Star Gazing: 2026 Truth Awards, Fanatics Flag Football Classic, ‘The Drama’ Premiere, Zendaya, Kehlani, And More
A busy run of events across Los Angeles, Atlanta, and beyond brought out some of the biggest names in entertainment.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “The Drama” at DGA Theater Complex on March 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
The past week brought out a wide range of familiar faces, with stars stepping out for premieres, panels, and events across the country. In Beverly Hills, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Vivica A. Fox, Claudia Jordan, and Don Lemon gathered for the Truth Awards, while just a few days earlier, Gabrielle Union, Tia Mowry, and Jordan Chiles were among those in attendance at Jhpiego’s Maternal Health Gala. Across town, Druski and Kevin Hart hosted the Fanatics Flag Football Classic Draft, drawing a crowd that included Jalen Hurts and Odell Beckham Jr.
In Atlanta, Danielle Brooks took the stage at the Black Women Film Network Summit, where she was honored for her continued impact. Meanwhile, in Austin, Zazie Beetz and Myha’la celebrated the premiere of They Will Kill You during SXSW, marking one of the festival’s buzziest screenings. Over in Los Angeles, the red carpet was rolled out for The Drama, with Kehlani, Zendaya, Ryan Destiny, and Barry Jenkins among those in attendance.
Television appearances also kept the week moving, with Kehlani, Sterling K. Brown, and Tyriq Withers stopping by The Jennifer Hudson Show. In New York, Debbie Allen, Taraji P. Henson, and Cedric the Entertainer were spotted during a press junket for Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, while Keith Powers made an appearance at a SAG-AFTRA Foundation event in Los Angeles.
Take a look at who we spotted out and about this week.
Jenifer Lewis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Don Lemon attend the 12th Annual Truth Awards.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: Jenifer Lewis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Don Lemon attend the 12th Annual Truth Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 21, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
Jordan Chiles, Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Jordan Chiles, Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz attend Jhpiego’s 2026 Maternal Health Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel on March 18, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Brianna Bryson/Getty Images)
Vivica A. Fox
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: Vivica A. Fox attends the 12th Annual Truth Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 21, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
Jerrie Johnson
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: Jerrie Johnson attends the 12th Annual Truth Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 21, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
Keith Powers in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: Actor Keith Powers attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents “The Gates” event at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists on March 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation )
Danielle Brooks accepts the AcceleratHER Award.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 21: Honoree Danielle Brooks accepts the AcceleratHER Award during the 2026 the Black Women Film Network Summit at Loudermilk Conference Center on March 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Spike Lee celebrates his birthday in New York.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 20: Spike Lee attends Spike Lee Born Day Bash on March 20, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Loren Lorosa and Jeezy
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 18: Loren Lorosa and Jeezy attend “Vibes & Views” A Night With Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins at on March 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Robin Thede, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry attend Jhpiego’s 2026 Maternal Health Gala.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: (L-R) Robin Thede, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry attend Jhpiego’s 2026 Maternal Health Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel on March 18, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Brianna Bryson/Getty Images)
Druski and Kevin Hart host the Fanatics Flag Football Classic Draft.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Druski and Kevin Hart host the Fanatics Flag Football Classic Draft at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on March 18, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images for for OBB Media – FANATICS STUDIOS)
Pinkpantheress
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Pinkpantheress attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “The Drama” at DGA Theater Complex on March 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Ryan Destiny
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Ryan Destiny attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “The Drama” at DGA Theater Complex on March 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Kehlani
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Kehlani Parrish attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “The Drama” at DGA Theater Complex on March 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Slick Rick at SXSW.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 17: Slick Rick poses for a picture for his album “Victory” aboard Dolby’s The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus at Inn Cahoots on March 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)
Coco Jones
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Coco Jones attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “The Drama” at DGA Theater Complex on March 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Zazie Beetz in Austin.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 17: Zazie Beetz attends the “They Will Kill You” premiere during the SXSW Conference and Festival at The Paramount Theatre on March 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Nicola Gell/Getty Images)
Myha’la
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 17: Myha’la attends the “They Will Kill You” premiere during the SXSW Conference and Festival at The Paramount Theatre on March 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Nicola Gell/Getty Images)
Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “The Drama.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “The Drama” at DGA Theater Complex on March 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Method Man
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Method Man of Wu Tang Clan perform onstage during the “The Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour” at The O2 Arena on March 17, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images)
araji P. Henson and Director Debbie Allen
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Taraji P. Henson and Director Debbie Allen pose at a press junket for August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” on Broadway at Planet Hollywood Times Square on March 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Cedric the Entertainer and Kandi Burruss at a press junket for August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Cedric the Entertainer and Producer Kandi Burruss pose at a press junket for August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” on Broadway at Planet Hollywood Times Square on March 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Marshawn Lynch attends the premiere of ‘He Bled Neon.’
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Marshawn Lynch attends the premiere of ‘He Bled Neon’ during the 2026 SXSW Conference and Festival at The State Theatre on March 16, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/WireImage)
Kerry Washington
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 16: Kerry Washington attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations “Imperfect Women” screening and conversation at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center on March 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
Grammy-winning artist Kehlani appears with Jennifer Hudson.
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Grammy-winning artist Kehlani appears with Jennifer Hudson on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing March 19, 2026 in Burbank, California. Check your local listings for times. (Photo by Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images)
Tyriq Withers appears on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA -MARCH 12, 2026: Actor Tyriq Withers appears with Jennifer Hudson on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing March 18, 2026 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images). Check your local listings for times.
