There are house parties, and then there are parties in a former Hollywood legend’s mansion. On Thursday night, T-Mobile took over actress Bette Davis’s West Hollywood residence, transforming it into T-Mix House, an invitation-only soirée filled with celebrity sightings, fabulous food, flowing cocktails and enough activities to keep guests entertained well past the first hello. Think old Hollywood glamour meets a very modern kind of house party, with a little wireless magic thrown into the mix.
And T-Mobile certainly knew how to assemble a crowd. Among those spotted enjoying the festivities were Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, Nobody Wants This actress Jackie Tohn, singer Baby Rose, singer Leon Thomas and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk, along with a lively mix of entertainers, reality stars and content creators.
The occasion was the launch of T-Mix, T-Mobile’s new wireless offering that gives customers something they’ve rarely had when choosing a phone plan — options. It’s the first wireless plan with unlocked benefits, allowing users to choose the perks they actually want, from streaming and music to gaming, food delivery and travel. The idea is to make your plan as individual as you are. Now that’s something worth celebrating!
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At T-Mix House, that idea came to life in every room of the sprawling mansion. Each space showcased a different partner benefit, with playful experiences that encouraged guests to explore, mingle and, naturally, indulge. Upon entering, guests were greeted by a rather luxe take-home treat. A leather personalization station offered an assortment of gifts, including luggage tags, jewelry trays, organizers and wine holders, which guests could have engraved. Because who doesn’t love leaving a party with a little something custom-made?
A charming little two-person cocktail bar offered guests a more glamorous way to unwind. Hosted by Hulu, the intimate setup celebrated season two of All’s Fair, starring Kim Kardashian, with a playful nod to the show’s legal drama. Guests were invited to deliver an opening statement worthy of raising a glass, and they happily took the assignment. Throughout the evening, the tiny bar became a cozy spot to settle in, chat and sip Champagne, with bottles of Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot keeping the bubbles flowing. Because if you’re going to make a closing argument, you might as well do it over a glass of the good stuff.
Netflix also hosted a bar celebrating its hit comedy series Nobody Wants This, with a lineup of signature cocktails sporting cheeky names like “The Meet Cute” and “It’s Complicated.” Guests had plenty of reasons to linger, sip and perhaps debate which drink best described their love lives. Tohn even stopped by to check out the playful setup.
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For a change of scenery, guests could settle into the SiriusXM living room, where blue lighting gave the space a cool, laid-back atmosphere. It was the perfect spot to grab a drink, sink into a comfortable seat and take a quick breather from all the mingling.
Outside, the poolside scene was every bit as inviting as the mansion itself. Guests gathered around the swimming pool, where glowing lights were strung overhead and towering palm trees provided a quintessential California backdrop. Illuminated white balls bearing the names of T-Mobile’s partners floated across the water, while a live DJ kept the music going beneath a glowing magenta T-Mix House installation. It was quite the setting for a glamorous Hollywood night.
Cranston was spotted chatting poolside with Tohn and comedian Connor Wood, while nearby, the T-Mix Bar was serving up a lineup of sublime cocktails with equally memorable names. “The Wake Up!” combined Dos Hombres tequila, cold brew and Mr. Black coffee liqueur, while “Change in Plans” brought together whiskey, allspice, honey and cacao. “The Rooster” offered a brighter, tropical-inspired combination of Dos Hombres tequila, hibiscus, lime and grapefruit soda. Decisions, decisions.
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For guests feeling a little competitive, the Xbox room was a gamer’s paradise, where they could put their skills to the test with Madden NFL 27 on a giant television screen. Cocktails in hand, trash talk presumably included.
The Apple TV courtyard offered a different kind of diversion, with miniature golf on a putting green inspired by the characters from Stick. Because sometimes a Hollywood night calls for a little friendly competition and a well-placed putt under the California sky.
The kitchen was arguably one of the night’s hottest hangouts, thanks to DoorDash and a seriously impressive spread from beloved LA restaurant Bottega Louie. A colorful feast of fresh fruit, cured meats, artisanal cheeses and beautifully arranged vegetables turned the kitchen island into a foodie showstopper, drawing a steady stream of hungry partygoers. Forget celebrity gossip. The real star of this room may well have been the cheese board. After all, who needs a velvet rope when there’s brie to be had?
And then there was the Pandora station, which may have been the sweetest stop of all. Fourteen bins filled with an assortment of tart and sweet gummies invited guests to scoop up their favorites and fill little bags to take along. As the evening wore on, the candy station became something of a destination. Apparently, even Hollywood’s party crowd knows the importance of a well-stocked sugar supply.
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Upstairs, Delta Air Lines and Paramount+ had their own partner experiences, adding even more to explore. And just when guests thought they’d seen it all, Baby Rose took the evening up another notch with multiple performances, serenading the crowd with her soulful voice in the YouTube Premium room. Among the musical highlights was a rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” a rather lovely soundtrack for a Hollywood evening.
But beyond the delicious food and endless entertainment, there was a bigger idea behind all the fun. T-Mix is designed to give customers more control over what comes with their wireless plan, moving away from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach. For decades, wireless plans have largely followed the same formula. Pick a package, pay your monthly bill and make do with whatever benefits happen to be included. Whether those extras actually fit your lifestyle is another matter. T-Mobile thinks it’s time customers had a little more say.
Cranston is also getting in on the T-Mix action, starring in T-Mobile’s latest national campaign to give Americans a wake-up call about their wireless plans. And just in case his message isn’t loud enough, he’s brought a rooster along for the ride. The Emmy-winning actor helps introduce T-Mix and its promise of giving customers more freedom to choose the perks they actually want. Now that’s a wake-up call with a little personality!
Available in three tiers, Standard, More and Loaded, T-Mix features a tool called Picks that allows customers to customize their benefits and even decide which line gets a new phone promotion. The idea is refreshingly straightforward. Choose what you want, skip what you don’t and make your plan feel a little more like your own.
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The timing certainly seems right. According to T-Mobile, 84% of Americans surveyed want more control over what they pay for in their wireless plans. And really, who hasn’t looked at their monthly subscriptions and wondered how they ended up paying for quite so many things? With T-Mix, customers can put together a combination of perks around what matters to them right now, whether that’s streaming their favorite shows, listening to music, gaming, ordering dinner or planning their next getaway. Even better, they can switch things up every three months as their interests and lifestyles change, without additional paperwork or fees.
The options cover quite a bit of ground, too. The lineup includes streaming favorites like Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ and Apple TV, along with music through Apple Music, Pandora and SiriusXM. There’s Xbox Game Pass for gamers, DashPass by DoorDash for the delivery crowd and Delta miles for travelers, along with ESPN Unlimited, Google Gemini and YouTube Premium. Customers can also opt for extras like T-Satellite, Optimized Video Calls and device promotions. Whether you’re a streaming enthusiast, a gaming fanatic or someone who simply wants dinner delivered without leaving the couch, there’s something here to suit your lifestyle.
Then there’s the rather attractive financial perk. T-Mobile says customers can get nearly $1,440 a year in subscriptions built into their existing plan, all for one predictable monthly price. That’s a lot of entertainment and extras without having to keep track of quite so many separate subscription bills.
And if Thursday night’s festivities were any indication, T-Mobile knows that giving people more control can be a pretty good reason to celebrate. Especially when the evening comes with gourmet cheese, custom-engraved gifts, a mountain of gummy bears and a little Fleetwood Mac. Turns out, wireless has quite the social life.
