Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy – The week of June 19–22, 2025, witnessed a remarkable surge in celebrity presence at prestigious events worldwide—from film festivals and culinary gatherings to major music concerts and fashion showcases. Across Europe and the United States, stars converged, elevating each event with their star power and reminding fans of the vibrant intersections between entertainment, gastronomy, and fashion.
At the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival, held June 19–22 at the scenic Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Hollywood heavyweights Heather Graham and Sarah Michelle Gellar turned heads at the festival’s photocall and red-carpet events. Graham, who may also have attended press conferences in Cagliari earlier in the week, posed alongside Gellar for photographs, exuding elegance amid the turquoise Mediterranean backdrop. The festival, now in its eighth edition, drew not just actors but filmmakers and critics, reinforcing its status as a crucial hub for cross-cultural dialogue in open-air Italian cinema .
Across the Atlantic, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen marked its 42nd year from June 20–22, delighting gourmands and celebrity chefs alike. Among the esteemed attendees were Padma Lakshmi and Regina King, who immersed themselves in the festival’s signature programs: chef demos, wine tastings, and panel discussions. Lakshmi previewed her new cookbook, Padma’s All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond, slated for November release. She shared candid moments cooking with her daughter Krishna, 15, and emphasized instilling basic culinary skills in her as her daughter nears college age. The Classic featured over 150 producers, live podcast tapings with Antoni Porowski and Ayesha Curry, and a spirited chefs-versus-sommeliers tasting showdown.
Meanwhile, in New York City, Hailey Bieber and Emma Roberts brought glamour to Fanatics Fest, a sporting-lifestyle event held at the Javits Center on June 21. Bieber was spotted enjoying a chic lunch before official appearances, while Roberts took part in a panel discussion. Also present were Ciara, announcing her presence at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club event tied to the fest, and Tom Brady, Kevin Costner, and other A-listers making red‑carpet or speaking engagements in the Big Apple.
Not to be outdone, Beverly Hills hosted the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards on June 20 at The Beverly Hilton, showcasing prominent names such as Keke Palmer, Fantasia Barrino, and Niecy Nash-Betts. The star-studded evening celebrated achievements in entertainment, social impact, and fashion, underscoring the event’s mission to merge spotlight with substance.
European music scenes also shone bright this week. In Paris, Beyoncé continued her record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour at Stade de France (June 19 & 20), delivering her first-ever live duet of the Grammy-winning “II Most Wanted” with special guest Miley Cyrus. The surprise duet electrified fans and garnered global attention with models of camaraderie and artistic homage—Beyoncé hailed Cyrus as an “icon” and admitted to being her fan, while Cyrus expressed gratitude for sharing the stage with a long-standing role model. The moment marked a historic collaboration, celebrated as “making music history” and commented upon for its emotional depth and stage presence.
Simultaneously, Dua Lipa headlined two nights of her Radical Optimism Tour at Wembley Stadium in London on June 20–21, performing to a sold-out crowd of 70,000. She showcased advanced yoga moves pre-show, wore stunning designer ensembles, and brought guest star Charli XCX onstage to perform “360”. The energetic ambassadorship between Lipa and Charli marked another highlight in a week dominated by cross-artist collaborations.
Altogether, this remarkable week captured the intersection of entertainment genres—actors mingling with filmmakers in Italy, chefs and stars in Colorado, sports figures and Hollywood icons in NYC, and chart-topping musicians in European stadiums. Whether through cinematic celebration, culinary assembly, or electrifying performances, these international events underscored a shared global cultural heartbeat.