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The 90s are back! Boy George takes to the decks as he DJs for a string of iconic stars at the Grand Opening of Planet Hollywood NYC as restaurant relaunches as ‘an immersive experience’ with a ‘1993 Icons’ menu

The 90s are back! Boy George takes to the decks as he DJs for a string of iconic stars at the Grand Opening of Planet Hollywood NYC as restaurant relaunches as ‘an immersive experience’ with a ‘1993 Icons’ menu

The 1990s made a comeback on Tuesday as a string of icons gathered together to celebrate the opening of Planet Hollywood NYC. 

British singer-songwriter Boy George took to the decks as he played a DJ set for the star-studded guests in New York. 

Hosted by 50 Cent, Boy George and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, the night saw an array of stars including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whoopi Goldberg and Liev Schreiber.

It was a Planet Hollywood return for some of the celebrities, including Whoopi and Arnold, who made regular appearances at various venue openings that decade after Planet Hollywood’s launch in 1991 – and the new venue features a ‘1993 Icons’ menu of dishes to harp back to its original items. 

Robert Earl’s Hollywood-themed restaurant reopened at 136 W. 42nd St. following a $17 million renovation after its Times Square location was closed during the COVID pandemic.

Boy George, 63, had all eyes on him as he DJd for the adoring crowd, sporting in a black blazer adorned with neon coloured patches in a range of symbols.

The 1990s made a comeback on Tuesday as a string of icons gathered together to celebrate the opening of Planet Hollywood NYC, with Boy George taking to the decks

The 1990s made a comeback on Tuesday as a string of icons gathered together to celebrate the opening of Planet Hollywood NYC, with Boy George taking to the decks

British singer-songwriter Boy George took to the decks as he played a DJ set for the star-studded guests in New York

British singer-songwriter Boy George took to the decks as he played a DJ set for the star-studded guests in New York

The musician paired the striking blazer with a ʙuттon-up shirt and a fedora hat, as well as sporting bronze eye makeup and his signature goatee. 

Meanwhile his event co-host 50 Cent opted for a pop of colour in a denim jacket with orange stripes and matching orange sneakers. He blinged out his look with a chunky chain and diamond bracelets. 

Former Governor of California Arnold, 77, and Ghost star Whoopi, 69, cosied up at one of the tables inside as they mingled with other stars. 

Whoopi showed off her unique style in frayed blue jeans, a black blazer, a green scarf and sneakers, while Arnold rocked a black puffer jacket. 

He was joined by son Patrick Schwarzenegger, 31, who recently shocked fans with a full frontal scene in The White Lotus HBO TV show.

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin shook off scathing reviews of their ‘dreadful’ reality show to mingle at the opening, for which they served as co-hosts.

The 66-year-old actor and 41-year-old yogi shook off the negative reaction to their TLC series as they rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. 

Alec sported a dark suit while his wife Hilaria rocked a neon green turtleneck dress. They both wore Planet Hollywood hats.

Boy George is seen at Planet Hollywood alongside Jonathan Richmond in 1995

Boy George is seen at Planet Hollywood alongside Jonathan Richmond in 1995

Hosted by 50 Cent, Boy George and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, the night saw an array of stars including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whoopi Goldberg and Liev Schreiber

Hosted by 50 Cent, Boy George and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, the night saw an array of stars including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whoopi Goldberg and Liev Schreiber

Boy George, 63, had all eyes on him as he DJd for the adoring crowd, sporting in a black blazer adorned with neon coloured patches in a range of symbols

Boy George, 63, had all eyes on him as he DJd for the adoring crowd, sporting in a black blazer adorned with neon coloured patches in a range of symbols

50 Cent opted for a pop of colour in a denim jacket with orange stripes and matching orange sneakers

50 Cent opted for a pop of colour in a denim jacket with orange stripes and matching orange sneakers

Former Governor of California Arnold, 77, and Ghost star Whoopi, 69, cosied up at one of the tables inside as they mingled with other stars

