NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Campbell has made plenty of
headlines for her bad behavior, but next month, the spotlight is set to shine
on the model for something positive — her charitable work.
Campbell and her boyfriend, Russian billionaire
Vladislav Doronin, are going to be honored at the annual Angel Ball, which
supports cancer research.
"She really is amazing woman and she does a
lot for charity. She has her own charity. She raised a lot of money this summer
for Haiti and for AIDS relief," said Denise Rich, the songwriter who
started the Angel Foundation after her daughter, Gabrielle, died of leukemia.
Rich spoke about Campbell during a party hosted at
her home Saturday night. It was co-hosted by Jade Jagger. Tina and Solange
Knowles were also in attendance, as was Rich's best friend, singer Natalie
Cole.
Cole said people should not be shocked that
Campbell, who has pleaded guilty several times to assault, is being honored,
and that the model is misunderstood: "She has been behaving herself. She
is a good girl. I think there are just certain people who get on her nerves and
I understand that."
The Angel Ball will be held on October 17 and will
feature performances by Patti LaBelle and Eve.
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2011 The Associated Press.
(AP
Photo/Lionel Cironneau, file)
