Beyoncé Sparkling Angelic Look at City of Hope Gala!
The gala raised more than $6 million for City of Hope, a research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
The evening not only included performances by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, who opened the night with a performance, but also gospel duo Mary Mary and Beyoncé, who performed a soul stirring rendition of Ava Maria as her husband Jay-Z watched from the audience.
Wearing a rose gold, feathered, off-the-shoulder Ralph and Russo fall 2018 couture gown with a built in cape, the singer performed songs such as her hit “Halo,” “XO” and “Ava Maria.” Jay-Z presented Warner/ Chappell Music Publishing CEO Jon Platt with the Spirit of Life award for his humanitarian work.
A week after wrapping up her and Jay-Z’s tour, Beyoncé channeled a sparkling angel as she took the stage again, this time at the City of Hope Spirit of Life gala on Thursday.
Platt had praised Beyoncé before she took the stage. He said that after the On the Run II tour, he was “was reminded even when you’re the biggest talent in world, it still comes down to hard work.” He also mentioned “She leads by example,”.
Getting the celebration started with @Tromboneshorty! #SpiritofLife18 pic.twitter.com/EdT2BqOL9S
— City of Hope (@cityofhope) October 12, 2018
Mary Mary performs Shackles (Praise You). #SpiritofLife18 pic.twitter.com/Ag7DDxS4Wu
— City of Hope (@cityofhope) October 12, 2018