A Night of Laughter and Controversy at Jazz at Lincoln Center
The atmosphere was electric during the Time100 gala held on Thursday, April 23, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. The event brought together some of the most influential figures in entertainment, business, and culture. Comedian Nikki Glaser took to the stage as the host, delivering a series of sharp and often controversial remarks that left the audience both entertained and, at times, unsettled.
Glaser began by targeting Gayle King, the 71-year-old host of CBS Mornings, who was in attendance. “Gayle, I love you so much, Gayle,” she said. “You had the courage to do something that so many people wouldn’t have the guts to do: Spend 12 minutes alone with Katy Perry. We thank you for that.”
A Joke About Space Travel
The comedian then turned her attention to King’s recent trip aboard the Blue Origin flight in April 2025. King, along with singer Katy Perry and other notable figures, joined billionaire Lauren Sánchez-Bezos on an all-female mission. Glaser quipped, “What really blows my mind is that we have actual astronauts here tonight. It’s insane. These brave people who risked it all to go up into space and search for the unknown. And by astronaut, of course, I’m talking about Gayle King.”
Katy Perry Faces Assault Accusations
Meanwhile, Katy Perry found herself in the spotlight for a different reason. The singer is currently facing assault accusations from actress Ruby Rose, who claimed on Threads that Perry sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne. A representative for Perry firmly denied the allegations, stating, “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”
Other Targets of Glaser’s Humor
Glaser didn’t hold back when it came to other high-profile guests at the event. She targeted YouTuber Mr. Beast, actress Kate Hudson, designer Victoria Beckham, and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber.
Regarding Hailey Bieber, wife of Justin Bieber, Glaser joked, “She has influenced millions of people to do the impossible: pay $30 for a smoothie.” On Victoria Beckham, she added, “She was a global pop star, now a serious fashion designer. She’s married to David Beckham. She’s rich, successful, stunning. What’s it going to take to get you to smile? I mean, really. Smile! You’re one of the only British people who should.”
Nikki Glaser Recognized on the Time100 List
Glaser herself made this year’s Time100 list, a testament to her growing influence in the comedy world. Actress Ali Wong wrote her profile, describing her as “one of the most hardworking people I know.” “Every time she steps onstage, it’s like she’s performing magic tricks,” Wong wrote. “You can’t look away.”
