GBK Brand Bar Hosts 19th Annual Luxury Lounge for Television Stars Ahead of Awards Season
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GBK Brand Bar's luxury lounge provided exclusive access to high-value gifts and networking opportunities with top industry talent before television's biggest awards night.
GBK Brand Bar organized a two-day celebrity gift lounge featuring over 30 brands and charities with structured partnerships and detailed logistics at The Sun Rose Hotel.
GBK Brand Bar supported Food on Foot charity providing meals housing and employment opportunities for unhoused and low-income communities in Los Angeles.
Celebrities enjoyed unique gifts like wine-infused jams oxygenated water and a Fiji villa stay at GBK's pre-Emmy luxury lounge event.
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The GBK Brand Bar hosted its 19th Annual Luxury Lounge at The Sun Rose Hotel on Sunset Strip during September 12-13, gathering more than 30 television nominees, presenters, past winners, and stars from nominated shows. The event, presented by Oro Ventro Parfum and Burj Bites, served as a pre-awards celebration for television's biggest night, offering celebrities access to exclusive gifts and experiences while supporting charitable causes.
Notable attendees included Jeff Hiller from Somebody Somewhere, Jason Isaacs nominated for Best Supporting Actor, Christian Minkler for Sound, and their The White Lotus co-star Thayme Thapthimthong. The event also featured stars from award-winning shows such as Love on the Spectrum winners Connor Thomlinson, Tanner Smith, and Dani Bowman, along with cast members from Matlock, The Pitt, The Bear, The Residence, Paradise, Drag Race, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, and Slow Horses. Emmy presenters Angela Bassett, Craig Robinson, and Harvey Guillen joined additional notable guests including Cheri Oteri, Keith David, and Camryn Manheim.
Celebrities received luxury gifts including Ritualslane skincare products, an exclusive VIP experience from the LA Chargers, and culinary offerings from Hansen's Cakes and Ike's Love and Sandwiches. Unique products featured Jam Vino by Chef Lorious, described as the world's first line of wine-infused jams, and OPHORA Water claiming to deliver five times the oxygen of ordinary water. Additional offerings included Hertelendy Vineyards wines from Napa Valley and Shepard Boy Farms premium dog food crafted in the USA.
The event provided dream getaways including a stay for four at Raiwasa Villa in Fiji, a three-day retreat at Siddhayatan Spiritual Retreat Center near Dallas presented by the BALANCE Docuseries available at https://www.balancedocuseries.com, and an exclusive stay at Sailrock Resort in Turks & Caicos. The Sun Rose Hotel offered luxury Los Angeles staycation packages to attendees.
Philanthropy remained central to the event, with GBK Brand Bar supporting Food on Foot, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit assisting unhoused and low-income residents through nutritious meals, clothing, life-skills training, employment opportunities, and permanent housing. GBK has helped raise more than $10 million for charitable partners to date, demonstrating the entertainment industry's capacity to drive social impact through high-profile events.
The convergence of celebrity culture, luxury branding, and charitable giving at such events highlights the growing trend of corporate social responsibility within the entertainment industry. These gatherings not only celebrate artistic achievement but also create platforms for brands to gain visibility while supporting meaningful community initiatives, potentially influencing how awards season events incorporate philanthropic components moving forward.
Curated from 24-7 Press Release

