Jada Pinkett Smith graces the September cover of ESSENCE.
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Rocker Chic
Brandy performs at the MDA Show of Strength held at CBS Television City in Los Angeles.
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Jessica Sings?
Jessica White holds an exclusive meet and greet for her fans at Daddy’s House recording studio in P. Diddy’s private lounge. The sexy supermodel wears a pinstriped blazer, ankle boots and little else to debut her music.
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Rae Of Light
Issa Rae, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl creator, stops by ESSENCE to talk about season two of her successful web series.
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Touch Of Gold
Lala Anthony looks stunning in this Gold Hawk Rose Bouquet dress at an appearance in London.
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Shining Star
Estelle performs at Rosa Regale “Wonderful Life” Intimate Performance Series at The Darby Restaurant in New York City.
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Party Girl
Tika Sumpter attends Rosa Regale “Wonderful Life” Intimate Performance Series Featuring Estelle at The Darby Restaurant in New York City.
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Good Times
Melanie Fiona, Raheem Devaughn and Sessilee Lopez attend Rosa Regale “Wonderful Life” Intimate Performance Series Featuring Estelle at The Darby Restaurant in New York City.
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Beauty Queen
Newly-crowned Miss Teen USA Logan West Stops by ESSENCE.com to talk about her Bully Proof campaign.
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Spectators
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant attend the women’s quarter final basketball match USA vs Canada at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the North Greenwich arena in London.
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Red Carpet Ready
Elise Neal attends the VIP screening for Freelancers at Mann Chinese 6 in Los Angeles.