Last night, the launch party for the "Running Russell Simmons" reality show in New York City attracted some of our favorite celebs, like Tyrese, Tracy Morgan, Pepa and others. Check out who came out to support Russ.

It was a busy weekend for celebrity birthdays -- including three biggies: Andre Harrell turned 50, Nia Long turned 40, and Kim Kardashian turned 30. Besides that, Ginuwine blew out 35 candles with his wife, and Ne-Yo went clubbing in Vegas for his 28th born day. Let's take a look back at who shared in the celebration...

Last night, the place to be was the Hennessy Artistry concert series at the posh Cipriani Wall Street event space. The Queen Mary J. Blige blessed the stage along with Erykah Badu, the Roots, Q-Tip, Ron Isley and more...

This past weekend UNCF's 32nd edition of An Evening of Stars gala with a Tribute to Chaka Khan aired on BET and brought the best and brightest from the entertainment world together to support a good cause and salute a legend. Take a look at who walked the red carpet and paid tribute to Chaka Khan this year...

ESSENCE and Southern Company hosted the Second Annual "Evening of Excellence" gala, celebrating advocates and architects of change. Honorees of the evening were Warrick Dunn, Shelia Johnson, Judge Glenda Hatchett, Rodney and Holly Robinson Peete. The event was held during the Congressional Black Caucus weekend in Washington, D.C. Check out who walked the red carpet.

The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN), a global non-profit that promotes the positive portrayal of women in the entertainment biz, held its second annual WEEN Awards Gala in New York City last night. Check out who was there...

John Legend and the Roots teamed up to promote their latest effort, "Wake Up," in stores September 21. They put on an amazing show at NYC's Bowery Ballroom event space. Take a look at who showed up...

ESSENCE's Relationships Editor Demetria L. Lucas celebrated the completion of her first book, "A Belle in Brooklyn" (Atria, June 2011), with a Belvedere-sponsored after-work soiree "Influence" in NYC last night. Check out who attended and what they were wearing...

Atlanta Live on the Park is a monthly concert featuring music from both established and emerging artists in the ATL. Check out who showed up to last night's party...