(L-R) Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz, Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston and Beyonce were among the many celebrities that came out and supported Alicia Keys’ 7th Annual Black Ball in New York City on Thursday evening (September 30).

The event was held to raise money for the non-profit charity ‘Keep A Child Alive’. Make sure to check out some of the photos below.

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz

Cissy & Whitney Houston arrive

Jay-Z & Beyonce watching the show

Jennifer Hudson & Clive Davis

Beyonce & Usher

Alicia Keys and Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae performing

Alicia Keys & Sade performing

Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz on stage

Mr. Brainwash w/ Sade portrait

Clive Davis, Leigh Blake and Whitney Houston

Usher and Alicia Keys

Jennifer Hudson inside

Jay Sean & Guest

Janelle Monae & Beyonce

Uma Thurman

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z on stage

Alicia Keys and her mother

Jay-Z and Beyonce at their table

EVENT PICS: SADE ARRIVES TO THE BLACK BALL + INFO ON HER UPCOMING WORLD TOUR

Friday, October 1, 2010 |

Singer/songwriter Sade pictured arriving at the Black Ball charity event in New York City on Thursday night. The event was held to raise funds for the Keep A Child Alive (KCA) Foundation. She looked so fly, she had to get her own post.

In related news, Sade also announced her world tour dates on Thursday. Make sure to check out her official website for more info.