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Cher to Perform at amfAR’s Cannes Gala

  2024-03-21 varietyMarc Malkin25640
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Cher will perform at amfAR’s annual Cannes Film Festival gala on May 23, Variety can exclusively report.“I have such won

Cher to Perform at amfAR’s Cannes Gala

Cher will perform at amfAR’s annual Cannes Film Festival gala on May 23, PvNew can exclusively report.

“I have such wonderful memories of being invited to host one of the first amfAR events in Cannes by my friend Elizabeth Taylor,” the music superstar said in a statement Monday. “I am extremely proud to be returning for this event’s 30th anniversary, and to continue to support the incredible work of this organization. It will be a very special evening.”

Since amfAR’s late founding international chairmanElizabeth Taylorhosted the firstamfAR Gala Cannesin 1993 at the Moulin de Mougins, the benefit has become one of the most coveted tickets of the festival and has raised $264 million for amfAR’s lifesaving HIV/AIDS research programs.

Cherco-chaired the event in 1996 with Taylor. In 2015, the “Believe” singer was honored with amfAR’s Award of Inspiration at the gala.

“We are thrilled to have Cher back in Cannes with us for the 30thedition of this event. Cher has been a steadfast supporter of amfAR and people living with HIV/AIDS since the early days of the epidemic and we could not be more proud to have her with us once again for what promises to be an unforgettable evening,” said amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost.

Cher to Perform at amfAR’s Cannes Gala
Photo: Courtesy amfAR

The gala will take place at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and feature additional special performances, a live auctionwith one-of-a-kind luxury goods, experiences and art, and a fashion show of the world’s top designers, curated by long-time amfAR supporterCarine Roitfeld. For tickets, go to amfar.org.

The 77th annual Cannes Film Festivalopens May 14 and runs through May 25.

(By/Marc Malkin)
 
 
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