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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Prince Mario-Max Co-Hosts a Dazzling Luxury Gala 2026 Oscar Night at Hilton Universal City

On March 15, 2026 — the night of the 98th Academy Awards — the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hosted one of the largest and most prestigious Oscar viewing events in America. Luxury Gala 2026, produced by Samira’s Network, welcomed more than 1,200 distinguished guests and over 100 sponsors from Germany, France, China, Canada, Italy, Iran, Mexico, and beyond.

Guiding the evening as Masters of Ceremonies: Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe and Dustin Quick, whose combined regal charm and Hollywood poise turned the ballroom into a sanctuary of celebration from red carpet to final award.

A night of honors

The awards program read like a cross-section of global achievement. Legendary artist Sir Earl Toon — the Grammy-winning Kool & The Gang songwriter behind “Celebration” and “Ladies Night” — received the Legendary Icon Award and performed. Eric Roberts was honored for Lifetime Achievement across 700+ credits. Robert LaSardo earned Best Supporting Actor — Lifetime Achievement. Dimitri Mikhalchuk (JGGL & Arteki) received the Lifetime of Creative Excellence Award.

Visionaries recognized included Dr. Meleeka Clary (Global Human Rights Award), Kaveri Nathan of Rock a Bella Creations (Fashion Excellence), Saul Maxwell (wellness and humanitarian service), Travis Payne — the legendary Michael Jackson choreographer — as Best Choreographer of the Year, Hiroaki Omote (Outstanding Kimono Design Innovator), and Daisuke Tarutani (Samurai Legacy Achievement Award).

Innovation honors went to Peter Wu and Juan Vargas of Xavvi (AI & Web3 Innovation), Dallas Santana of Lunaprise (Space Blue Founder/Innovator Award for his lunar legacy archive), and Isauro Mercado (1st Cinematographer on the Moon Award). Douglas Vermeeren took Best Actor for Book of Dragons; Poppa Snoop (Vernell Varnado) received the Legacy & Cultural Influence Award; Randy Green (DK Tha Gruva) was honored as Executive Producer for Independent Movies; Clara Lobel and Caliaa Lin earned LABA Group art awards.

Fashion, flavor, and California’s seal

The runway belonged to Radhika Khurana’s Rasanari (Icon of Style Award), Katrina Yu’s KSL Studio (Best Modeling Coach of the Year), and Paromita Ghosh’s “Paroma A la Mode: The Maximalist Muse” (International Couture Excellence Award). Fogo Restaurants earned the Luxury Dining Experience Award with a tableside Brazilian feast. Dustin Quick and Medi eM electrified the room with a dance-music performance, joined by Ahmed Eldeberky’s high-energy set.

A signature moment: California State Treasurer Fiona Ma presented Samira’s Network — founded by Samira Kazemeni, with VP Dr. Kamiar Tarighi — with an official Certificate of Recognition from the State of California. Speeches from Jason Gahari, Daniel Sieu, and Bill Walsh (Business Coach of the Year), plus Larry Steinhouse (Investment Educator of the Year), rounded out the program, with glam by the Deja-vu Expressions team flown in from Las Vegas.

From red carpet arrivals to the final toast, Luxury Gala 2026 delivered exactly what its name promises — and its MCs made sure every moment felt historic.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Mrs European Universe 2026 Crowns Veronika Yankovskaya at Taglyan New York — with Eric Roberts in Attendance

On February 26, 2026, European grace met American spectacle at the Taglyan Complex in New York, as Mrs European Universe 2026 unfolded in an evening of couture, culture, and poised celebration — hosted by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe and glittering with Hollywood presence, including acclaimed actor Eric Roberts.

From the red carpet — orchestrated by Anastasia Mysina — the tone was formal and luminous: tuxedos, meticulously crafted gowns, and a guest list drawn from entertainment, fashion, and business.

An evening in segments

The prince’s hosting gave the program its refined structure, carrying a continuity with European tradition inside a thoroughly contemporary format. Alongside him, performer Ksenia moved between hosting and musical performance, keeping the rhythm alive.

Fashion anchored the night. Designer Von Vemian opened the runway with silhouettes steeped in Hollywood couture. The swimsuit segment, designed by Yulia Tykhonenko for Biara Brand, balanced structure with fluidity. A theatrical Aquaman-inspired performance — with nods to The King of Venice and custom haute couture — expanded the visual scope into cinematic storytelling. Bridal and evening gowns from Jessica Angel and Rachel Rose Bridal closed the fashion arc with intricate, occasion-defining detail.

Direction by Gennadiy Kotlyarchuk and art direction by Boris Rudenko kept the progression unified from arrival to finale.

