Hot happenings across America have simply been dazzling thrills.
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt brought together an all-star group of musicians, entertainers, athletes and friends for Golf Jam ’26, a one-day charity golf tournament and live music experience benefiting the Chad Smith Foundation.
(Courtesy of Chad Smith Foundation)
At the iconic Sherwood Country Club with 18 holes of championship-level golf, the day saw attendees playing foursomes followed by Andrew Watt joining Smith for an all-star lineup of musician friends during an intimate live jam. Guests sipped on cocktails from Dos Hombres, founded by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, along with coffee from Jolene Coffee and additional hospitality courtesy of Atlas Card, breakfast and lunch on the course catered by the country club, followed by dinner, live performances and an auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences, with proceeds supporting the Chad Smith Foundation.
Guests included Will Ferrell, Joel Madden (Good Charlotte), Anthony Anderson, Kevin Connolly, Breckin Meyer, Grammy-winning record producer and songwriter Andrew Watt, Music Artist Charlotte Lawrence, Musician Robby Krieger (The Doors), Musician Mike Inez (Alice in Chains), NBA legend Derek Fisher, Actor and Rapper Travis Bennett (aka Taco), Golf Personality Blake Webber, Actor Darren Weiss, Artist Jonas Wood, Tassilo von Fürstenberg, Fashion designer Jon Buscemi, Media Personality Christopher Gialanella, Sport Host Madison Brodsky, and Event Producer Zev Norotsky, who’s experiential agency ENTER produced the day, as well as Executive Director of the Chad Smith Foundation, Lewis Smith.
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin PMC / Sean Zanni)
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin and Michaela Seewald brought their new global fashion partnership spectacularly to life at Grand Central Terminal as Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio made its New York Fashion Week debut before a packed Vanderbilt Hall. The presentation marked the first major public showcase for the venture co-founded by Vanderbilt Costin, founder and CEO of House of Vanderbilt and co-founder of SohoMuse, and Seewald, founder and CEO of V24 Media. Together, the two entrepreneurs created V&S Global Studio around an ambitious proposition: bringing investment, strategic guidance, media, technology and direct-to-consumer commerce together to help international designers build their presence in the U.S. and global markets while maintaining ownership, creative control and brand identity.
With Mario Lopez serving as emcee, the runway showcased three distinctive international voices: Mexican designer Lorena Saravia, Stockholm-based Dustin Glickman of DSTN and Paris couturier Nabil Hayari of Hayari Paris. Their participation reflected the global outlook at the heart of the Vanderbilt-Seewald partnership and its goal of using New York as a gateway for international creative talent. The trio had been selected to represent different aesthetics and markets, from Saravia’s combination of Mexican craftsmanship and modern luxury to DSTN’s “dark cowboy” aesthetic and Hayari’s Parisian couture.
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Raising Cane’s brought its ONE LOVE backstage at the 78th Emmy Awards, serving up its signature Chicken Fingers, crinkle-cut fries and award-winning Cane’s Sauce as an official sponsor of television’s biggest night.
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning entertainer Tiffany Haddish hosted Raising Cane’s backstage experience, welcoming and congratulating some of the evening’s biggest winners—including Matthew Rhys, Noah Wyle, Allison Janney, Tom Pelphrey, Kate O’Flynn, the Late Show crew and more—with a post-win Cane’s celebration.
Moments after accepting their Emmys, winners stepped backstage to celebrate with Haddish and enjoy Raising Cane’s hand-battered, cooked-to-order Chicken Fingers, crinkle-cut fries and Cane’s Sauce—bringing a little ONE LOVE to the biggest night in television.
(Courtesy 92Y/ Courtesy Taylor Swift)
For all the Swifties who are still reeling from the “Life of a Showgirl” re-release (and the viral Verity and Dateline-inspired “Patient Zero” video), 92NY is offering a chance to chat all things Taylor during a private sneak peek at NYU Professor David Levee’s hit course, Reading Taylor Swift as Roman Elegy. The event on Oct. 21 kicks off the new initiative from Collective by 92NY — former Knockturnal contributor Samantha Bergeson is leading the millennial and Gen Z focused programming, which includes an open bar (!!) and a mix and mingle hour. Grab a drink (or three) and revel in the genius that is Taylor Swift.
Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/
(Courtesy Forth Fork TV Festival)
The North Fork TV Festival is excited to announce its return to Greenport, New York, for its 11th annual celebration of television and the creative minds behind it. Taking place October 21 and October 22. The festival will bring together acclaimed actors, writers, directors, producers, executives and emerging talent for two days of screenings, in-depth conversations, industry panels and curated networking experiences. This year’s festival will feature a lineup of notable television talent, including Kelsey Grammer, Melissa Navia, Kelly AuCoin and more to be announced alongside emerging independent storytellers and leading voices from across the television industry.
“We are thrilled to return to Greenport for our 11th year,” said Noah Doyle, Founder of the North Fork TV Festival. “The festival has always been about bringing people together around great storytelling and creating opportunities for meaningful conversations between established voices and the next generation of television talent. We’re excited to continue that tradition this year with another dynamic program.”
