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Beyonce Supports Jay-Z at Inaugural Shawn Carter Foundation Gala

Jay-Z is kicking off his Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Weekend with his wife, Beyonce, by his side.

The 49-year-old musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist hosted the inaugural gala at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino over the weekend in Hollywood, Fla.

Jay‘s mom Gloria Carter, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Robert Kraft, Normani, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous, Tyler Perry, Dapper Dan, Eddie Rosario, Michael Blackson, Beyonce‘s mom Tina Knowles and husband Richard Lawson and DJ Trauma were all in attendance.

The event kicked off on Friday night (November 15) with a high-stakes poker tournament, where Marcelo Claure was crowned winner over Jay and Yo Gotti. He donated his $500,000 in earnings back to the Shawn Carter Foundation.

On Saturday night (November 16), celebrities from various sectors of music, entertainment and sports came together for a night of dinner and drinks, raising a total of $6 million.

Robin Roberts was Master of Ceremonies at the gala, while guests enjoyed cocktails courtesy of D’USSE Cognac and Armand de Brignac throughout the evening. There was also a live performance by Alicia Keys.

All proceeds benefited the Shawn Carter Foundation‘s scholarship fund, college prep workshops and bus tours, study abroad opportunities, and community goodwill programs for youth and families in need.

FYI: Beyonce is wearing a Roberto Cavalli Couture dress.

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Ashley Graham's Accessory Game is Strong at Met Gala 2019

Ashley Graham is all about the details at the 2019 Met Gala!

The 31-year-old model wowed at the event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 6) in New York City.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ashley Graham

She rocked a plunging red and green blazer with tights and clear heels. Her legs, hands, and the back of her blazer were adorned with the name of designer Dapper Dan.

Check out all of her sequins, jewels, diamonds, pearls, and more accessories in our gallery!

FYI: Ashley is wearing a Dapper Dan for Gucci dress, dbleudazzled tights and gloves, Gucci and Jennifer Behr hair accessories, Yeezy shoes, and Hueb and Amwaj Jewelry earrings.

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Dapper Dan's Upcoming Memoir Is Being Turned Into a Movie!

Dapper Dan‘s upcoming memoir is being turned into a movie.

The upcoming Sony biopic, based on Dan‘s memoir due out in 2019, will be set in Harlem, and is described as a “high-stakes coming-of-age story,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dan and his son and brand manager Jelani Day are set to executive produce the project alongside Jerrod Carmichael, as well as Josh Bratman.

The Harlem fashion legend outfitted some of the biggest stars of the ’80s and ’90s, including Sean “Diddy” Combs, Aaliyah and Floyd Mayweather.

Gucci recently announced a partnership with Dan, called the Dapper Dan x Gucci capsule, which will be released with their Fall 2018 collection.

Dakota Johnson Looks Amazing at Gucci's Milan Fashion Show!

Dakota Johnson looks ravishing at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 on Tuesday (September 20) in Milan, Italy.

The 27-year-old actress posed for photos with actress and model Hari Nef and model Petra Collins while inside before the show started.

Also seen at the show were Salma Hayek with her husband Francois-Henri Pinault, Keira Knightley‘s husband James Righton, photographer Chuck Grant with entertainer Soko, rapper A$AP Rocky, fashion connoisseur Dapper Dan, Elton John‘s husband David Furnish, and more.

Check out all the photos from the show below…

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