Parties You Will Never Get Into

The aftermath of the massive earthquake in Haiti had left musicians like Chris Martin, Mark Hoppus and Kele Okereke urging for additional donations from their fans to support the devastated victims of the calamity.

The earthquake that hit Haiti had caused a massive blow to its capital city as well as to its people. Apart from causing great damage to Port-au-Prince, the earthquake has also left an estimated 170,000 casualties. The good news is that there are around 2 to 3 million people who have survived the January 12 (21:53 UTC) tragedy. However, these people are now in need of great help to recover from the incident.

In order to generate donations, Beyoncé Knowles and her little sister Solange Knowles had decided to spin some records to fuel more proceeds to fund the good cause. The booty-shaking Knowles decided to hit the turntables with her sister and organized one of the year’s most eventful star-studded parties to benefit Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Organization. The “Party: Relief for Haiti Edition” was held last Tuesday, January 26 at the Eldridge in New York.

The bootylicious singer decided to turn the spotlight on her sister Solange, who took her turn to shake things up at the dance floor. Apart from her sister Beyoncé, Solange’s brother-in-law Jay-Z as well as other renowned musicians such as Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams also showed up to lend their support.

Aside from the Victims of Haiti and Solange, the indie rock group of Montreal also served as one of the highlights at the gig. They were able to catch the crowd’s attention by performing one of the greatest hits produced by the legendary Jackson 5, the single entitled, “I want You Back.”

All in all, the fundraising event was a success. It was a relief to showcase some of Hollywood’s hidden talents and expose them for a greater cause.

Bacardi is good at keeping promises. The popular spirits brand promised to bring a never-heard-before musical experience to India by reviving the country’s largest and wildest music festival known as the Bacardi Blast. The musical festivities took place on December 19 and 20 at the Panjim Gymkhana at Panjim Goa.

The Blast was not just a concert, but an eight-hour musical experience. Senses were stimulated by a mix of music, visual graphics, sound effects, and a hi-definition LED display on-stage. The entertainment was expounded upon by the availability of several Bacardi beverages being churned out at bars, pool tables, face painters and tattoo artists.

The event was distinguished by a large illuminated balloon that rested 100 feet in the sky, enabling Blast-goers to locate the venue easily. The Blast brought in about 8,000 partiers who were set to enjoy acts from Chicane, Faithless All Star’s Sister Bliss with Sudha on percussion, DJs from the Ministry of Sound, London including DJ Ivan, and many others. There were also live musical performances from B.L.O.T. (Basic Love of Things) and Lost Stories, to name a few.

Arvind Krishnan of Bacardi Martini India Limited boasts that the festival was back and better than ever. The Blast was positioned as the perfect way to kick start the New Year by bringing together the best international acts in the dance and music space as a celebration.

Last night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Latino and Latina stars came out for the 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.

The biggest night in Latin music was marked by performers, distinguished winners and impressive special effects.

Puerto Rican duo Calle 13, who swept all five of their nominations in taking home Record and Album Of The Year, Best Urban Music Album, Best Alternative Song, and Best Short Form Music Video, were the big winners of the night.

Click here for a full list of winners. View photos from the exclusive event here.

According to Grammy.com, one poignant moment came when Enrique Iglesias introduced 2009 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Juan Gabriel, describing him as a “true superstar in a time with very few superstars.” Iglesias then entire arena into a singing and dancing frenzy.

Also view a gallery of one of our favorites, Eva Longoria.

Winners and losers alike plied the boulevards towards New York City’s happening nightspots following the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Musicians, new and old, interrupted in their acceptance speeches or not, kept the fun all night last September 13, 2009.

Probably expecting the scene would match her hedonistic songs, the industry’s biggest names converged at Lady GaGa’s afterparty at Avenue. The gathering, thrown by her record label Interscope, lured everyone from Nicky Hilton to Perez Hilton.

GaGa’s party nature easily revealed itself when she arrived at the celebration looking like a bride. Wearing Jean Paul Gaultier threads and a Minnie Mouse-inspired hat, she was reportedly in the seventh of costume changes that included head-to-toe laces, blood-soaked leotards, and birds’ nests.

GaGa departed from the ceremonies at Radio City as Best New Artist. In addition to the said award, her eccentric music video for “Paparazzi” won the VMAs for art direction and special effects.

