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Star Gazing 10

Star Gazing
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Stormy Weather

Even in the rain and wind, model Liya Kebede is stunning as she enters her hotel in New York City on December 11.

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Santa’s Helpers

Melanie Brown dives into her Christmas shopping with husband Stephen Belafonte and her two daughters in Los Angeles.

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The Champ Is Here

Will Smith shows off his guns at a canned food drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 11. NFL star Steve Smith gave him his personalized Carolina Panthers jersey at the premiere of Will’s new movie, “Seven Pounds.”

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Smith Says

Continuing to promote his new film “Seven Pounds,” actor Will Smith greets fans at a screening in Minneapolis.

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Repping the Chi

Chicago natives and friends Kanye West and Common have a lot to celebrate as they attend an art event in New York. Both recently released new albums.

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Sing to Me, Baby

Partners in life, love and on the stage, Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore work the crowd at the Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan, on December 12.

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Go, Girl

Ciara eyes fashion choices such as this chic tuxedo shirt halter.

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Pen Pal

Celebrating the release of his new album, “Universal Mind Control,” Common treats fans to autographed copies in New York.

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Hot Mama

Taraji P. Henson plays Brad Pitt’s adoptive mother in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and sizzles at an after party for the film’s New York premiere.

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Mr. Cool

Nick Cannon practices his best B-Boy stance while shopping at American Eagle Outfitters in New York.

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Out and About

Dave Chapelle toasts the paparazzi in West Hollywood, California.

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Worldwide Woman

Beyoncé, who will kick off her European tour in April in Croatia, exits her hotel as she heads to a taping at Star Academy Studios in Paris to promote her latest album, “I Am…Sasha Fierce.”

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Chow Time

Even Hollywood’s leading ladies have to eat. “Everybody Hates Chris” star Tichina Arnold adds some pep in her step after dining at Mel’s Drive-In for lunch in West Hollywood, California.

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Jingle Bell Rock

Rihanna gets ready to perform at Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball in London, England.

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Holiday Cheer

Ashanti greets fans at the RexCorp Plaza Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Uniondale, New York, on December 6.

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Off She Goes

Naomi Campbell shows off her signature gams while leaving her hotel in Dublin, Ireland.

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Miami Heat

Kelly Rowland, Serena Williams and Lenny Kravitz mingle at a fashion event in Miami.

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Road to Johannesburg

Wyclef Jean attends a press conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, for Motorola’s Motorokr Star Search.

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Welcome to Hollywood

Tyrese Gibson, Sanaa Lathan and Brad Pitt celebrate at the after party of the premiere of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” on December 8.

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Holiday Rush

New artist Teyana Taylor and Russell Simmons pose at the 9th Annual Youth Holiday Party hosted by the Simmons family and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation in New York City.

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Ready to Rock

Brandy celebrates the release of her new album “Human” at the CW11 Morning Show.

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Working Up a Sweat

Sean “Diddy” Combs hits the pedal for some ride-or-die cardio at a local Hollywood gym. In training for his hopes of becoming the first African-American James Bond, he worked up a sweat for nearly one and a half hours and included a powerball abs routine.

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Big Willie Style

Box-office king Will Smith leaves The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

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All in the Family

Black America’s favorite Hollywood family attends the New York premiere of “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Jada, Will and daughter Willow were on hand to support son Jaden, who costars in the film.

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The Model and the Mogul

Naomi Campbell gets cozy with Russell Simmons at his Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation dinner and after party at Mondrian Hotel South Beach.

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Tote With the Most

LaLa Vazquez takes a stroll in Beverly Hills while showcasing her Louis Vuitton bag.

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Chill Out

Venus Williams relaxes at Charcoal Studios during Art Basel in Miami.

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Rap ‘n’ Roll

Kanye West rocks a ’fro-hawk while rocking the mic at the Power 106FM Cali Christmas Holiday Concert at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles.

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Perfect 10

Akon is ready to strike at the Akon & Holly Robinson Peete Children’s Holiday Bowl in Los Angeles on December 7.

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Queen B

Beyoncé attends the 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

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Woman’s Best Friend

Kerry Washington totes her pooch around Hollywood as she makes her rounds.

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Golden Moment

Actress Viola Davis looks golden at the premiere of “Doubt” in New York City.

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Foxy Lady

“American Idol” winner Fantasia works the orange carpet at the Cracked Xmas Fundraiser for the Trevor Project in Los Angeles.

