Madonna Throws Star-Studded Charity Bash

February 7, 2008 | Star Sightings

Only one woman can bring together the biggest stars in the world: Madonna.

The Material Girl hosted a star-studded event last night in New York that brought millions of dollars to UNICEF and her non-profit organization, Raising Malawi, the country where she adopted a son.

"My long term goal is that if we can raise Malawi then we can do that in a lot of other places," Madonna explained to "Extra."

As for adopting again, she revealed, "I can handle a few more!"

Miss M's adoring daughter Lourdes stood by her famous mom's side and said lovingly, "I'm pretty proud." Lourdes knows how hard Mom worked to get Donald Trump, P. Diddy, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Billy and Katie Lee Joel and more all together for one night.

"She's been stressed!" Lourdes admitted.

Even a very-pregnant Jennifer Lopez came with husband Marc Anthony.

"We haven't been out lately, obviously, but if we were going to come out, we'd come out for this!" Jennifer said.

Impending motherhood certainly agrees with the glowing J. Lo, who's due any minute, despite a few jitters about the baby.

"We just look at each other and go, panic!" Marc confessed. Added a laughing Jennifer, "Terror, but it's great. No morning sickness, no swollen ankles - everything's been great."

Rosie O'Donnell came out to support Madge, as did Gwyneth Paltrow, who's back on her feet after an intestinal problem forced her into the hospital.

"I'm feeling great, and I'm completely fine," Gwyneth told "Extra." "It was all blown out of proportion."

Drew Barrymore stepped out with beau Justin Long, and she revealed the secret to their relationship: laughter.

"This is why I love my boyfriend - because he cracks me up so hard," she gushed.

And Demi and Ashton were arm-in-arm, "exactly where she should be," Ashton said as he smiled at his wife.

The two are passionate about Madonna's cause, insisting that more needs to be done for Africa's children.

"We need to look at these children as our children," Demi insisted.

After all, as Chris Rock explained, "Madonna calls, you show up."

comments

Too bad madonna’s long-term goal(for this new project, anyway) didn’t start in her own backyard - domestic children may not be as exotic as imported ones, but they’re just as needy.

ama
February 12, 2008

Demi looked like yoko, standing next to her hub, making sure he said all the ‘right’ words. I’ve got news for these puppets: #1:There are babies right here that are just as in need (terrible, but, true), #2: Each country’s leader is responsible for his/her own citizens, first and foremost, and to intimate that Bush is as responsible as the people themselves for their predicament, is ridiculous. We don’t have the monopoly on doing things for mere financial incentive, and, especially w/ all that is going on now, we each help where, when,and how we can #3: I’d think a bit of solid birth control is the real help some of these starving countries need;taking one or two of these poor babies home for your ‘staff’ to raise, is not more than a bucket of water out of the ocean.

alex
February 12, 2008

I love the enthusiasim & support the mega power stars have for such wonderful causes. The fact that they have such clout, that draws so many with $$$ to help their cause is exciting & profitable. I do wish though that some would start to concentrate on U.S.A. poverty, aids, health etc. more. I understand that we have a government that helps protect “these crises” where other countries don`t, However, it just isn`t enough help to take care of the same problems here in our country. The devastation & life tragedy is here as well. Spread the help more evenly.

Jeanne
February 9, 2008

Madonna is doing a splendid thing. I am very happy and am a big fan of hers. More people should be like her. If people would help out and give kindess, then the world would be a much better place. Kudos, to you Madonna.

Warren
February 7, 2008
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