Naomi Campbell and Pharrell Williams attend an Art Basel event in Miami.
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Shopping in Style
Wendy Williams does some Christmas shopping on Valley Road in Montclair, NJ.
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Fancy Tea Party
Chrisette Michele hosted a tea party for her new album ‘Let Freedom Reign’ in New York City.
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Funny Moment
Denzel Washington announced actress Jennifer Lopez as the new national spokesperson for The Boys & Girls Club Of America at a press conference in Los Angeles, California.
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I’m Back!
El DeBarge performs at Highline Ballroom on November 30, 2010 in New York City.
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Singing in the City
Boyz II Men performed at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on November 30, 2010 in New York City.
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Shady Concert
Jay-Z performs at the Etihad Stadium on December 1, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Big Bright Smile
Star Jones attends the 5th Annual Serving for a Cure Fundraiser for Cancer Research at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 30, 2010 in New York City.
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Coming Together
Selita Ebanks and Kanye West wrap Christmas presents at the New Yorkers for Children Wrap to Rap benefit at The Ainsworth on November 30, 2010 in New York City.
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Tree Lighting Celebration
Mariah Carey performs during the dress rehearsal for the 2010 Rockefeller Center tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on November 30, 2010 in New York City.
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Gold Crush
Halle Berry attends the premiere of ‘Frankie and Alice’ at the Egyptian Theatre on November 30, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Fabulous Fur Vest
Garcelle Beauvais attends the premiere of ‘Frankie and Alice’ at the Egyptian Theatre on November 30, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Statement Dress
Taraji P. Henson attends the premiere of ‘Frankie and Alice’ at the Egyptian Theatre on November 30, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Daddy’s Little Girl
Gabriel Aubry and daughter Nahla go out shopping at The Grove in Los Angeles, California.
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What What Happens!
Bravo invited ESSENCE.com to go behind the scenes for the taping of “What Watch Happens Live!”“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss is pictured with her “mama” Joyce and host, Andy Cohen.
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Warming Things Up
Erin Heatherton and Chanel Iman warm things up in a hot chocolate truck at the VS PINK store in NYC.
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Special Screening
Halle Berry attends Variety’s Los Angeles screening series presentation of “Frankie and Alice” on November 29, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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BIG Fan
Tyson Beckford attends the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden on November 29, 2010 in New York City.
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Great Combo
John Legend and The Roots perform at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam.
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Shopping in L.A.
Angela Simmons and Leona Lewis go holiday shopping at The Grove in Los Angeles, California.
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Helping Hand
Blair Underwood attends a Thanksgiving food drive in L.A.
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Two of a Kind
Garcelle Beauvais and sons Jax and Jaid Nilon at Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There’s a Party in My City! at Nokia L.A. Live on November 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Sweet Picture
inger Christina Milian and daughter Violet at Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There’s a Party in My City! at Nokia L.A. Live on November 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Mommy and Me
Kelis and son Knight Jones at Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There’s a Party in My City! at Nokia L.A. Live on November 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Daddy’s Little Girl
Isaiah Mustafa and daughter do some shopping in L.A.
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Glitter and Glam
Vivica A. Fox attends the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
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Chic Couple
Chanel Iman goes shopping with her boyfriend in New York City.
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Funny Men
George Lopez and Arsenio Hall attend a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples on November 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Sexy in White
Trey Songz performs during the OMG Tour at Sprint Center on November 27, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Read My Lips
Singer Usher performs during the OMG Tour at Sprint Center on November 27, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Family Day
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Sasha and Malia watch a game on November 27, 2010 at Howard University in Washington.
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Party in Miami
Diddy and DJ Irie at Mansion Nightclub in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Look at Me!
Gladys Knight pictured next to her photo in the Apollo legends mural located in the theater’s lobby.
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Bright Lights
M.I.A. performs live in Amsterdam.
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Workin’ the Stage
Kanye West and Nicki Minaj perform at the Hot 97 Thanksgiving concert at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
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Hot Concert
Nicki Minaj and Keyshia Cole Hot 97 Thanksgiving concert at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
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Statement Makers
Nicki Minaj and Rihanna at the Hot 97 Thanksgiving concert at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
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White House Christmas Tree
First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Sasha and Malia are excited as they receive the White House Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington, DC.
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Album Release Party
Chrisette Michele attends her album release party at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on November 24, 2010 in New York City.
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Mr. International!
Jay-Z performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Sweet Like Candy
Fantasia Barrino designs her milkshake called Fantasia’s Southern Paradise Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes on November 24, 2010 in Culver City, California.
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High on Life
Kanye West attends the 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Brandy attends the 91st Annual 6ABC IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Helping Hand
President Barack Obama packs and gives bags of food to area residents, with the help of his daughter Sasha in Washington, DC.
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All About Pink
Keri Hilson sighting on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
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Time for Giving
First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia distribute food at Martha’s Table in Washington, DC.
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Cooking with Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams gives the media a sneak peak inside her Thanksgiving dinner.
