Madonna Hosts Fundraiser For Children In Africa

Madonna hosted the "A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF" fundraiser in New York City on Wednesday night. The event was co-hosted by Gucci and took place in a tent on the lawns of the United Nations. Many celebs took a night off from New York Fashion Week to show their support and raise funds for orphans and children suffering from HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Madonna is pictured here with her daughter Lourdes.

Rihanna performed at the event wearing a green halter dress.

Salma Hayek wore a beautiful black gown to show off her figure after just giving birth to a daughter 5 months prior to the event.

Katie Holmes stood out in her folded red Alexander McQueen dress with gold shoes.

Jennifer Lopez showed off her pregnant baby bump in her Gucci dress.

Gwen Stefani was seen with husband Gavin Rossdale wearing L.A.M.B.

Drew Barrymore wore a little black Gucci mini dress from the Spring 2008 collection.

Gwyenth Paltrow choose a nice pink colour with a GIANT bow.