This week’s Star Gazing roundup features appearances across film, fashion, and culture, with artists and actors showing up for major moments and smaller gatherings alike. From red carpets to private events, the past few days reflect how active the calendar has been, with familiar faces stepping out in cities across the country.
In San Diego, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys brought their Dean Collection to the Museum of Contemporary Art for its West Coast debut, drawing out Kelly Rowland and Tim Witherspoon for the opening night celebration. Just up the coast in Los Angeles, the AFI honored Eddie Murphy with its Lifetime Achievement Award, bringing together Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Jaafar Jackson, Tracy Morgan, Spike Lee, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and more for a night centered on his legacy.
In Los Angeles, Tina Knowles hosted a luncheon tied to a Mother’s Day campaign with Kurt Geiger London, joined by Vanessa Bell Calloway, Holly Robinson Peete, Lela Rochon, and Vivica A. Fox. Las Vegas stayed busy with CinemaCon, where Michael B. Jordan previewed his next project, Queen Latifah received the Cultural Impact in Film Award, and LaKeith Stanfield took the stage as one of the night’s honorees. Dwayne Johnson also made an appearance during studio presentations, keeping attention on upcoming releases.
Take a look at who was seen out and about this week.
Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, and Tim Witherspoon
LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 17: (L-R) Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, and Tim Witherspoon attend the opening of the west coast showing of Giants- Art from The Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys at Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego on April 17, 2026, in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for ABA)
Karen Pittman arrives at 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 18: Karen Pittman arrives at 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute Celebrating Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Spike Lee and Martin Lawrence
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 18: (L-R) Spike Lee and Martin Lawrence arrive at 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute Celebrating Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, and Tracy Morgan
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 18: (L-R) Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, and Tracy Morgan attend the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 15: Michael B. Jordan speaks during CinemaCon 2026 – Amazon MGM Studios Invites you to an Exclusive Presentation of its Upcoming Slate at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, on April 15, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for CinemaCon)
Film and Writing Festival for Comedy. Showcasing best of comedy short films at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Plus, showcasing best of comedy novels, short stories, poems, screenplays (TV, short, feature) at the festival performed by professional actors.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 15: Michael B. Jordan speaks during CinemaCon 2026 – Amazon MGM Studios Invites you to an Exclusive Presentation of its Upcoming Slate at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, on April 15, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for CinemaCon)
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