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ESSENCE Portrait Session
Vivica Fox stops by the ESSENCE office on November 23.
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Welcome to ESSENCE Vivica Fox!
Vivica Fox stops by the ESSENCE office on November 23.
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Boho Chic
India.Arie arriving at a hotel in New York City.
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CD Signing
Nicki Minaj appears at Best Buy in NYC, to sign her new CD.
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Out and About
Stacey Dash and kids out and about in New York City.
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Game Time
Denzel Washington talking with Bulls player Joakim Noah at the LA Lakers game.
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Beautiful Arrival
Beyonce arrives at LAX Airport on November 23.
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Ciara in the House
Ciara performs on stage during the Summerbeatz Music Festival at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on November 23, 2010 in Perth, Australia.
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Shopping in L.A.
Usher shops on Robertson Boulevard with his security in Los Angeles, California.
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Glowing
Mariah Carey performs on the TV special ‘Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You.’ The special will feature Mariah performing songs from her new holiday album.
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Premiere Night
Dwayne Johnson arrives at the ‘Faster’ Los Angeles Premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on November 22, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Matching Bags
Monica and Khloe Kardashian attend a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Rehearsal Time
Kanye West performs at the 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade rehearsal at Macy’s Herald Square on November 22, 2010 in New York City.
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Hot Pink Lady
Ashanti attends the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s ‘2BHAPPY’ jewelry collection at Lavo NYC on November 22, 2010 in New York City.
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Forever Young
Tina Knowles attends the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s ‘2BHAPPY’ jewelry collection at Lavo NYC on November 22, 2010 in New York City.
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Million Dollar Smile
Tyson Beckford attends Lorraine Schwartz ‘2BHAPPY’ Jewelry Collection launch at Lavo on November 22, 2010 in New York City.
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Dazzling Ladies
Beyonce Knowles and Mary J. Blige attend the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s ‘2BHAPPY’ jewelry collection at Lavo NYC on November 22, 2010 in New York City. Beyonce wears a Cesare Paciotti SS2011 dress and studded triple platform sandals.
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Welcome to ESSENCE Tichina Arnold!
Tichina Arnold stops by the ESSENCE office on November 22.
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ESSENCE Portrait Session
Tichina Arnold stops by the ESSENCE office on November 22.
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Funny and Pretty Lady
Tichina Arnold stops by the ESSENCE office on November 22.
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Pink Little Present
Chanel Iman arrives at the Victoria’s Secret SoHo Store in New York City.
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Bombshell
Keri Hilson went classic with a twist in this LBD at the 2010 AMA.
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Three of a Kind
Diddy and Dirty Money do a black and blue theme on the red carpet at the AMA.
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Colorful Attire
Nicki Minaj in one of her colorful and creative ensembles at the 2010 AMA. Rihanna said, “Nicki is the only person who can wear green hair and look good.”
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Leather Night
Usher wearing that black leather on the red carpet at the AMA Awards.
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Young and Talented
Rock star in the making, Willow Smith showed off her red carpet style at the 2010 AMA.
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Curly Girl
Rihanna heats up the red carpet with this scarlet see-through dress and her crimson curly hair. RiRi also won the Best R&B/Soul Female Award.
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Miami Madness
Serena Williams and Kelly Rowland attend the Miami Dolphins Game.
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Fan Alert
Rihanna receives a gift from a fans in Manhattan, NY.
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Flawless!
Christina Milian at the VEVO and Compound Entertainment Present ‘Ne-Yo And Friends’ at Avalon on November 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Music and Family
Brandy and Ray J at the VEVO and Compound Entertainment Present ‘Ne-Yo And Friends’ at Avalon on November 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Gold Glam
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Blushing a Little?
Singer Kelly Rowlands and Tristan Wilds at the VEVO and Compound Entertainment Present ‘Ne-Yo and Friends’ at the Avalon on November 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Backstage Talk
Diddy and Ne-Yo backstage at the VEVO and Compound Entertainment Present ‘Ne-Yo And Friends’ at Avalon on November 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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What a Night!
Keri Hilson and Ne-Yo attend the VEVO and Compound Entertainment Present ‘Ne-Yo and Friends’ at the Avalon on November 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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Dazzling DVD
Beyonce debuted her concert-DVD last night in NYC. Check out her Thanksgiving special this Thursday on ABC at 9:30 P.M. EST.
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Perfect Presenter
Presenter Halle Berry onstage during the 2010 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute held at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Style Maven
Jennifer Hudson attends the Happy Hearts Fund’s Land of Dreams Thailand at the Metropolitan Pavilion on November 20, 2010 in New York City.
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Sexy Smile
LL Cool J attends the GBK Thank You Lounge backstage at the CNN Heroes Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Black Beauty
Tamala Jones arrives at the 2010 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute held at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Black and White Trend
Melanie Fiona arrives at the 2010 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute held at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Beautiful Lady
Holly Robinson Peete arrives on the red carpet for the ‘CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute’ awards show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 20, 2010.
