Rita Ora and Taika Waititi enjoy date night, Lil Jon celebrates book launch and more sightings

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi were recently seen enjoying a romantic date night at Ambassadors Clubhouse.

We hear the “Let You Love Me” singer looked casual in dark jeans and a T-shirt layered under a black peacoat for their Oct. 20 date night.

The “Jojo Rabbit” director looked cool in a bomber jacket paired with a red tie.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora (seen here at the “Klara and the Sun” premiere on Oct. 15) dined at Ambassadors Clubhouse last week. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock
Lil Jon celebrated his new book with Sean Christie and Melba Wilson at Carversteak NYC last Wednesday (seen above). Carver Road Hospitality

That same evening, Ashley Graham, Uma Thurman, Julia Fox and other stars honored this year’s Champion of Change, Deborah Roberts, at the Room to Grow annual gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom.

“In a heartfelt video message played during the special evening, Roberts reflected on her decades-long connection to the organization and even joked about bringing husband Al Roker to past galas,” a source shared.

“He’s not known to stay out past 8 p.m., you probably know,” Roberts quipped.

On Wednesday evening, Lil Jon celebrated the release of his book, “I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me,” at Carversteak NYC.

Ashley Graham spoke at the Room to Grow gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom last Tuesday (as seen above). Gabriel Suazo for Room to Grow
Julia Fox was also seen at the gala (seen above). Gabriel Suazo for Room to Grow

The “Turn Down For What” rapper was seen chatting with Carver Road Hospitality co-founder Sean Christie and the founder of beloved Harlem eatery Melba’s, Melba Wilson.

On Thursday night, Courvoisier hosted a phone-free party at a New York City mansion to launch the brand’s Pass The Courvoisier campaign.

“Phones were sealed in zip bags as guests entered, trading scrolling for dancing,” a source said.

Creators, talent and guests came together with NYC collectives Fun With Friends and Missing Ingredient for the event.

Earlier in the day, Coi Leray made a surprise appearance in the Financial District, where Courvoisier transformed Fosun Plaza into an open-air gathering space.

Guests danced at the phone-free party hosted by Courvoisier last week (seen above). Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Courvoisier
Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz reunited at the Pass The Courvoisier pop-up event downtown on Oct. 21 (seen above). Courtesy of Team Epiphany

The rapper discussed her desire for more connection in a world where everyone is on their phones.

Former “106 & Park” hosts Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz reunited on the couch for candid conversations with the crowd.

This weekend, New York City’s Lobel’s Butcher served up steak to Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas at Big Slick during Formula 1’s Austin Grand Prix.

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