Society Stars: A NIGHT TO BENEFIT RAISING MALAWI and UNICEF

Madonna and Chris Rock

Malawian performance

Djimon Hounsou


Rihanna

Alex Rodriguez


Cassie, Sean Combs, Donald and Melania Trump

Zoe Kravitz

Madonna and Fanizo
(Photos: Patrick McMullan)

Philanthropists and celebs of all races and creeds came out last night to support Gucci and Madonna's A NIGHT TO BENEFIT RAISING MALAWI and UNICEF held on the lawn of the United Nations in NYC and raised $3.7 million to help poor and sick children around the world. Guests dressed to the nines dined on a $2,500-a-plate dinner and participated in a live auction hosted by Chris Rock. Guests also enjoyed performances including Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Malawian acts.

UNICEF reports show that HIV/AIDS affects almost 1 million people in Malawi, including 83,000 children, and half of the country's 1 million orphans have lost one or both parents to AIDS. The event was a very necessary success.

Flashes: Kimora, Djimon Hounsou, Star Jones and Amerie @ Baby Phat 2008

Couple, Djimon Hounsou & Kimora Lee

Amerie

Keesha Johnson

Laurie Ann Gibson

Jay Alexander

Couple, Star Jones & Al Reynolds

Over the weekend savvy business woman Kimora Lee Simmons held her Baby Phat Fall 2008 fashion show. Once again, Black star power was in full effect to support her.

Kimora rocked a stylish urban 1920's look with her beau, actor Djimon Hounsou. Kimora's close friend Tyra Banks was on the scene. Singer Amerie was in the house, along with Vice President of PR firm DKC, Keesha Johnson. Model expert and catwalk extraordinaire, Jay Alexander and TV personality Star Jones with husband Al were at the show. Dance choreographer, Laurie Ann Gibson stepped out in a fun little red cocktail dress. Of course, (husband??) Russell Simmons was spotted on the set showing his babymama some love.

Wow, don't Kimora and Djimon look crazy in love in the photo?