BEST BET

Capitol Music Group's BET Awards weekend party at Casa Madera at L.A.'s Mondrian was packed with beautiful people. Fortunately, a few HITS staffers were there to balance things out.

"Hey, remember when we lived in our sweatclothes for two years and only brushed our teeth if there was a Zoom?" riffed Capitol Music Group President Arjun Pulijal. "Me neither." Seen sporting footwear that we could only dream of pulling off are (l-r) VPs A&R Kenoe Jordan and Chris Turner, Pulijal and CMG EVP/Priority Records President Orlando Wharton.

The dazzling artist Doechii, who is slated to perform on the BET telecast, is flanked by promo boss Greg Marella (r) and SVP promo Dixie Tipton, who say the call-out research on this photo is outstanding.

Pulijal joins Capitol Christian Music Group/CMG SVP Phil Thornton and Head of Tamla Records/CCMG SVP Marketing EJ Gaines for this spiritually reflective tableau. Later, an influencer took a selfie with a chicken taco.

Seen after a HITS interloper bum-rushed the DJ rig and accidentally played four minutes of voice mails are (l-r) CMG SVP Marketing Ray Alba, SVP Digital Marketing & Content Development Dimplez Ijeoma, Motown SVP Artist Relations Tramiel “Twin” Clark, Pulijal and Wharton.

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After being told to "smile and say 'Hey Buddy,'" the following Capitol promo peeps enjoyed enough gratis beverages to permanently up their spins (l-r): Chris Green, Nicole Nolletti, Ashley Dingess, Kadife Sylvester, Marella, Bill Evans, Tipton, Tamara Drake and Neil Harewood.

Photos by the inimitable Lester Cohen. Hi, Lester!