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Home • Celebrity

Star Gazing: 12.1.11

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Hot Stepper

Jill Scott performs on stage at Brixton Academy in London. Love those shoes!

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Simply Stunning

Iman attends the 2011 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night gala in New York City.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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A Night to Remember

Usher sings during a tribute performance for Nick Ashford at the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert Live in Los Angeles, California.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Building the Future

The First Lady Michelle Obama attends the 2011 Building a Healthier Future summit in Washington, DC.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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The Message

President Barack Obama speaks on World AIDS Day, at George Washington University in Washington, DC.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Just Right

Paula Patton attends the ’Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol" Photocall in Japan.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Dashing Duo

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend the Lotus Cars NY launch event in New York City.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Distinguished Gentleman

Carmelo Anthony attends the Lotus Cars NY launch event in New York City.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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In the Mix

Janelle Monae and Solange attend the celebration of Ferrari’s chairman Luca di Montezemolo during Art Basel in Miami.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Pretty in Pleats

Naomi Campbell attends the Maybach and MOCA celebration durung Art Basel in Miami.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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All Smiles

Gabourey Sidibe visits the New York Cares Coat Drive at Bloomingdale’s in New York City.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Giving Back

Veroncia Webb attends the New York Cares Coat Drive at Bloomingdale’s in New York City.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Hip-Hop Hottie

Common keeps it sexy at the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Nice and Slow

Usher performs live during the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert Live in Los Angeles, California.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11
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Doin’ it Well

LL Cool J arrives at the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles California.

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Silver Streak

Taraji P. Henson arrives at the Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles, California.

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Long and Lovely

Melanie Fiona arrives at the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles, California.

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Super Bass

Nicki Minaj announces nominees on statge at the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles, California.

Star Gazing: 12.1.11