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Inside the Star-Studded A&E 'Shining a Light' Concert

Last night, A&E Network's hosted the "Shine a Light" concert to raise awareness—and hope—amidst the onslaught of racial violence. Take a peek at the star-studded event, and be sure to catch the concert when this Friday, November 20.

By Joslyn Blair · Updated October 27, 2020
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A Celebrity Affair

Miguel attends A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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Pharrell Williams attends A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Smokey Robinson attends A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Big Sean and Alana Simmons attends A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Nicki Minaj walks onstage at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Nicki Minaj flashes a smile at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen get cozy at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Andra Day sits in the audience at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Miguel performs onstage at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Smokey Robinson serenades the crowd at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Aloe Blacc sings at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Jamie Foxx performs onstage at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Basketball player Nick Young and LL Cool J speak onstage  during A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Pharrell Williams speaks onstage at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair
attends A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
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A Celebrity Affair

Jill Scott gives a soulful performance at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Miguel, Jill Scott, Big Sean and P!nk pose backstage during A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Big Sean and John Legend perform at  A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

John Legend gives a heartfelt performace during A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Morgan Freeman speaks onstage during A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Morgan Freeman flashes a smile at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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A Celebrity Affair

Andra Day performs onstage with Nick Jonas at A+E Networks’ “Shining A Light” concert at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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