Clinton’s sax goes for a song at auction

BILL CLINTON’S saxophone and Robert Pattinson’s lips have helped a star-studded charity event raise money to fight AIDS.

Clinton’s sax goes for a song at auction

An alto sax signed and donated by the former US president was one of the star lots at the Cinema Against AIDS benefit on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, selling for $180,000 (€130,000). There was also keen bidding on two kisses from Twilight star Pattinson, which raised $28,000 each.

Sharon Stone hosted the 16th annual event late on Thursday at the exclusive Hotel du Cap on the French Riviera with about 800 guests including model Claudia Schiffer, director Terry Gilliam, rapper 50 Cent and scientist James Watson, one of the discoverers of DNA.

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