A-list stars including Madonna, Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Jay-Z and Jack Nicholson have made generous donations for a charity auction to raise money for AIDS. The super-sale dubbed Bid 2 Beat Aids will kick off on auction site eBay on World Aids Day, December 1.

The list of participating celebrities also includes, Matt Damon, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Owen Wilson and many more.

Items on offer include an iPod designed by Yoko Ono; Borat's hat; a CD signed by Vanessa Hudgens and Spiderman doll signed by Tobey Maguire. Proceeds benefit LIFEbeat, the Music Industry Fights AIDS to support its ongoing AIDS/HIV programs nationwide.

The centerpiece of the auction is series of paintings created by celebrities who traced their hands on special paper, adding their personal artistic touch and signature.

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