Celebrity Sightings Abound in New York City
From Shaquille O'Neal's basketball antics to a star-studded gala, the city was a hub of notable appearances.
New York City was a scene of diverse celebrity activity last week, with notable figures like Shaquille O'Neal, Andrew Garfield, and Robert Kraft making appearances. The events ranged from sporting activations to film premieres and high-profile charity functions.
Shaquille O'Neal was present last Tuesday at the launch of the new tm:rw Studios in Times Square. The NBA legend participated in a basketball shooting competition during a livestream event held at the 22,000-square-foot flagship location. Creators and attendees explored the space as products were showcased.
Luca Guadagnino's biographical comedy-drama "Artificial" premiered on October 5th during the 64th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall. Among the notable attendees at the screening were Andrew Garfield, Billie Lourd, Damon Albarn, David Heyman, Ike Barinholtz, and Jason Schwartzman.
On October 8th, Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg attended the ASPCA’s annual Humane Awards Luncheon at The Plaza. The fundraising event for animal welfare also drew guests such as Arriana and Dixon Boardman, Elaine Langone, Alessia Fendi, Abigail Tisch, Renee Rockefeller, Aerin Lauder, Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, Donna Acquavella, and Mark Gilbertson.
Wednesday saw Spy Magazine celebrate its 40th anniversary with a reunion fête hosted by founding editors Kurt Andersen, Graydon Carter, and publisher Tom Phillips at the Waverly Inn. The establishment is known for attracting a regular clientele of celebrities.
Carnegie Hall marked the start of its 136th season last Thursday with an opening night gala that featured opera singer Jonas Kaufmann and the Berliner Philharmoniker. The event, which included a dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street, successfully raised nearly $5 million. Attendees included Peter Sarsgaard, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ellen Burstyn, F. Murray Abraham, Renée Fleming, Constance Wu, and William Abadie. Also present were Hope Davis, Prabal Gurung, Lena Hall, and Margarita Levieva, alongside event chairs Mercedes Bass, Marina French, and Robert F. Smith.
In other social news, "Summer House" co-stars Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke hosted an event at the nightclub Seville. That same evening, Shaboozy was seen dining at Scarpetta.