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This energy is contagious. Celebrity Hairstylists and Emerging Hairstylists new york times Best-selling author Chris Appleton—his first memoir Your roots don’t define you Released earlier this month – Craving for Addison Rae. “I think she did a great job,” Appleton praised alongside his 21-year-old daughter Kitty-Blu.
After hitting the red carpet, the performers slipped backstage and got ready to entertain the crowd with a selection of the year’s biggest hits. As usual, the Spotify event attracted a host of guests, including Zara Larsson, Tove Lo, Jesse Jo Stark and Yungblud, among others.
Meanwhile, in one room, partygoers dined on braised short ribs, Japanese teriyaki chicken, baked potatoes and couscous with ratatouille, while bartenders prepared specialty cocktails and mocktails like hibiscus margaritas, espresso martinis and sparkling grapefruit coolers All.
Leon Thomas kicked off a series of performances, followed by Lola Young, who returned to the stage after several months off to focus on her health. The atmosphere reached a crescendo when Addison Rae popped her head out from backstage. “Hello!” she waved to the microphone, wearing crystal-encrusted high-heeled boots and a frilly white blazer. The TikTok star-turned-singer later took off her jacket and danced in a sleek white bra.
Rounding out the show was Olivia Dean, who looked every bit the rising trend in a sequined plaid print dress from 16Arlington, paired with her signature bouncy curls. The British singer is a frontrunner for this year’s awards and nearly every phone in the room was up to capture her every move as she performed fan-favorite tracks including Be kind to each other and it’s easy (to fall in love), and The one I need.
Although Dean was over by 11:30 p.m., the party was far from over. Attendees flocked to the room and outside, where an array of late-night snacks were served — like cheeseburgers from Heavy Handed, tacos from Tacos Por Vida, mini pizzas from the LaSorted booth and desserts from the Churro Man booth.
If Spotify’s Best New Artist event is any indication, Sunday is bound to bring no shortage of network-breaking acts, as well as plenty of fun fashion to swoon over.
