The annual FOX Fall Eco-Casino Party went down last night in Culver City, California at The Book Bindery. Dare we suggest that there was no shortage of high-profile talent in attendance.
The familiar casts of FOX favorites Glee, Bones, The Cleveland Show and House mingled with those representing The X Factor, Mobbed, The New Girl and Napoleon Dynamite.
Yours truly got a chance to mingle with the celebrities and there were a few standouts. Glee’s Lea Michele turned heads in her red carpet gown but also got people talking since the event is clearly not a gown event. Overdressed to be sure, but stunning nonetheless.
Her cast mates Chris Colfer and Amber Riley, very pleasant people to chat with, told me that we can expect a “diva-off” between Mercedes and Rachel’s characters on Glee this season.
Hugh Laurie made a quick appearance on the carpet but wouldn’t take pictures with fans because, “it makes him feel weird.”
Howie Mandel had quite the moment when someone made the mistake of hugging him. The funnyman battles Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and does not like to touch others or be touched. I must say I was waiting for him to freak out but he held it together.
Paula Abdul looked stunning and really took time to meet and greet the press. She was extremely pleasant and charismatic.
So what do the stars eat at such an event? Well, the food was amazingly delicious. Buffet tables lining the room held a wide array of gourmet pastas, ribs, Parmesan chicken, potato cakes and salads. The dessert buffet featured cakes, brownies, and everything sweet.
The event was classy and beautiful. Great music, good food and a wonderful ambiance. FOX knows how to throw a top notch star-studded shindig. They even sent guests home with a gift bag of goodies.
Check out more event photos after the jump:
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