(Courtesy Bronco)
Ford and Filson hosted an exclusive VIP event in Soho to explore the first ever Ford Bronco Filson in September. The most luxurious version of the sixth-generation SUV offered to date has incredible features like twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine that gives owners a boost of output over standard SUVs.
The Filson is focused on a more premium feel that inspired by a look to match a fantastic vibe. Showcased qualities include acoustic glass, enhanced seals, and improved airflow, which results in 20 percent less perceived wind noise than the regular Bronco, as well as Bronco-first features like factory power retractable running boards and a digital rearview mirror with a washer.
(Courtesy Women Pioneers of Circular Fashion)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and fashion entrepreneur Sutton Stracke brought her 5th Annual Women Pioneers of Circular Fashion 2026/27 celebration to the Martha Graham Center for Contemporary Dance in New York. GURUS Magazine joined Stracke in spotlighting a conversation that is becoming increasingly difficult for the fashion world to ignore: what happens to our clothes after we are finished wearing them?
Because for an industry built around what comes next, fashion is being forced to think much harder about what gets left behind. And Stracke, whose personal style has long embraced the collectible, the extravagant and the beautifully made, is an interesting person to push that conversation forward. Through SUTTON Brands and SUTTON Green Label, she is making the argument that circular fashion does not have to exist outside the world of luxury. A beautiful piece can be worn again, resold, rented, passed on or reinvented. In fact, there is something inherently luxurious about owning something worth keeping.
Hunt Slonem, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh (PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Hunt Slonem’s unmistakable universe of rabbits, butterflies, birds and brilliant color arrived at One Art Space in Tribeca for “Through the Looking Glass.” The exhibition brought together works that capture the repetition, movement and fascination with nature that have become signatures of the celebrated American neo-expressionist artist.
Among the works on show which were curated by Co-Owner of One Art Space, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh are “Pink Ascension” (2021), a monumental 77-by-101-inch oil on canvas in which butterflies drift across a luminous pink field, transforming one of Slonem’s most enduring subjects into an enveloping study of rhythm, repetition and movement. At the other end of the scale is “Blue Hutch” (2025), a 20-by-24-inch oil on wood depicting a gathering of Slonem’s instantly recognizable rabbits against a vivid blue ground.
Skeet Ulrich seen at the Angry Orchard x Scream video pop-up, Friday, October 2, 2026, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Content Services for Angry Orchard Hard Cider)
Skeet Ulrich helps kick off Angry Orchard Video, an Angry Orchard x Scream video pop-up on Oct. 2, celebrating the brand’s limited-edition Thriller Variety Pack in New York City.
(Perk’s US)
Perk’s US spend management announcement got a fitting launch with a takeover of CityPickle’s flagship Times Square location. The activation brought together seven branded pickleball courts, an Audi Formula 1 show car, and executives from major companies including JetBlue, Axon, and Thrive Capital for an afternoon of games, photo opps, food, and drinks in the heart of Midtown.
The event tied directly into Perk’s broader launch narrative: just as the company is bringing travel, expenses, and approvals into one seamless platform, the activation’s tagline, “the only back-and-forth you need in your day happens on the court,” captured the endless, invisible tasks that drain time and energy without moving work forward, what Perk calls shadow work, and what its AI-native platform is designed to eliminate.
Beyond the pickleball, the takeover doubled as a networking moment, giving Perk’s leadership team face time with customers and prospects in a fun, high-energy setting rather than a traditional conference room. The Audi F1 show car added a strong visual anchor for photo and video content, while the mix of business, tech, and finance executives on-site reinforced the breadth of companies backing Perk’s push into the US market.
Barbara Corcoran with Cristina Coté (By The Knockturnal)
Barbara Corcoran was in Manhattan promoting Life and Lobster at Barnes & Noble. Cousins Jim and Sabin released the new book, detailing their triumphs, failures and everything in between. From Shark Tank to their work with Corcoran, it is a behind-the-scenes look at the journey that’s led the Cousins to where they are today. Hundreds of fans and real estate professionals were on the scene for the special event.
(Courtesty European Wax Center)
European Wax Center named world-renowned esthetician Joanna Czech as the brand’s first ever brand ambassador and Chief Smooth Officer, bringing her 40+ years of skincare expertise to the brand. Czech will serve as a skincare expert and educational voice, sharing guidance on caring for skin before, during and after waxing while highlighting EWC’s professional expertise. The partnership follows EWC’s recent brand transformation and launch of its Smooth, Done Right™ platform, which emphasizes expertise, care and confidence. As EWC refreshes its identity and expands its footprint, Czech’s appointment reinforces the brand’s connection between professional waxing and skincare.
(Courtesy Campbell’s)
Dancing with the Stars pro Witney Carson knows a thing or two about mastering a two-step and this fall, she’s taking that expertise into the kitchen.
