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MGK Shocks Guests With Surprise Performance at Darren Dzienciol’s Star-Studded Halloween Party With Vanessa Hudgens, Alix Earle, & More

Writer: Victoria Pfeifer
Victoria Pfeifer
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MGK Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
MGK Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

Los Angeles nightlife figure Darren Dzienciol brought back his highly anticipated annual Haunted Hotel Halloween party, presented by 1WIN, with Vanessa Hudgens serving as special guest host and a surprise performance from Machine Gun Kelly.


Darren Dzienciol and MGK / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
Darren Dzienciol and MGK / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

The exclusive celebration brought together some of Hollywood's biggest names for a night of elaborate costumes, celebrity appearances, and late-night entertainment.


Vanessa Hudgens and her husband Cole Tucker / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
Vanessa Hudgens and her husband Cole Tucker / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

The guest list alone was impressive. Vanessa Hudgens attended alongside her husband, Cole Tucker, along with Alix Earle and Ashtin Earle.


Alix Earle and Ashtin Earle
Alix Earle and Ashtin Earle, Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

Landon Barker, Ross Butler, Oliver Trevena, Dixie D'Amelio, David Dobrik, Josie Canseco, Corey Gamble, and Anastasia Karanikolaou were also among the familiar faces spotted throughout the evening.


Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images David Dobrik
David Dobrik / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

Dzienciol has built a reputation for throwing some of Los Angeles' most talked-about private parties, and this year's Haunted Hotel certainly wasn't short on production.


Guests entered through a recreation of a 1940s hotel lobby, complete with creepy bellmen, vintage luggage carts, candlelit arrangements, cobwebs, skulls, and blood-covered mirrors. The entire venue was transformed to match the theme, rather than simply relying on a few Halloween decorations.


Music remained a major part of the evening, with Jack Henry opening the DJ lineup before Zack Bia took over, followed by DJ Cruz closing out the festivities.


Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
Zack Bia / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

But the biggest moment came around 1 a.m., when Machine Gun Kelly unexpectedly appeared on the fog-filled stage for a surprise performance.


Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
MGK / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

With a packed dance floor and guests already celebrating well into the night, MGK's appearance gave the party its standout moment.


Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

The event also featured Halloween-inspired cocktails from LALO Tequila, Caliwater, Tito's Vodka, and flowing champagne.


Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
LALO Tequila / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

Guests were served burgers and fries from Butter Bun by gothic-inspired French maids, while a themed 1WIN casino offered games and prizes throughout the night.


Butter Bun
Butter Bun / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

Celebrity Halloween parties are hardly uncommon in Los Angeles, but pulling together this kind of guest list, production, and live entertainment takes more than a recognizable host. Darren Dzienciol clearly understands the assignment.


Cali Water / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images
Cali Water / Photo by Vivien Killelea / Getty Images

Between the surprise MGK performance, Vanessa Hudgens' hosting duties, and a room full of familiar Hollywood faces, this year's Haunted Hotel gave guests plenty to talk about long after the party ended.

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