She famously sang about shining bright like a diamond.
And Rihanna
did just that on Thursday, as she led a host of stars - and members of
her own family - at her aptly named Diamond Ball in Los Angeles.
The 27-year-old made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived on the red carpet in a show-stopping Dior gown with matching coat.
Hot metal: Rihanna dazzled in a gold gown at her Diamond Ball in Los Angeles on Thursday
Rihanna risked a wardrobe malfunction as her extremely ample cleavage nearly spilled out of the vintage style frock.
The
dress clung to her curves in all the right places thanks to its bodice
style top, and had a slit up the front, allowing her to show a little
leg.
Rihanna
paired the eye-catching gown with a coat that fell off her bare
shoulders and a pair of heels, both of which were in the exact same hue
as the dress.
Family matters: The singer was joined by members of her family, including 18-month-old Majesty
Uh oh: Rihanna nearly spilled out of her cleavage-baring Dior number as she posed for photographs
The singer wore her long, raven locks loose and sported a dazzling diamond necklace and matching earrings.
Rihanna also wore a full face of heavy make-up, including deep pink lipstick, frosted eyeshadow and false eyelashes.
The
megastar was supported at the event by members of her family, including
her mother Monica Braithwaite, her aunt and her young 'niece' Majesty.
The
adorable toddler is the daughter of Rihanna's cousin Noella Alstrom,
making her Rihanna's first cousin, once removed, although the star calls
herself 'Auntie OhNaNa' and clearly dotes on the little girl.
It's a match: The 27-year-old wore an off-the-shoulder coat and high heeled pumps in the exact same hue
How appropriate: Rihanna was draped in diamonds, including a head-turning necklace and stud earrings
Rihanna
proudly held up her 18-month-old 'niece' - clad in an adorable
sparkling blue frock - and planted kisses on her as they posed for the
cameras.
The Stay hit-maker started the event last year, to raise funds for the Clara Lionel Foundation, which she set up in 2012.
The
charity is named after her grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite
and states on its website that it 'works to improve the quality of life
for communities globally in the areas of health, education, arts and
culture'.
Shine bright: The singer blew a kiss to fans as she arrived at her second annual Diamond Ball
Family support: Rihanna held her aunt's hand as she and Majesty joined the star on the red carpet
Special guest: The singer appeared thrilled to have Majesty with her for the big night
Cutie: The singer named her
foundation, which works to provide global health, education and arts
programs, after her beloved grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite
Speaking about the event to People, Rihanna said that she loves 'the energy, the crowd, the vibe' most. She added: 'I love everything about it!'
The
star also said: 'It's overwhelming to see so many of the people that I
care about come together to support a cause that is near and dear to my
heart.'
The
singer was joined by a number of famous faces including Kylie Jenner,
Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, Kevin Hart, Tyga, Emily
Ratajkowski, Zendaya and EJ Johnson.
Glamorous: The Umbrella singer wore a daring off-the-shoulder Dior gown
That's where she gets her good looks!: Rihanna was also joined by her mother Monica Braithwaite
Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kylie Jenner showed off her figure
in a skintight cream strapless gown complete with long train as she
arrived at the charity bash in Santa Monica.
The 18-year-old wore her long, dark hair down and played up her famous pout with dark pink lipstick.
Also
showing his support for Rihanna's foundation was Kylie's on-again,
off-again boyfriend, 26-year-old rapper Tyga, who wore a sharp suit and
flashed a number of diamond rings.
Cream of the crop: Kylie Jenner was among the stars who came out to support Rihanna
Kardashian curves: The 19-year-old wore a figure-hugging gown with pleated train
Dapper: Tyga looked sharp in a black suit as he flashed his impressive collection of diamond rings
Also attending the charity bash were actors Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Gotham
star Jada looked stunning in a white gown with a front zipper, which
the 44-year-old unzipped to reveal a hint of cleavage.
The one-shoulder gown showed off the star's toned arms, while a thigh-high slit revealed a her toned legs and silver heels.
