Sir Elton John knows how to throw a bash! His 27th annual Academy Award viewing party had no shortage of celebrities with deep pockets. The star-studded event took in over $6.3 million dollars. The money was donated to the Elton John Aids Foundation, which has helped the fight to end HIV/AIDS since 1992.

The Foundation has raised more than $406 million world-wide to challenge discrimination against people affected by the epidemic, prevent infections, provide treatment and services, and motivate governments to end AIDS. However, the “Rocket Man” singer says more needs to be done.

“We’ve come an awful long way obviously I mean 27 years ago we never thought we’d be here. We never thought we’d come so far in treating this disease, but we still have a long way to go,” he told reporters at the event.

“We have to get the medicine to the people who need it, we have to get the price of the medicines down, and more importantly as I say every year to you guys, we have to get rid of the stigma. But you know we’re slowly battling away and I’m still confident in a few years’ time, we’ll see the end of this,” he added.

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For the 15th year in a row, Crumble Caterings’ Chef Wayne Elias (left) and his business partner Chris Diamond (right) join Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish as they dished over 1,000 five-course meals in a massive undertaking for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Viewing Party; raising over $6.3 million dollars.

West Hollywood Park was transformed into a city within a city, with a sprawling array of custom-built pavilions. It took an army of 150 servers and bartenders and 70 kitchen staff to make for a flawless evening, pleasing the palates of Hollywood’s biggest A-listers. From its humble beginnings in 1992, the EJAF has raised more than $406 million worldwide to challenge discrimination against people affected by the epidemic, prevent infections, provide treatment and services, and motivate governments to end AIDS.

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While nominees and winners gathered at the Dolby Theatre last night for the 91st annual Academy Awards, across town Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted their famous viewing party. The night benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation and welcomed the likes of Paris Jackson, Kate Mara, Janet Mock, Judith Light, and more. As soon as the telecast began, guests were seated for a dinner prepared by chef Wayne Elias and Crumble Catering. Diana Ross laughed among friends while they cheered for favorites; across the room, Adriana Lima eagerly watched the evening’s speeches. After dinner, guests were joined by those attending the after-party, which concluded with a performance by the Killers that had guests dancing in and out of their seats. This year’s event raised more than $6.3 million for the organization in its global effort to end AIDS—the successful fund-raising gave everyone much to celebrate.

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