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Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres, And Appearances Of The Week

Idris Elba, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Natasha Rothwell and more stars take the red (and blue) carpets for big premieres and parties as April kicks off
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
By Rivea Ruff · Updated April 8, 2022

With awards season finally at a close, relaxed their attire and stepped out for movie premieres and more.

In Los Angeles, invite-only screenings for the action-thriller Ambulance and the family video-game comedy Sonic the Hedgehog 2 brought out stars of the films and celebs itching to get back to theaters.

Idris Elba had his family in tow while checking out his newest film (he voices Knuckles in the Sonic movie), while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was fashion-forward and colorful on two coasts for his starring role in the buddy heist flick Ambulance.

Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 05: (L-R) Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Idris Elba and Isan Elba attend the Premiere of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ at Westwood Village on April 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

Check out more snaps from the week below:

01
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Yahya pulled out another look for the Miami premiere of his upcoming thriller.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
02
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Yahya chose a bold color clash at the LA premiere of his new film Ambulance.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
03
Jason Momoa
Aquaman was all smiles at the premiere of Ambulance in Los Angeles
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
04
Omarion
O was ready to check out the film in his super-ripped jeans and extra-large crystal necklace.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
05
O’Ryan Browner and brother Omarion
The genetically blessed bros were snapped on the red carpet for the LA premiere of Ambulance
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
06
Omarion
The singer and dancer – not variant! – kept it casual in animal print at the Ambulance premiere.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
07
Sarunas J. Jackson
The actor smiled ear-to-ear at the premiere event.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
08
Christina Milian
The songstress and actress stepped out for the LA premiere.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
09
Challan
The social media star chose a bright blue look for the Ambulance premiere.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
10
CKay
The Afrobeats hitmaker was also snapped stopping by SiriusXM in New York
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
11
Normani
The songstress was sitting pretty at Sirius XM
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
12
Muni Long
The songstress that started off 2022 with the airwaves in a chokehold with “Hrs and Hrs” paused for a photo at the UMG Grammy Party.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
13
Muni Long, John Batiste
The singers supported each other at the Universal Music Group Grammy Party
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
14
Idris Elba
The voice of Knuckles himself was dapper and casual at the premiere of his new film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
15
Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Idris Elba and Isan Elba
It was a family night for Idris Elba as he had his wife and daughter in tow for the big premiere.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
16
Natasha Rothwell
The comedian, actress, and screenwriter was spotted the premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Los Angeles
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
17
Tika Sumpter
Tika paused for a quick pic on the blue carpet.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
18
Tika Sumpter
The actress was a vision in gold at the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 premiere.
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
19
Natasha Rothwell and Tika Sumpter
Pretty ladies link up!
Star Gazing: Parties, Premieres And Appearances Of The Week
TOPICS:  Idris Elba Jason Momoa muni long Natasha Rothwell normani Omarion Tika Sumpter Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
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