Elton John performs at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 9th Annual Benefit

Elton John performs at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 9th Annual Benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on October 18, 2010

Anderson Cooper was the host.

Tony Bennett.

Terence Koh, the artist.

Elton John greeting Clive Davis

Elton John with Debbie Harry, wearing a camouflage jacket that she said was by Dolce & Gabbana.

Center, Tamara Mellon (the Jimmy Choo founder) was one of the honorees.

Hugh Jackman, who says he likes to sing "Candle in the Wind" in the shower.

Hal Rubenstein and Vera Wang.

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 Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.

The pianist and singer Leon Russell, a friend of Mr. John’s for 40 years. The two released an album collaboration this week, called “The Union.”