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Post by XxbagpussxX on Feb 7, 2007 23:07:56 GMT
Thanks to Court for finding this: "LOS ANGELES - Rocker James Blunt will perform at the 15th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards celebration Feb. 25 at the Pacific Design Center, the foundation announced Wednesday.
"James is a truly talented singer-songwriter," John said in a statement. "His voice and expressive lyrics enchant audiences worldwide. I have no doubt that he will do the same for our guests on Oscar night."
Blunt, 32, is up for five awards at the Grammys, which will air live on CBS from the Staples Center on Sunday. His double-platinum debut album, "Back to Bedlam," yielded the smash hit "You're Beautiful." He toured with John in 2004.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised nearly $120 million to support HIV/AIDS prevention and services since it was founded in 1992. www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/81-02072007-1295701.html
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Post by XxbagpussxX on Feb 26, 2007 13:31:55 GMT
www.autospectator.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=8226LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 15th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) party to celebrate the Academy Awards(R). The event was held on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center and was co-sponsored by Audi, Chopard and VH1. EJAF's party to celebrate the Academy Awards(R) was one of the Foundation's most successful and visible fundraisers of the year, raising $4.2 Million for the fight against HIV/AIDS.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation annual gala was the leading fundraising event in Hollywood on Oscar night. To top off the evening, Sir Elton John and Grammy winning artist, James Blunt, performed together live.
The 15th anniversary of this party brought about some exciting changes with an expanded dinner, significant live auction and enhanced musical performance. These modifications significantly increased funds generated to support EJAF's grant-making activities in the fight against AIDS. This year's event alone raised more money then in any other year since the gala's inception.
The gala brought out some of the biggest and hottest celebrities from the entertainment community. Guests included Hollywood luminaries such as Victoria Beckham, Jon Bon Jovi, Sharon Stone, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Sheryl Crow, Keifer Sutherland, Eve, Naomi Campbell, Simon Cowell, Dita Von Teese, Emmy Rossum, Zac Posen, Hedi Slimane, Roberto Cavalli, Macy Gray, Eric McCormack, Garcelle Beauvais, Gloria Estefan, Joely Fisher, John Waters, Cedric the Entertainer, Kevin Zegers, Cheryl Tiegs, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Bernie & Heather Taupin, Marlee Matlin, Petra Nemcova, Deborah Cox, Ana de la Reguera, Patricia Hearst, James Denton and Tim Allen.
Adding excitement to the evening was a live auction immediately following dinner. Items such as a private soccer lesson with David Beckham; the very first 2008 Audi R8 to hit the streets; a five-day stay at Villa Fontanelle (the legendary home of the Versace family); and a limited edition Herb Ritts photograph entitled Stephani, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood 1989 were auctioned off to raise funds for the Foundation. The most exciting moment of the evening came when Sharon Stone jumped on stage to help with the live auction. Ms. Stone auctioned the "Sir Elton John's 60th Birthday Celebration Weekend" package to two lucky bidders who each paid $250,000 to win the prize. The package included two tickets to Sir Elton John's private 60th birthday party in New York City, two premium seat tickets to his sold out concert at Madison Square Garden, airfare and accommodations.
ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION: Since its establishment in 1992 by Founder and Chairman Sir Elton John, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has raised over $125 million to support HIV/AIDS prevention and service programs in 55 countries around the globe. Today, EJAF is one of the world's leading nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations. EJAF focuses on supporting community-based prevention education programs, harm reduction programs, and direct services to persons living with HIV/AIDS, especially populations with special needs. These efforts include HIV/AIDS-related physical and mental health services, HIV testing and counseling, street outreach and education, food distribution, assisted living services, social service coordination, and community volunteer recruitment and support.
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