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George Clooney accepted the Brass Ring Award for his humanitarian work in Sudan at the 26th Anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball this weekend, which was presented by Mercedes-Benz and raised $2.5 million for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. “It’s pretty amazing,” Clooney told reporters of the cause. “I think it’s important for everyone to give back.” Singers Babyface and American Idol alum Jessica Sanchez serenaded the crowd, which also included Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke (in Amit Gt), judge Carrie Ann Inaba (in David Meister), Carmen Electra (in Olcay Gulsen), Julianne Hough (in Jenny Packham) and Jennie Garth (in Toujouri). However, it was Neil Diamond’s set that brought Jane Fonda, Stacy Keibler (in Monique Lhuillier), and Clooney to their feet. The crooner even convinced the honoree to finish his hit “Sweet Caroline”—after some red wine liquid courage. Encore! See more photos from this week’s biggest parties in the gallery.

— Lindzi Scharf

After paging through thousands of red-carpet photographs from this year’s awards season, which just wrapped up with Sunday’s Oscars, we’ve noticed a popular designer emerge—Maria Lucia Hohan! Ashley Tisdale and Maria Menounos chose the Romanian designer’s clothes over Academy Awards weekend alone, while Stacy Kiebler and Jennifer Hudson also picked her elaborately draped and pleated gowns for red carpet events this year. ”It’s a dream come true, and I thank the universe for listening to my wishes and opening doors for me,” Hohan told InStyle.com of seeing celebrities in her line, which she first launched in 2003. ”My gowns are very glamorous, yet not too dressy, which is a nice combination.” Each of of her star-approved looks are handmade and shoppable on her website, mlh-shop.com. They run around $1,000 each and can be crafted in any color—including white, a great bridal option. See who else loves wearing Hohan’s designs in the gallery!

The Oscars isn’t just the biggest night in Hollywood, it’s also date night for some of the silver screen’s hottest couples! See Viola and Julius, Brad and Angelina, George and Stacy, and more pairs who enjoyed their night out by clicking through the gallery now. (Plus, vote for your favorite pair in the poll!)