On Sunday March 12, Hollywood braved the elements and came out in full force to celebrate the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The 2023 Oscars Gala, benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, was held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

In its five outings, this event hosted by Byron Allen of Allen Media Group, has become the must-attend Oscars viewing party.

From the red carpet to inside where folks ate, drank and rooted for there favorite films and celebrities to receive a gold-plated bronze statuette on a black metal base, the evening was one for the record books.

Saving the best for last, legendary icon Diana Ross closed the night out with a medley of hit songs the audience sang and danced to. Here are just a few of the pictures capturing what I experienced.

To hear first-hand what occurred, as well as my takeaway in terms of the significance of the event, check out the latest edition of “Kevin Ross The Podcast”, powered by TheGrio.