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It was a celeb and fashionista smorgasbord at Elton John's 20th Oscar Viewing Party and Gala. That's Sir Elton John who has done a fabulous job raising awareness and education about AIDS. This Oscar party held in Hollywood Park in Los Angeles was no exception.

First the guest list. There were a few handsome 'vampires' including Peter Facinelli and Ian Somerhalder, a bevy of beauties including Katy Perry in Blumarine (she was hanging with David Furnish and Elton John's adorable 1 year old boy Zachary), Dita Von Teese in Jenny Packham, Kelly Osbourne in Badgley Mischka, and new 'it girl,' drummer, singer and songwriter Lena Zawaideh in Baracci.

That's Baracci of Beverly Hills, renown for their custom fabrics, fittings and femme fatale wow factors.

Also there were Tanya and Charles Brandes (they are major sponsors), May Zawaideh (also a major sponsor), Paula Patton in Naeem Khan with her husband Robin Thicke, Joy Bancroft of Rancho Santa Fe (she was mistaken for one of the Real Housewives gals), Miley Cirus with her boyfriend actor Liam Hemsworth, actress Michelle Rodriguez, Rockin' Idol judge Steven Tyler and his fiancee Erin Brady, Quincy Jones, Heidi Klum, Neil Patrick Harris, Adam Levine, Chace Crawford, Gwen Stefani in Zuhair Murad, Danica McKellar, and then there was Sports Illustrated cover girl Irina Shayk.

Irina wore a beautiful one shouldered white column... a bit of a change up from the side revealing gown by Abed Mahfouz that she wore earlier.

But most importantly, this event was about a cause dear to Sir Elton John's heart. The purpose of his Elton John AIDS Foundation is raise money to improve awareness and remove the stigma regarding those who have AIDS.

And raise money they have. $225 million to date. Actually make that plus $5.2 million and counting from this year's Oscar viewing party. With auction items like a tennis lesson with 10 time Grand Slam tennis champ Rafael Nadal, that went for a cool $190,000 .... twice!... Vanity Fair kicked in 2 tickets to their party which went for $230,000, and Katy Perry bidding fervently, and winning quite a few items... blue hair and all she helped raise a lot of green.

And more money will be rolling in from the proceeds of Elton John's about to be released book Love is the Cure.

And the Oscar goes to....

To learn more about this event's purpose, please visit Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Oscar Menu by Iron Chef Cat Cora

Course 1

Roasted Tomato “Raisins” with Bocconcini, Bloody Mary Vinaigrette and Basque-Rubbed Grilled Prawn

Course 2

Sesame-Encrusted Lamb Meatball with Harissa Yogurt, White Bean-Tahini Puree and Crisp Mint

Course 3

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Peperonata Rustica & Chimichurri Sauce with Leek Bread Pudding and Spicy Broccoli Rabe

or

Sautéed Sea Bass with Lemon Cous-Cous and Piquillo Pepper Saffron Sauce with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Course 4

Tricolore Salad of Endive, Rocket and Radicchio with Pistachio Vinaigrette and Shaved Truffled Pecorino

Course 5

Chocolate Budino with Ginger Crème Anglaise and Fresh Berries & Apple and Pear Tart with Salted Caramel Sauce

On her way, Lena Zawaideh whose focus is music and supporting great causes like the Elton John AIDS Foundation

Joy Bancroft and Lena Zawaideh about to make their entrance

On the 'White Carpet'

The Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl with fellow drummer Lena Zawaideh, and rock star Steven Tyler of Aerosmith

Lena Zawaideh with uber Vampire, Ian Somerhalder

The Scene

Katy Perry with Lena Zawaideh

Lena Zawaideh with Smokey Robinson

David Furnish and Sir Elton John greeting guests

Adam Lambert with Lena Zawaideh and friend

Hollywood Park Setting

Lena Zawaideh with Lance Bass of N'SYNC on the right

Lena Zawaideh with Matthew Morrison from the show Glee and Renee Puente in her favorite EJAF dress

Peter Facinelli hiding his 'vampire' famous teeth with Lena Zawaideh

The Scene

Bravo to all of those who support this cause!

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