$5.9 million raised at the 26th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar viewing party

From left to right, Lionel Richie, Elton, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Martin Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for EJAF.

On Sunday, March 4, the Elton John AIDS Foundation hosted their 26th annual Oscars viewing party.

$5.9 million was raised this year, taking the total raised over the 26 years of the event to more than $70 million and making the total raised by the foundation for the fight against HIV and AIDS more than $400 million.

Elton and David were hosts to a star-studded guest list on the night, including Bernie Taupin, Lionel Richie, Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Spike Lee and Heidi Klum.


Elton delivering his speech at the 26th annual Oscar viewing party Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for EJAF.

Live music came from Greta Van Fleet, who were joined by Elton for a rendition of their You're The One as well as a cover of Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting.

The Gayly. March 6, 2018. 11:45 a.m. CST.