Rihanna wows in dramatic black gown for Diamond Ball

It’s one of the hottest charity events of the summer drawing in an impressive celebrity guest list.

And hostess with the mostess Rihanna, 29, made sure her arrival was nothing short of dramatic as she arrived at her 3rd Annual Clara Lionel Foundation Diamond Ball on Thursday in a beautiful black gown.

Rather appropriately the singer’s neckline was adorned with diamonds and she also added glittering jewels on her hands and left wrist.

She’s arrived! Rihanna arrived at her 3rd Annual Clara Lionel Foundation Diamond Ball in New York on Thursday in a dramatic black gown

Causing a stir: The Bajan beauty wore a dress which was short at the front and featured a long train at the back

Causing a stir: The Bajan beauty wore a dress which was short at the front and featured a long train at the back

Causing a stir: The Bajan beauty wore a dress which was short at the front and featured a long train at the back

Shining like a diamond! Rather appropriately the singer's neckline was adorned with diamonds and she also added glittering jewels on her hands and left wrist

Shining like a diamond! Rather appropriately the singer’s neckline was adorned with diamonds and she also added glittering jewels on her hands and left wrist

The Bajan beauty wore a dress which was short at the front and featured a long train at the back.

A simple sweetheart neckline peeked out underneath the folds of fabric of the bodice of her gown which also featured long cuffed sleeves.

Riri wore black stockings with strappy heels and wore her raven locks loose falling in waves around her shoulders. 

Held at Cipriani Wall Street it was a star-studded affair.

Model-turned-actress Emily Ratajkowski put on an eye-popping display in a sleek strapless gown.

The brunette beauty debuted a wig for the event, looking super glamorous with a sleek shoulder-length bob.

Sultry star: The 26-year-old stunner revealed her impressive cleavage in a bustier dress with gold buttons adorning the front and teamed it with black ankle-strap stilettos

Sultry star: The 26-year-old stunner revealed her impressive cleavage in a bustier dress with gold buttons adorning the front and teamed it with black ankle-strap stilettos

Sultry star: The 26-year-old stunner revealed her impressive cleavage in a bustier dress with gold buttons adorning the front and teamed it with black ankle-strap stilettos

The 26-year-old stunner revealed her impressive cleavage in a bustier dress with gold buttons adorning the front and teamed it with black ankle-strap stilettos.

Smokey eye-makeup added a dramatic sultry touch to Emily’s look as well as a glossy nude lip. 

TV personality Lala Anthony accentuated her bombshell curves in a silver dress which featured a sexy sheer portion on the bodice and delicate fringing.

The 38-year-old star wore her dark locks swept into a no-fuss updo and kept her makeup look fresh and natural. 

Hot metal: Lala Anthony accentuated her curves in a silver dress with delicate fringing and slit at the back

Hot metal: Lala Anthony accentuated her curves in a silver dress with delicate fringing and slit at the back

Hot metal: Lala Anthony accentuated her curves in a silver dress with delicate fringing and slit at the back

Blonde bombshell: Rapper Lil Kim squeezed herself into a metallic mini dress with thigh-high boots

Blonde bombshell: Rapper Lil Kim squeezed herself into a metallic mini dress with thigh-high boots

Blonde bombshell: Rapper Lil Kim squeezed herself into a metallic mini dress with thigh-high boots

Bringing some serious attitude rapper Lil Kim, 42, squeezed her curves into a metallic mini dress which showed off her cleavage and accessorized with a thick gold choker.

The hip hop star wore thigh-high boots and wore her hair styled in thick dramatic blonde waves swept over to one side.  

Meanwhile Petra Nemcova was appropriately dressed, glittering like a jewel in an embellished white gown.

The 38-year-old Czech-born beauty showed off her slender figure in the silk number with thigh-high slit and adorned with intricate beading on the bodice.

Presenter Keltie Knight flaunted her legs in a sparkly mini dress with red feather trim.

Keeping it simple: Victoria's Secret model Martha Hunt looked simply gorgeous in a ruby red silk dress and heels

Keeping it simple: Victoria's Secret model Martha Hunt looked simply gorgeous in a ruby red silk dress and heels

Keeping it simple: Victoria’s Secret model Martha Hunt looked simply gorgeous in a ruby red silk dress and heels

The 35-year-old Canadian star teamed it with ankle-strap heels and wore her blonde tresses in beachy waves. 

Magic Johnson’s 25-year-old son EJ made a statement in a black and white feather shrug which he teamed with satin pants and towering heeled boots. 

Calvin Harris will be performing alongside Kendrick Lamar and Dave Chappelle will host the annual charity bash.

Going all-out: Rapper Cardi B brought the drama in a pastel green ballgown 

Going all-out: Rapper Cardi B brought the drama in a pastel green ballgown 

Making an entrance: The 24-year-old star had a little help with her massive billowing skirt

Making an entrance: The 24-year-old star had a little help with her massive billowing skirt

The Bodak Yellow hitmaker - real name Belcalis Almanzar - looked like a Disney princess in her over-the-top frock

The Bodak Yellow hitmaker - real name Belcalis Almanzar - looked like a Disney princess in her over-the-top frock

The Bodak Yellow hitmaker – real name Belcalis Almanzar – looked like a Disney princess in her over-the-top frock 

Shimmering star: TV presenter Keltie Knight delighted in a feather-trimmed frock with strappy heels

Shimmering star: TV presenter Keltie Knight delighted in a feather-trimmed frock with strappy heels

Shimmering star: TV presenter Keltie Knight delighted in a feather-trimmed frock with strappy heels

‘I’m ecstatic to add my longtime collaborator and friend Calvin Harris to the stellar line-up at this year’s Diamond Ball,’ Rihanna said in a statement in August. ‘Calvin’s music will bring the perfect mix of energy and excitement to the evening as we celebrate the Clara Lionel Foundation.’ 

The Barbadian singer founded the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012 which is named in honor of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. 

The nonprofit organization supports and funds healthcare and education programs around the world, according to the organization’s website.

Turning heads: TV personality EJ Johnson donned a dramatic feathered shrug with satin pants while model Daniela Lopez showed off her incredible pins in a cut-out LBD

Turning heads: TV personality EJ Johnson donned a dramatic feathered shrug with satin pants while model Daniela Lopez showed off her incredible pins in a cut-out LBD

Turning heads: TV personality EJ Johnson donned a dramatic feathered shrug with satin pants while model Daniela Lopez showed off her incredible pins in a cut-out LBD

Precious metal: EJ's sister Elisa Johnson looked gorgeous in a gold velour frock with wrap-around heels

Precious metal: EJ's sister Elisa Johnson looked gorgeous in a gold velour frock with wrap-around heels

Precious metal: EJ’s sister Elisa Johnson looked gorgeous in a gold velour frock with wrap-around heels

Bringing some color: Gayle King and Lois Robbins lit up the red carpet in pretty floor length frocks

Bringing some color: Gayle King and Lois Robbins lit up the red carpet in pretty floor length frocks

Bringing some color: Gayle King and Lois Robbins lit up the red carpet in pretty floor length frocks

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