All smiles: The celebrity pair
appeared happy to support Rihanna's charity, flashing big smiles as they
arrived at the Santa Monica venue
Cheeky! Actor Will Smith pretends to pinch wife Jada Pinkett-Smith's shapely derriere
Zip it! Gotham actor Jada Pinkett-Smith wore a one-shoulder gown with a center zip and high slit
Good cause: Will and Jada joined Rihanna to support her Clara Lionel Foundation's Diamond Ball
Jada added tassled drop earrings and a glittering diamond bracelet.
And
her movie star husband Will Smith, 47, was obviously a fan of her
glamorous look, with the Men In Black actor pretending to pinch his
wife's toned derriere as they walked the red carpet.
Will, who stars in the upcoming NFL drama Concussion, looked handsome in a classic black tux with a dapper pocket square.
Daring look: Zendaya pushed the fashion boundaries in a pants and crop top combo in a light green fabric
Statement look: The actress wore the flowing pants and flashed her midriff in a tied crop top
Also
attending the second annual Diamond Ball in Santa Monica was singer
Zendaya, who pulled her long hair back in a center part and chic low
ponytail.
The Shake It Up star wore flowing trousers and matching crop top in a striped, light green fabric.
The one-shoulder top was tied up in a side knot, highlighting the 19-year-old's slim waist.
Comedian Kevin Hart also attended the Diamond Ball with his fiancee Eniko Parrish.
Engaged: Comedian Kevin Hart was
accompanied by his finance Eniko Parrish, who looked stunning in a black
gown with distressed train
Comedy superstar: The Get Hard actor wore a classic dark tux with a stylish bow tie
The
36-year-old stand-up superstar wore a black tux and bow tie, while
31-year-old Eniko looked stunning a black gown with a low scoop
neckline.
Distressed detail on the neckline and a jagged train gave the glamorous gown an edgy twist.
Also at the Diamond Ball was reality star EJ Johnson, who was his usual stylish self in a sheer top and fringed tuxedo coat.
Unique style: Reality star EJ Johnson
showed off his flair for fashion and impressive 180lb weight loss in a
sheer top and fringed coat
The Rich Kids of Beverly Hills star, 23, lost an impressive 180 pounds after undergoing gastric bypass surgery in late 2014.
The
son of NBA legend Magic Johnson fluanted his trim look in a see-through
top, and highlighted his features with dramatic dark eyeliner.
Also seen arriving at the star-studded bash was model and actor Emily Ratajkowski.
Showing some leg: Actress and model Emily Ratajkowski flashed her long legs in a black gown with thigh-high slit
Strike a pose: The model and actress looked gorgeous in a one-shoulder gown with small bustle waist
The
Blurred Lines video vixen continued the evening's one-shoulder trend in
a flowing black dress with a bustle waiste and flowing train.
The
24-year-old actress flashed her long legs thanks to the gown's
thigh-high slit, another popular fashion choice for the event.
She wore her brunette hair back in a center part, and added nude strappy heels.
Basketball
Wives LA star Draya Michele also wore a black ensemble as she attended
the charity ball on Thursday night, opting for a tight tank top and
floor-length tulle skirt.
Ballerina: Former Basketball Wives LA stood out in a tank top and long tulle skirt
Red carpet: Boxer Miguel Cotto and wife Melissa Cotto also showed their support for Rihanna's foundation
Puerto Rican boxing star Miguel Cotto and wife Melissa Cotto also showed their support for the foundation.
The boxer wore a black tux, while wife Melissa wore a black lace gown and matching heels.
Singer Justine Skye, who is close friends with Kylie Jenner, also attended the glamorous bash.
The
R&B singer showed off her trademark purple hair and wore a
shimmering strapless gown with a metallic silver material and a thick
black choker.
Shine bright: Singer Justine Skye wore a strapless silver dress and thick black choker
Besties: Kylie Jenner puckers up as she poses with pal Justine
Gun show: Celebrity personal trainer Astrid Swan proudly showed off her toned arms in a strapless red dress
Charity ball: Guests were treated to a lavish set up with purple and orange lighting at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica
