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Home • Celebrity

Star Gazing: 8.15.12

By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Looking Good

Sanaa Lathan visits SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

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Lady In Red

Jordin Sparks attends a screening of Sparkle at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.

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Winning Smile

Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones stopped by ESSENCE to show off his medals and talk about his Make a Splash initiative.

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Leggy Beauty

Ciara is seen out and about in Beverly Hills running errands.

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Style Maven

June Ambrose attends a screening of Sparkle at Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.

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Gold Star

Tika Sumpter attends a screening of Sparkle at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.

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So Chic

Carmen Ejogo attends the Sparkle After Party at the Soho Grand Hotel in New York City.

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Sign Language

Omari Hardwick attends a screening of Sparkle at Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.

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Strong Suit

Mike Epps attends a Sparkle at Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.

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Looking Dapper
Derek Luke attends a screening of Sparkle at Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.
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Flower Girl

Gabby Douglas leaves the Late Show With David Letterman taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

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African Pride

Goapele performs during the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the African National Congress at Central Park SummerStage in New York City.

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Sister Act

Towanda & Trina Braxton hosted the African Pride Hair Care “Back to School Beauty Fest” in Columbia, SC.

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