For the 15th year in a row, Crumble Caterings’ Chef Wayne Elias (left) and his business partner Chris Diamond (right) join Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish as they dished over 1,000 five-course meals in a massive undertaking for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Viewing Party; raising over $6.3 million dollars.

West Hollywood Park was transformed into a city within a city, with a sprawling array of custom-built pavilions. It took an army of 150 servers and bartenders and 70 kitchen staff to make for a flawless evening, pleasing the palates of Hollywood’s biggest A-listers. From its humble beginnings in 1992, the EJAF has raised more than $406 million worldwide to challenge discrimination against people affected by the epidemic, prevent infections, provide treatment and services, and motivate governments to end AIDS.

Full article here: http://la-story.com/2019/02/hot-news-chef-wayne-elias-crumble-catering-dish-for-sir-elton-johns-aids-foundation-oscar-viewing-party-raising-6-3-million/

While nominees and winners gathered at the Dolby Theatre last night for the 91st annual Academy Awards, across town Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted their famous viewing party. The night benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation and welcomed the likes of Paris Jackson, Kate Mara, Janet Mock, Judith Light, and more. As soon as the telecast began, guests were seated for a dinner prepared by chef Wayne Elias and Crumble Catering. Diana Ross laughed among friends while they cheered for favorites; across the room, Adriana Lima eagerly watched the evening’s speeches. After dinner, guests were joined by those attending the after-party, which concluded with a performance by the Killers that had guests dancing in and out of their seats. This year’s event raised more than $6.3 million for the organization in its global effort to end AIDS—the successful fund-raising gave everyone much to celebrate.

Full article here: https://news.yahoo.com/much-celebrate-sir-elton-john-191842684.html

The Oscars are officially over and everyone is coming down from that award season high! Celebrating award-winning films from the previous years and leading up to the big event was just the start. We’ve rounded up the hottest celeb packed events leading up to the biggest night in film, and of course the after parties!

Held at the luxurious Beverly Hilton Hotel, Veteran TV/Film product placement producer, Debbie Durkin, held her 12th Annual EcoLuxe Lounge, on February 22, 2019.

The Stardust Penthouse lined with top-tier talent and media while they checked out the latest products.  The EcoLuxeLounge Pre-Awards Party is an exclusive, behind-the-scenes, invitation-only event went to benefit

This year, Lady Victoria Hervey’s Preserve Our Wild Foundation served as the charity partner while brand sponsors pamper and educated nominees and stars about luxury sustainable lifestyles.

Drip Hydration provided attendees with on-site IV therapy to prep for the busy weekend of events. Guests were able to enjoy beaths from Oxford UK DJG and premium cocktails from Blue Marble Cocktails or water courtesy of ICEAGE Glacial Water. Additional sponsors included: Bluebird Botanicals, Avahlee Luxury Medical Spa, Kimberly Friedmutter Celebrity Hypnotherapist & Author, Burnetie Shoes, Diamond Dentist, Bluebird Botanicals, MO’ Eyewear, and more.

Full article here: https://www.identifyla.com/thelatest/oscars-2019-an-unforgettable-weekend-celebrating-the-biggest-names-in-hollywood