Shieseido gift bag featuring Ultimune.
Women Making History Brunch
The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) and its Los Angeles Regional Council hosted an exclusive brunch at The Montage Beverly Hills to commemorate the achievements of women and generate awareness of the Museum and the importance of preserving women’s history. The 5th Annual Women Making History Brunch, presented by Glamour and Lifeway Foods, honored Tracee Ellis Ross, Rachel Zoe, Abigail Breslin, and Toni Ko. Honoree awards were presented by Yara Shahidi and Molly Sims. Additional celebs included Angel Parker, Garcelle Beauvais, Kate Walsh, Kathy Griffin, NeNe Leakes, Olivia Holt and Peyton List.
Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party
Entertainment Weekly celebrated TV’s biggest weekend with their annual pre-Emmy party honoring the 2016 Emmy nominees and the stars of the new fall TV season. Past and present nominees, fall TV talent and industry elite came together with presenting sponsor L’Oréal Paris to celebrate this year’s accomplishments and toast to the very best in television at the new Nightingale Plaza in Los Angeles. Celebs included Mary J. Blige, Jordana Brewster, Zac Posen, Sarah Hyland, RuPaul Charles, Laverne Cox, Keegan-Michael Key, Jaime King and many more!
BAFTA Tea Party
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA) celebrated Emmy weekend with their annual BBC America BAFTA Los Angeles TV Tea Party. The event celebrated excellence in television by honoring this year’s nominees. Guests enjoyed traditional British tea, scones and cocktails, as BAFTA Los Angeles raised awareness and support for its extensive community outreach and education programs. Celebs in attendance included Emilia Clarke, John Singleton, Niecy Nash, Tatiana Maslany and Yara Shahidi.
Television Industry Advocacy Awards
The Television Industry Advocacy Awards, benefiting The Creative Coalition, hosted by TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider, kicked off Emmy weekend at the Sunset Tower Hotel. The event acknowledged the philanthropic work of Emmy nominees Jill Soloway (creator, Transparent), Tony Hale (Veep), Michael Kelly (House of Cards), Niecy Nash (Getting On) and Derek Hough (Dancing with the Stars), as well as honorees Reid Scott (Veep), Dean Norris (Breaking Bad) and Sandra Lee (Good Morning America).
Doris Bergman’s Emmy Style Lounge & Party
Fig & Olive opened its doors to Bergman’s Style Lounge and Party to celebrate the Emmys, where celebs including Kimberly Elise, Jane Lynch and Tasha Smith were treated to the latest in electronics, an incredible array of fashion items, the finest in beauty, skin & hair care, stunning jewelry and a gourmet cuisine. Celebs walked always and tons of luxury swag including items from Ein Drink, Dioo Audio, The Coffee Chef, Royal Elite Vodka, The FootMate System by Gordon Brush, Nu Bra, Personal Touch Lingerie, Rekorderlig Cider, Andrea Gutierrez Jewelry, Fibrum Virtual Reality Headsets, Skin Tech Studios, True Love Skin Care, Pretty Places, Twisted Silver, My Saint My Hero, Arbonne, Spongelle, Art Lewin Bespoke, Couture Gowns & Fragrance by Sue Wong, Hint, Single Dress, Kaya Di Koko, Single Underwear for Men, Shear Wear, Purad’or Hair Care, FulHum Water, Cultures for Health, Josh Cellars Wine, Madame Fleur, Shahnaz Husain Ayurvedic Beauty Products, Hair By Lance Lanza and exquisite VIP Gift Bags provided by MD Sun Skin Care. In the spirit of giving back, guests donated unwrapped gifts for young adults for a Pre-Holiday Gift Drive benefiting ‘Wednesday’s Child’.
Ultimate Primetime TV Lounge
Powerhouse agencies Dreamhouse Marketing & Branding Group, Madison & Mulholland and The Accessories Council joined forces to produce the Ultimate Primetime TV Red Carpet Ready Lounge, held at the W Hollywood Hotel to celebrate the Emmys. Inspired by young Hollywood starlets and top stylists, the Ultimate Primetime TV Lounge treated guests to Royal Treatment Pampering Services which included relaxing massages, services by an in-house makeup technician, and sweet treats by their catering team Sugar & Spyked. Thirsty from a full pampering experience, guests were treated to refreshing drinks provided by Devotion Vodka, Evol, and Moreno Champagne. The Ultimate Primetime TV Lounge gift bag was presented to past and present Emmy Nominees including Tina Fey, Melissa McCarthy, Kirsten Dunst, Felicity Huffman, Amy Schumer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Taraji P. Henson and Claire Danes, which included items from Alister Mekhi, Toxic Eyewear, Masqueology Skin Care, Image Spa, We Are Pop Culture by Christina Milian, and The Devil I Know, a novel by Bess Richards.
EcoLuxe Luxury Lounge
Debbie Durkin’s EcoLuxe Luxury Lounge supporting Shriner’s Hospital for Children was held at The Beverly Hilton in celebration of the Emmys. The exclusive event featured an array of luxury eco-friendly brands, an on-site Mr. & Mrs. Claus for a pre-holiday ‘#SelfiesWithSanta’ photo activation, along with a request for guests to donate new toys, as the event also served as annual toy drive for Shriners Hospital for Children. Celebs including new mom Audrina Patridge and Blackish Marsai Martin received eco-friendly gifts including items from Aqua Star Babor Beauty Spa, Bristol Farms, Bulletproof Coffee, JB Clothiers: Men’s Bespoke Suits, John Paul Pet, Pure Design Inc., Connect Charlie, Mexico Tourism of Los Angeles, Rejoy Interiors, RePurpose Compostables, The Bombshell Beauty Agency and UCI ANTreprenuers: Middle School Mogul Dolls.
