Inside Rihanna’s First-Ever Diamond Ball
The stars shine bright in Beverly Hills for charity.
1 / 14
A Night for Charity - On Dec. 11 Rihanna rang in her inaugural Diamond Ball, held at The Vineyard in Beverly Hills, and it was certainly a star-studded affair. The event raised funds for The Clara Lionel Foundation, an organization Rihanna founded in 2012 in honor of her grandparents, which has a mission to “improve the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, education, arts, and culture.” We’re giving you VIP look inside the big bash, straight ahead! By Britt Middleton (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
2 / 14
Family Ties - Rih, in an off-the-shoulder Zac Posen gown and Chopard jewels, starts the night off right — with a sweet smooch from her grandfather, Lionel Braithwaite, of course! (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
3 / 14
Together as One - Rih has her beautiful fam, including her mother, Monica Braithwaite (on right), by her side at every step. Charitable donations from the Diamond Ball will go towards improving infrastructure planning and purchasing equipment for The Clara Brathwaite Center for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation)
4 / 14
Dressed to the Nines - For her turn on the carpet, Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham steps out in a sleek plunging gown in merlot with mesh sleeves. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
5 / 14
Golden Beauty - The Real co-host Adrienne Bailon flaunts her curves in a high-neck, second-skin metallic gown. She finishes her look off with a sleek chignon and bronzed skin. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
ADVERTISEMENT
6 / 14
Fringe Benefits - DJ/artist Vashtie leaves her signature streetstyle behind for a shimmering strapless green frock and cool caged sandals with fringe detailing. Love. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Photo By Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
7 / 14
Color Rush - Atlanta Exes star Monyetta Shaw is a vision in a fitted coral gown with lace overlay. Just as alluring are her soft waves and simple silver jewels. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Photo By Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
8 / 14
Like Mother, Like Daughter - Well, she must get it from her mama. Kim Kardashian (in Alexander Wang for Balenciaga) works her signature smize with her mom, Kris Jenner, before heading into the party. (Photo: @Parisa/Splash News)
9 / 14
His and Hers - Tia Mowry (in Edward Arsouni) and husband Cory Hardrict make it a color coordinated date night on the red carpet. P.S. Tia is killing it in that dress! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Photo By Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
10 / 14
Arm Candy - A well-suited Tyrese turns out to support the Bajan beauty’s inaugural affair. Like fine wine, he’s only gotten better with time. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation)
ADVERTISEMENT