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Taylor Swift Performs as Academy Museum Gala Raises More Than $14 Million

The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala brought many of Hollywood's biggest names to Los Angeles and raised more than $14 million.

By Ledger Staff · Originally reported · Posted

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles; contextual photograph
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles; contextual photograph · Eden, Janine and Jim from New York City · Cropped and resized · CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0

The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala brought many of Hollywood's biggest names to Los Angeles and raised more than $14 million. Taylor Swift headlined the evening with a performance.

The event honored Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter. The gala, presented in partnership with Rolex, has become a notable stop during awards season.

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