Stars Shine Coast to Coast at Premieres, Tributes, and Tech Events

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – From red carpet premieres to tech summits, stars across the entertainment industry made headlines this week with appearances at high-profile events nationwide. The week kicked off with Netflix’s premiere of “WWE Monday Night Raw” at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on Jan. 6, 2025, drawing celebrities like Tiffany Haddish, Lil Rel Howery, and WWE stars Bianca Belair and Montez Ford.

In Atlanta, Georgia, the premiere of “One of Them Days” on Jan. 8 brought together a star-studded lineup, including Keke Palmer, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and T.I. The event, held at Regal Atlantic Station, featured a panel discussion with Palmer, Mandii B, Weezy, and Lawrence Lamont, who discussed the film and its cultural impact.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 7. Denzel Washington and his son Malcolm Washington paid tribute to Wilson, alongside actress Danielle Deadwyler, who spoke about the playwright’s enduring legacy.

Tech and entertainment intersected at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, where will.i.am, founder and CEO of FYI, took the stage at the Variety Entertainment Summit to discuss innovation in the industry. The event highlighted the growing influence of technology in shaping entertainment experiences.

On the sports front, tennis star Coco Gauff made headlines at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 13. After her first-round victory, Gauff left a heartfelt message on a broadcast camera in support of Los Angeles firefighters and fire victims, showcasing her commitment to social causes.

From coast to coast, the week was a celebration of Black excellence, with stars like Zendaya, Chloe Bailey, and Rapsody making appearances at events that highlighted their contributions to film, music, and culture.