Big‑Name Party Brings Music, Tech and Military Talk Together

"At a private gathering in Montecito, singer Justin Bieber headlined a poolside set while executives from tech and defense companies mingled with Hollywood stars. The event, hosted by entertainment mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, drew a mix of celebrity guests—director James Cameron, former Disney chief Bob Iger, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Oprah Winfrey, actress Julia Roberts, comedians Chris Rock and Trevor Noah, and artist Jeff Koons. Panels covered everything from art to weaponry, with speakers like Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey and Palantir CEO Alex Karp.Luckey recently met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the company’s California headquarters, while Karp discussed Palantir’s AI surveillance tools that critics say could target civilians. The evening also featured lighter moments, such as a karaoke session with pop producers StarGate and a snack talk led by chef Nancy Silverton. Bieber, who earned record earnings as Coachella’s top‑paid headliner last month, was the musical highlight of a night that blended entertainment with high‑tech and defense industry themes. "