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Leonardo DiCaprio to host star-studded charity gala

The Oscar winner is breaking out his tux for a good cause!
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Itโ€™s been a whirlwind year for Leonardo DiCaprio, with the 41-year-old finally winning an Oscar.

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But now, the actor and environmentalist is focusing his attention back on issues most pressing to him.

Leoโ€™s charity (Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation) is set to host a fundraiser in St Tropez on July 20, with the funds going towards environmental conservation research.

The guest list will be nothing short of star-studded, with celebrity guests including Cate Blanchett, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron and Robert de Niro already announced.

Last yearโ€™s gala was a hit, with US$40 million raised.

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The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, and special guest Andrea Bocelli will offer their musical talents with exclusive performances on the night.

Last yearโ€™s event raised US$40 million, with A-listers including John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Orlando Bloom, Sir Elton John, Kate Hudson and many more turning out to support their pal Leo.

The former child actorโ€™s passion for the planetโ€™s welfare has been well-documented. He even dedicated part of his Oscars acceptance speech to raising awareness of climate change.

Leoโ€™s celeb pals were on hand to support the actor at last yearโ€™s event.

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โ€œClimate change is real, it is happening right now,โ€ the Revenant star said at the time.

โ€œIt is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.โ€

Relive Leoโ€™s passionate Oscars speech below.

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