Judgment and celebration

Head judge Amo Aloy of the Jessica Angel Collection led a panel spanning industry expertise: Jessica Angel USA, Craig Shah, Ken Davitian, Olena Dorosh, Sonia Bermejo, Daniel Boston, Dr. Alex D. Michelson, and Steve Goldfield. Entertainment interludes from Pandora Entertainment, Crown Dance LP, Ksenia, Kamilla Zakirova, and Linata kept the energy high between segments.

The results: Veronika Yankovskaya crowned Mrs European Universe 2026, with Karina Kasianenko as first runner-up, Kate Trifonova as second runner-up, and the People’s Choice Award going to Yuliana Petelko.

For winners and contestants alike, the night opened doors — invitations to international fashion weeks, modeling and VIP appearances, the Cannes Film Festival, the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Partners including Craig Shah, Rent For Event, Advance Skin Care, Elegant Network, Wonderland Beauty Salon, Illadelph Spirits, Angel Box Inc., Dr. Alex D. Michelson, Matúri Consulting, Bell Community Medical Group, Gayane Yaffa, and Preserve Gold helped make it possible; videographer Mikhail Avenson and photographers Jaime Lim, Cinematx, Art Photography, Andrey Orekhov, Konstantin Podkovyrov, Igor Malakhov, and Daniel Sinoca preserved it all.

Covered by Magic Image Hollywood Magazine, the evening stood as modern pageantry at its most curated: tradition honored, individuality celebrated, and a new queen crowned.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: The Luxury Gala Sells Out With 1,500 Guests for a Grand California Evening

Fifteen hundred guests. Completely sold out. The Luxury Gala just delivered one of the grandest evenings California has seen this season — a sweeping celebration of luxury, culture, and connection hosted by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe and presented by founder and CEO Samira Kazemeni.

From the first arrivals, the scale was obvious. Invitations had circulated through international networks of business leaders, society figures, and cultural influencers — and the response filled the room well before the date arrived.

A Night of Standing Ovations

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma graced the gala with a speech that earned genuine standing ovations — a rare thing for a politician, and a testament to her stature as one of the state’s most beloved leaders. The Mayor of Beverly Hills was also in attendance, adding civic weight to the celebration.

Samira Kazemeni, the superb founder behind the Luxury Gala, worked the evening alongside her partner Kamiar — greeting guests, steering the program, and keeping the night’s energy exactly where she wanted it. Her vision has turned the gala into a fixture of the international luxury calendar.

Stars, Icons, and Familiar Faces

The guest list read like a cross-section of entertainment and culture: Eric Roberts (yes, Julia’s brother, and a warm, gracious presence), Kaya Redford with his son the professional cameraman, Poppa Snoop — Vernell Varnado, Snoop Dogg’s father — and Travis Payne, Michael Jackson’s longtime choreographer, with whom the Prince shares a dance-world connection going back to Luigi’s Jazz Centre.

KTM co-CEOs Al Harris and Raquel Sanchez held court, alongside the famous Harris Brothers of the Wow Gifting Suite, beloved Hollywood personality Hayavi Moradi, Rebecca Holden, star photographer and producer Dumi, co-hostess Dustin Quick, and Hollywood’s Lukas Silva with Anshu Zeng Yuan. Virgelia Productions added its signature polish to the proceedings.

Prince Mario-Max brought his unmistakable royal presence to the hosting role — elegant, engaged, and clearly in his element among the international crowd.

For Samira and the Prince, the sold-out night was more than a party. It was proof of concept: 1,500 guests, one shared celebration of the good life, and a community that keeps coming back for more.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Oscar Sunday’s Luxury Gala Names Its Winners: The Full List of Honorees

Oscar Sunday in Hollywood belongs to the statues — but the night belongs to the Luxury Gala. At the Universal Hilton, founder and CEO Samira Kazemeni and host H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe led a grand celebration honoring the supporters, sponsors, and stars behind Hollywood’s biggest prestige gala, naming winners across entertainment, business, wellness, and innovation.

The evening opened with a performance by Sir Earl Toon, setting a celebratory tone that never let up.

The Honorees

Advocacy and impact led the program: Dr. Meleeka Clary received the Global Human Rights Award, while Poppa Snoop (Vernell Varnado) took the Advocate for Veterans Award. Robert LaSardo earned the Best Supporting Actor Lifetime Achievement Award, and Eric Roberts received the Lifetime Achievement Award honoring decades of screen work.

Fashion and design shone through Kaveri Nathan (Luxury Fashion Excellence Award), Radhika Khurana (Icon of Style for RasaNari), Hiroaki Omote (Outstanding Kimono Design Innovator), and Katrina Yu (Best Modeling Coach of the Year), with Paromita Ghosh’s Paroma A La Mode also celebrated.

Movement and music: Travis Payne — Michael Jackson’s choreographer — was named Best Choreographer of the Year, and Sir Earl Toon returned to the stage for the Legendary Icon Award. Douglas Vermeeren took Best Actor for the Slateworks production Book of Dragons. Randy Green was honored as Executive Producer for Independent Movies.