VMA host Russell Brand celebrated with GaGa after the show. At the party, he was seen cozying up to Katy Perry, who was accompanied by Markus Molinari. Perry’s fellow hit-makers Akon, Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don and Soulja Boy Tell’em were also in attendance. Other partygoers included Kristin Cavallari, Melody Thornton, Teyana Taylor and Julie Henderson. Lorenzo Martone and Jon Gosselin came, too, sans their lovers Marc Jacobs and Hailey Glassman.

Tequila and champagne loosened the Interscope party atmosphere. Managing to catch the merriment was Justin Timberlake, who came from Jay-Z’s party at 1 Oak in the meatpacking district.

Sighted with him at 1 Oak were VIPs like Rihanna, Djimon Hounsou, Kimora Lee Simmons and Cassie. Jay-Z had thrown another party at his club 40/40.

Not to be outdone, Warner Music Group staged its own merrymaking, spotlighting DJ D-Nice on the sets. Abe & Arthur’s was the site; Green Day, DJ Premier, Sean Garrett, Maino and Gabrielle Union came.

Diddy was present at the GaGa, Jay-Z and WMG affairs. His ex-flame Jennifer Lopez dined with husband Marc Anthony at Waverly Inn, where Kim Kardashian was also dining. In the meantime, Pete Wentz threw an afterparty at the bar Angels & Kings, which he owns.

The Ross School, founded by education innovator Courtney Sale Ross, hosted its annual “Social@Ross,” with a percentage of the proceeds going to scholarships for lower-income students. The Ross School, located in the Hamptons in New York, is an exclusive school known for its eclectic curriculum and advanced educational methodologies. Tuition to the school is quite high, but Courtney Sale Ross has set aside a large percentage of admissions for students whose families could not afford the school.

This year’s Social@Ross had a musical lineup to die for. Headliners included Piano Man Billy Joel, funky soul-master Prince, college favorite The Dave Matthews Band, folk legend James Taylor, and classic rockers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The series of five concerts went for a whopping $15,000 for all five shows, or $3,000 a show. The 1,500 tickets for each show were completely sold out.

Admission included superb seating, gourmet meals prepared by top chefs, and an intimate atmosphere where concertgoers could mingle with the music stars and celebrities. The evening was sponsored by Cierge, the high-profile executive social networking group.

The evening redefined elegance and sophistication. On the menu were truffle tarlets, flowing champagne, the finest liquor, sushi, salmon, Asian salads, and more traditional fare such as Pop Burgers and hot dogs. Guests even received martini glasses filled with gourmet jelly beans

On hand was school founder Courtney Sale Ross and a long list of A-list celebrities. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jon Bon Jovi, Londell McMillan, Lizzie Grubman, Christie Brinkley, and L.A. Reid were just a few of the big names who showed up at the concerts. Also attending were Edie Falco, Aidia Turturro, Jay-Z, Ron Burkle, Steve Bing, and Marci Klein. Mo Osten was spotted sitting and chatting with Courtney Sale Ross.

On site, concert-goers enjoyed perfect seating in sling back beach chairs, without a bad seat in the house. Tables were covered with black linen and decorated with candles and purple flowers and pillows. But all this luxury was set up for a great cause: ensuring that some of the country’s best and brightest students got a shot at attending the Ross School. For Courtney Sale Ross, it’s not money that should determine your educational goals, but only imagination and discipline.

June 5-9, 2008; these are unforgettable dates for country music fans all over the world as it was during those days that they gathered for the 2008 CMA Music Festival, previously known as Fan Fair, in Nashville, Tenn. Attendees came from every state in the United States and even 28 countries including Australia, Denmark, France, and Japan to name a few.

The fest comprised days of fun-filled concerts, activities, contests, and live interactions with their favorite country stars. The attendance for CMA 2008 skyrocketed as its record obtained an increase of 9.4% over 2007, with an average daily attendance of 52,000 compared to almost 48,000 in 2007.

Prior to its kick off on June 5, there were already events on June 4, with the Parade and Concert Block Party on the Chevy Plaza at the Sommet Center. Over 12,000 viewers witnessed the parade and around 6,000 people were at the Block Party as stars like Keith Anderson, James Otto, and Phil Stacey performed for them.

The event officially kicked off on June 5 with Phil Vassar and Jo Dee Messina at the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stage. The four-day event was for the fans themselves, as the event was filled with a humongous list of activities for the fans to wallow in.

