Annie Lennox, Bob Geldof KBE and Judy McGrath Honored at 2008 YouthAIDS Benefit Gala

Annual Gala Raises $1.2 Million for AIDS/HIV Awareness WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - October 6, 2008) - Washington, Hollywood and music elite were on hand Friday night at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for the 2008 "Power of Music" YouthAIDS Gala. Global Ambassador Ashley Judd hosted the star-studded affair which raised over $1.2 million in the fight against the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The event was presented by Salamander Hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. , Viacom and MTV Networks. A private reception for VIPs was hosted by Cartier and Hard Rock and Gibson Guitar Corporation sponsored the after party. Sheila Johnson & the Honorable Bill Newman, and Marcelle & Simon Cooper served as the Gala Co-Chairs. With Sharon Osbourne as Mistress of Ceremonies, the gala honored well known music activist Bob Geldof... [read full story]