Machine Gun Kelly back to blond before being honored at Newport Beach Film Festival with Keke Palmer

Machine Gun Kelly lead the celebs bringing their star power to the 23rd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival, which was held at Balboa Bay Resort on Sunday.

The 32-year-old pop-punk rocker – who boasts 30.5M social media followers – revealed via Instastory on Saturday that he bleached his hair back to ‘Blonde Don’ after eight straight months of ‘Mr. Pink’ hair.

MGK (born Colson Baker) was at the Orange County fest to be honored with the Spotlight Award.

Makeover alert! Machine Gun Kelly lead the celebs bringing their star power to the 23rd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival, which was held at Balboa Bay Resort on Sunday

Makeover alert! Machine Gun Kelly lead the celebs bringing their star power to the 23rd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival, which was held at Balboa Bay Resort on Sunday

The Texan-born musician dressed his slim 6ft3in frame in a silky floral suit and metallic booties selected by stylist Adam Ballheim.

MGK later posed inside the venue alongside Roswell, New Mexico actress Amanda Midthunder and Little Demon producer-star Aubrey Plaza.

The One Way actor attended Saturday’s screening of Tim Sutton’s movie Taurus, which he executive produced and starred as problematic musician Cole opposite his real-life fiancée Megan Fox.

RLJE Films will distribute the downfall drama, which currently has a 70% critic approval rating (out of 10 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes.

Back to blond! The 32-year-old pop-punk rocker revealed via Instastory on Saturday that he bleached his hair back to 'Blonde Don' after eight straight months of 'Mr. Pink' hair

MGK pictured on October 9

Back to blond!  The 32-year-old pop-punk rocker revealed via Instastory on Saturday that he bleached his hair back to ‘Blonde Don’ after eight straight months of ‘Mr. Pink’ hair

Congrats! MGK was at the Orange County fest to be honored with the Spotlight Award alongside (from L-R) Aubrey Plaza, Aimee Carrero, Ron Howard, Patton Oswalt, Jonathan Majors, and Cooper Raiff

Congrats! MGK was at the Orange County fest to be honored with the Spotlight Award alongside (from L-R) Aubrey Plaza, Aimee Carrero, Ron Howard, Patton Oswalt, Jonathan Majors, and Cooper Raiff

Hiring for his next movie? He chatted with the 68-year-old child star-turned-filmmaker (R), who won two Oscars for his 2001 film A Beautiful Mind

Hiring for his next movie? He chatted with the 68-year-old child star-turned-filmmaker (R), who won two Oscars for his 2001 film A Beautiful Mind

D&G? The Texan-born musician dressed his slim 6ft3in frame in a silky floral suit and metallic booties

He relies on stylist Adam Ballheim for red carpet attire

D&G? The Texan-born musician dressed his slim 6ft3in frame in a silky floral suit and metallic booties selected by stylist Adam Ballheim

Talented trio: MGK (born Colson Baker) later posed inside the venue alongside Roswell, New Mexico actress Amanda Midthunder (M) and Little Demon producer-star Aubrey Plaza (R)

Talented trio: MGK (born Colson Baker) later posed inside the venue alongside Roswell, New Mexico actress Amanda Midthunder (M) and Little Demon producer-star Aubrey Plaza (R)

Multi-talented: The One Way actor attended Saturday's screening of Tim Sutton's movie Taurus, which he executive produced and starred as problematic musician Cole opposite his real-life fiancée Megan Fox

Multi-talented: The One Way actor attended Saturday’s screening of Tim Sutton’s movie Taurus, which he executive produced and starred as problematic musician Cole opposite his real-life fiancée Megan Fox

Dip into the acting pool: RLJE Films will distribute the downfall drama, which currently has a 70% critic approval rating (out of 10 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes

Dip into the acting pool: RLJE Films will distribute the downfall drama, which currently has a 70% critic approval rating (out of 10 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes

Just concluded the Mainstream Sellout Tour: Music-wise, the 9 Lives rocker will next headline 97x Next Big Thing on December 3 at the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa

Just concluded the Mainstream Sellout Tour: Music-wise, the 9 Lives rocker will next headline 97x Next Big Thing on December 3 at the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa

Music-wise, the 9 Lives rocker will next headline 97x Next Big Thing on December 3 at the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa.

