Essential Viewing: 1.7.11
The Week in Pictures
It’s the first week back from the holidays and undoubtedly the credit card bills are on the way. Check out the Obamas coming back from vacation and tons of celebs celebrating New Year’s…
Kanye West
Kanye West performed onstage with his “big brother” in Las Vegas before a crowd of VIPs.
NeNe Leakes
NeNe Leakes rang in the new year at Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live: Andy’s New Year’s Party” in the NYC. Looking NeNe!
LeToya Luckett, Jamie Foxx & Tank
LeToya Luckett, Jamie Foxx and Tank pose for a group shot at Foxx’s album release party in Miami. Are you loving his new album?
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland really upped the sex appeal with this sheer blouse and black leather combo in Vegas.
Ashanti & Nelly
Ashanti and Nelly spent New Year’s Eve in each other’s arms in Las Vegas.
Sasha Obama
How adorable! Sasha Obama takes a bite of her shave ice at Island Snowin Kailua, Hawaii.
Amber Riley
Amber Riley looks sleek and chic at the COVERGIRL Cosmetics 50th Anniversary Party.
Raven Symone
Raven Symone works the blue carpet at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards in L.A.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson arrives for the second day of the preliminary hearing for Dr. Conrad Murray in L.A. Most of the Jackson family was in attendance for the hearing.
Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson went all-out Motown for her performance on the “Late Show With David Letterman.”
Beyonce
Beyonce wore black leather biker wear earlier this week in New York City.
Alex Rodriguez, Jay-Z & Beyonce
A-Rod, Jay-Z and Beyonce spend New Year’s Eveattend The Cosmopolitan Grand Opening and New Year’s Eve Celebration with Jay-Z and Coldplay at Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan on December 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Regina King
ESSENCE Magazine February 2011 cover star Regina King enjoys a courtside view of a Lakers game.
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill performed at the 2011 CIROC New Year’s Eve party at Gansevoort Park Avenue in New York City.
Rihanna
Rihanna arrives looking glam in a striped sheer gown for a New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas.
Willow Smith
Willow Smith whipped her hair back and forth on the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson sang “Feeling Good” -you’re looking good too, girl! – on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Prince
All hail! Prince’s “Welcome 2 America” rocks city after city.
Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz take a romantic walk during their romantic vacation toSt. Barts.
Jay-Z & Rihanna
Jay-Z and Rihanna share a moment before the ball dropped on NYE.
Oprah Winfrey
It was a big week for Oprah! The media mogul launched the OWN channel. Here, she attends the 2011 Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, California.
Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais will be returning to the small screen this year with “Franklin and Bash.”Here, she attends the 2011 Television Critics Association press tour to promote the new show.
Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton plays peek-a-boo at the 2011 TCA. She tweeted this week that she is contemplating posing for Playboy. Hmmm.
The First Family
The First Family returned to the White House this week — ending their fabulous Hawaiian vacation.