She is still the Material Girl. This time, however, Madonna uses her own materials to raise funds for her Raising Malawi project. She auctioned items from her extensive collection of wardrobe, jewelleries, paintings and memorabilia.
Madonna went as far as auctioning photos from her exclusive wedding to Milk actor Sean Penn back in 1985, shot by fashion photographer Herb Ritts. According to IB Times, her ex-husband, who also attended the charity gala, cannot stop chuckling as Madonna made an on-the- spot proposal to marry him again in exchange for £150k donation.
As expected, the night is full of signature Madonna gimmicks - out-of- this world costume, twirking and kissing a younger pop star Arianna Grande, to slamming Donald Trump. Yes, she used the event to voice her frustration about their new president. Madonna lambasted Mr. Trump before she takes on Britney Spears' "Toxic". She explained that the song has direct correlation with Trump. In a write-up in Jobs & Hire, it can be recalled that Madonna supported Barrack Obama in his bid for presidency in 2012.
But the highlight of the charity concert is when Madonna confessed her love for Penn after all these years. She invited Penn to come near her, and the flirting continued when Penn crawled to her legs. Madonna flirtatiously asked if that reminds him of anything. The sexual tension hits up as Penn handcuffed Madonna as the latter joked: "The many moments that were our marriage."
Last Night. Was an overwhelming and resounding success!! Im am so grateful to so many people! @RaisingMalawi pic.twitter.com/ik45ZJaALm
— Madonna (@Madonna) December 3, 2016
The musical gala was supported by A-list celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprioand Edward Norton. Chris Rock, David Blaine and David Chappelle were also enlisted to auction items. Some of Madonna's friends who don't have anything to auction have offered unique experience instead of donations. According to Daily Mail, DiCaprio offered to one lucky bidder a chance to spend a week in his house in Palm Spring. Blaine promised that he will give a private performance to the highest bidder. James Cordon as master of ceremonies made sure that the event is fun-filled and spontaneous.
The event was a success and accumulated $7.5 million. The fund will be used for the beneficiaries of Raising Malawi, a non-profit organization initiated by Madonna herself in 2006. It can be recalled that Madonna's two children- David and Mercy- are from Malawi.
