After the main event, the festivities continued with an off-hours gathering hosted by Pharrell Williams at the Crane Club.
High-profile guests, including Kim Kardashian and Mary J. Blige, made the trek from Times Square to the Lower Manhattan hotspot.
Co-hosts Akiva and Badius partnered up with Pira, Doja Cat, Colman Domingo, and Edward Enninful. The lineup of attendees was impressive, featuring stars like Lauryn Hill, Hailey Bieber, Babyface, and Madonna. Interestingly, Stevie Wonder drew a lot of attention, as many were pleasantly surprised to see him there; word has it he was the highlight of the evening.
Inside the venue, guests such as Colin Kaepernick and Mayor Eric Adams were treated to chicken fingers, sweet tea, and lemonade. At one point, Akiva took to the mic, spinning tracks for attendees including Heidi Klum and Cardi B, who was seen dancing energetically. Designer Laquan Smith also made an appearance before heading off to the Ludlow House.
Meanwhile, just a few miles away, designer Romeo Hunte was hosting another event at Gunsevoort, which reportedly included an unexpected incident involving a guest needing to be escorted out.
In an interesting twist, a supposed spokesperson was caught trying to gain entry to the party alongside infamous con artist Anna Delvey, but the organizers quickly denied them, saying neither of them was invited. Apparently, Delvey was seen enthusiastically texting, possibly about her “clients,” before ultimately being turned away.
At around 2:30 a.m., Busta Rhymes took the stage, with the event wrapping up by 4 a.m.
Pharrell has now rebranded the Crane Club’s event to “High Stakes Game Night,” previously known as the “After Hour Uno Tournament,” with Kai Cenat serving as the host. Big names like Kardashian, Halle Berry, and Keke Palmer were spotted mingling, while Questlove was seen chatting with artist Futura.
Dom Pérignon hosted a gathering for Tracee Ellis Ross, Charli XCX, and Robert Pattinson, among others.
Back at Times Square, Teyana Taylor had her guests cover their phones for her risqué rose-themed party, creating a unique blend of naughtiness and vibrancy at Brooklyn Chop House.