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The Carters

Hip-hop’s favorite couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé attend the Art Basel Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Power Player

Oprah Winfrey is stunning at the the 17th Annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast in Beverly Hills.

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Golden Moments

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon joins the event honoring women.

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White Bright

Gabrielle Union helps spread the word on green living at the Best in Green Awards in New York.

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Mommy, May I

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon helps one of her twin sons stay on the good foot after a spa day in Beverly Hills.

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Still Rolling

Tina Turner turns heads in red as her concert takes over Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Joy to the World

Aretha Frankiln brings holiday cheer at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting on Wall Street.

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Too Cool

Kerry Washington looks fab at the 23rd Annual American Cinematheque Awards honoring Samuel L. Jackson.

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L.A. Nights

Queen Latifah keeps warm while taking a stroll in Los Angeles.

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Vibrant Thing

Nia Long and Q-Tip are all smiles at a recent event at the Bowery Hotel in New York.

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It’s Our Anniversary

Oprah Winfrey celebrates Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s fiftieth anniversary at the opening-night show in New York.

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High Note

Leona Lewis lights up the stage at a charity event in Germany.

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Rock the Mic

Biz Markie and Common move the crowd at Common’s New York party.

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Giving Back

Lewis makes her way inside the Tribute to Bambi 2008 charity event, where she performed.

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Life of the Party

Common celebrates the launch of his limited edition Microsoft graphic T-shirts in New York.

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Work It Out

The not-so-single lady Beyoncé gives a fierce performance on NBC’s “Today” in NYC.

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Wired

Our favorite on-screen bad boy Jamie Hector works the red carpet.

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Dapper Man

Usher performs at the House of Blues in Dallas.

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Miami Vice

Diddy parties Thanksgiving night at Karu lounge in Miami.

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The Entertainer

Samuel L. Jackson accepts his award at the 23rd Annual American Cinematheque Awards, which celebrated the actor and his stellar body of work.

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Giving Back

Actress Tasha Smith inspires high school ladies to “dream big” at the S.T.A.R. Foundation’s “I Am My Own Prevention” Assembly in Reseda, California.

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When I Move, You Move

Ludacris returns to the stage at Strata Nightclub in New York City, as his new album hits stores.

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She Bangs

Naomi Campbell attends the opening-night gala of the “In Fashion Photo” exhibit in Miami.

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Music Man

Akon makes a stop in NYC to promote his new album “Freedom,” which hits stores in December.

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Family Ties

Vanessa L. Williams and her teenage son Devin bring awareness to Allstate’s Parent-Teen Driving Contract to keep teens safe in New York.

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In the Studio

Known for his legendary sounds and beats, rapper and producer Pharrell Williams enters a recording studio in South Beach, Florida.

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Live From New York

Terence Howard plays for guests at the Gotham Independent Film Awards.

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Smell of Success

Sean “Diddy” Combs is excited to debut his new fragrance “I Am King,” in New York.

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Ready to Party

Beyoncé makes her way inside the after party for “Cadillac Records” at Marquee in New York City.

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Fade to Black

“Cadillac Records” stars Beyoncé Knowles and Gabrielle Union light up the party after the film’s Hollywood premiere.

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Tight Like Glue

Costars Columbus Short and Gabrielle Union bonded on the set of “Cadillac Records,” much like their characters in the film.

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Good Times

Beyoncé chuckles with costar and resident comedian Cedric the Entertainer inside the party.

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Belle of the Ball

Beyoncé plays the role of singer Etta James in the film.

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Ready to Party

Sanaa Lathan, Beyoncé and Regina Hall help celebrate the highly anticipated arrival of “Cadillac Records.”

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Blues Brothers

Actors Eamonn Walker, left, and Mos Def share a laugh inside. The two play musicians and label mates Howlin’ Wolf and Chuck Berry, respectively, in “Cadillac Records.”

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Dress Rehearsal

Rihanna practices her rock star routine for the 2008 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

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Jigga Who

Jay-Z joins in the fun at the premiere after party.

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Grown Man Status

Nick Cannon works the red carpet at the Music Mogul Launch Party in Beverly Hills.

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You the Man

Columbus and Cedric the Entertainer style and profile at the star-studded event.

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The Spotlight

Beyoncé celebrates her recognition as Seventeen magazine’s Style Star of the Year.

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Loosen Up

Actor Jeffrey Wright gets ready to hit the dance floor with his “Cadillac Records” costars.

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Grecian Goddess

Gabrielle rocks a regal Black satin gown at the premiere. In “Cadillac Records,” she plays Muddy Waters’s wife Geneva.

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