New York claims the Met Gala, but in Los Angeles, the Academy Museum Gala reigns as Hollywood’s most glamorous night. Dubbed the “Met Gala of the West,” the fifth annual event kicked off tonight at the the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, with all its usual fanfare and celebrity power. Not only a night out for Hollywood stars, it raises funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming in service of the L.A. community.

This year’s honorees include Bowen Yang is set to receive the Vantage Award, given to an emerging artist helping to challenge existing narratives around film. Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz will be honored with the Icon Award while director Walter Salles will take home the Luminary Award. Bruce Springsteen, who will sere

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