Also being honored at the NBFF was Emmy winner Keke Palmer, who took the plunge in a cream-colored belted cargo maxi-dress selected by ‘image architect’ Law Roach.

The Illinois-born 29-year-old wore her braided hair in a partial updo and brought out her glowing complexion with false lashes.

Keke (born Lauren Keyana) received the Artist of Distinction Award for her body of work dating back to her childhood stardom in Doug Atchison’s 2006 drama Akeelah and the Bee.

Pockets galore! Also being honored at the NBFF was Emmy winner Keke Palmer, who took the plunge in a cream-colored belted cargo maxi-dress

She relies on 'image architect' Law Roach for red carpet attire

Pockets galore! Also being honored at the NBFF was Emmy winner Keke Palmer, who took the plunge in a cream-colored belted cargo maxi-dress selected by ‘image architect’ Law Roach

Former child star: The Illinois-born 29-year-old wore her braided hair in a partial updo and brought out her glowing complexion with false lashes

Former child star: The Illinois-born 29-year-old wore her braided hair in a partial updo and brought out her glowing complexion with false lashes

'Such a wonderful time. So grateful to be an honoree!' Keke received the Artist of Distinction Award for her body of work dating back to her childhood stardom in Doug Atchison's 2006 drama Akeelah and the Bee (pictured with Newport Beach President & CEO Gary C. Sherwin)

‘Such a wonderful time. So grateful to be an honoree!’ Keke received the Artist of Distinction Award for her body of work dating back to her childhood stardom in Doug Atchison’s 2006 drama Akeelah and the Bee (pictured with Newport Beach President & CEO Gary C. Sherwin)

Nice to meet you! Palmer proudly posed with Emmy nominee Jeremy Pope, who looked handsome in a green suit sans shirt

Nice to meet you! Palmer proudly posed with Emmy nominee Jeremy Pope, who looked handsome in a green suit sans shirt

Embrace: Despite never having worked together, the Password host seemed especially hands-on with the 30-year-old Pose alum

Embrace: Despite never having worked together, the Password host seemed especially hands-on with the 30-year-old Pose alum

Palmer proudly posed with Emmy nominee Jeremy Pope, who looked handsome in a green suit sans shirt.

Despite never having worked together, the Password host seemed especially hands-on with the 30-year-old Pose alum.

Keke will officially launch her digital channel for content creators, KeyTV Network, on November 3.

Palmer will next act opposite EGOT champ Whoopi Goldberg in Tim Federle’s Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit, which will eventually stream on Disney+.

New endeavor! Keke (born Lauren Keyana) will officially launch her digital channel for content creators, KeyTV Network, on November 3

New endeavor! Keke (born Lauren Keyana) will officially launch her digital channel for content creators, KeyTV Network, on November 3

'This is what they asked for': Palmer will next act opposite EGOT champ Whoopi Goldberg in Tim Federle's Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit, which will eventually stream on Disney+

‘This is what they asked for’: Palmer will next act opposite EGOT champ Whoopi Goldberg in Tim Federle’s Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit, which will eventually stream on Disney+

Any hope it'll see the light of day? The Nope actress also has a role in Aziz Ansari's feature directorial debut Being Mortal, which suspended production in April after her co-star Bill Murray's (pictured in 2015) sexual assault allegations

Any hope it’ll see the light of day? The Nope actress also has a role in Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut Being Mortal, which suspended production in April after her co-star Bill Murray’s (pictured in 2015) sexual assault allegations

Keke told Variety on Saturday: '[Ansari] would probably have to do a major rewrite, but I know what we got was gold...If somebody could figure it out, it would be Aziz. Obviously, we got cut short at a certain point but I will say that I am pretty devastated. It's an amazing film. If there is some way to be able to complete, salvage it, I would want to do it'

Keke told Variety on Saturday: ‘[Ansari] would probably have to do a major rewrite, but I know what we got was gold…If somebody could figure it out, it would be Aziz. Obviously, we got cut short at a certain point but I will say that I am pretty devastated. It’s an amazing film. If there is some way to be able to complete, salvage it, I would want to do it’

The Nope actress also has a role in Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut Being Mortal, which suspended production in April after her co-star Bill Murray’s sexual assault allegations.

