Johnny Depp made a rare return to the Los Angeles spotlight, hitting the red carpet not for a movie premiere \u2014 but to celebrate his new rum brand.<\/p>\n
The \u201cPirates of the Caribbean\u201d star unveiled the new booze, Three Hearts, with a lively Tuesday night bash at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, attracting a crowd of rock legends and other A-listers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.<\/a><\/p>\n The actor held a lively Tuesday night bash at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre with rockers and Hollywood icons. Getty Images for Three Hearts Rum<\/p>\n Aerosmith\u2019s Steven Tyler hosted the festivities and took the stage with Depp\u2019s band, Hollywood Vampires, Matteo Bocelli, the son of the legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, also performed.<\/p>\n The star-studded guest list included Grammy winner Beck, Queens of the Stone Age front man Josh Homme and legendary movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer.<\/p>\n Rarely seen on red carpets these days, Depp posed for photos and mingled with guests, marking the debut of his Caribbean rum brand with business partner Bobby DeLeon.<\/p>\n The evening included a performance by Matteo Bocelli\u2014son of the legendary Andrea Bocelli. Getty Images for Three Hearts Rum<\/p>\n Rarely seen on Los Angeles red carpets these days, Depp posed for photos and mingled with guests. Getty Images for Three Hearts Rum<\/p>\n Stars like Josh Homme, Beck, Steven Tyler, and Jerry Bruckheimer, among others raised a glass. Getty Images for Three Hearts Rum<\/p>\n For years, Depp and DeLeon considered creating something to celebrate their friendship and pay tribute to the rich heritage of Caribbean rum, according to the Hollywood Reporter.<\/p>\n That vision took shape after hurricanes devastated several Caribbean islands, pushing them to find ways to shine a light on local communities.<\/p>\n Depp crafted the bottle\u2019s design himself, infusing it with symbols from his tattoos, personal beliefs and family, including nods<\/a> to his ex-wife Vanessa Paradis and their children, Lily-Rose and Jack Depp, per the outlet.<\/p>\n Depp and DeLeon celebrate their friendship and pay tribute to the rich heritage of Caribbean rum. Getty Images for Three Hearts Rum<\/p>\n Depp crafted the bottle\u2019s design, infusing it with symbols from his tattoos, personal beliefs, and family.<\/p>\n The bottle proudly bears the flag of Depp\u2019s private Bahamian island, Little Hall\u2019s Pond Cay.<\/p>\n \u201cRum holds the history of the islands,\u201d Depp said in an official statement.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s shaped by the hands of the people who grow the cane, ferment the spirit, and age it over time. Bobby and I wanted to create something that honored that tradition and the friendships that inspired it.\u201d<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t
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