Jennifer Hudson graces the January 2014 cover of ESSENCE.
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Loud and Clear
Beyonce performs on stage during ‘The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour’ at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
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Children First
First Lady Michelle Obama greets children during a holiday celebration showing the holiday decorations at the White House in Washington.
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Pretty Chic
Gabrielle Union attends the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York in New York City.
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Mary Christmas
Mary J. Blige performs during the 81st annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City.
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Dynamic Duo
Toni Braxton and Babyface rehearse for ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ in New York City.
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Gold Sparks
Leona Lewis performs during the 81st annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City.
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Model Behavior
Joan Smalls attends the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York in New York City.
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Good Times
Tritian Mack Wilds and Melanie Fiona attend Mannion Birthday Bash at 152 E 23rd in New York City.
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Gold Rush
Angela Simmons attends DuJour Magazine’s event to honor artist Marc Quinn at Delano Beach Club in Miami Beach, Florida.
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All Smiles
Taye Diggs attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala at New York City Center in New York City.