Fashion Rocks 2006

A buff Beyonce does her best Josephine Baker during a performance with Jay-Z.

Eva Mendes added her signature to a Gibson Les Paul guitar that is being auctioned off online for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Denise Richards, in Pamela Dennis, made a surprise appearance on the red carpet with Fashion Rocks performer Richie Sambora.

Christina Aguilera performed a number in a nautical-themed jumpsuit.

Faith Hill sang an intimate duet with husband Tim McGraw. The couple sat face to face on the stage, sharing one microphone.

Designer Donna Karan supported her hard-working friend Elton John, whose new album, The Captain and the Kid, will be released on September 19th.

Presenter Scott Weiland, of Velvet Revolver, posed with Fendi-clad rock fan Drea de Matteo.

Rachel Bilson posed in Lanvin with her Last Kiss costar Zach Braff.

Rihanna, in a sinuous Zac Posen gown, was joined on the red carpet by (who else?) Zac Posen.

Performer Nelly Furtado wore a Versace gown and sixties-style shoulder-dusting earrings.

Mischa Barton presented with Burberry Prorsum designer Christopher Bailey, who dressed her for the event.

Maria Menounos, in a form-fitting leopard-print dress, posed with presenter Jimmy Fallon.