Campbell’s is teaming up with Carson to celebrate the launch of its new Campbell’s Sauces, a lineup designed to make busy weeknight dinners delicious and easy in just two simple steps: cook your favorite protein and add a can of Campbell’s Sauces. Available in four full-bodied flavors – Thai Curry, Butter Chicken, Creamy Lemon Garlic and Smothered Chicken – each sauce makes it easy to turn your favorite protein into a simple, versatile meal.
To put the two-step to the test, Campbell’s and Witney Carson are dropping limited-edition Two-Step Tuesdays by Campbell’s Kits, complete with all four Campbell’s Sauces flavors, recipe inspiration and dance-inspired kitchen accessories. As Witney Carson balances rehearsals, competition days and life off the dance floor, they’re showing that a good two-step works just as well in the kitchen.
And, we hear that Stacey Bendet, Emily Rockefeller, and Dr. Elizabeth Comen are hosting a special evening supporting the BCRF. At the ALICE + OLIVIA Madison Avenue on Oct. 1 a special sales event will help see 15% of net sales will benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
(Courtesy Bergen Pac)
And Joe is set to perform on Oct. 3 at Bergen Pac. A self-described “country boy” born in South Georgia and raised in Alabama, Joe often accompanied his traveling evangelist father on the road. Growing up, he also learned to play the guitar and piano while developing his vocal skills in church. Joe’s dream of attending Dillard University in New Orleans to study business and law took a backseat when he opted to relocate to New Jersey in pursuit of a musical career. After notching his first R&B top 10 for Mercury Records in 1993 with “I’m in Luv,” Joe began hitting his stride in the mid-‘90s with the R&B and pop crossover smash “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do).”
Joan Kron hosted a very special book party in New York City. The Renegade Housewives of Pop Art: A Memoir of the 1960s launch saw over 100 friends and admirer crowding into the art-filled triplex of LaVon Kellner, hosted by her son, Daniel Kron, and stepson, Jonathan Marder, as well as Pointed Leaf Press publisher Suzanne Slesin.
(Photos by Sean Zanni)
At her book party Joan’s friends included Teri Agins and J. Paul Hands, Steven M.L. Aronson, Jeffrey Banks, Bina and Walter Bernard, Myrna Blyth, Michele Oka and Fred Doner, RoseLee Goldberg and Dakota Jackson, Andrew Hawkins, Phoebe Hoban, Jackie Hoffman, Michele Gerber Klein and Leigh Seippel, W. Wilder Knight II, Helen Little, Fern Mallis, Gillian McCain and Jim Marshall, Liane Pei, Virginia and Steve Postrel, Pascale Richard, Jeff Roth, Susan Roy, Dan Shaw, Barbara Tober, Désirée von la Valette, and Saundra Whitney. The Renegade Housewives of Pop Art, published by Pointed Leaf Press, can be pre-ordered here.
(Photo courtesy: Ben Rose Photography)
On Oct. 21, Citi and Mastercard welcomed McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team Driver Lando Norris to The Curated Table at Austin hotspot LZR for an exclusive evening of elevated dining and immersive experiences celebrating Formula 1 race weekend.
The one-night-only event brought together Citi Strata Elite® cardmembers, media, influencers and tastemakers for a multi-course menu curated by Mastercard Culinary Ambassador Chef Jeremy Ford, handcrafted cocktails from Death & Co, and immersive racing simulators. Guests also enjoyed a special appearance from Norris, with cardmembers getting the chance to meet the F1 star and snap photos. The event marked the second stop in Citi and Mastercard’s 2026 Curated Table series, which connects cardmembers to unforgettable cultural moments through exclusive dining and entertainment experiences.
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Jesse Metcalfe got into the Halloween spirit on Oct. 28, stopping by Raising Cane’s massive 2,613-pound jack-o’-lantern on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Brought to Los Angeles by Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves, the giant pumpkin sits outside the TCL Chinese Theatre, just steps from the Brand’s 1,000th Restaurant at Hollywood & Highland. A team of champion carvers spent nearly 30 hours transforming the Oregon-grown pumpkin into a Hollywood-inspired Halloween display featuring Cane III in sunglasses, the Hollywood sign, bats and signature Cane’s touches. Metcalfe checked out the intricate carvings and posed alongside a skeleton sporting a Cane’s cap, with a branded movie clapperboard in hand.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 31: (L-R) Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse attend the Sprouse House Halloween Party 2026 Presented by Raising Cane’s at Fab Factory on October 31, 2026 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Sprouse House and Raising Cane’s)
Raising Cane’s brought Craveable Chicken Fingers to two of Los Angeles’ star-studded Halloween celebrations on October 31, sponsoring Christina Aguilera’s Xtinaween and Dylan and Barbara Sprouse’s annual Sprouse House soirée. The Raising Cane’s food truck served hot and fresh Chicken Fingers to guests at both parties, keeping the Halloween festivities fueled throughout the night.
Aguilera welcomed guests to a spooky carnival-themed bash filled with Halloween thrills and carnival-inspired fun, while Dylan and Barbara hosted their annual Halloween affair with guests including Sophia Graves, daughter of Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves.
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