Tuesday 15 April 2014

Photos: Inside Muhammed Ali’s Star-Studded ‘Celebrity Fight Night’

Stars of all kinds gathered in Phoenix, Arizona on April 12 in honour of Muhammed Ali’s "Celebrity Fight Night" fundraiser.
Michael Buble, who was honoured with a 2014 Muhammed Ali Celebrity Fight Night Award, brought the crowd to their feet with an unforgettable performance of three of his hit songs: “Feeling Good,” “Haven’t Met You Yet” and “Save The Last Dance.”
Other honourees included Robert Di Nero and philanthropist John Paul Dejoria.
Throughout the night, attendees had the chance to bid on extraordinary live auction prizes. The best prize of the night was a special evening featuring dinner with Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, and Joe Torre in New York — two of these were auctioned off for a whopping $500 000! Other prizes included a suborbital space experience and a private dinner at the home of Reba McEntire.
The unforgettable night raised a total of $8 million for Muhammed Ali’s Parkinson Centre at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, as well as many other worthy charities. Over its 20 years, the event has raised $95 million for charities.
Next year’s fundraiser, taking place in Italy, will be the first international location for the fundraiser.
Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XX - Inside
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In love! Yolanda and David Foster put naysayers to shame as they locked lips at Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XX held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday
Amped! Billy Crystal looked eager for the night to start as he arrived with his wife Janice Crystal
All that glitters: The Band Perry coordinated in black and gold attire for the star-studded gala
There seemed to be a theme: Chairman and Founder of Celebrity Fight Night Jimmy Walker (L) and Honoree Robert De Niro (R) both arrived in black suits with white blouses
Standing out: Michael Buble, left, spiced up his suit with a blue blouse and tie, as John Paul DeJoria, right, went for an all-black lookStanding out: Michael Buble, left, spiced up his suit with a blue blouse and tie, as John Paul DeJoria, right, went for an all-black look
Ready for your picture? Narvel Blackstock (L) and Emcee Singer Reba McEntire (R) appeared to be caught off guard during their photo op
Recognition: Billy Crystal and Robert DeNiro looked dapper as their received awards on stageRecognition: Billy Crystal and Robert DeNiro looked dapper as their received awards on stage
Entertaining: Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry provided a musical interlude when she took to the stage
Feeling Good! Singer and honoree Michael Buble accepted an award from emcee Reba McEntire
Hot! Sex And The City star John Corbett dazzled in a silver space suit and silver foil shoes
Friends in high places: Attorney and radio host Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. spoke onstage at the event
Holiday glow: The RHOBH star showed of her bronzed skin from her recent trip in Bali

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