Times Square Gossip

  MaryAnn Giella McCulloh With Michael Fredo & Tommy Hilfiger Marky Ramone With Andy Hilfiger, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, Will Hilfiger, Mei Fung & Leo Morrone  Michael Fredo’s The Moonlighters was celebrated at a VIP Reception Hosted by Tommy Hilfiger and Andy Hilfiger at Tribeca gallery, One Art Space. The exhibition running through Sunday, April 12th, 2026 offers art lovers an opportunity to step into the artist’s imaginative world of original characters, storytelling and sculptural design.  “Michael’s work has an incredible sense of imagination and personality—it’s expressive, and uplifting,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “There’s a storytelling quality to The Moonlighters that feels both nostalgic and fresh, and I love how it brings people into a creative world that sparks joy and connection.” Mei Fung With MaryAnn Giella McCulloh   Michael Fredo With Tina Radziwill And Carmen D'Alessio The showcase featured the presentation of the "Smile Collection," inspired by c...

  Jean Shafiroff   Jean Shafiroff With Malan Breton And Camelia Entekhabifard In the spirit of gratitude and giving, philanthropist and 10-year Mission Society board member Jean Shafiroff hosted and underwrote a Thanksgiving cocktail reception in Manhattan honoring the Mission Society of New York City at her Park Avenue home. Founded in 1812, the Mission Society is one of New York’s oldest social service organizations, dedicated to breaking the cycle of multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families. The elegant evening brought 75 guests together for a celebration infused with compassion, fellowship, and purpose. Surrounded by friends and supporters, Jean Shafiroff highlighted the organization’s enduring commitment to education, mentorship, and opportunity in Harlem and across twelve public school programs throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Jean Shafiroff With Shannon Lepre   Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan “T...

  Jean Shafiroff Cynthia McFadden With Henry Buhl The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE) and its founder Henry Buhl welcomed guests to the 2025 annual Dream Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. The evening raised critical funds to support ACE’s programs that provide job readiness training, work experience, and long-term support services to help New Yorkers overcome homelessness and reclaim independence.   Maribel Lieberman Patrick McMullan With Barbara Winston And David Patrick Columbia The evening began with cocktails, followed by dinner and a program hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Cynthia McFadden. This year’s Honorees were Henry Hay and Andrew Torrey, recognized for their leadership and commitment to creating opportunities for vulnerable communities. Guests were also reated to a special musical performance by Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday, best known as the original “Dream Girl.” The Alex Donn...

  Jean Shafiroff Sandra Sanches With Henry Buhl, Jean Shafiroff And Patrick McMullan Philanthropist, author and Television host Jean Shafiroff hosted a reception at her New York home to honor the birthday of Patrick McMullan and to support the upcoming ACE Programs for the Homeless New York Gala. The private event brought together 150 birthday well-wishers and friends of Patrick as well as supporters of the charity to cheer the organization’s mission to help the homeless in New York City. Guests enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to catch-up during the NY Fashion Week season. Although planned as a 2-hour reception guests continued enjoying the event until midnight, including an impromptu performance by Jill Hennessy. Patrick McMullan With Jean Shafiroff, Rebecca Seawright And Henry Buhl   Jean Shafiroff With Jill Henessey Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan And Luann De Lesseps Henry Buhl, Patrick McMullan and Jean Shafiroff received citations from NYS Assemblywoman ...

  Gerard Byrne   Jean Shafiroff The Hamptons social and art scenes converged this past weekend as Irish artist Gerard Byrne was welcomed with a glittering reception at The Slattery Gallery in Southampton for his first solo exhibition in the Hamptons. Hosted by legendary society photographer Patrick McMullan, the opening drew an enthusiastic mix of collectors, curators, and cultural tastemakers celebrating Byrne’s signature style and his arrival on the East End art stage. Guests arrived at the gallery Saturday afternoon to view Byrne’s newest body of work, which will be on display through Monday, October 13th, 2025. The exhibition, described by McMullan as “a luminous exploration of light, form, and memory,” introduces Byrne’s interpretations of Impressionism and contemporary realism to Hamptons audiences for the first time in a solo setting.   Patrick McMullan With Gerard Byrne Leesa Rowland  McMullan, who has captured countless artists, celebrities, and social figur...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan Candace Bushnell With Jean Shafiroff And Fern Mallis Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, author, and humanitarian, hosted an elegant holiday cocktail reception in her Upper East Side apartment to benefit the Mission Society of New York City. The festive gathering brought together a diverse array of guests united by their commitment to philanthropy.  At the reception, the Mission Society of New York City and Jean Shafiroff were presented with citations for their philanthropic work from NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright.  The Mission Society of New York City, a venerable nonprofit founded in 1812, continues to provide life-changing programs for underserved youth and families in New York City. Shafiroff, a long-time supporter of the organization, welcomed guests to her beautifully adorned home, which was elegantly decorated for the holiday season with twinkling lights, and floral arrangements.   Jean Shafiroff With Yog...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Sabine Riglos And Denise Rich The Viennese Opera Ball - the oldest and most prestigious outside of Vienna - held its annual celebration for the 68th year at The Plaza Hotel in New York City with over 400 guests, under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce, and organized by Executive Director, Silvia Frieser and The Event Atelier. The Gala chairs for the evening were Denise Rich and Jean Shafiroff. This gala benefitted the music therapy program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with support from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research and was “A Night inspired by ‘Aida’”, from the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi led under the artistic direction of Daniel Serafin with Austrian conductor, Maestro Vinicius Kattah.   Silvia Frieser Elton Ilirjani The vice chairs were Peter Thomas Roth and Sylvia Hemingway. Guests of Honor and Top opera stars performed arias from the opera Aida by Verdi including Grammy Award-Winners...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby Philanthropist and board member, Jean Shafiroff held a Thanksgiving cocktail party in Manhattan in honor of the Mission Society of New York City. The Mission Society, founded in 1812, is committed to ending multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families. The Mission Society facilitates academic enrichment, college access, and workforce development programs in Harlem and at 12 public school programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.  More than 100 guests attended the New York celebration, hosted by Jean Shafiroff, which was an elegant and festive evening filled with gratitude, compassion, with the spirit of giving back. Jean Shafiroff, known for her dedication to numerous charitable causes, has chosen to spotlight the Mission Society of New York City, an organization that has been at the forefront of empowering underserved communities for over two centuries.    Tomaczek ...

  Jean Shafiroff Julia Haart With Jean Shafiroff Patrick McMullen Friends of famed photographer Patrick McMullen gathered at the home of Martin and Jean Shafiroff in Southampton to celebrate the Blue Super Moon and his birthday.  The surprise last minute birthday party for Patrick brought 100 of his Hampton's friends and acquaintances together.  A dinner of sushi, pizza and birthday cake was served.  Patrick ended up photographing his own birthday party which is nothing new for him. He was quoted saying " The unexpected stars of the party were the Super Blue Moon and the super cool indoor swimming pool."   Music was provided by DJ Reggie Wells.   Jean Shafiroff With Ese Azenabor Fern Mallis Bonnie Pfeifer Evans And Dan Shedrick Notable attendees included: Patrick McMullen, Martin and Jean Shafiroff, Julia Haart, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Josh Fox, William and Liliana Cavendish, Fern Mallis, Ese Azenabor, Piet Sinthuchai, Marcus Teo, Peter Som, Renee Cox, W...