Over $1.3 million was raised for amfAR’s HIV/AIDS research programs last night at the amfAR Gala Los Angeles honoring Paramount Pictures and Kelly Rowland at its annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center. Jay Ellis opened the night by thanking the evening’s sponsors as well as introducing the first performer, Madison Beer. Event Chair Chelsea Handler shared the need for an HIV cure and an end to the stigma that has marked the epidemic since its earliest days. Chelsea then introduced the first honoree of the evening, Kelly Rowland. In a special family moment, Kelly’s husband, Tim Weatherspoon, and son, Titan, presented her with amfAR’s Award of Courage in recognition of her many years of commitment to the fight against AIDS.

After dinner, Event Chair Michelle Rodriguez introduced the evening’s second performer, Aloe Blacc. Aloe got the crowd off their feet and they danced along to two of his hits, including his collaboration with the late Avicii, “Wake Me Up.” amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost presented Paramount Pictures with the amfAR Philanthropic Leadership Award, which was accepted by the evening’s host Jay Ellis along with his Top Gun: Maverick costars. The evening concluded with an electric performance by Tinashe, who performed “Naturally,” “Small Reminders,” and “Worst in Me.” Limitless X Inc. was the evening’s Presenting Sponsor and Picticular was the evening’s Signature Sponsor. Cadillac was the official valet partner and the Pendry West Hollywood was the official hotel partner of the event.