‘[Ansari] would probably have to do a major rewrite, but I know what we got was gold,’ Keke told Variety on Saturday.

‘If somebody could figure it out, it would be Aziz. Obviously, we got cut short at a certain point but I will say that I am pretty devastated. It’s an amazing film. If there is some way to be able to complete, salvage it, I would want to do it.’

Stranger Things scene stealer Joseph Quinn was a sight for sore eyes in a white double-breasted suit over a black top and patent leather Oxfords selected by stylist Fabio Immediato. 

Dior global ambassador: Stranger Things scene stealer Joseph Quinn was a sight for sore eyes in a white double-breasted suit over a black top and patent leather Oxfords selected by stylist Fabio Immediato

Dior global ambassador: Stranger Things scene stealer Joseph Quinn was a sight for sore eyes in a white double-breasted suit over a black top and patent leather Oxfords selected by stylist Fabio Immediato

Alive and well! The 28-year-old Englishman - whom Netflix audiences grieved after his character Eddie Munson's untimely death - will next appear in Luna Carmoon's mother-daughter drama Hoard

Alive and well! The 28-year-old Englishman – whom Netflix audiences grieved after his character Eddie Munson’s untimely death – will next appear in Luna Carmoon’s mother-daughter drama Hoard

Honorees: Joseph received a trophy as part of Variety's 10 Actors to Watch alongside (from L-R) Kerry Condon, Stephanie Hsu, Christina Jackson, Ximena Lamadrid, Thuso Mbedu, Zen McGrath, Amanda Midthunder, Sam Nivola, and Jeremy Pope

Honorees: Joseph received a trophy as part of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch alongside (from L-R) Kerry Condon, Stephanie Hsu, Christina Jackson, Ximena Lamadrid, Thuso Mbedu, Zen McGrath, Amanda Midthunder, Sam Nivola, and Jeremy Pope

The 28-year-old Englishman – whom Netflix audiences grieved after his character Eddie Munson’s untimely death – will next appear in Luna Carmoon’s mother-daughter drama Hoard.

Joseph received a trophy as part of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch alongside Kerry Condon, Stephanie Hsu, Christina Jackson, Ximena Lamadrid, Thuso Mbedu, Zen McGrath, Amanda Midthunder, Sam Nivola, and Jeremy Pope.

Quinn was surprised on the red carpet by comedian Patton Oswalt and his second wife Meredith Salenger. 

Starstruck! Quinn was surprised on the red carpet by comedian Patton Oswalt and his second wife Meredith Salenger

Starstruck! Quinn was surprised on the red carpet by comedian Patton Oswalt and his second wife Meredith Salenger

Funnyman on fleek: The 53-year-old Emmy and Grammy winner looked dapper in a brown three-piece suit sans necktie and patent leather shoes

last seen in James Morosini's comedy I Love My Dad and Netflix's The Sandman

Funnyman on fleek: The 53-year-old Emmy and Grammy winner looked dapper in a brown three-piece suit sans necktie and patent leather shoes

Congrats! Patton was honored with the Artist of Distinction Award at the NBFF

Congrats! Patton was honored with the Artist of Distinction Award at the NBFF

The 53-year-old Emmy and Grammy winner looked dapper in a brown three-piece suit sans necktie and patent leather shoes.

Patton – last seen in James Morosini’s comedy I Love My Dad and Netflix’s The Sandman – was honored with the Artist of Distinction Award at the NBFF.

Aubrey Plaza bared her arms in a strapless white cut-out pencil dress and matching ankle-strap pumps selected by stylist Jessica Paster. 

