In early November, nonprofit network Baby2Baby celebrated its annual gala fund-raiser event in Los Angeles with a crowd of Hollywood icons in attendance. The 2019 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell raised over $4.7 million for children’s charities around the world. Gwyneth Paltrow gave the opening remarks, while Chrissy Teigen was the recipient of the annual Giving Tree Award for her dedication to helping impoverished children and families.
E! PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2019
An annual favorite among celebrity awards shows, the E! People’s Choice Awards took place November 10 and honored entertainers in movies, TV, music, and pop culture. Fans across the globe were able to vote online, and big winners of the night included Avengers: Endgame and its star Robert Downey Jr., Zendaya, Stranger Things and its star Millie Bobby Brown, Cole Sprouse, Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Blackpink, Taylor Swift, Ellen DeGeneres, and more.
AN EVENING WITH VANESSA WILLIAMS
Sinfonia Gulf Coast presented its annual Gala event on November 15 at the Henderson Beach Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida. Each year, Sinfonia and its music director Demetrius Fuller bring global talents to Northwest Florida for performances and educational programs; this year’s Gala featured the talented and beautiful Vanessa Williams. Guests enjoyed a VIP reception, dinner, wine, and cocktails in the Henderson ballroom.