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Star Gazing 12.5.13

By · Updated October 28, 2020
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Cover Girl

Jennifer Hudson graces the January 2014 cover of ESSENCE.

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Nino Muñoz
02
Loud and Clear

Beyonce performs on stage during ‘The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour’ at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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03
Children First

First Lady Michelle Obama greets children during a holiday celebration showing the holiday decorations at the White House in Washington.

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04
Pretty Chic

Gabrielle Union attends the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York in New York City.

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05
Mary Christmas

Mary J. Blige performs during the 81st annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City.

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06
Dynamic Duo

Toni Braxton and Babyface rehearse for ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ in New York City.

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Gold Sparks

Leona Lewis performs during the 81st annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City.

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08
Model Behavior

Joan Smalls attends the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York in New York City.

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09
Good Times

Tritian Mack Wilds and Melanie Fiona attend Mannion Birthday Bash at 152 E 23rd in New York City.

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Gold Rush

Angela Simmons attends DuJour Magazine’s event to honor artist Marc Quinn at Delano Beach Club in Miami Beach, Florida.

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11
All Smiles

Taye Diggs attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala at New York City Center in New York City.

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