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Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage

While stars stateside celebrated the Kentucky Derby's first-ever after-race concert, some of our favorite Brits enjoyed rooftop parties across the pond
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
By Rivea Ruff · Updated May 12, 2022

With the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby this past weekend, stars from all media descended on Louisville for fun, bets, and bourbon at the race and its surrounding festivities. On top of the typical galas, pre-and post-parties, and Derby-style events, the legendary Janet Jackson kicked off a brand new annual tradition surrounding the race, with a little help from New Edition.

Kicking off the first-ever Kentucky Derby concert at Louiville’s Lynn Family Stadium – the first concert ever held at the venue no less – Janet and NE shut the stage down in Derby-inspired outfits, and kept the crowd rocking until nearly the wee hours of the morning.

Meanwhile, in London, British screen stars linked up for the grand opening of a posh new rooftop bar. Take a look at the week’s happenings below:

01
Janet Jackson
The legend was spotted attending Louisville’s Barnstable Brown Gala ahead of her big show.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
02
Ronnie DeVoe, Janet Jackson, Shamari DeVoe, and Johnny Gill
The performers were all smiles at the Barnstable-Brown Mansion the night before the big race (and even bigger show).
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
03
Jack Harlow
The rapper posed with one of the competing horses just before the big race kicked off.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
04
Yvette Nicole Brown
The host and actress was spotted backstage ahead of the big New Edition and Janet Jackson concert.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
05
New Edition
The classic R&B group shut down the Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, KY on Derby night.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
06
Janet Jackson
Opting for a bright orange performance ‘fit, Janet stunned the crowd with her first-of-its-kind post-Derby concert.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
07
Janet Jackson
The star dazzled with her dance moves.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
08
Bryson Tiller
Across town, the crooner was snapped celebrating Jack Harlow’s album release at the Talk of The Town Derby afterparty, presented by Spotify and RapCaviar.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
09
DJ Drama
The Mixtape King stopped by Louisville’s Ice House to celebrate Jack Harlow’s sophomore album.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
10
Langston Bleu and Brittney Spencer
The soul singer and the country crooner stopped by the Spotify and RapCaviar celebration to support the Louisville hometown hero.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
11
Nicholas Pinnock, Naomie Harris, Afua Hirsch and Jimmy Akingbola
The actors were snapped across the pong at the VIP launch party for Wagtail, London’s newest luxury rooftop bar.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
12
Jimmy Akingbola and Nicholas Pinnock
The Brits turned on their smolder at Wagtail’s launch party.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
13
Naomie Harris and Nick Grimshaw
The actress hopped behind the DJ booth and guided the crowd at the rooftop party.
Star Gazing: Janet Jackson, New Edition Hit The Stage
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