Trixie Mattel, Jennifer Lopez, 5 Seconds of Summer, Tom Morello and more were spotted around town
Emmy Awards weekend, philanthropic galas and end-of-summer fun invigorated Los Angeles in September. Take a look inside below.
YES Scholars Gala
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 04: (L-R) Eric Eisner, Jennifer Lopez, Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Brian Grazer and Benny Medina attend YES Scholars 25th Anniversary Gala on September 04, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for YES Scholars)Credit: Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for YES Scholars
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 04: (L-R) Elizabeth Olsen and Ashley Olsen attend YES Scholars 25th Anniversary Gala on September 04, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for YES Scholars)Credit: Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for YES Scholars
On Sept. 4, YES Scholars held its 25th gala and honored producer, author and philanthropist Nicole Avant and her husband Ted Sarandos. The star-speckled room welcomed Jennifer Lopez, Kris Jenner and more. Read more
Hulu’s The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary Celebration
THE GOLDEN GIRLS – Fans and special guests joined Hulu and headliner DJ Trixie Mattel to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “The Golden Girls” at Roosterfish in West Hollywood, Calif. on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
TRIXIE MATTELCredit: Disney/Frank Micelotta
Rene Daniella and friendCredit: Disney/Frank Micelotta
Tiffany Sutton and friendCredit: Disney/Frank Micelotta
DREW DROEGE, SCARLET ENVY, SAM PANCAKE, TRIXIE MATTEL, WILLAMCredit: Disney/Frank Micelotta
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Hosted by Trixie Mattel, Hulu took over Roosterfish West Hollywood to toast to the milestone anniversary of The Golden Girls and dance away the night.
BAFTA North America TV Tea Party
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 13: (L-R) Taylor Dearden, Gerran Howell, Grant Show, Katherine LaNasa, Joyce Pierpoline, North America Board Chair, BAFTA, Tracy Ifeachor, Adeyemi Eruola, Patrick Ball and Courtney LaBarge Bell, Executive Director, BAFTA North attends The BAFTA TV Tea Party presented by BBC Studios, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA)Credit: Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Quinta Brunson attends The BAFTA TV Tea Party presented by BBC Studios, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for BAFTA)Credit: Getty Images for BAFTA
Stars from TV’s buzziest shows gathered at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on Sept. 13 for BAFTA’s Emmy weekend fête. The Hollywood tea party unfolded on the sunny terrace, where guests like Patricia Arquette, Quinta Brunson and Ike Barinholtz indulged in scones, sandwiches and sweets. Read more
Ecoluxe Endless Summer Festival
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Soo Kim and Joseph Jin attend the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Credit: Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge
Jasmine Davis attends the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge.Credit: Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge
In the midst of Emmys weekend festivities, producer Debbie Durkin threw her 12th annual Ecoluxe Endless Summer Festival. The invite-only event gathered nominees, athletes, industry leaders and more from Hollywood to a private residence in Beverly Hills for an afternoon of wellness activations by DermaFit, Trifecta Red Light Therapy Bed, Lumara Systems and Bioharmonic Technologies and bites from Anita’s Kitchen Co. — all in support of Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch.
Disney’s Emmy Awards Afterparty
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY POST-EMMYS® CELEBRATION – The Walt Disney Company Post-Emmys® Celebration was held on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
MARTIN SHORT, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, STEVE MARTINCredit: Disney/Frank Micelotta
EVAN PETERSCredit: Disney/Frank Micelotta
JUSTIN HARTLEY, SOPHIA PERNAS, STERLING K. BROWNCredit: Disney/Ser Baffo
Disney took over Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles after the Emmys to celebrate its 13 wins across its Hulu, ABC and Disney titles, welcoming a starry crowd that included Sterling K. Brown, Quinta Brunson, Evan Peters, Michelle Williams, Martin Short and Steve Martin.
Iris Wings Sanctuary for Endometriosis Surgery & Wellness Grand Opening
Credit: Jake Fabricius
Credit: Jake Fabricius
Credit: Jake Fabricius
Corinne Foxx, Jasmine Goode, Courtney Ford, Havilah Malone and more headed to Beverly Hills on Sept. 15 for the official unveiling of Iris WIngs Sanctuary for Endometriosis Surgery & Wellness, Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch’s center that specializes in personalized laparoscopic surgery. Guests were treated to food by chef Nikki Martin, skincare from All Moringa and wellness items from Timebeam, Dr. Amie Fixxr Supplements, Beam, Magic Mind and Kunda Wellness.
The Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Daniel O’Day and Tina Knowles attend The Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion at The Beverly Hills Hotel on September 18, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation)Credit: Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Jordin Sparks performs onstage during The Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion.Credit: Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
On Sept. 19, The Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation honored Mrs. Cookie Johnson and Tina Knowles for their work in supporting people living with HIV and AIDS. “This is of course something that is very near to my heart,” Johnson shared during the evening. “This foundation has been around almost as long as my husband and I have been fighting against this disease.” She continued, “Elizabeth was so brave and stood up and fought against this disease. She stood by her friends and she stood by the LGBTQ community.” Later Jordin Sparks took the stage for a special performance. Read more
American Vintage 20-Year Anniversary Party
Twee & IzyCredit: Gabriel Perez Silva
Credit: Gabriel Perez Silva
Eyal BookerCredit: Gabriel Perez Silva
Influencers, fashion elite and more got their groove on at American Vintage’s 20-year anniversary party on Abbott Kinney on Sept. 20. Between relishing in music from DJs Twee and Izy and a live dance performance, guests enjoyed beverages from Lalo Tequila,Copalli Rum, Roseblood d’Estoublon wine and De Soi beverages and bites like poke and bratwurst by Create Hospitality. The guest list included Rocky Barnes, Eyal Booker, Christina Masterson and Christian Isaiah, among others.
The Maybourne Beverly Hills Caviar & Oysters Bar Debut
Credit: Courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Credit: Courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Credit: Courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
The Maybourne Beverly Hills unveiled its oyster and caviar concept with a cocktail party on Sept. 17 marked by Champagne, oysters and plenty of sparkle. Between sips of Billecart Salmon Champagne and martinis courtesy of Belvedere Vodka, attendees enjoyed nibbles like mini lobster rolls and N25 Caviar bumps and had the chance to take home an engraved caviar spoon and try on jewelry stunners from Martin Katz.
5 Seconds of Summer Secret Show at The Sun Rose West Hollywood
Credit: Andy DeLuca
Credit: Andy DeLuca
Australian rockers 5 Seconds of Summer followed up an album announcement with a surprise show in West Hollywood on Sept. 24. Just a handful of fans made it into the outdoor show, which included a nine-song setlist: “Not OK,” “Teeth,” “Everyone’s a Star!,” “Boyband,” “Telephone Busy, “She Looks So Perfect,” “No.1 Obsession,” “Youngblood,” and “Not OK” (again). Read more
Corita Kent: The Sorcery of Images Opening
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 25: Representatives of the Corita Art Center attend the opening reception for “Corita Kent: The Sorcery of Images” at Marciano Art Foundation on September 25, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Marciano Art Foundation
(L-R) Tom Morello and Douglas Fogle.Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Marciano Art Foundation
Tastemakers from fashion, art and music came together at the Marciano Art Foundation on Sept. 25 for the opening reception of Corita Kent: The Sorcery of Images, on view in the Theater Gallery. Attendees, which included musician and activist Tom Morello, also viewed the accompanying exhibition of Immaculate Heart College ephemera and Transmissions: Selections from the Marciano Collection.
The Other Art Fair
Credit: The Other Art Fair
Credit: The Other Art Fair
Credit: The Other Art Fair
From Sept. 25 to 28, The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art brought its biggest showcase yet of independent artists to Barker Hangar. Nearly all exhibitors sold at least one piece, and art sales achieved an all-time high for Los Angeles.
Step Up Inspiration Awards
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Ashlee Margolies, Delores Druilhet Morton and Kaye Popofsky Kramer seen at the 2025 Inspiration Awards Benefiting Step Up at Skirball Cultural Center on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: J.C. Olivera Le Studio Photography
Mandy MooreCredit: J.C. Olivera Le Studio Photography
Storm Reid Credit: J.C. Olivera Le Studio Photography
Step Up held its annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center on Sept. 26. The sold-out luncheon and live fundraiser set a new fundraising record, bringing in a total of $865,000. The afternoon gathering also honored actresses Mandy Moore, Storm Reid and Jamie Chung; Warner Bros. Entertainment Senior Vice President of Current Programming Margie Moreno and teen honoree Vanessa Galeno-Herrera.
British Consul General’s Residence Investiture Celebration
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Sarah Robarts and Sandra Stern attend the investiture celebration at the British Consulate General Residence honoring Sarah Robarts MBE on September 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.Credit: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Ballantines PR
Credit: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Ballantines PR
On Sept. 26, the British Consul General Residence held an investiture celebration honoring Sarah Robarts MBE. Guests included Sandra Stern, Zhang Xin and Shantell Martin.
Wings of Gratitude Charity Gala
Credit: Lizeth Ramirez
Credit: Lizeth Ramirez
FreeRent LA held the inaugural Wings of Gratitude Charity Gala at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on Sept. 27 where attendees delighted in cocktails, bites, chef stations, entertainment and a live auction that featured experiences like courtside experience with NBA legend Dominique Wilkins and trips to Napa and Cabo. The crowd included Holly Robinson Peete, Erin Ziering, Paige Jenna, Bear Fiorda, Dr. Jacob Rastegar and more.
Makeup by Mario Cocktail Party
Credit: Courtesy Makeup by Mario
Credit: Courtesy Makeup by Mario
Credit: Courtesy Makeup by Mario
Mario Dedivanovic welcomed Desi Perkins, Jackie Aina, Shayla Mitchell, Manny Gutierrez, Iris Kendall and more to a private Bel-Air residence to commemorate the launch of Makeup by Mario’s SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation. The cocktail soirée nourished party goers with themed cocktails and bites between finding the perfect foundation shade.