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James Blunt says he is not the unnamed, undressed man Hayden Panettiere described on a yacht when she was 18. A Substack piece by Dean Piper argues the timeline doesn’t fit, noting photos of Blunt and Panettiere from 2009 show she was 19 (almost 20) at the time, not 18. Blunt shared Piper’s debunking on X, while Panettiere had previously described the disturbing incident; she died last week at 36.
Nicole Kidman made a public appearance at an amfAR charity auction in Dallas after filing for divorce from Keith Urban, emphasizing support for AIDS research and highlighting her ongoing philanthropic efforts amid her personal changes. The divorce, citing 'irreconcilable differences,' involves a custody agreement for their two daughters, with Kidman as the primary residential parent.
At amfAR's inaugural Las Vegas gala, held during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, a walk-on role for the series 'Tulsa King' was auctioned for $300,000. The event, honoring Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer, raised over $3 million for AIDS research. Highlights included performances by Diana Ross and Amber Riley, and auctions of luxury items, including a painting by Stallone that sold for $410,000.
Demi Moore called out an audience member while introducing Cher at an amfAR fundraiser during the Cannes Film Festival, emphasizing Cher's numerous accolades and demanding respect for the legendary performer.
Leonardo DiCaprio attended the amfAR Cannes gala with his mom and tried to go incognito at Table 15. A portrait of DiCaprio painted by Damien Hirst was auctioned off for $1.3 million. The event, which raises money for AIDS research, struggled to attract A-list names due to past scandals. Other celebrities in attendance included Heidi Klum and Queen Latifah. The night featured performances by Gladys Knight, Adam Lambert, Beba Rexha, and Halsey. The after-party had a shortage of food, and DiCaprio left with his mom, winning the prize of "best movie star son."
The annual amFAR Cannes Gala was held at the Hotel du Cap, with a tony crowd including Queen Latifah, Eva Longoria, and Heidi Klum. The event featured a big-money auction, with items including a launch edition of the brand-new Aston Martin model and a Damien Hirst painting of Leonardo DiCaprio, which sold for $1.2 million. All proceeds go to amFAR's continued research for a cure to AIDS.