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Dave Benett’s Party Pictures of 2018: Stormzy flies fans out on #MerkyAirways as Brooklyn Beckham photobombs mum Victoria

If anyone can do glamour in copious amounts it’s an A-lister - and this year saw a host of the biggest stars owning the red carpet, living it up at invite-only parties and award shows.

With a first look in at every exclusive event, Dave Benett gave fans an enviable behind-the-scenes insight into all of the hottest events of 2018.

The year kicked off with a bold controversial move from Stromzy, who shocked the nation after he used his Brit Awards slot to make a political statement on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But it wasn't the only out-of-the-box idea the rapper had this year.

Stormzy left fans stunned when he posted an invite to his birthday party online, giving a select number of fans the chance to jet out on a customised #MerkyAirways aircraft to celebrate his 25th birthday.

Merky Airways: Stormzy took a handful of fans away for the lavish bash (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Spo)

The lucky content winners were given the experience of a lifetime, with passengers on-board being treated to number of personalised Merky Airways goodies as they boarded, including sunglasses, T-shirts and headphones.

As well as flying out fans for the occasion, he also invited celebrity pals Not3s, Krept and Konan, Lethal Bizzle and Mo the Comedian.

It was also a busy year for the Beckham family who had their fair share of red carpet appearances as well as celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Victoria's line.

Brilliant: Beckham appeared in the background without his mum realising (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

She partied with husband David at The Fashion Awards alongside Brooklyn, who clearly had other ideas about being there.

The 19-year-old budding photographer was hilariously captured photobombing his mum as she sat poised and unaware next to American actress Brooke Shields at the event. Benett was on-hand to capture the priceless moment.

Kate Moss also proved she is every bit the star as she made a surprise entrance in a giant cake to serenade friend Mert Atlas.

The model, 44, jumped out of the makeshift ‘sponge’ before performing a special tribute to the birthday boy.

Surprise!: Kate Moss jumps out of a giant cake (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Cir)

The celebratory bash, hosted by Ciroc at MNKY HSE in Mayfair, attracted a wealth of famous faces including Naomi Campbell and Lindsay Lohan.

Alexa Chung joined a host of friends including Poppy Jamie, Suki Waterhouse and Camille Charriere for a special 'Chungsgiving'.

Chungsgiving: Alexa Chung hosted the special event with friends (Dave Benet/Getty Images for ALE)

The dinner was inspired by Chung's years stateside - the presenter-turned-designer spent years as a New York resident - and was hosted in a private penthouse at London's Edition hotel.

Chung entertained guests with a sing-along focusing on all-American classics: Frank Sinatra and Don McClean, as well as a few tracks from David Bowie's Young Americans album.

Evening Standard appeal: Take That took to the stage in support of the charity event (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

The year rounded off with Robbie Williams joining Take That on-stage for a special performance at the Opening Night Gala of "The Band" to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Evening Standard’s AIDSfree appeal.

Famous faces at the A-list event included Robin Hood star Taron Egerton, comedian David Walliams and actress and model Elizabeth Hurley.

Here’s to another year of behind-the-scenes celebrity shots and glitzy parties in 2019!

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