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Strike a Pose
Loretta Devine arrives at the 2010 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute held at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Gucci Girl
Jennifer Lopez attends the Launch of Gucci Children’s Collection on November 20, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Lookin’ Amazing!
Garcelle Beauvais attends the Launch of Gucci Children’s Collection on November 20, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Stylish Kids
Garcelle Beauvais, Jax and Jaid attend the Gucci Children’s Collection event on November 20, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.
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White Wonder
Lisa Raye spotted in Beverly Hills on November 19.
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Cozy Couple
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez seen out and about in NYC.
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Red Hot!
Mariah Carey performs a holiday song for the Rockefeller tree lighting in NYC.
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Intimate Evening
Muhammad Ali and Lionel Richie attend an intimate evening with David Foster and Friends in support of organ donor awareness at a private home on November 19, 2010 in Toronto, Canada.
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Just Fabulous!
Tichina Arnold visits Planet Hollywood Times Square on November 19, 2010 in New York City.
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Stylista
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross attended the Santiago Gonzalez Dinner at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills.
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Classic Beauty
Halle Berry leaving The Lion restaurant in New York City.
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All Smiles
Common plays around with the Miami Dolphins’ mascot at the Miami vs. Chicago Bears football game.
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Pretty in Pink
Nicki Minaj stops by “Fuse Top 20 Countdown” in New York City.
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Dancing Queen
Brandy Norwood arrives at Us Weekly’s Hot Hollywood event in Hollywood, California.
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Body Con Glam
Taraji P. Henson hosts the Herve Leger boutique opening Costa Mesa, California.
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Sparkling Beauty
Joy Bryant hosts The Oxfam Party in Los Angeles, California.
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Woman about Town
Beyonce heads to a photo shoot in downtown New York City.
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Tis the Season
Keri Hilson at the 2010 UNICEF Snowflake Lighting at The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City.
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‘Tis the Season
Keri Hilson performs at the UNICEF Snowflake Lighting Ceremony in NYC.
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Cheap & Chic
A model walks the runway during the Lanvin for H&M Haute Couture Show at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.
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Piano Man
John Legend performs at the 2010 holiday windows unveiling at Bloomingdale’s in New York City.
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Lean on Me
Serena Williams and Kelly Rowland arrive on the Orange carpet at the Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears game in Miami, Florida.
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Belle of the Ball
Gayle King at the American Museum of Natural History’s 2010 Museum Gala in New York City.
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LBD Moment
Anika Noni Rose at the Housing Works’ Fashion For Action 2010 event in New York City.
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Making a Change
Chris Brown arrives at the L.A. Superior Court for a progress report hearing.
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Read My Lips
Wyclef Jean stopped by the ESSENCE office on November 18.
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ESSENCE Portrait Session
Wyclef Jean stopped by the ESSENCE office on November 18.
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Serious and Sexy
Wyclef Jean stopped by the ESSENCE office on November 18.
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Welcome to ESSENCE Wyclef Jean!
Wyclef Jean stopped by the ESSENCE office on November 18.
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City Chic
Halle Berry spotted out and about in New York City.
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Oh So Fine
Jesse Williams arrives at the 15th annual ‘GQ Men of the Year’ party held at Chateau Marmont on November 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Walking the Walk
Will Smith on the set of ‘Men in Black 3’ in NYC.
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Gala Glam
Jamie Foxx and guest attend Kennedy Center Gala in New York City.
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Sweet Smile
Usher shopping at Fred Segal in West Hollywood, CA.
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Sunny Day in L.A
Zoe Saldana goes to the LA Mart Fashion and Design Retail Center in L.A.
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Picture Perfect
Halle Berry and Ruby Dee attend the after party for the special screening of ‘Frankie & Alice’ in NYC.
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Family Day Out
Wendy Williams on a tandem bike with her son Kevin jr. in New York.
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Men in Leather
Ludacris and Wyclef Jean visit BET’s ‘106 & Park’ at BET Studios on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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On Location
Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy seen on location for ‘Tower Heist’ on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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Beautiful Women
Jennifer Williams, Shontelle and Selita Ebanks attend the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s a Magical Evening 20th Anniversary Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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Mr. GQ
Drake arrives at the 15th Annual GQ Men of the Year party held at Chateau Marmont on November 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Book Run
Jay-Z promotes ‘Decoded’ at Barnes & Noble on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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Stunning in Silver
Vivica Fox attends the Champagne Life Tour party at Lavo on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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Fun Times
Ne-Yo and Ashanti attend the Champagne Life Tour party at Lavo on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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Casual Look
Anika Noni Rose attends a special screening of ‘Frankie & Alice’ at Cinema 2 on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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Screening in the City
Halle Berry, wearing a dress designed by Pamela Rolland, attends a special screening of ‘Frankie & Alice’ at Cinema 2 on November 17, 2010 in New York City.
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Music to My Ears
Maxwell attends a special screening of ‘Frankie & Alice’ at Cinema 2 on November 17, 2010 in New York City.