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Star Gazing 2

Star Gazing
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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In the House

Tyson Beckford makes a lively entrance at Keri Hilson’s album release party.

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Legend On Aisle One

Diana Ross gets ready to unpack after grocery shopping in style at Bristol Farm foods in Beverly Hills.

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Sister, Sister

With sitcoms of their own, Tia Mowry-Hardict and Tamera Mowry show they are all grown up at TV Guide’s Sexiest Stars 2009 party in Los Angeles.

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Dinner for Two

Lovebirds Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson hold hands after a quiet dinner at the Waverly Inn in New York City.

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Three’s Company

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds spends time with the special women in his life, Nicole Pantenburg, and their daughter Peyton Edmonds in Hollywood.

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Miss Sass

Meagan Good parties in Miami at Liv Nightclub at the Fontainebleau.

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She’s Got Gams

Venus Williams shows some leg at the Sony Ericsson VIP in Miami on March 25.

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Here Kitty Kitty

Serena Williams is printed perfection in Miami at the Fontainebleau.

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Still Shining

A regal Phylicia Rashad lends an ear at the Culture Project’s “Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum” concert at The United Nations on March 25.

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On the Good Foot

Rapper and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Lil’ Kim looks cool and casual as she arrives at a dance studio for rehearsal.

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Leading Man

Actor and activist Danny Glover strolls in Beverly Hills on March 25.

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Ready for Action

Thandie Newton takes the spotlight as she arrives at the Moet & Chandon Tribute to Cinema in London.

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City Nights

Ciara heads out for a night of fun from the Waverly Inn in New York City.

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Where the Air Is Sweet

Queen Latifah and John Mayer visit “Sesame Street” to film a PBS special about military families coping with change.

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I’m Back

Former Broadway beauty Fantasia pauses for a picture after landing at the airport in New York City.

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Miss ‘Perfect’

Keri Hilson shows off her necklace at her “In A Perfect World” album release party in New York City on March 24.

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Baby Benz

New “Charm School” host Lala Vasquez lets son Kiyan Anthony pick his new car at Kitson Kids in California.

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Fly Girls

Malinda Williams and DJ EQ join the fun as Keri Hilson celebrated the release of her debut album.

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Back to the Big Apple

Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri make their way outside after landing at La Guardia Airport in New York City.

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Early Bird Special

Ashanti rises and definitely shines after appearing on an early morning radio show.

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Out and About

Nick Cannon and Russell Simmons are snapped leaving New York hot spot The Waverly Inn.

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Work It, Kerry!

Kerry Washington looks fab at an evening with Neil LaBute and friends at the New York Times TimesCenter on March 23 in NYC.

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Cyber Sensation

Janelle Monae mesmerizes the crowd during SXSW 2009 on March 21, in Austin, Texas.

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Higher Ground

Venus Williams shoots a commercial on top of a car in Miami while in town for the Sony Ericcson Open at Key Biscayne.

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Style Child

Angela Simmons shops in sunny California in leggings—her fashion must-have (which revealed to ESSENCE.com earlier this year).

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Tube Time

Tichina Arnold is sleek in black at the 30th Annual College Television Awards Gala on March 21 in California.

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For the Kids

T.I. welcomes Usher to his special bash for his kids as he prepares to head to jail for a year.

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Say Cheese

T.I., fiancĂ©e Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and their children smile bright at the family event.

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Reach Out and Touch

The young crowd goes wild as Usher takes the stage.

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Ursh Loves the Kids

Usher makes his way through the crowd, greeting his little and loyal fans.

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Pint-Size Princess

Diddy’s daughter Chance joins in the fun with mom Sarah Chapman.

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Dining with Damon

Damon Wayans heads out of Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills perfectly coordinated in chocolate brown.

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Mommy and Me

Halle Berry enjoys some shopping with daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry at Bel Bambini in Los Angeles.

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Royal in Blue

R&B queen Mary J. Blige shops in New York City over the weekend with hubby Kendu Isaacs close by.

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Soul Stars

Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder help the Miracles celebrate the unveiling of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 20.

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White Hot

Vivica A. Fox is stunning at the premiere of “Shark City” in Los Angeles.

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Peep This

Chris Rock checks his surroundings before heading inside the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles.

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Family Time

Pregnant Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou spend some quality time together at a park in Beverly Hills.

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The Singer & The-Dream

Christina Milian and boyfriend The-Dream enjoy some fun in Hawaii’s sun.

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Shopping Spree with Daddy

Bobby Brown and his daughter and namesake Bobbi Christina shop in Los Angeles.

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Going for Gold

Garcelle Beauvais Nilon glows at the Colleagues 21st annual spring luncheon and premiere showing of Kevan Hall’s new collection in Beverly Hills.

