As the curtains closed on the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday night, June 28, the real celebration was just getting started. Affinity Nightlife hosted its highly anticipated annual Official BET Awards After Party, transforming the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel into the ultimate epicenter of culture, music, and entertainment.

Widely recognized as the premier post-awards event of the weekend, the exclusive, black-tie affair kicked off with a high-glamour red carpet. The celebration drew a dazzling crowd of chart-topping music artists, industry heavyweights, elite athletes, Hollywood actors, and top-tier digital creators, all gathering to toast the night’s biggest wins. The high-energy bash completely took over the hotel’s legendary spaces, including the historic main lobby, the famed Library Bar, and the iconic Teddy’s nightlife venue. Guests spent the night mingling and dancing against the backdrop of one of Los Angeles’ most storied landmarks. Bringing the auditory heat were DJs Ashley Bolen, Rico, and Atron, who kept the dance floors packed with seamless, back-to-back sets that lasted into the early morning hours.

The guest list read like a who’s-who of entertainment and sports. Among the notable figures in attendance were actors Jessie T. Usher (The Boys), Tonatiuh (Hulu’s Love Story), and Kyle Massey, alongside rising stars Aiyana-Lee and Elijah Wright from Spike Lee’s Highest To Lowest. The music industry was out in full force, represented by R&B icon Eric Benét’s latest signee Autumn Paige, O’Neal McKnight, Elijah Connor, and Eli Derby. The worlds of sports and fashion also collided on the dance floor, featuring appearances by Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese, Olympic Bronze Medalist Fred Kerley, and Team USA World Champion Miki Barber. They were joined by a host of notables including Asia Monet, Kron Moore, Darris Love, and Affinity Nightlife founder Adam Glovsky.

Beyond the music and star-gazing, attendees were treated to an array of immersive luxury activations. Guests sampled premium scents at a fragrance station by Monbeau Afrique, explored interactive art curated by Blvkbook, and received celebrity astrology readings from Neda Farr. Fenty Beauty was on hand to keep everyone red-carpet ready, while a premium photo experience by Noonah captured the night’s best memories. The star-studded event was made possible through presenting partnerships with Maturi Consulting, Fenty Beauty, Blvkbook, Misty TV, The CW, and Affinity Nightlife.

There could not have been a more fitting venue for the evening than the Hollywood Roosevelt. Opened in 1927, the luxury boutique hotel famously hosted the very first Academy Awards in 1929 and served as a playground for golden-era icons like Marilyn Monroe. Today, it remains a staple of modern Los Angeles nightlife. By blending vintage Hollywood sophistication with the contemporary energy of the BET Awards, Affinity Nightlife delivered an unforgettable night that will be talked about long after the awards season wraps.

Photo Credit: Nick Valesco