Events of the Week: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Abigail’ and More

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Challengers, Abigail, Under the Bridge and Coachella.

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The annual TV festival kicked off on April 12 and runs through the 21st, with events for The Morning Show, Loki, Young Sheldon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and The Morning Show Cast at PaleyFest LA Opening Night
Nestor Carbonell, Nicole Beharie, Tig Notaro, Jennifer Aniston, moderator Kara Swisher, Reese Witherspoon, Karen Pittman and Mark Duplass for The Morning Show event
Cast of Young Sheldon at PaleyFest
Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, Iain Armitage, Annie Potts, Emily Osment and Lance Barber at the Young Sheldon event
Andy Samberg (L) and Seth Meyers arrive at PaleyFest LA 2024
Andy Samberg and Seth Meyers for the Late Night with Seth Meyers panel
Judd Apatow, Jeff Schaffer, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove arrive at Paley Fest LA 2024 - "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Judd Apatow, Jeff Schaffer, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove at the Curb Your Enthusiasm event.

Breakthrough Prize

Stars including Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close, Lily Collins, Bradley Cooper, James Corden, Robert Downey Jr., Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Alicia Keys, Brie Larson, Adam Levine, Lizzo, Edward Norton, Katy Perry, Margot Robbie, Zoe Salda?a, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Yeoh joined the likes of Elon Musk and Bill Gates at the Breakthrough Prize on Saturday. Also known as the Oscars of Science, the event celebrates the research achievements of the world’s top scientists, awarding more than $15 million in prizes annually.

Elon Musk at the tenth Breakthrough Prize ceremony held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Elon Musk
Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian at the tenth Breakthrough Prize ceremony held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian
Jessica Chastain at the tenth Breakthrough Prize ceremony held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jessica Chastain

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare premiere

Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs Olusanmokun, Henrique Zaga, Henry Golding and Cary Elwes walked the red carpet in NYC on Monday in support of their new Lionsgate film.

Cary Elwes, Henry Zaga, Babs Olusanmokun, Jerry Bruckheimer, Eiza González Rivera, Henry Golding, Hero Feinnes Tiffin and Henry Cavill attend the "The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare" New York Premiere
Cary Elwes, Henry Zaga, Babs Olusanmokun, Jerry Bruckheimer, Eiza González Rivera, Henry Golding, Hero Feinnes Tiffin and Henry Cavill

Under the Bridge premiere

Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough debuted their new Hulu series in Los Angeles on Monday, alongside co-stars Vritika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow and Ezra Faroque.

Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone attend the premiere of Hulu's "Under The Bridge"
Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone

Challengers premiere

Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist joined director Luca Guadagnino at the L.A. premiere of Challengers on Tuesday.

Justin Kuritzkes, Amy Pascal, Josh O'Connor, Zendaya, Mike Faist, Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O’Connor and Mike Hopkins, SVP, Prime Video and Amazon Studios attend the premiere of Amazon MGM Studios' "Challengers" at Westwood Village Theater on April 16 in Los Angeles.
Justin Kuritzkes, Amy Pascal, Josh O’Connor, Zendaya, Mike Faist, Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O’Connor and Mike Hopkins, worldwide head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios

Abigail premiere

Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens and Kathryn Newton walked the carpet on Wednesday at the L.A. premiere of their Universal horror film.

Dan Stevens, Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand, Kathryn Newton and William Catlett attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Universal Pictures "Abigail"
Dan Stevens, Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand, Kathryn Newton and William Catlett
Kathryn Newton and Dan Stevens attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Universal Pictures "Abigail"
Kathryn Newton and Dan Stevens

TCM Classic Film Festival

John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and Harvey Keitel reunited to celebrate Pulp Fiction‘s 30th anniversary, along with support from Bruce Willis’ wife Emma and daughter Tallulah, for the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday.

Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Keitel, Uma Thurman and John Travolta attend the Opening Night Gala and 30th Anniversary Screening of "Pulp Fiction" during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival
Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Keitel, Uma Thurman and John Travolta
Emma Heming Willis and Tallulah Willis attend the Opening Night Gala and 30th Anniversary Screening of "Pulp Fiction"
Emma Heming Willis and Tallulah Willis

Nylon House

Billie Eilish, Megan Fox, Tyga, Simu Liu, Becky G and Ariana Madix were among the stars who partied at Nylon’s Coachella event, presented by Smirnoff ICE, on April 12.

