in celebration of
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: as a way of celebrating
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary.
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Billie Eilish fans in Los Angeles and New York will fill up arenas on May 15 and May 16 for special listening parties in celebration of her forthcoming studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft, out May 17.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
On Sunday, May 5, the mom of two, 45, shared an adorable Reel on her Instagram that featured photos of her daughter Evelyn from the past few years in celebration of her 10th birthday.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
The model pays tribute to the original Polo from 1979 in celebration of the brand’s 150th anniversary.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
Every year the Met Gala brings together an incredible crowd of fashion designers, models, and the brightest stars of music and film in celebration of the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition.
—Condé Nast, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Jamie and her siblings get together on rare occasions
Jamie, her sisters and brother have reunited several times over the years, typically in celebration of their father.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
At an event in January, hundreds of fans packed an auditorium at Cal State L.A. for a screening in celebration of the release of a book on the film.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The announcement comes two days before Dua Lipa is set to take on double-duty as musical guest and episode host on SNL this weekend in celebration of her new album, Radical Optimism.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The 56-year-old actress shared the post in celebration of receiving the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award on April 27.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
On Sunday, May 5, the mom of two, 45, shared an adorable Reel on her Instagram that featured photos of her daughter Evelyn from the past few years in celebration of her 10th birthday.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
The model pays tribute to the original Polo from 1979 in celebration of the brand’s 150th anniversary.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
Every year the Met Gala brings together an incredible crowd of fashion designers, models, and the brightest stars of music and film in celebration of the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition.
—Condé Nast, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Jamie and her siblings get together on rare occasions
Jamie, her sisters and brother have reunited several times over the years, typically in celebration of their father.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
At an event in January, hundreds of fans packed an auditorium at Cal State L.A. for a screening in celebration of the release of a book on the film.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The announcement comes two days before Dua Lipa is set to take on double-duty as musical guest and episode host on SNL this weekend in celebration of her new album, Radical Optimism.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The 56-year-old actress shared the post in celebration of receiving the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award on April 27.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
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