Inside Elton John's Oscars party: Music legend mingles with Elizabeth Hurley and her son Damian before taking to the stage at AIDS fundraising bash
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Elton John's Oscars viewing party is a fixture in the awards calendar, with the music legend striving to raise millions for AIDS research through the annual event.
And this year's party proved no different, as some of the world's biggest stars descended on the glitzy event to watch the 96th Academy Awards unfold.
Despite retiring from touring last year, Elton showed he hasn't lost his performing prowess by taking to the stage for a medley of hits.
The music legend performed a medley of his greatest hits after mingling with the stars in attendance.
Among those seen arriving for the party was Elizabeth Hurley, who was joined by her son Damian, 18.
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The actress dazzled in a plunging gold sequinned gown as she mingled with the singer during dinner at the viewing event.
Heidi Klum took the plunge in a glamorous gown as she attended the party alongside her plus one - her husband Tom Kaulitz.
The catwalk queen stunned in an elaborate look consisting of a black flared bodysuit teamed with a dazzling sheer silver skirt.
The viewing party supports 'the Elton John AIDS Foundation and our essential efforts in reaching marginalised communities who are affected by HIV/AIDS,' according to the foundation's website.
This year's bash was hosted by Elton John, David Furnish, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka.
Speaking ahead of the event, Elton said: 'As a father and an AIDS advocate for over three decades, I want to see my sons grow up in a world where AIDS, and the stigma and inequality that drives it, are history.
'Everyone deserves to live a healthy life, free from violence and discrimination. I'm so grateful to my big-hearted friends Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and Tiffany Haddish, and one of my favorite fresh acts, Gabriels, for stepping up to help us raise funds at this year's Oscar party to further my foundation's mission.'
His husband David added: 'The Oscar party is the foundation biggest night of the year, and I am thrilled to carry on Elton and my tradition of co-hosting with such dear friends.
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'This year holds special significance for us as we celebrate the impactful launch of the Rocket Fund, our award-winning campaign against HIV-related stigma and discrimination to bring equitable care to communities most affected by HIV.'
Oppenheimer won a whopping seven Oscars at Sunday night's Academy Awards - while rival Barbie only won one.
Meanwhile Emma Stone led Poor Things to an impressive four including her Best Actress win and UK film The Zone Of Interest won two at the gala event held at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
The historical epic directed by Christopher Nolan swept the major categories with wins for Best Actor Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr. and Nolan - with the film also winning Best Picture.
In contrast, Barbie, who memorably won against Oppenheimer in the 'Barbenheimer' box office showdown over the summer, walked away with just one award for Best Original Song for What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish and Finneas McConnell.
Downey Jr. jokingly thanked his 'terrible childhood' as he finally won an Oscar for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss, was delighted as he took to the stage - after host Jimmy Kimmel made a very awkward quip about his drug use.
The veteran actor - who has acted for over five decades - took home the Academy Award over stiff competition including Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction, Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon, Ryan Gosling, Barbie, and Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things.
Oppenheimer won seven awards in total - as well as Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director for Christopher Nolan, and Best Picture, it won Original Score for Ludwig Göransson - along with cinematography and achievement in film editing.
Al Pacino announced Oppenheimer as the Best Picture winner without bothering to name all the other nominees.
After the two films were released on the same day - July 21 - Barbenheimer gripped film fans who made an event out of going directly from the screening of one to the other.
Barbie was the highest-grossing movie of the year on both the domestic ($636.2 million) and worldwide ($1.445 billion) box office charts.
Oppenheimer took fifth place ($326.1 million) on the domestic box office charts and third place ($957.8 million) on the worldwide charts.
Meanwhile Emma, 35, powered through a wardrobe malfunction as she beat out an impressive field including favorite Lily Gladstone from Killers Of The Flower Moon in addition to Annette Bening, Nyad, Sandra Huller, Anatomy of a Fall, and Carey Mulligan, Maestro.
As Emma was walking on stage she signaled that there was something wrong with her dress as she quickly acknowledged it during her emotional acceptance speech.
She said: 'Oh, boy. My dress is broken. I think it happened during I'm Just Ken. I'm pretty sure. Oh, boy, this is really -- this is really overwhelming. Sorry, I'm -- okay, my voice is also a little gone. Whatever.'
Da'Vine Joy Randolph emotionally kicked off the Oscars as she broke into tears as she earned the coveted Actress in a Supporting Role for The Holdovers.
The talented 37-year-old actress beat out stiff competition including Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer, Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple, America Ferrera, Barbie, and Jodie Foster, Nyad.
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