Dave Benett’s Party Pictures of 2018: Stormzy flies fans out on #MerkyAirways as Brooklyn Beckham photobombs mum Victoria
If anyone can do glamour in copious amounts it’s an A-lister - and this year saw a host of the biggest stars owning the red carpet, living it up at invite-only parties and award shows.
With a first look in at every exclusive event, Dave Benett gave fans an enviable behind-the-scenes insight into all of the hottest events of 2018.
The year kicked off with a bold controversial move from Stromzy, who shocked the nation after he used his Brit Awards slot to make a political statement on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But it wasn't the only out-of-the-box idea the rapper had this year.
Stormzy left fans stunned when he posted an invite to his birthday party online, giving a select number of fans the chance to jet out on a customised #MerkyAirways aircraft to celebrate his 25th birthday.
The lucky content winners were given the experience of a lifetime, with passengers on-board being treated to number of personalised Merky Airways goodies as they boarded, including sunglasses, T-shirts and headphones.
As well as flying out fans for the occasion, he also invited celebrity pals Not3s, Krept and Konan, Lethal Bizzle and Mo the Comedian.
It was also a busy year for the Beckham family who had their fair share of red carpet appearances as well as celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Victoria's line.
She partied with husband David at The Fashion Awards alongside Brooklyn, who clearly had other ideas about being there.
The 19-year-old budding photographer was hilariously captured photobombing his mum as she sat poised and unaware next to American actress Brooke Shields at the event. Benett was on-hand to capture the priceless moment.
The model, 44, jumped out of the makeshift ‘sponge’ before performing a special tribute to the birthday boy.
The celebratory bash, hosted by Ciroc at MNKY HSE in Mayfair, attracted a wealth of famous faces including Naomi Campbell and Lindsay Lohan.
The dinner was inspired by Chung's years stateside - the presenter-turned-designer spent years as a New York resident - and was hosted in a private penthouse at London's Edition hotel.
Chung entertained guests with a sing-along focusing on all-American classics: Frank Sinatra and Don McClean, as well as a few tracks from David Bowie's Young Americans album.
Famous faces at the A-list event included Robin Hood star Taron Egerton, comedian David Walliams and actress and model Elizabeth Hurley.
Here’s to another year of behind-the-scenes celebrity shots and glitzy parties in 2019!
