Demi Lovato and Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Brazilian Night’ at the ARD Foundation Gala

As Manhattan set into its late-summer bustle, the crowd that gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street last night for the Alcides & Rosaura Diniz Foundation Gala still had warm weather on their minds. The soaring Midtown event space had been remade to reflect the evening’s theme, “A Brazilian Night,” complete with an archway of tropical greenery and a host of inspired treats. “Look at my dress,” Lais Ribeiro exclaimed to us, twirling in her vibrant gown. “I’m for sure in Brazil right now, and I can’t wait to eat all of the homemade brigadeiro–it’s like a chocolate candy and I love them.” Next up for the Victoria’s Secret Angel is a jaunt to Shanghai where she’s set to star in the lingerie retailer’s runway spectacle. Thus, the sweet treats come in moderation. “I’ve been going to the gym a ton,” Ribeiro admitted to us. “My schedule is a little more intense this week, so I usually go before the fashion shows every morning and switch it up by doing Pilates and boxing.”