Clive Davis, Rod Stewart and Tom Hanks Together at Last.

(The man himself, Clive Davis)

Last night – aka the pre-cursor to the Grammys – showcased a plethora of talent – and not just musical. Tom Hanks, Raquel Welch, Susan Lucci all showed up for Clive Davis’s Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton. Speaking of Hilton’s Paris and sis Nicky were in attendance as well.

Here is a list of some of the others who donned their best borrowed frocks for the evening: Lisa Rinna, Mimi Rogers, Quincy Jones, Mira and Paul Sorvino, Jennifer Lopez and hubbie Marc Antony…

Don Johnson, Dermot Mulroney, Diana Warren, Adrien Brody, Daisy Fuentes, Alan Thicke, Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills, Halle Berry, Oliver Martinez, Jane Fonda, Barbara Davis, & Cheryl Tiegs.

And of course, also hitting the red carpet…the one, the only JOAN COLLINS!