Former Governor of California Arnold, 77, and Ghost star Whoopi, 69, cosied up at one of the tables inside as they mingled with other stars

Whoopi showed off her unique style in frayed blue jeans, a black blazer, a green scarf and sneakers

Whoopi showed off her unique style in frayed blue jeans, a black blazer, a green scarf and sneakers

Meanwhile rocked a black puffer jacket and he was joined by son Patrick Schwarzenegger, 31, who recently shocked fans with a full frontal scene in The White Lotus HBO TV show

Meanwhile rocked a black puffer jacket and he was joined by son Patrick Schwarzenegger, 31, who recently shocked fans with a full frontal scene in The White Lotus HBO TV show

Arnold is seen at opening of Planet Hollywood Moscow in 1994 Whoopi is seen at opening of Planet Hollywood San Diego in 1995

It was a Planet Hollywood return for some of the celebrities, including Whoopi (Right in 1995) and Arnold (Left in 1994), who made regular appearances during the height of the establishment’s popularity in the 90s

The pair currently star in the new TLC reality show, The Baldwins, with their seven children which has been at the centre of plenty of controversy including being slammed by the family of Halyna Hutchins who was killed on the set of Alec’s film Rust.

The show has also been blasted by critics including MailOnline’s Christopher Stevens who gave it one star out of five.

The Perfect Couple star Liev, 57, looked sharp in a black sweater paired with a grey jacket and jeans. 

Former Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps, 59, was in attendance as well, rocking a baby blue jumpsuit and open-toe black heels. 

SNL alum Pete Davidson, 31, looked cool as ever in a black leather jacket paired with a blue sweater and grey jeans.

Kim Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend shielded his eyes with a pair of sunglᴀsses and accessorised with a gold chain.

Snaps showed 50 Cent bumping fits with Anrtold as the pair ran into each other at the launch party

Snaps showed 50 Cent bumping fits with Anrtold as the pair ran into each other at the launch party

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin shook off scathing reviews of their 'dreadful' reality show to mingle at the opening, for which they served as co-hosts

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin shook off scathing reviews of their ‘dreadful’ reality show to mingle at the opening, for which they served as co-hosts

The 66-year-old actor and 41-year-old yogi shook off the negative reaction to their TLC series as they rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood's biggest stars

The 66-year-old actor and 41-year-old yogi shook off the negative reaction to their TLC series as they rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars

The Perfect Couple star Liev, 57, looked sharp in a black sweater paired with a grey jacket and jeans

The Perfect Couple star Liev, 57, looked sharp in a black sweater paired with a grey jacket and jeans

Former Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps, 59, was in attendance as well, rocking a baby blue jumpsuit and open-toe black heels

Former Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps, 59, was in attendance as well, rocking a baby blue jumpsuit and open-toe black heels

SNL alum Pete Davidson, 31, looked cool as ever in a black leather jacket paired with a blue sweater and grey jeans

SNL alum Pete Davidson, 31, looked cool as ever in a black leather jacket paired with a blue sweater and grey jeans

The revamped Planet Hollywood now features wall-to-ceiling screens as it has become an ‘immersive’ experience. 

The menu sees dishes such as Kobe Cheesesteak Empanadas and Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, and a ‘1993 Icons’ menu which features World-Famous Chicken Crunch and LA Lasagna.

‘You can suddenly be inside a beautiful forest or an old cowboy town and Lil Nas X is playing. And then it goes over to Jelly Roll and then Taylor Swift,’ CEO Robert told The Post.

‘In the past we focused on the theatregoers coming from across the water and visitors to the city, and we weren’t targeting Manhattanites.’

Planet Hollywood, now with four restaurants and five resorts, originated in the late ’80s when Hollywood producers approached Earl, then owner of Hard Rock Cafe.

Planet Hollywood’s flagship location debuted on West 57th Street in 1991.

Items from ‘Rocky III’ and ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ were featured in the restaurant’s extensive movie memorabilia collection.

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