There was Gatsby. At 11:30 p.m. at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the amfAR Cannes gala quietly welcomed one of the biggest movie stars in the world to a tent off the Mediterranean Sea. Leonardo DiCapr…
amfAR Cannes used to draw star power from the world’s most glamorous film festival in the South of France. But in recent years, it’s been slowed down by a series of scandals and COVID-19. Queen Latifah emceed this year’s gathering, with assistance from charity auctioneer Simon de Pury who pounded his gavel as thousands of guests spoke over him. DiCaprio aside, the celebrities in attendance ranged from Alex Pettyfer to Heidi Klum. “No one good is here!” grumbled one guest.
Eva Longoria and James Marsden proved to be two of the more successful presenters, as they helped pump up the bidding for a new Aston Martin sportscar that fetched $1.6 million.
The evening began with a performance from Gladys Knight belting out “Midnight Train to Georgia,” flanked by a trio of backup singers . Adam Lambert, who donned a sparkling black tuxedo, dedicated the Queen song “Who Wants to Live Forever” to the memory of Tina Turner. The night ended with Halsey performing a few songs — including her signature hit “Without Me” — in a black jumpsuit with a circle of roses across her chest.
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