Inside Elton’s Party!
The Academy Awards ceremony provided plenty of can’t-miss moments — but the action didn’t end there! Throughout the evening, stars set off to various bashes to drink, dance and celebrate their achievements. Elton John’s annual AIDS Foundation Viewing Party was one of the hottest in town, where guests sipped on specialty Belvedere Vodka cocktails, enjoyed a dinner prepared by chef Wayne Elias and Crumble Catering and took part in a live auction. To kick off the event, cohost Lady Gaga walked the red carpet with John and David Furnish’s boys, Zachary, 8, and Elijah, 6. (Gaga’s boyfriend, Michael Polansky, was MIA.)
The songstress, who was surrounded by a large entourage, didn’t stay long after giving a speech and chatting with Billy Porter (right). Meanwhile, Lea Michele (below) attended with husband Zandy Reich, sipping champagne and canoodling with him at their table, while things seemed tense between Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards. (A witness says the duo didn’t interact while seated with the RHOBH cast.)
Demi Lovato, who stayed close to pal Lucy Hale, was in better spirits, along with Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, who “were so loved-up,” notes the eyewitness. “They were so focused on each other, it was like the rest of the table didn’t exist.”