Elton John did not allow an epidemic to be received in its annual way Oscar Watch party
The 74-year-old British crooner beat up Sunday night and hosted a virtual soirée that raised $ 3 million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
The first virtual gala – hosted by John, her husband, David Furnish, and her pal Neil Patrick Harris – featured performances by Dua Lipa and “Crocodile Rock” crooner, as well as Lady Gaga, Cynthia Arrivo and the cast. “It is a sin.”
25-year-old Lipa gave hits such as “Levitating,” “Pretty Please,” “Halikute” and “Don’t Start Now” and also worked with John on “Benny and the Jets” and “Love Again”.
“It was a lot of fun to perform with the grand dua Lipa and open our party to supporters around the world,” John said in a statement. “I am very grateful to Neil for hosting, who participated and all my friends participated so that we could continue this legendary event to raise important funds to end the AIDS epidemic.”
It is unclear how the stars of John’s party reacted when Anthony Hopkins took the Best Actor award Instead of the late Chadwick Boseman, Who favored winning.
Hopkins, who is the oldest actor to win the award at the age of 83, Tribute to “Ma Rainey Black Black” star In an acceptance speech that aired after the Oscars.
“Good morning. Here I am in my homeland Wales – and at the age of 83, I did not expect to receive this award.” I really was not. I am grateful to the Academy, and thank you. “
He said, “And I want to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who was taken from us long ago.”
Bosman died in August at the age of 43 after secretly battling cancer.
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