Gilles Marini Photo Credit: Donny Bennartz

On November 23rd, Gavin Keilly’s GBK Productions, along with Angeleno Magazine and Kimpton La Peer Hotel, celebrated the 2019 American Music Awards (AMAs) with a daylong celebrity gift lounge followed by a star-studded evening event.

Celebrities who joined in the festivities included Emmy nominee Adina Porter, Shameless stars Christian Isaiah and Scott Michael Campbell, Jackie Tohn (Glow), members of the bands Alice in Chains and Maroon 5, Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji), Gilles Marini, DJ Tracy Young (Grammy nominee), Grammy winner Jamie Jones (All-4-One), Trixie Mattel (Drag Race), Vincent De Paul (Emmy winner), Joe Reitman, Kate Flannery (The Office/DWTS), Adrian Martinez & Cole Sibus of Stumptown, Rex Lee, Felix Solis (Ozark), Carly Hughes (American Housewives), Chad Johnson, AMA red carpet hosts AJ Gibson and Jaymes Vaughn, Amber Frank, Kevin Eubanks, Matt Sarafa, Obba Babatunde, Tom Goss, Effie Passero (American Idol), and many others.

Adina Porter visits Social CBD Photo Credit: Donny Bennartz
Vincent De Paul visits Yowie booth (Photo by Tasia Wells/Getty Images for GBK Productions)


The celebrities and select media in attendance were treated to this season’s hottest products, including Social CBD‘s high-quality CBD products, u.sk Under Skin premium skincare, Jada Jo Jewelry’s handmade, travel-inspired fine jewelry, Yowie chocolates and gummies, and Hera The Dog Vodka‘s organic, non-GMO vodka, created to raise funds to help animals in need.

Kate Flannery at us.k Under Skin skincare Photo Credit: Kirsten Moore


Other items gifted included GE Lighting’s LED+ Speaker Bulbs, timepieces by Egard Watch Company, MTHEMOVEMENT KINGS products, Rob Rodney high-end leather bags designed for storing cannabis and cannabis accessories safely and securely, Ziptop reusable containers, House Saint Zarek’s custom vintage denim clothing and recycled metal accessories, and La Voix highly-rated single vineyard wines. The suite also spotlighted Animal Spirits Foundation, an organization committed to bettering the lives of animals by providing financial assistance for critical veterinary care and spay/neuter services.

Tracy Young Photo Credit: Kirsten Moore

Entertainment was provided by DJ Jes Danz during the day and DJ MAAD for the evening set, while additional services provided by MainfestUS, Stori Social Media Boomerang Booth, La Boulisterie and MKS Jewels. Ambiance was created by Illuminar lighting, while We Cupcake sampled its alcohol-infused cupcakes and Gelato Festival served handcrafted Gelato. Talent and press were secured by Mosaic PR.