Guests were welcomed into a lush floral installation from the moment they arrived at Docks Off Fifth in Manhattan. Cascading blooms and greenery lined the staircase leading into the venue, setting the scene for the 2026 Beauty Guru Awards.
Let’s hear it for the gurus.
Thanks to Derek Warburton and Gurus Magazine, some of LA’s trendiest and most fabulous were whisked off to the Amalfi Coast for a few dazzling hours on Monday, right in the heart of Hollywood, to celebrate the magazine’s 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards.
Boo2Bullying hosted their 4th annual “BOO BALL” charity event during Halloween weekend at the SLS Hotel. Attendees dressed in sparkly flapper dresses with sheer gloves and black tie suits as the theme this year was “The Golden Age of Hollywood.” Fine furs and ruby jewels were seen glimmering around the vintage ghoul decorated room. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with NEFT Vodka was servedfor guests to enjoy.
The red carpet was hosted by Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughn, as magician Erik Blackwell performed while the crowd ooh’d and ahh’d. Live performances by Jamie Miller (The Voice UK) as well as Louis Knight (American Idol season 18 and 19) and Katie Welch kept attendees entertained for the evening.
As we gear up for the holidays, we often ask ourselves how we can give back and make a difference in other’s lives. This organization prides itself on youth empowerment initiatives to help those children and families in need. All proceeds from the gala benefit Boo2Bullying Suicide Prevention and anti-bullying programs in schools and on social media. Originally in Palm Springs, this locally-based nonprofit organization founded by Dimitri Halkidis has recently moved to LA.
“Boo2Bullying works to educate kids, schools andparents about acceptance, diversity, and inclusion.”
— Dimitri Halkidis, Boo2Bullying Founder,
Boo2Bullying provides outreach, mentorship, inspiration and support for bullied youth and their families. This organization strives to shape youth’s self-esteem and overall image of themselves while encouraging kids to make a positive impact on others around them.
The evening was rooted in this message as strangers became friends, dancing and laughing the night away. Surprise appearances by Tara Reid, Emile Hirsch, Joel Michaely, Taryn Manning, Marta Pozzan, Matt Smiley, Anne Winters, Megan Heaton, Shelby Bay, Oana Gregory, Mikaela Phillips, Cameron Silver, Montana Tucker, Sutton Stracke, and many more celebs were seen in support of the cause.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, look into ways you can get involved with Boo2Bullying at www.boo2bullying.org
For more information follow their social @Boo2Bullying for live updates and more!