Nicole Scherzinger stunned on the red carpet at the Time100 Gala in New York City, wearing an elegant black gown with an off-the-shoulder velvet and satin top. She paired the outfit with a chunky bracelet, rings, and chandelier-style earrings, her hair styled in loose waves, and makeup kept simple yet flawless.

At 46, the former Pussycat Dolls member was recognized as one of Time’s 100 most influential people of 2025, joining the ranks of Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Blake Lively, and Nikki Glaser.

Her appearance at the star-studded event came just one day after she was widely praised for her remarkable response to an unexpected technical failure during a performance of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway.

Nicole, who plays the iconic role of Norma Desmond, faced the sudden cancellation of the show due to technical difficulties. Rather than walking off the stage, she quickly decided to sing for the audience using a megaphone, performing With One Look with a phone backstage playing the backing track.

In a video shared on social media, Nicole could be seen announcing the cancellation with co-star Tom Francis. She then took matters into her own hands, saying, "I don’t know how this is going to sound, but at least it’s from the heart. And you know what? It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of performance." Her impromptu rendition was met with resounding applause from the audience, and fans on social media quickly praised her for her courage and ability to turn a challenging situation into a memorable moment.

Nicole shared her thoughts about the incident with Time magazine at the Gala, saying, "I’d never gone through anything like this before. But right before the show, they were like, we have no sound. There’s a technical difficulty. There’s just absolutely no sound. So we’re like, what do we do?” She went on to explain her decision to sing: "I heard this sigh of sadness, and my heart broke into a million pieces. So literally my heart was pounding, and all I was thinking is like, what can I do? These people have come to see our show. I don’t want them going home empty-handed. I want to give them at least a sliver of this experience."

Nicole’s gesture earned her widespread acclaim, and she took to social media to repost some of the praise she received from the audience for her impromptu performance. The technical issues were resolved for the evening show, but the afternoon performance will be remembered for Nicole’s heartfelt tribute to the audience.

At the Gala, Nicole was honored by Broadway legend Patti LuPone, who described her as "courageous, audacious, mesmerizing, elegantly beautiful, and ultimately heartbreaking." LuPone, who started her career in 1972 and is known for her performances on Broadway and the West End, was full of praise for Nicole’s transformation from pop singer to Broadway star.