Former U.S.
President Bill Clinton, speaks during the Jefferson/Jackson Democratic fundraising event in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. (AP / Steve Helber) The Associated Press An alto sax signed and donated by the former U.S. president was one of the star lots at the Cinema Against AIDS benefit on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, selling for 130,000 euros or US$180,000. There was also keen bidding on two kisses from “Twilight” star Pattinson, which raised about US$28,000 each. Sharon Stone hosted the 16th annual event late Thursday at the exclusive Hotel du Cap on the French Riviera. Annie Lennox entertained about 800 guests who included Paris Hilton, model Claudia Schiffer, director Terry Gilliam, rapper 50 Cent and scientist James Watson, one of the discoverers of DNA.
Stone urged people to give generously despite the global economic slump.