Celebrity Circuit: Kevin Hart Gets Roasted and Rolling Loud Music Festival Spottings

You know you’ve made it when you’re being roasted by your peers. That was the case for Kevin Hart, who heard it all at The Roast of Kevin Hart, which broadcast live on Netflix from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 10. Some of the biggest names held Kevin’s feet to the fire, including his repetitive co-star Dwayne Johnson, fellow comedian Kat Williams, Regina Hall, who “channeled” Hart’s late mother, and a bunch of other talents whose jokes will remain… questionable.

Packed with talent, the Rolling Loud Musical Festival, held in Orlando, Florida, included performances by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Cheif Keef, Don Toliver and Playboi Carti. Marking his record-breaking sixth time headlining the festival, Carti’s setlist included hits from the MUSIC era, Whole Lotta Red, and Die Lit, which he delivered on May 9 at Camping World Stadium.

Before Met Monday, Teyana Taylor put on a show hosting the third annual The Dirty Rose Pre-Met Burlesque Experience at the Times Square Edition in New York City on May 2. We’d like to reveal everything that happened, but since there was a strict no-camera policy, you just had to be there was the statement of the night.

Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade were #Outside for UTA’s 4th annual Pre-Met Gala Soirée in New York City. Held at Nubeluz by José Andrés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, and in partnership with Google Pixel, the loving couple shared the spotlight with other notable guests Janelle Monáe, Jon Batiste, Law Roach, and more.

The queens were out for the annual Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala, and Chaka Khan hit the red carpet for the 37th annual fête on May 1, celebrating the 152nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. She headlined the fundraiser alongside country duo The War and Treaty, hip-hop icon Doug E. Fresh, Southern rap group Nappy Roots, and the incomparable Patti LaBelle. “It’s coming,” Chaka told EBONY of the return of The Queens Tour, which features her, LaBelle, Stephanie Mills, and Gladys Knight in an unforgettable night of legendary women in music. The original February dates, which were rescheduled to this month, kick off again on May 7 in New Orleans.

In the kind of pre-night party that gets everyone hyped for the most exhilarating two minutes in horse racing, Tennessee Titans defensive Jeffery Simmons and his girlfriend, author Bryann Andrea, attended Revel at The Races with D.J. Tiesto at Ice House on May 1 in Louisville. Beats and bourbon were the vibe at a party sponsored by Verizon, Draft Kings, Maker’s Mark bourbon, and more. 

The next day, at the 152 Kentucky Derby at Church Hill Downs, Big Jeff shared why he started his Give ‘Em a Reason Foundation, which supports underserved children and promotes youth sports in Nashville in his home state of Mississippi. “

The races have begun! Kevin Hart joined the likes of Serena Williams for Sports Illustrated’s Race Weekend Kickoff at The Surf Club Restaurant on April 30 in Surfside, Florida. The festivities were in honor of the Formula One Race in Miami on May 3.

Tracie Thoms has made her Devil Wears Prada experience full-circle, returning as Andy Sachs’ bestie in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which opens May 1. Thoms donned a high-couture plummy liquid latex vinyl dress by designer Christian Siriano, chosen by the actress and her stylist, Lindsay Flores, for the sequel’s World premiere in New York City last month.

The opening night of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on April 25 was a who’s who in theater, film, and politics. Stars Taraji P. Henson — starring in her Broadway debut — Cedric the Entertainer, and the rest of the cast hit the carpet before giving a riveting performance of the lauded August Wilson play. The star-studded audience at The Barrymore Theatre in New York City included Misty Copeland, Phylicia Rashad, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Tyler Perry, Denzel Washington, and many more.

After the play’s standing ovation, director Debbie Allen took the stage to express her thanks to Washington, who has committed to bringing all 10 of Wilson’s “Century Plays” to the stage and screen.

The post-party took place at Bryant Park Grill, where the likes of Megan Good, Jonathan Majors and WNBA great Lisa Leslie mingled among the glittery crowd. Jackson Edward Davis, one of the young performers in the production, was told that he had a new fan who wanted to meet him, Ms. Tina Knowles, who had also attended the night’s production.

SirDavis kept things tight on April 22, hosting an intimate cocktail hour and dinner at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel’s Calabra rooftop. Ryan Destiny and Normani were there to toast its “Made for Good Company” summer campaign, a moment deliberately synced with a decade of Beyoncé’s iconic album Lemonade. This was the kind of room where every detail felt considered, and the guest list felt even more so.

Davido, the only Afrobeats artist in the lineup this year, closed down the second and final weekend of Coachella 2026 by welcoming viral Jamaican star Shenseea to the stage for a crowd-hyping finale. Performing global hits like “Fall” and “R&B” with Shenseea, Davido got support from fellow Afrobeats artist Tyla, who stopped by the show. He was also joined by his wife, Chioma, and his team, who flew in to be by his side.

Eddie Murphy got his flowers as he accepted the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award at The American Film Institute (AFI) on April 18, during a Gala Tribute in Hollywood, California. Surrounded by friends and contemporaries, including Dave Chappelle, Arsenio Hall, Kevin Hart, Nia Long, and more, the Beverly Hills Cop star was recognized for his award-winning career and his significant impact in film. The event, which raised more than $2.5 million for AFI’s nonprofit education programs, will air on Netflix on May 31.

It was a pretty pink afternoon at the Kurt Geiger London and Ms. Tina Knowles luncheon on April 17 in Beverly Hills. Knowles has partnered with the accessory brand on its 2026 Mother’s Day campaign, which she starred in and produced. Surrounded by bouquets of pink and red flowers, guests were in rapture as Ms. Knowles shared unreleased excerpts from her best-selling memoir, Matriarch.

Stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle shared proud smiles after their opening night in the revival of Proof. The acclaimed production, now playing at The Booth Theatre in New York City, marks both actors’ Broadway debuts.

Tessa Thompson looked every much the Hollywood starlette on Broadway for the the opening night of the new play The Fear of 13 on April 15. Thompsn is making her Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theater in New York City, playing a woman who helps the incarcerated.