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Leading By Example

First Lady Michelle Obama takes part in the groundbreaking of the White House Kitchen Garden on the historic South Lawn on March 20. She’s joined by students from D.C.’s Bancroft Elementary.

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Super Producer

Dallas Austin shows his support for the next generation of music entrepreneurs at the Atlanta launch of “Hello World.”

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A Family Affair

Aaron Reid, center, smiles bright with his supportive parents music mogul LA Reid and singer Pebbles Reid, at the launch party for his new artist network, “Hello World.”

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Ballin’

LL Cool J shows off his athletic skills as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors in L.A.

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Ride Out

Chris Brown stretches his legs on his bike after landing his private jet in Richmond, Virginia.

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Shop Talk

President Barack Obama made a special visit to “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” on March 19. His appearance marked the first time a sitting president has ever been on a late-night talk show.

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It’s Showtime

Spike Lee enjoys opening night of “West Side Story” on Broadway with his son Jackson on March 19.

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Forever Young

Vanessa Williams is fierce and fashionable at the after party for the Broadway debut of “West Side Story.”

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Back on Broadway

“Rent” star Taye Diggs returns to his Broadway roots for the opening night of “West Side Story.”

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Pucker Up

Lil’ Kim applies a fresh coat of lipstick with the help of Derek Hough’s sunglasses after rehearsing for “Dancing with the Stars” in Los Angeles on March 19.

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The Green Room

Bow Wow hangs at a radio station in Chicago on March 19.

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Chow Down

Kelis leaves Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills after lunch with hubby Nas. The two are expecting their first child together.

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First Lady’s Circle

First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes Alicia Keys and other women of influence to the White House on March 19. The First Lady recruited women at the top of their game to speak to students at local schools on achieving their goals in celebration of Women’s History Month.

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High School Gets Musical

Alicia Keys speaks to students at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s special celebration of Women’s History Month.

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Some Me Time

Queen Latifah gets her nails done in Beverly Hills.

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Sincerely, Steve

Steve Harvey signs his best-selling book, “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man,” in Washington, D.C.

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Party Perfect

Rihanna makes a fashionable exit at Les Deux in Hollywood.

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Wonder Woman

Model and activist Liya Kebede heads inside a special screening in New York of the HBO series “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” starring Jill Scott.

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Deep in Thought

Chris Brown rides quietly to his hotel in Beverly Hills on March 17.

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Who’s That Lady?

Jennifer Hudson leaves the Palihouse Holloway Hotel in style while spending time in West Hollywood, California.

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Baby on Board

Kelis and Nas prepare to welcome a new addition to their family, as they shop for nursery furniture at Pottery Barn Kids in Hollywood.

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Cool Dude

LL Cool J leaves Mr. Chow restaurant in Los Angeles.

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Fierce Fashionista

Model Selita Ebanks attends the premiere of “Valentino: The Last Emperor” at The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater at NYC’s The Museum of Modern Art on March 17, 2009 in New York City.

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All About B

BeyoncĂ© takes a break from rehearsing for her world tour to do a little shopping at NYC’s Patricia Field store.

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Ms. Jones

Rashida Jones, actress and daughter of Quincy Jones, arrives at the premiere of “I Love You, Man” on March 17 in L.A. Rashida costars in the comedy.

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Hey, Lady

Niecy Nash makes her way inside the L.A. premiere of “I Love You, Man.”

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Dawn Diva

As spring approaches, get your shades in gear like ex-Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, who shows off a sexy pair at the launch of Carrera’s vintage-inspired sunglasses collection at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York.

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Fab in Fur

Rihanna was stylish as usual as she slipped out the back door of Da Silvano Restaurant in New York City over the weekend.

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Toccara Works It Out

Toccara Jones promotes her new workout DVD, “Toccara’s Fabulous Workout,” on March 17 in Philadelphia.

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Ageless Beauty

“Project Runway Canada” host Iman, 53, is fashionably chic at the Holt Renfrew Fashion Presentation and Media Cocktail Party in Toronto, Canada, on March 16. Get Iman’s beauty secrets in the April 2009 issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands now.

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Worthy Cause

Vivica A. Fox helps support Russell Simmons’s Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Art For Life benefit gala in Miami on March 14.

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Flower Power

Halle Berry shops at a florist on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood on March 14, as her daughter’s first birthday approaches.

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Patti in Pink

Patti LaBelle gives Teddy Pendergrass
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Players’ Club

Brandy grins holding her personalized Philadelphia jersey with DJ Izzo at the 2nd Annual Music & Entertainment Conference.

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