Essential Viewing 02.25.11
The Week in Rewind
It was another busy week in Tinseltown and Washington. Our celebs cheered on their favorite NBA players at last weekend’s NBA All-Star game, they walked the golden carpet at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood event and they jammed to Motown’s greatest hits at the White House. Check out the week in review…
Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe
Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe attend Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat at Shaq’s All-Star Weekend in L.A.
Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson lent her vocals to sing the national anthem at the NBA All-Star.
Jay-Z and Rihanna
Jay-Z and Rihanna attend the 5th Annual “Two Kings” after party. We know they had a great time!
Drake and Rihanna
Rihanna performs with Drake at NBA All-Star basketball game in Los Angeles, California. These two put on quite a performance.
Jay-Z and Beyonce
The lovely Beyonce and talented Jay-Z sat cour side at the NBA All-Star game.
Amber Rose
Amber Rose blows a kiss from the front row of the Ashish show during London Fashion Week.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry looked stunning in her red evening gown at the 13th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills.
Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks introduce Carmelo Anthony as the newest Knick, inside Madison Square Garden. Go New York Knicks! We’ll be seeing La La court side!
Nelly and Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland and Nelly shot the video for “Gone” in Cancun, Mexico this week. We think it’s going to be a steamy clip.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx performs during “The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House.” We can only imagine what song he sang.
President Barack Obama
The always poised and polished President Barack Obama spoke before Seal, John Legend and Jamie Foxx took the stage to celebrate the importance of Motown music to the American culture. Obama always knows just the right words to say.
Tiffany Evans
Up and coming songbird Tiffany Evans performed at the 2011 Living Legends Foundation Honors at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.
Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana
Janet Jackson and her boyfriend Wissam Al Mana were spotted on a little dinner date at Matsuhisa restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow
Jada Pinkett Smith and daughter Willow were seen on their way to a flight at LAX Airport in California. Wonder where they’re going?
Christina Milian
A sexy in lavender Christina Milian attended the IMP Entertainment and Steve Marlton Worldwide All-Star event at Siren Studios. We are loving that dress!
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
Dwyane Wade and the beautiful Gabrielle Union attended the ‘Two Kings’ dinner and after party at Craft Restaurant.
Ciara and Gayle King
Ciara and Gayle King looked fabulous at the 5th Annual “Two Kings” after party. Ciara always has a jaw-dropping dress to wear!
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz hit the stage during the 2011 NBA All-Star game at Staples Center.
Black Women in Hollywood Guests
Some of our favorite celebs, including Kimora Lee Simmons, Serena Williams, Nicole Ari Parker, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Jennifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Niecy Nash at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. What a beautiful picture!
Kimora Lee Simmons
Kimora Lee Simmons at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Doesn’t she look gorgeous in her pink dress?
Niecy Nash and Sharon Leal
Actresses Niecy Nash and Sharon Leal enjoy ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Angela Bassett
Honoree Angela Bassett and a guest at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Bassett gave an incredible acceptance speech.
Boris Kodjoe and Serena Williams
Boris Kodjoe and Serena Williams laughed it up at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. There was so much to celebrate!
Loretta Devine
Honoree Loretta Devine’s notes for aspiring actresses: “Be on point! Be on time!” We love it! And that works for every profession Loretta!
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Jennifer Hudson
Honoree Jennifer Hudson and her son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Hudson was honored for her acting achievements.
Mary Mary
Sisters Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. These sisters had a front row table right next to Yvette Nicole Brown.
Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius performed at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. By the way, we are so envious of Marsha’s beautiful curls.
jill Scott
Jill Scott shared some inspiring words at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She is such a talented actress and musician.
Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais attended ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel in a fabulous all-white pants suit.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union strikes a glam pose at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. By the way, we’re so diggin’ this dress and hair combo. They match perfectly!
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon
Honoree Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon walked the golden carpet at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.