June 4, 2010
Celebrities honor Ricky Martin at amfAR gala in NY
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 1 MIN.
Ricky Martin has stepped out in style at an AIDS research organization's New York City gala celebrating men's fashion. It's one of his first public appearances since announcing he's gay.
Celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Cyndi Lauper attended Thursday night's amfAR event, which honored the "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer for his philanthropic contributions through his foundation.
Minogue hosted the black tie/black leather event. She says she is happy for Martin and feels he's "embracing and living life" since announcing in late March he's gay.
Designer Jean-Paul Gaultier was honored for his contributions to menswear and his humanitarian work.
The gala benefits amfAR's AIDS research programs.
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.