Megan Fox at NYLON House in the Desert 2024 Presented by Smirnoff ICE, Inside, Thermal, California, USA - 12 Apr 2024
Megan Fox
Simu Liu at NYLON House in the Desert 2024, Presented by Smirnoff ICE, Inside, Thermal, California, USA - 12 Apr 2024
Simu Liu

CELSIUS Energy Cosmic Desert Coachella Event

CELSIUS Energy kicked off weekend one of the festival on April 12 with a Cosmic Desert party that welcomed Barry Keoghan, Megan Fox, Emma Roberts, Halle Bailey and a performance by T-Pain. 

Barry Keoghan attends CELSIUS Cosmic Desert Event at Coachella on April 12, 2024 in Indio, California.
Barry Keoghan

Manolo Blahnik luncheon

Manolo Blahnik hosted an intimate luncheon at Chateau Marmont with friends of the brand Erin Walsh, Gillian Jacobs, Hilary Rhoda, Jamie Mizrahi, Jessica Hart, Jessica Paster, Lily Rabe, Rebecca Rittenhouse and Saniyya Sidney.

Rebecca Rittenhouse, Lily Rabe, Nora Zehetner at Manolo Blahnik Hosts an Intimate Luncheon at the Famed Chateau Marmont
Rebecca Rittenhouse, Lily Rabe and Nora Zehetner

Jeopardy!’s 60th anniversary event

In honor of Jeopardy!’s 60th anniversary, Edge at Hudson Yards hosted the inaugural event of Jeopardy!’s nationwide tour on April 12. Special guest appearances were made by super-champs Matt Amodio and Mattea Roach, as well as Celebrity Jeopardy! finalist Katie Nolan.

Mattea Roach, Matt Amodio and Ken Jennings participate in the Inaugural Inside JEOPARDY! live event
Mattea Roach, Matt Amodio and Ken Jennings

Dance Theatre of Harlem gala

The Dance Theatre of Harlem hosted its Vision Gala on April 12, honoring Misty Copeland as well as civic leaders and philanthropists Terri Prettyman Bowles and Alvin Bowles. The organization raised $1.3 million to further its mission of providing arts education, maintaining its school and presenting a ballet company of African American and other racially diverse artists.

Misty Copeland and Robert Garland attend the Dance Theater of Harlem's Annual Vision Gala
Misty Copeland and Robert Garland

Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella party

Interscope returned for its annual Coachella celebration, this year alongside Capitol Records, with a private event in Palm Springs on Saturday and guests including Benny Blanco, Reneé Rapp and Simu Liu.

Towa Bird and Reneé Rapp at the Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella Party on April 13, 2024 in Palm Springs, California
Towa Bird and Reneé Rapp
Benny Blanco at the Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella Party on April 13, 2024 in Palm Springs, California
Benny Blanco

Revolve Festival

Revolve hosted its desert festival for the 7th year on Saturday, featuring performances from Ludacris, T-Pain, Sean Paul and the Ying Yang Twins and attendees including Megan Fox, Emma Roberts, Hailey Bieber, Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Evan Mock, Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse and Tyga.

Cole Sprouse and Ari Fournier attend Revolve Festival 2024
Cole Sprouse and Ari Fournier
Lili Reinhart attends Revolve Festival 2024
Lili Reinhart

Heineken House

Heineken House was home to headliner T-Pain’s sought-after Saturday performance in the desert, as well as performances by Lupe Fiasco, BIA and Channel Tres. Coachella performers Tyler, the Creator and Reneé stopped by throughout the weekend.

T-Pain performs at the Heineken House at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 13th in Indio, California.
T-Pain
Tyler, the Creator at Heineken House at Coachella
Tyler, the Creator

Aperol at Coachella

Aperol debuted its Aperol Aperitivo Italiano at the Terrazza at Coachella, with an appearance by Taylor Zahkar Perez and his family.

Actor, Taylor Zahkar Perez, enjoys an Aperol Spritz at the new Aperol Terrazza during Coachella’s opening weekend.
Taylor Zahkar Perez

ZOEasis

BDG, publisher of The Zoe Report, hosted ZOEasis at a private estate outside of Coachella where guests including Saweetie, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Evan Ross and Yellowjackets‘ Samantha Hanratty sipped on cold beverages as DJ Miss Maddi Jean played a special set.

