Savannah Gatry, Gail King and Kvestlov Celebrate Return of The Hollywood Reporter’s New York Party

Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Gayle King, Amber Ruffin and Questlove were among the stars celebrating their return. hollywood reporterNew York Power Media Party at The Pool in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday night.

This year, the most powerful people in the media, represented by A+E Networks, had a party with the publication. THRThe 10th list of New York’s 35 Most Powerful People in Media and for the first time since 2019, a three-year period in which many things have changed.

After taking a hit at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York appears to be back in full swing, this week also marking the first personal breakthrough since 2019 and resuming several other pre-pandemic activities.

The Today day The show’s Craig Melvin, who made this year’s list on NBC’s morning show with co-hosts Savannah Gatris and Hoda Cottb, insisted, “Go back to New York, little girl!”

“New York always comes back,” he added. THRHe expressed skepticism towards those who might have said in the past two years that the city would not return.

Charles Payne of Fox Business expressed a similar sentiment, noting how the streets are busy, train traffic will resume and tourists will definitely return, he said. “We are standing,” he added.

Guthrie, who recently recovered from a positive COVID-19 test at Mothers’ Weekend, was delighted to be at the event and surprised: “Nobody’s been out for two years.”

Cotby seemed particularly excited to attend the event and said he was already getting a “vibe”.

“There’s always an electrical sense here,” he said.

Guthrie and Cottb snapped photos with Jenna Bush Heger as the women cheered as they parted ways for solo photos.

Talking THR, Today day The hosts shared that the dynamic of their support is what really motivates them, highlighting this ‘friendship’ and ‘fatherhood’.[ing] “Women at the top” is a real force. Cottb emphasized that he is Gatria’s biggest fan and said that when he does an interview with fellow presenter, it’s good.

Inside, guests looked party-ready, like it was 2019, elbows meeting for conversation and cocktails.

The night before, Guthrie, Cottby and Bush Hegers stopped by to quickly meet and take a group photo with Geraldo Rivera, who soon ran after the photo.

92-year-old gossip Cindy Adams stopped in front of the entrance with a notebook to get a good look at the star guest list.

Inside, Brooke Shields and Caroline Rea were seen drinking and talking to Shields’ daughter Rowan, who Shields bragged about on the rug.

At the end of the night, Don Lemon was seen sharing a drink and smiling at Maye Musk, one of the most requested guests of the night who had just joined him. illustrated sports Swimsuit cover, in front of The Pool’s shimmering pool.

Rufin (who was also among those seen with Musk), Charlemagne, Deus and Kvestlov stayed in orbit all night. The NBC Evening Anchor and Charlemagne smiled shortly after his arrival, before moving to one of the private corners of the room for a quieter, more submissive conversation with Kvestlov.

The Honorables Ben Smith, Lawrence O’Donnell and Brian Stelter were also seen in deep conversations inside the party.

Previously, Rufin said THR That being on this year’s media power list is “pretty awesome.”

“We spent so much time in the pandemic that it was like acting in a vacuum,” Rafin said, noting that the confession “looks like someone heard it.”

In the return zone, Gail King was seen in this week’s issue. THR, When studying the power list. Is it over there tomorrow CBS “Is it Gail King?” said Nate Burleson, co-host and member of the media powerhouse list. Before your connection. They later spoke with Tony Dokupil and his wife Katie Tours.

Cottby and Tina Brown also greeted the CBS contingent at the door.

hours tomorrow CBS The presenters took pictures together and surprised CNN’s new CEO (and CBS alumnus) Chris Licht, who greeted them with surprise.”cbs this morning The gang. ” King kidnapped her and argued that Licht was “a real force.”

Later, Dokupil and Tour were seen working in a room.

Other guests at the event included talk show host Tamron Hall; To viewby Sunny Hostin, Lawrence O’Donnell of MSNBC, 60 minutesBill Whitaker, conservative expert Ann Colter and good morning americaAmy Robach, Tage Holmes and Ginger The.

The event was held in accordance with local health and safety guidelines.

Abbey White and Jackie Strause contributed to this report.