The Count vants more than blood in Luc Besson’s new “Dracula” film. He’s out for love.
‘Tis the season for the Grammys — and GBK Brand Bar’s exclusive, invite-only Annual Pre-Grammy Luxury Lounge. Held at the newly renovated W Hotel Hollywood, the star-studded affair brought together Grammy nominees, honorees, past winners, and tastemakers for a glamorous preview of what’s next in music, tech, beauty, and travel.
Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT is hitting the gas in 2026 with their debut mini-album, GATHER. Anchored by the focus track “TOKYO DRIFT,” the project serves as a definitive statement on the group’s unity and collective resilience. According to member Souma, the core philosophy of the album is the importance of coming together to overcome individual weaknesses, turning shared struggles into a source of combined strength.
It was 21 degrees on a February evening in New York City, the kind of cold that makes you question every decision—especially a train ride from Brooklyn. With the OMNY card now charging $7 per ride and $14 round trip, It’s not a compliant… but let me be clear: this event was worth every stop, swipe, and shiver.
The Juilliard School held its annual Benefit for Scholarship celebration with ranging performances by alumni, faculty and students alike in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater on Wednesday.
The event raised a record total of $2.5 million, an $800,000 increase from 2024. The 1.5 hour performance, directed by Arnhold Creative Associate at Large and Distinguished Visiting Faculty Jamar Roberts, showcased the very talent that the scholarships would benefit. In line with the school’s mission to be completely tuition free in coming years. Following the performance, donors were also welcomed to an after party in Alice Tully Hall, with live music from the Juilliard Fiddle Club.
After opening the evening with a grandiose tribute by Juilliard’s orchestra to composer and alum John Williams, widely known for his music in “Jaws,” the “Star Wars” franchise and “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” President of The Juilliard School, Damian Woetzel, stepped out to thank donors.
“Thank you, to all of you who are here to say you believe in what is happening here; that the world of art matters,” Woetzel said in his opening remarks. “Education itself that evolves, that keeps taste, that meets the bones and moves us forward, with that tradition driving innovation, cannot only be for those who can afford it.”
Notably, American cellist and Juilliard precollege alum Yo-Yo Ma joined faculty members as a surprise guest performer in their rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Eroica.” Afterwards, he joined Woetzel onstage to discuss Juilliard’s artistic legacy.
“Juilliard is in the business of awe and wonder,” Ma said after playing. “We have enough security and trust built amongst faculty, students, administration to dare to imagine what other people say is impossible.”
Performances showcased talent from across Juilliard’s many departments, from a scene from William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by senior acting students to a musical arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Coffee Cantata” by the historical performance department. Beyond that, audiences were also privy to an excerpt of a Juilliard extension course with a faculty member and the impressive skill of a precollege violinist from a member of the class of 2033. Tickets to the event were sold for $375, with all proceeds going directly to scholarship funds.
In April 2025, Juilliard announced its plan for the conservatory to be completely tuition free in the coming years. At the moment, tuition for undergraduates and graduate students is $55,500 annually. More than 90% of students receive financial aid, with tuition being fully covered for 40% of students this academic year. Additionally, the school already has some tuition free programs, such as graduate acting and historical performance.
“That idea that we rest on the shoulders of tradition to lead to innovation is at the heart of what we do,” Woetzel said. “It’s at the heart of education. It’s at the heart of what we do, and it’s at the heart of what you are supporting tonight.”
(Feature photo courtesy of Rosalie O’Connor.)
I’m a fan of anything Scotland. I’ve traveled there twice, marched in the Tartan Day Parade, happily lose hours rewatching Outlander, have met Sam Heughan three times, adore a good plaid, and have even experienced the Johnnie Walker Princes Street journey firsthand. So when I attended Burns Distilled at Conwell Coffee & Cocktail Hall, it felt less like an event and more like stepping into a historic Highland celebration – while drinking what I love including Johnnie Walker, Oban, Lagavulin and Buchanan’s.
Casamigos wrapped up Weekend One of the Sundance Film Festival in signature style, closing out the week with a jam-packed Sunday of intimate dinners, post-screening celebrations, and industry-forward gatherings that brought together some of the festival’s most exciting talent and tastemakers.
Van Gogh sitting in a free port is the new moonshine.
Sabrina Carpenter is taking over my life! Trust and believe, I’m not mad.
The “Manchild” singer paired with Johnnie Walker on the rooftop of the Aster Hotel to light up the Hollywood sky with music and some truly fanciful flights.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: The Go Go Highball and Johnnie Walker Black Label are pictured ahead of the biggest night in music at The Aster on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Stars were seen sipping on the cocktail of the weekend, the Go Go Highball, created by Johnnie Walker with GRAMMY award-winning partner Sabrina Carpenter. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Johnnie Walker)
The Go Go Highball is her signature Johnnie Walker Black Label collaborative concoction. It was a smoky and sublime drink that welcomed us all to the city’s best Grammys soiree.
They also collaborated on a crystal embellished clutch that Carpenterinas around the world are begging for as we speak.
Johnnie Walker and Sabrina also collaborated on these unbelievable large scale animations that ruled the Hollywood skyline. Breathtaking much?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Johnnie Walker lights up the skyline of Los Angeles with large scale animations to celebrate music’s biggest weekend at The Aster on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Johnnie Walker)
Max and Helen’s on Larchmont Boulevard was host to an after AFTER party. Shoutout to the art director, because this was a candy land cherry bomb.
I couldn’t stop dancing and making friends, a testament to the untouchable vibes curated by the creative team behind this night.
Carpenter dazzled at the Grammys with a campy, unforgettable performance surrounded by thirsty men. I’m sensing a theme here.
“This moment is the perfect celebration of our partnership with Sabrina: raising a Go Go Highball to her progress and the incredible milestones she has achieved as an artist, against the backdrop of music’s biggest weekend” said John Williams, Global Head of Whiskey at Diageo.
I can’t help but raise a glass to pop’s most exciting new artist and whiskey’s most trusted brand.
Cheers to many more nights sipping Johnnie Walker Black Label and dancing through Hollywood being the “Manchild” I was always born to be.
GO GO HIGHBALL
Ingredients:
- 30ml (1oz) – Johnnie Walker Black LabeL
- 90ml (3oz) – Schweppes (or other premium) Ginger Ale
- 30ml (1oz) – Sour Cherry Juice*
Garnish: Two Black Cherries
Glassware: Highball
Ice: Cubed
Method: Build ingredients in chilled highball glass over lots of ice. Add sour cherry juice last to have a ‘drizzle’ effect. Garnish cocktail with two black cherries.
Music, meaning, and major money came together at the 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards® Viewing Party, hosted by Janie’s Fund — the philanthropic organization founded by rock legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler.