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Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale

From Indio, CA to Midtown NYC, celebs donned their Springtime best for grand openings, celebrations, and concerts
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 25: Angie Martinez and Mary J. Blige attend Brooklyn Chophouse Grand Opening at Brooklyn Chophouse on April 25, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)
By Rivea Ruff · Updated April 29, 2022

April is coming to a close and Summer is shortly on the horizon. With Spring officially having sprung and in-person events and outings currently on the uptick, stars of the stage and screen are stepping out for various events across the US.

Coachella came to a close with more explosive performances across 7 large stages int the desert of Indio, California. Doja Cat, Channel Trés, 21 Savage, Mariah The Scientist and more commanded the crowds with their closing sets.

Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella’s Big Finale
INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 24: Doja Cat performs on the Coachella stage during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 24, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Coachella)

In LA, Armani Beauty courted celebs with a celebration of actress Tessa Thompson, and in NY, Brooklyn Chophouse brought out classic Hip Hop’s finest with the grand opening of their newest location.

Take a look at this week’s happenings below:

01
Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Don Pooh and Shyne
The Hip Hop legends were spotted celebrating the grand opening of Brooklyn Chophouse in New York City
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
02
Angie Martinez and Mary J. Blige
The radio host and the Queen of R&B Soul hugged up for a candid shot at the chic restaurant’s opening night.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
03
DJ D-Nice
America’s DJ was on hand for the friends and fine cuisine at Brooklyn Chophouse’s grand opening event.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
04
Daniel Bellomy
Mary’s Power Book II costar was all smiles at the star-studded event.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
05
Doja Cat
Doja shut down the stage once again at Coachella’s second weekend.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
06
Doja Cat, Rico Nasty
Once a guest on Rico’s Coachella stage, Doja brought her ‘Tia Tamera” collaborator out for a rendition of their euphemistic hit on Weekend 2.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
07
21 Savage
The Atlanta rapper was decked in Prada for his second Coachella performance
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
08
Mariah The Scientist
The Atlanta-based songstress flashed a smile at the crowd while performing during Coachella’s second weekend.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
09
Channel Tres
The performer shut down the Sahara stage during Coachella weekend 2
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
10
Yola
The songstress belted her heart out on the Outdoor stage
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
11
J.I.D.
Rapper J.I.D performs on the Sahara Stage during Week 2, Day 2
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
12
Dave
The British rap star had the Mojave stage rocking during his second weekend Coachella set
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
13
Stromae
The French singer commanded the Coachella crowd during weekend 2
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
14
Viola Davis
The star was spotted strolling Midtown Manhattan in chic orange velour
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
15
Ruth Negga
The actress went for a look reminiscent of the “roaring” 1920’s for her debut in Macbeth on Broadway.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
16
Kandi Burruss
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star was all smiles on the pink carpet for the opening night of MacBeth on Broadway.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
17
Danai Gurira
The actress covered up in a bold print trench for MacBeth‘s big opening.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
18
Tessa Thompson
The lady of the evening herself was a vision in iridescence at Armani Beauty’s special event in her honor.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
19
Jurnee Smollet
The actress was spotted at Armani Beauty’s event honoring Tessa Thompson in LA
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
20
Angelica Ross
The actress kept it sheer and sultry at Armani’s Culver City event
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
21
Angelica Ross & Friends
The actress and some associates enjoyed some conversation in the cut at Armani’s Tessa Thompson event
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
22
Zaya Wade and Zaire Wade
The sibling duo commanded the carpet at Armani Beauty.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale
23
Skai Jackson
Skai kept it cute in an all-white look at Tessa’s Armani Beauty party.
Star Gazing: Stars Step Out For NYC, LA Events, Coachella's Big Finale