LOPEZ HELPS OUT AT CHARITY AUCTION
JENNIFER LOPEZ helped raise $6.7 million (=C2=A34.8 million) for AIDS res earch at a star-studded gala in France on Thursday (20May10).
The superstar took time out from the Cannes Film Festival to help aucti on off 10 lavish gifts, including a gold-plated bottle of Dom Perignon ch ampagne, a day with former U.S. president Bill Clinton, and a flight in a fighter jet.
Lopez was joined by celebrities in the audience including Paris Hilton, Naomi Watts, Mick Jagger and Naomi Campbell.
Meanwhile, Mary J. Blige and Patti Smith provided the music and Russell Crowe helped lead the bids.
During the show, actress Michelle Williams helped sell off the champagn e bottle, which eventually fetched $80,000 (=C2=A357,143), while each sea t at the event cost $6,000 (=C2=A34,286).
And the stars’ efforts paid off - The Cinema Against AIDS benefit raise d $6.7 million (=C2=A34.8 million) in total.
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