It is a tradition that has lasted 30 years. The evening before the Grammy Awards, Clive Davis, also a sponsor of the music industry gave a big party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The type of event which combines established artists as Barbra Streisand and newcomers like Ke $ ha. Summary of the evening.
Absolutely entire directory of music industry is in this event. The limousines have been lining up outside the hotel. We do not know where to turn. Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Taylor Swift, Maxwell, The Black Eyed Peas you pass under the eyes quite relaxed.
Clive Davis is the founder of Arista Records and creative director of Sony Music. It launched the careers of artists like Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys. This is his party that Houston is back on stage last year.
They say it is the party where the stars play for real, wallow in champagne, let themselves go more. They even say that it is more glamorous than the Grammys as such.
This is after the festival last year that Chris Brown beat Rihanna. It was there yesterday evening. Resplendent in a dress asymmetrical Viktor & Rolf. It seemed light years away from the incident. Chris Brown also avoids all the events of this year’s Grammys.
Jon Voight, father of Angelina Jolie was one of the first arrives. He said for nearly two hours to all journalists. “Normally, I do not watch the Grammys but I attend the Clive Davis party every year. For insiders. We meet many people and we are aware of many things, “he said. His sudden heart of music this year? Surprising: “The Climb Miley Cirus, I love this song.”
Meanwhile, Gayle King and Jon Bon Jovi have made a warm hug. Mya so sick, watery eyes, runny nose could barely stand. The new darling of Hollywood couple, Katy Perry and her new boyfriend Russell Brand were screaming photographers. Perry showed his ring to reporters. And yes, they look completely in love.
Ryan Seacrest went like the wind on the red carpet. Kevin Jonas and his new wife Danielle also looking away as if we did not see their presence. “Then, of married life, how is Kevin?” Yelled a reporter. “Unbelievable,” meet the eldest Jonas.
Carlos Santana introduced me to his son before asking proudly with his offspring. Ne-Yo with a girlfriend who looks like Naomi Campbell did a little dance steps in front of my camera.
The new darling of the hour Ke $ ha was draped in diamonds. “I am so delighted to find myself in the same room as Slash,” said the star had actually seemed to have brushed their teeth with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s.
A little further we could see Taylor Swift in a short dress with sequins to Joe Jonas, her former boyfriend in her arms. Hum … reconciliation?
Hand clothes, Jane Fonda wore a Vera Wang gown out of her wardrobe, Sheryl Crow a Monique Lhuillier gown. Fergie a short dress silver Armani Privé. Jennifer Hudson a sharp-shouldered dress in purple leather. Richie Sambora, pants so tight they looked like leggings. “It prepares a new album at the end of the year,” confided the guitarist of Bon Jovi.
Kris Allen, the winner of American Idol, showed me what he had in his iPod: Dave Matthews Band and his own songs.
Ciara was probably one of the nicest. She wore a cloak of feathers, Givenchy. “I am blessed to be named for Sexy Magic. I want to have some fun, “she said. She is currently working on a new album with producer Tricky Stewart. His sudden heart of the year goes to the songs of Lady Gaga. “She has great things this year but I especially love the old songs such as Cherish the Day Sade.”
Gayle King, best friend Oprah also told its low for Lady Gaga. “I just went to see the Radio City Musical. Oprah is more interested in books and my music. “She would not confirm Oprah actually moved to Los Angeles. “Let’s say that there has been no official announcement so far …”