Sammi Hanratty at The Zoe Report Presents ZOEasis In The Desert 2024, Palm Springs, California - 13 April 2024
Sammi Hanratty

Neon Carnival

Anderson .Paak aka DJ Pee .Wee, social media breakout DJ Hunny Bee and Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy all performed at Neon Carnival, Coachella’s Saturday night afterparty presented by Liquid I.V. in association with PATRóN EL ALTO and The Levi’s Brand. Guests included Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Ice Spice, J Balvin, Maluma, Jon Batiste, The Weeknd, Leonardo DiCaprio, Simu Liu, Lili Reinhart, Paris Hilton, Bebe Rexha, Tinashe, Kyle Richards and Kesha.

DJ Pee .Wee performs onstage during Neon Carnival
DJ Pee .Wee performs onstage
Paris Hilton and Kyle Richards attend Neon Carnival
Paris Hilton and Kyle Richards

Loki FYC event

Stars Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino and Owen Wilson joined directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson and head writer Eric Martin at a FYC event for their Disney+ series on Saturday.

Eric Martin, Aaron Moorhead, Owen Wilson, Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino and Justin Benson attend the LOKI S2 Official Emmy FYC Event
Eric Martin, Aaron Moorhead, Owen Wilson, Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino and Justin Benson

MOCA Gala

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles celebrated the 2024 MOCA Gala at The Geffen Contemporary on Saturday, featuring guests from art, fashion and entertainment including a special performance by St. Vincent and attendees including Ava DuVernay, Kim Gordon, David Alan Grier, Miranda July, Hervé Perrot, Keanu Reeves, Keni Silva and Candy Spelling.

Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves attend MOCA Gala 2024
Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves
Ava DuVernay attends MOCA Gala 2024
Ava DuVernay

Bluey The Sign premiere event

Wicked director Jon M. Chu, Raven-Symoné, Lisa Ling, Samira Wiley and Tia Mowry were among those who celebrated the new Bluey special on the Disney lot on Saturday.

Kristin Hodge and Jon M. Chu arrive at Los Angeles Bluey "The Sign" Premiere Party
Kristin Hodge and Jon M. Chu
Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday arrive at Los Angeles Bluey "The Sign" Premiere Party
Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday

College Television Awards

The Television Academy Foundation announced the winners of the 43rd College Television Awards, which recognize and reward excellence in student-produced programs from colleges nationwide, at a Saturday night gala at the Saban Media Center.

Chris Perfetti, far left, and Lisa Ann Walter, far right, pose with Kaan Berkant, Jennifer Baker and Yinghui Li, of Chapman University, winners of the comedy series award for Slobopoly, at the 43rd College Television Awards presented by the Television Academy Foundation in the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in North Hollywood, CA.
Chris Perfetti and Lisa Ann Walter pose with Kaan Berkant, Jennifer Baker and Yinghui Li of Chapman University, winners of the comedy series award for ‘Slobopoly’

Maria Bello’s Literary Salon

The veteran actress hosted Kristin Hannah for a reading of her new novel The Women for an intimate gathering of 40 women on Sunday. The event series takes place in a separate space behind Bello’s house where she hosts authors and guests that share a love of reading. Hannah, who does readings for groups that number in the thousands, agreed to do the event after Bello reached out personally to ask. The Women, already optioned by Warner Bros. Pictures, centers on nurses in the Vietnam War. Several of Hannah’s titles were on hand for sale at the event until an anonymous donor generously stepped up to supply for all in attendance. The books were delivered by Jeannine A. Cook, an author, literary artist and owner of Harriet’s Bookshop in Pennsylvania and Ida’s Bookshop in New Jersey. Also in attendance were Bello’s chef fiancée Dominique Crenn, Kim Raver, Los Angeles Times Review of Books’ Medaya Ocher and Kate Wolf, and investor-author Arlan Hamilton, the latter of whom Bello hosted in February for a reading of her book, Your First Million. Pastries were provided by Mwokaji Cakery.

Jeannine A. Cook, author Kristin Hannah and Maria Bello pose at Bello's home during Maria's Literary Salon, featuring a reading of Hannah's book The Women on April 14, 2024.
Jeannine A. Cook, author Kristin Hannah and Maria Bello

Hillman Honors

Lena Waithe held the first Hillman Honors Women on the Rise brunch and panel celebration on Sunday, where she was joined by moderator Debbie Allen, host Gia Peppers, and panelists AV Rockwell, D. Smith and Jojo T. Gibbs in a discussion.

