Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting across major issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and highlights support for journalists working on the ground. It states that donations help fund reporting without paywalls, aiming to make quality journalism accessible to everyone. At Cannes, actors and celebrities were taken from the Croisette to Antibes for dinner, performances, and the annual amfAR Gala auction supporting AIDS research. Guests received a lavish reception at Hotel Du Cap, Eden Roc, followed by performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo. The gala was hosted by Geena Davis, with Lizzo teasing a new album. Auctions included art, jewelry, and experiences, such as a walk-on part in Emily in Paris, with confirmation that the sixth season would be the last.

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"Actors and celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival were coaxed off the Croisette and up the French Riviera coast to Antibes on Thursday for dinner, performances and the annual amfAR Gala auction, which raised millions for AIDS research. Guests were treated to a lavish reception on the Hotel Du Cap, Eden Roc, lawn, followed by performances from Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson and Lizzo over dinner."

"The gala was hosted by Geena Davis, who appears on this year's festival poster, a tribute to Thelma & Louise. Lizzo teased her new album on the red carpet. I'm just so excited. I'm trying to bring back good, clean fun. Like, I just want to have fun again, people need to dance, people need to laugh. Other guests included Rami Malek, Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, Sofia Carson, Natasha Poly and Bar Refaeli."

"An array of art, jewelry and experiences were auctioned. Actor William Abadie auctioned off a walk-on part in Emily in Paris while confirming the sixth season will be the show's last. After some enthusiastic bidding, two opportunities were given for a turn in"

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