TIME's 100 Most Influential People Launch Gala

Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vazquez attend the TIME 100 Gala in New York City.

Kerry Washington looks radiant in her silk gown at the TIME 100 Gala.

LaLa Vazquez looks gorgeous in her LBD at the TIME 100 Gala.

Bruno Mars and songwriter Philip Lawrence attend the TIME 100 Gala in New York City.

Bineta Diop, Founder of Femmes Africa Solidarite, attends the TIME 100 Gala.

Questlove of the Roots attends the TIME 100 Gala celebrating TIME’S 100 Most Influential People In The World issue.

Mayor of Newark Cory Booker and Gayle King attend the TIME 100 Gala, TIME’S 100 Most Influential People In The World at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2011 in New York City.