Asia Shabazz. Gia Peppers, Debbie Allen, A.V. Rockwell, Lena Waithe, Jojo T. Gibbs, Marquis Phifer
Asia Shabazz, Gia Peppers, Debbie Allen, A.V. Rockwell, Lena Waithe, Jojo T. Gibbs and Marquis Phifer

The Greatest Hits premiere

Lucy Boynton and Nelly Furtado met up at the premiere of Searchlight Pictures’ new film in Los Angeles on Monday.

Nelly Furtado and Lucy Boynton attend Searchlight Pictures' "The Greatest Hits" premiere
Nelly Furtado and Lucy Boynton

Stress Positions special screening

John Early and writer-director-star Theda Hammel joined their castmates at a special New York screening of their Neon film on Monday.

Faheem Ali, Rebecca Wright, Amy Zimmer, Theda Hammel, John Early and Gordon Landenberger attend a special screening of 'Stress Positions'
Faheem Ali, Rebecca Wright, Amy Zimmer, Theda Hammel, John Early and Gordon Landenberger

National Dance Institute gala

National Dance Institute returned to NYC’s Ziegfeld Ballroom for its annual gala on Monday. This year, the arts organization honored actor Bill Irwin, SHS Foundation president Richard E. Feldman and the late Arnold S. Penner.

Bill Irwin speaks onstage during the National Dance Institute's 48th Annual Gala
Bill Irwin

UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center fifth anniversary commemoration

Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and Kourtney Kardashian attended the fifth anniversary commemoration of the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health in Los Angeles on Monday.

Robert G Kardashian Center 5th Anniversary Commemoration
Khloe Kardashian, Eric Esrailian, Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York gala

Megan Thee Stallion and Patricia Arquette were honored at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s annual Spring Into Action gala on Tuesday.

Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2024 Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York Gala
Megan Thee Stallion
Sandra Bernhard, Theodora Richards, Patricia Arquette, Alexandra Richards, Cat Power and Wendy Stark attend the 2024 Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York Gala
Sandra Bernhard, Theodora Richards, Patricia Arquette, Alexandra Richards, Cat Power and Wendy Stark

Dinner with the Parents dinner event

The cast and creators of Amazon Freevee comedy series Dinner with the Parents, including Michaela Watkins, Dan Bakkedahl, Carol Kane, Henry Hall, Daniel Thrasher and Jon Glaser, hosted a family dinner on Tuesday at Lawry’s in Los Angeles to celebrate the upcoming premiere.

Freevee’s Dinner With the Parents
Henry Hall, Jon Glaser, Daniel Thrasher, and Dan Bakkedahl, Michaela Watkins and Carol Kane

SignLight International Film Festival opening night

The SignLight International Film Festival, which showcases the work of Deaf filmmakers from around the world, kicked off in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

CJ Jones & Rosie O'Donnell
Festival founder CJ Jones and supporter Rosie O’Donnell

The Big Door Prize photo call

In New York on Tuesday, Apple TV+ hosted a photo call for the second season of The Big Door Prize, with stars Chris O’Dowd, Josh Segarra, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki and creator David West Read.

(L-R) Josh Segarra, Ally Maki, David West Read, Gabrielle Dennis and Chris O’Dowd
Josh Segarra, Ally Maki, David West Read, Gabrielle Dennis and Chris O’Dowd

Audemars Piguet x John Mayer celebration

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet and its recently appointed Creative Conduit John Mayer hosted a celebratory event at Sky View Estate on Tuesday to honor the launch of their latest collaboration, the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” Limited Edition.

(L-R) Chris Stapleton, John Mayer and Zedd pose as Audemars Piguet hosts a special evening with John Mayer to Celebrate latest collaboration at a private residence on April 16, 2024 in Bel Air, California.
Chris Stapleton, John Mayer and Zedd

We Grown Now screening

Jurnee Smollett and Lil Rel Howery joined director Minhal Baig at a New York screening for their film We Grown Now on Wednesday.

Lil Rel Howery, Minhal Baig, Jurnee Smollett at Sony Pictures Classics and The Cinema Society host a special screening of We Grown Now
Lil Rel Howery, Minhal Baig and Jurnee Smollett

Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala celebrating Tony Bennett

On Wednesday, Jazz at Lincoln Center hosted its annual benefit gala, which this year celebrated Tony Bennett for his dedication and unique contributions to jazz. Hosted by Josh Groban, the event featured performances by Groban, Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth.

