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Thursday, 7 February 2008, 12:13 GMT

In pictures: Madonna's fundraiser

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Madonna hosted a fundraising event at the UN, in New York, in aid of Unicef and Raising Malawi. She arrived at the red-carpet reception with her 11-year-old daughter, Lourdes.

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Rapper Pharrell Williams was one of many figures from the world of music, fashion and film to attend the $2,500-a-head dinner.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

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Tom Cruise, who arrived with wife Katie Holmes, was one of many stars who bid during the live auction. He said the whole evening had been "quite moving".

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Gwyneth Paltrow wore a short baby-pink dress, complete with oversized bow. The fundraiser coincided with New York fashion week.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony

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A heavily-pregnant Jennifer Lopez - who is rumoured to be expecting twins - arrived with husband Marc Anthony.

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The guests, including actress Salma Hayek, dined on salmon, goat cheese tart, foraged mushrooms, truffled mashed potatoes and sticky toffee pudding.

Rihanna

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Music during the evening was provided by Rihanna (pictured), Alicia Keys and Timbaland.

Drew Barrymore and Chris Long

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Thanks to celebrity guests like Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, the event raised an estimated $5.5m (£2.8m).

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