The New York Times Celebrates 175 Years With Star-Studded Bash

The New York Times celebrated its 175th anniversary with a gala event at Spring Studios, drawing a notable crowd of politicians, celebrities, and the newspaper's own stars. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Senator Chuck Schumer, Barry Diller, Diane Von Furstenberg, Robert De Niro, Robert Kraft, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Kevin Bacon, and Ashley Judd were among the attendees.

Notable figures from the Times staff and contributing journalists were also present, including Karlie Kloss, Fran Drescher, Kara Swisher, Mark Guiducci, Kaitlan Collins, Lachlan Cartwright, and Oliver Darcy. Savannah Guthrie of "Today" was also in attendance.

During the celebration, actor Jeremy Strong read an 1863 article by Samuel Wilkeson Jr. from the front lines of Gettysburg. Julia Louis-Dreyfus recited an editorial concerning the notorious Tammany Hall politician Boss Tweed, and Regina King read a 1971 article about the Pentagon Papers.

Michael Barbaro, host of "The Daily," served as the master of ceremonies. Reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, whose work on Harvey Weinstein was central to the Me Too movement, delivered speeches, as did Publisher A.G. Sulzberger and CEO Meredith Kopit Levien. Sulzberger remarked, "May we all look so vibrant and energetic at 175." The event also featured a performance by Janelle Monáe.

In other news, singer Chaka Khan celebrated her new album, "Chakzilla," at the Aman Jazz Club. She performed hits and shared her new material with attendees including "Masquerade" star Maxfield Trucios-Haynes, Lola Ogunnaike, Mickalene Thomas, Latham Thomas, Shaggy, Sylvia Rhone, L. Londell McMillan, Ty Hunter, and event producer Unik Ernest.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, has begun selling her original artwork at a Los Angeles street fair under the name "The Tulip Fields." The 18-year-old, accompanied by her twin brother Knox, sold prints, stickers, and birthday cards. Vivienne has also filed legal notices to change her name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, with a court hearing scheduled for November 2.

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods curated a sale at Sotheby's, selecting 10 works by artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The exhibition, featuring paintings, sculptures, and works on paper, opens on October 2, with the auction scheduled for October 7. The couple recently married in Malibu.

Ten-year-old fashion designer Max Alexander set a Guinness World Record for threading a sewing machine in 10.5 seconds during New York Fashion Week at Mood Fabrics.

Model Laila Hasanovic's apparent presence at the US Open raised questions, as a woman using her credential was seen filming celebrities. Hasanovic confirmed to Page Six that she was not at the event, leaving the identity of the credentialed individual a mystery.

Actress Sharon Horgan expressed indifference to the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, stating she "couldn't give a f - - k." Her latest project, the HBO series "Youth," premiered recently.

Cyndi Lauper attended Joey Arias' show "Arias with a Twist," offering a tip for photography: "Flat lighting! Overhead is bad."

Billie Lourd shared that she often hears her late grandmother Debbie Reynolds' voice, noting Reynolds' unique Trans-Atlantic speaking style, which Lourd incorporated into her role in "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story."

Ethan Hawke, discussing his role in "The Weight," admitted he would struggle in the wilderness without his stepbrother, a Green Beret colonel. Hawke also reflected on his enduring passion for acting, calling the profession "constantly humbling."

Rupert Friend confessed that his childhood aspiration to be an archaeologist was more about being like Indiana Jones, with a preference for adventure over detailed archeological work. He also stars in the HBO series "Youth."

Aran Murphy, who plays Sharon Horgan's son in "Youth," shared that his father, Cillian Murphy, advised him to "trust your instincts" for his first major role.