Antonia Bennett, Josh Groban and Kristin Chenoweth attend Jazz At Lincoln Center Gala: Celebrating Tony Bennett
Antonia Bennett, Josh Groban and Kristin Chenoweth

The Tattooist of Auschwitz screening

Peacock hosted a screening and panel for its upcoming limited series The Tattooist of Auschwitz at the Jewish Heritage Museum in NYC on Thursday, with series star Jonah Hauer-King and director Tali Shalom-Ezer.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz NYC Screening (l-r) Val Boreland, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisition, TV and Streaming, NBCUniversal; Cécile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, Sky Studios; Heather Morris, Author; Jonah Hauer-King; Claire Mundell, Executive Producer; Tali Shalom-Ezer, Director, Co-Executive Producer at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on April 18, 2024
Val Boreland, executive vp, content acquisition, TV & streaming, NBCUniversal; Cécile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, Sky Studios; Heather Morris, author; Jonah Hauer-King; EP Claire Mundell; Tali Shalom-Ezer

The Jinx — Part Two premiere

The team behind the follow-up to The Jinx debuted part two in New York on Thursday, with support from guests including Michael J. Fox, Molly Shannon and Debra Messing.

Griffin Dunne, Molly Shannon and Andrew Jarecki attend HBO's "The Jinx - Part Two" New York Premiere
Griffin Dunne, Molly Shannon and Andrew Jarecki

Helen Keller Achievement Awards

Shawn Levy was honored for his work on Netflix series All The Light We Cannot See by the American Foundation for the Blind at its annual Helen Keller Achievement Awards on Thursday. The awards celebrate and promote the notable achievements of individuals and organizations that have improved the quality of life for people with disabilities.

Director Shawn Levy poses with the Helen Keller Achievement Award
Shawn Levy

Hispanic Federation Gala

Jennifer Lopez accepted the Premio Orgullo (Pride Award) at Hispanic Federation’s annual gala in NYC on Thursday. Chaired by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the gala raised more than $3.3 million in support of Latino causes.

Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda, Jennifer Lopez, and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda, Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Hit Man screening

Rachel Brosnahan hosted a screening of Glen Powell’s Hit Man on Thursday in NYC.

Glen Powell and Rachel Brosnahan
Glen Powell and Rachel Brosnahan

Hip-Hop and The White House premiere

Executive producer Jeezy joined the team behind Hip-Hop and The White House for a premiere event in New York on Thursday.

Ari Melber, Jordan Benston, Jeezy, and Jesse Washington attend the NY Premiere of "Hip Hop and The White House"
Ari Melber, Jordan Benston, Jeezy and Jesse Washington

Los Angeles Ballet gala

The Los Angeles Ballet celebrated its season 18 gala on Thursday, honoring composer/pianist Kris Bowers and accomplished attorney and LAB board chair Jennifer Bellah Maguire.

Kris Bowers and Jennifer Bellah Maguire with Melissa Barak at LA Ballet Gala
Kris Bowers and Jennifer Bellah Maguire with Melissa Barak

NALIP’s 25th Anniversary Forum and 8th Annual Diverse Women in Media Forum

On Thursday, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers hosted its 8th annual Diverse Women in Media Forum with top executives including Alison Hoffman (president domestic networks, STARZ), Nina Lederman (executive vp scripted global development, Sony Pictures Entertainment), and Giovanna Desselle (director of original programming, STARZ).

Moira Griffith, Independent Producer (Moderator); Giovanna Desselle, Director Original Programming, STARZ; Nina Lederman, EVP Scripted Global Development, Sony at NALIP's 25th Anniversary Forum and 8th Annual Diverse Women In Media Forum Highlights Diversity Progress With Pioneering Entertainment Voices
Moderator Moira Griffith; Giovanna Desselle, director original programming, STARZ; Nina Lederman, executive vp scripted global development, Sony

Archer Roose x Wet Hot American Summer screening

Elizabeth Banks, co-owner and chief creative officer of Archer Roose, celebrated the wine brand’s Regal Cinemas partnership with a L.A. screening of Wet Hot American Summer on Thursday.

Elizabeth Banks and Wet Hot American Summer cast member Marguerite Moreau attend exclusive screening at Regal Cinemas Hollywood.
Elizabeth Banks and ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ co-star Marguerite Moreau

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