White out: Aubrey Plaza bared her arms in a strapless white cut-out pencil dress and matching ankle-strap pumps

She relies on  stylist Jessica Paster for red carpet attire

White out: Aubrey Plaza bared her arms in a strapless white cut-out pencil dress and matching ankle-strap pumps selected by stylist Jessica Paster

Caped: The Delaware-born 38-year-old covered up in a black blazer before hitting the stage to win the Artist of Distinction Award for her career

Caped: The Delaware-born 38-year-old covered up in a black blazer before hitting the stage to win the Artist of Distinction Award for her career

Coming soon! Aubrey will next play Harper Spiller in the highly-anticipated second season of The White Lotus, which premieres October 30 on HBO

Coming soon! Aubrey will next play Harper Spiller in the highly-anticipated second season of The White Lotus, which premieres October 30 on HBO

The Delaware-born 38-year-old covered up in a black blazer before hitting the stage to win the Artist of Distinction Award for her career.

Aubrey will next play Harper Spiller in the highly-anticipated second season of The White Lotus, which premieres October 30 on HBO.

Emmy nominee Jonathan Majors opted for head-to-toe black for the screening of his film Devotion followed by the NBFF awards ceremony. 

The 33-year-old Cali native – who received the Artist of Distinction Award – is joining the MCU next year as the villainous Kang The Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. 

Man in black: Emmy nominee Jonathan Majors opted for head-to-toe black for the screening of his film Devotion followed by the NBFF awards ceremony

He received the Artist of Distinction Award

Man in black: Emmy nominee Jonathan Majors opted for head-to-toe black for the screening of his film Devotion followed by the NBFF awards ceremony

Star on the rise! The 33-year-old Cali native is joining the MCU next year as the villainous Kang The Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Star on the rise! The 33-year-old Cali native is joining the MCU next year as the villainous Kang The Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Maestro: Two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard rocked a pleather jacket over a green button-up, black jeans, and brown lace-up shoes for the film festivities

Maestro: Two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard rocked a pleather jacket over a green button-up, black jeans, and brown lace-up shoes for the film festivities

Congrats! The 68-year-old father of Bryce Dallas Howard proudly accepted the Variety Legend and Groundbreaker Award

Congrats! The 68-year-old father of Bryce Dallas Howard proudly accepted the Variety Legend and Groundbreaker Award 

Cinefiles: While on the waterfront stage, Ron talked movies with Patton

Cinefiles: While on the waterfront stage, Ron talked movies with Patton

Two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard rocked a pleather jacket over a green button-up, black jeans, and brown lace-up shoes for the film festivities.

The 68-year-old father of Bryce Dallas Howard proudly accepted the Variety Legend and Groundbreaker Award.

While on the waterfront stage, Ron talked movies with Patton.

Other winners on Sunday included Cha Cha Real Smooth director-star Cooper Raiff being honored with the Maverick Award

Other winners on Sunday included The Menu actress Aimee Carrero being honored with the 2022 Breakout Award

Honorees: Other winners on Sunday included Cha Cha Real Smooth director-star Cooper Raiff (L) being honored with the Maverick Award, and The Menu actress Aimee Carrero (R) being honored with the 2022 Breakout Award

Sunshine: Nanny actress Anna Diop - who won the 2022 Spotlight Award - rocked an orange Tom Ford skirt suit with a matching head scarf selected by stylist Molly Dickson

Sunshine: Nanny actress Anna Diop – who won the 2022 Spotlight Award – rocked an orange Tom Ford skirt suit with a matching head scarf selected by stylist Molly Dickson

Yesterday: Meanwhile, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne had to skip the ceremony, so he suited up to receive his 2022 Icon Award on Saturday

Yesterday: Meanwhile, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne had to skip the ceremony, so he suited up to receive his 2022 Icon Award on Saturday

Other winners on Sunday included Cha Cha Real Smooth director-star Cooper Raiff being honored with the Maverick Award, and The Menu actress Aimee Carrero being honored with the 2022 Breakout Award.

Nanny actress Anna Diop – who won the 2022 Spotlight Award – rocked an orange Tom Ford skirt suit with a matching head scarf selected by stylist Molly Dickson.

Meanwhile, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne had to skip the ceremony, so he suited up to receive his 2022 Icon Award on Saturday.

source: dailymail.co.uk