Celebs Shine at Awards & Fests: Coachella, Breakthrough Prize, AFI

0:00It's April 20th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered and star driven. Celeb's were out in full force this past weekend, hitting science awards and music fest from coast to coast. At the Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica on April 18th, Gigi Hadid and Anne Hathaway turn heads in elegant looks, while Robert, Downey Jr. and Christina Aguilera, shown at the Los Angeles edition. Over in Indio, Coachella Weekend 2 brought Billie Eilish, cheering Justin Bieber and Casey Musgraves owning the stage. Eddie Murphy got his flowers with the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in Los Angeles, that same night, joined by Dave Chappelle, Mike Myers, Neil Long, and Coleman Domingo. Zendaya screened her new film with Robert Pattinson at the Grove, and Cardi B party at the Little Miss Drama Tour after party in Atlanta. Fans lit up socials over Broadway buzz, like Rose Burns Fallen Angels opening in New York City on April 19th and Regina Hall at her movie, Sheep Detectives Premier.

1:02Coachella sets from Sexy Red, Teddy Swims, and Katzwai had crowds hyped, blending music icons with fresh faces for that festival energy. Cinemacon and Vegas popped off April 15th through 16th, with Queen Latifa snagging a cultural impact award, 50 cent flexing on stage, and… stars like Michael B. Jordan, Hugh Jackman, and Steven Spielberg, hyping upcoming Flix. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kept busy down under in Australia, greeting crowds at yacht clubs and uni events. Gala's capped a week strong, from LACMA's opening with Heidi Klum, Tom Hanks, and Alicia Keys to Tiffany's Blue Book Bash featuring Mariah Carey and Gabrielle Union. These sightings show Hollywood's grind never stops, blending red carpets, mics, and spotlights into one non-stop vibe.