

According to iHeartMedia, that switch sometimes doubles the audience size for a station from typical non-holiday programming. The concert will mark the annual switch on more than 80 stations in key markets nationwide to exclusively holiday music through Christmas Day. Photo: © Alphapress.Mariah Carey 'Can't Even Handle' Her Record-Extending 90th Week Atop the Hot 100 But with so many big names taking their seats for the recital, some of the audience might have been forgiven for being more focussed on the audience than what was happening on the stage. Once inside the auditorium the audience was treated to a virtuoso performance of Puccini's Madame Butterfly. And In The Cut actress Meg Ryan likewise sent the snappers into a frenzy when she arrived at the venue. Photographers gathered alongside the 200ft-long red carpet were also delighted to see Scottish legend Sean Connery rolling up with his wife Micheline Roquebrune.

Liv Tyler meanwhile opted for vintage-style white, while Aussie beauty Naomi Watts was looking rather more sensual in a gathered chiffon creation with plunging neckline. "It's amazing, it's beautiful."Īnd catwalk veteran Iman, who was accompanied by her husband David Bowie, was looking equally stunning when she made her entrance in a strapless, floor-length gown.

"This is my first opera," confessed the 24-year-old actress, who was sporting an elegant two-tone number. And those lucky enough to have a ticket for the New York Metropolitan Opera's opening night were spoiled for choice, as the event was positively awash with A-list stars.īritish heart-throb Jude Law was looking characteristically dashing when he arrived for the glitzy soiree with on-off girlfriend Sienna Miller and her mother Jo. For those with a penchant for people watching, a night at the opera offers far more than just the chance to hear some uplifting music.