Wellness and coaching: Saul Maxwell received the Excellence in Celebrity Coaching and Energy Healing Award. Business minds Bill Walsh (Business Coach of the Year, Powerteam International) and Larry Steinhouse (Investment Educator of the Year) took their bows, alongside remarks from Jason Gahari of CIF, Fiona Ma, and Daniel Sieu.

Tech and tomorrow: Peter Wu and Juan Vargas received the AI and Web3 Innovation Award for Xavvi, while Dimitri Mikhalchuk earned the Lifetime of Creative Excellence honor. The night’s most cosmic recognition went to Isauro Mercado III — the first cinematographer with a film archive on the Moon, flown via SpaceX Falcon 9 with the Lunaprise Museum — and Dallas Santana, whose Space Blue sent the first digital art and music time capsule to the Moon.

Culinary honors went to Fogo de Chao (Luxury Dining Experience Award), with live performances from Ahmed Eldeberky, Akusaa Powell of Club Akusaa, Dustin Quick with Medi Em, and Minn Vo’s Hollywood Hotshots keeping the energy high.

The Partners Who Made It Possible

Behind the glamour stood an army of sponsors and vendors — from A Perfect Fifth LLC, IMA, and American Guardian Security to wellness partners like Angela Kung Acupuncture, culinary contributors including Ayda Cake & Art and Wasabi at Citywalk, and media supporters like Hollywood Elites Magazine. Samira and the Prince made a point of honoring them all: these partners, they said, are the true champions of the gala.

As Oscar Sunday wound down, the message was clear — the Luxury Gala isn’t just Hollywood’s biggest party. It’s where the industry’s builders, dreamers, and givers get their night.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Luxury Gala 2026: Every Honoree at Hollywood’s Biggest Oscar-Weekend Party

Hollywood’s Oscar weekend has one party that brings everyone: the Luxury Gala 2026. Founded by Samira Kazemeni and her Samira’s Network, co-driven by Kamiar Tarighi, and hosted by Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe alongside Dustin Quick and Sir Kaya Redford — this year’s edition honored a sweeping roster of visionaries across entertainment, business, tech, fashion, and humanitarian work.

The Hosts and the Vision

Samira Kazemeni has built the Luxury Gala into a global platform for recognition and collaboration. Beside her, Kamiar Tarighi — director, producer, entrepreneur, seventh-degree judo black belt, and ten-time national champion — brings a rare blend of creative and athletic achievement. Hosting trio Prince Mario-Max, actress and runway veteran Dustin Quick, and humanitarian Sir Kaya Redford (Top Producers Global founder, UN-recognized, White House Lifetime Achievement honoree) gave the stage genuine range.

Innovation and Business Honors

The AI and Web3 Innovation Award went to Peter Wu and Juan Vargas of Xavvi. Dimitri Mikhalchuk received the Lifetime of Creative Excellence honor for his work in virtual production and AI-driven filmmaking with ATOM Group. Dr. Jason Gahari, Daniel Sieu, investor educator Larry Steinhouse (Investor Schooling, Sultan Income Fund), and business coach Bill Walsh (Powerteam International) represented the business vanguard.

Arts, Fashion, and Culture

Radhika Khurana took the Icon of Style Award for RasaNari; Kaveri Nathan’s Rockabella Creations and Paromita Ghosh’s Paroma A La Mode flew the fashion flag. Eric Roberts received honors capping decades of screen work, alongside Robert LaSardo (100+ productions), Travis Payne (choreographer to Michael Jackson), Sir Earl Toon of Kool & the Gang (“Celebration,” “Ladies Night”), Douglas Vermeeren (Book of Dragons), and kimono innovator Hiroaki Omote.

Young artist Phoebe Sieu, visionary artist Clara, and the LABA circle showed the next wave. Daisuke Tarutani received the Samurai Legacy Achievement Award for Japan–global cultural bridge-building.

Humanitarian and Moonshot Moments

Dr. Meleeka Clary’s human rights advocacy, Poppa Snoop’s (Vernell Varnado) veterans work, Saul Maxwell’s wellness coaching, Angela Kung’s acupuncture center, and Calia Lin’s philanthropic innovation all took bows. And in the night’s most literally elevated honor, Isauro Mercado III was recognized as the first cinematographer with a film archive on the Moon — flown aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 with the Lunaprise Museum — while Dallas Santana’s Space Blue sent the first digital art and music time capsule skyward.

With Fogo de Chao anchoring hospitality and performances from Sir Earl Toon, Ahmed Eldeberky, Akusaa Powell, and Minn Vo’s Hollywood Hotshots, Luxury Gala 2026 wasn’t just a party. It was a map of where culture is headed.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.