First off, the Nightly Shows on the VAULT Concert Stage at LP Field. The first night had appearances from CMA Vocal Group of the Year Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Jewel, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Montgomery Gentry, Jennifer Hanson, and Luke Bryan. Friday night offered performances from Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Josh Turner, Jack Ingram, and Carrie Underwood. The line-up on Saturday night included Little Big Town, Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Jason Michael Carroll, and Jamey Johnson. Sunday night featured performances from Sara Evans, James Otto, Randy Travis, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bucky Covington, and Dwight Yoakam. Daily concerts were also held at the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages. The twin stages performed 106 acts all in all for more than 34 hours of energetic concerts.

Last August 9, 2008, the Ross School kicked off its Ross School Summer Series ’08 with a benefit concert from the teenage rock sensation, The Jonas Brothers.

The popular trio is composed of three brothers Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. The siblings hailing from New Jersey performed at the Ross School Center for Well-Being Great Hall in East Hampton, New York. The concert did not come cheap. In fact, it was considered as the most expensive of all the events at Ross, as tickets for the event were sold at $1,500. All profit from the Jonas Brothers concert went to the scholarship fund for the private institution that now caters to pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Forty percent of their students rely on scholarship funds to shoulder their tuition.

In addition to the teen concert which started at noon, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group carried out a lunch cookout providing food services and refreshments to help Ross School’s programs and scholarships.

The midday concert was only a part of the series of events featuring performances from different artists organized by the school with their aim to route full net proceeds to specific Ross departments such as the Ross School Café, the Ross theater department, their wellness program, and their scholarship program. Other highlights of the series include the school’s theater featuring Tony winners Cady Huffman, John Lloyd Young, and Michael Cavanaugh, and multi-Tony nominees Daphne Rubin-Vega and Kelli O’Hara; author and founder of The Peace Alliance, Marianne Williamson; performances from the soul singing legend Aretha Franklin; and an evening of wine and cuisine catered by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.

Amidst their immense worldwide popularity, The Jonas Brothers have never failed to forget doing philanthropy works. Aside from the said benefit concert, the siblings have donated 10% of their $12 million income to the Change for the Children Foundation in 2007. The foundation was created by the Jonas Brothers to encourage children all over the world to participate in charitable organizations. The foundation also provides financial assistance to various charities such as the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Nothing But Nets, and the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Camp.

Other events for the Ross School include the Starlight Ball

Information about Ross Global Academy. Ross Global Academy in an inner city charter school built under the same world culture and globalization principles that guides the Ross School. Ross Global Academy is located in New York City. Both the Ross School and Ross Global Academy are sponsored by Courtney Sale Ross. Courtney Ross is the window of media mogul Stephen Ross. Courtney Sale Ross also funds the Ross Institute.

Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko made his fortune by founding MDM Bank, Russia’s leading provider of banking services. He is also known to throw lavish parties and give extraordinarily expensive gifts to his wife, Serbian model and former singer, Aleksandra Nikolic. After shelling out £2 million for Christina Aguilera to sing during their 2005 wedding, the billionaire spent £1 million for Jennifer Lopez to perform at his wife’s 30th birthday for 40 minutes. It was a joint birthday celebration since the billionaire also recently turned a year older.

On April 21, 2007, Andre Melnichenko and his wife welcomed 60 guests, mostly Serbian and Russian tycoons and billionaires, to their “strictly private” birthday bash. Cabaret acts and circus performers entertained the guests before J.Lo hugged the spotlight with her electrifying renditions of such hits as If You Had My Love and Jenny From the Block. The singer-actress is a favorite of the couple so her presence definitely made the celebration even more memorable.

When the singer was personally contacted by the Russian billionaire, Lopez didn’t have second thoughts and immediately accepted the offer.

Lopez and her entourage, including husband Marc Anthony, were flown in from the United States and billeted at the plush Mandarin Oriental in London. Melnichenko didn’t leave any stones unturned when he spent approximately $800,000 for Lopez and company’s transportation and hotel expenses.

Aside from J.Lo’s private concert, guests dined luxuriously in a specially-constructed nightclub under a marquee. Held in Melnichenko’s 27-acre estate in Surrey, England, the birthday bash was one of the many extravagant pop star-headlined parties for billionaires in the British community.

Once again, the 36-year old baby-faced Russian billionaire proved just how dedicated he is to his wife of 3 years. And he certainly knows how to lavishly impress a woman!