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Celeb Cam: Candid Shots of the Week - Feb 14, 2013

We love following our favorite stars on social media. This week Beyonce and Oprah take a power walk in New York City, Rihanna meets the Marleys backstage at the Grammys, and both Kelly Rowland and Brandy get birthdays messages on Instagram. See these and more on celebrity pics on social media.  
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Power Walk

Beyonce stays close to Oprah Winfrey at a private screening of her HBO documentary Life is But a Dream in New York City.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
02
Love, Always

From her heart to yours. Jennifer Hudson wishes her fans a happy Valentine’s Day.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Jennifer Hudson/ Instagram
03
Up Close and Silly

Kevin Hart always brings the funny on social media. Here he wishes Kelly Rowland a happy birthday before adding “this picture of me looking sexy as hell is my gift to you.”

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Kevin Hart/ Instagram
04
Game Day

When they’re not on the court Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and a friend take in basketball games at the University of Miami.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Lebron James/ Instagram
05
Shoe Game

Jada Pinkett Smith gave her Facebook fans a close-up of the Christian Louboutin platform sandals she’d be wearing at New York Fashion Week.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Jada Pinkett Smith/ Facebook
06
One Love

Rihanna shares a backstage moment with reggae stars Damien and Ziggy Marley during rehearsals for tei Bob Marley tribute at the Grammys.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Rihanna/ Instagram
07
Written in the Sand

ESSENCE Music Festival performer Tamia wishes her fans a happy Valentine’s Day.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Tamia/ Twitter
08
The Short and Tall of It

“Look who I ran into backstage?” wrote Gabby Douglas after running into Snoop Dogg backstage at the Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game Awards. 

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Gabby Douglas/ Instagram
09
L.A. Nights

Estelle and Swizz Beatz make a fashionable statement at the opening of a Tommy Hilfiger’s store in Los Angeles.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
10
Grammy Night

Anthony Hamilton and wife Tasha make a fine pair at the Grammys.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Anthony Hamilton/ Instagram
11
Birthday Girl

Brandy shared a note she had written to herself on Instagram. “Thank you for never leaving me and for never giving up!” she wrote. “You are my best friend and I love you so much more now that I know who you are!

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Brandy/ Instagram
12
Fab on Set

Chrisette Michelle and a friend keep it playful during a break from shooting her latest music video.

Candid Celeb Shots of the Week
Chrisette Michelle/ Instagram
TOPICS:  Instagram