Eva Mendes, left, Kerry Washington, Rose Byrne and Thandie Newton attend the Calvin Klein spring 2010 fashion show on September 17 in NYC.
Kelly Rowland gives fierceness while arriving for show at Bryant Park for Mercedes-Benz Spring Fashion Week on September 17.
Model Chanel Iman walks through Bryant Park during Fashion Week on September 16 in New York City.
Amerie attends an exhibition hosted by Notify at The Museum of Modern Art on September 15 in New York City.
Mya is seen out and about in L.A. during a break from rehearsals for “Dancing With the Stars” on September 17.
Vivica A. Fox checks watches an L.A. Sparks first-round playoff game against the Seattle Storm from courtside at the Staples Center on September 16.
Angela Simmons and Kanayo Ebl channel Michael Jackson at the the Skrapper fashion show on September 15 in New York City.
Dylan Lauren and Janet Jackson attend Ralph Lauren Spring 2010 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Skylight Studios on September 17, 2009 in New York City.
Hosts Kerry Washington and Joy Bryant come back to the Bronx with Majora Carter to honor fellow uptown girls.
There’s never a dull moment with Rihanna, who after spending a short time in Los Angeles, is back enjoying the New York nightlife. Here, she heads into Shanghai Square in NYC on September 16.
Actress and ESSENCE.com blogger Joy Bryant hosted the Uptown Girls Power benefit in the Bronx on September 16.
Mary J. Blige meets with children from P.S. 165 during a kick-off event for an arts program on September 16 in New York.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch a judo demonstration during an event on the South Lawn of the White House promoting the city of Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Kelly Rowland attends a party at DSQUARED2 Headquarters and Rooftop on September 15, 2009 in New York, New York.
President Obama jokingly jousts with First Lady Michelle Obama during an event on the South Lawn of the White House promoting the city of Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Ludacris was spotted having lunch at the Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood on September 16.
Kerry Washington was on hand to support the Uptown Girls Power benefit in the Bronx on September 16.
Mary J. Blige, Estelle and Russell Simmons catch up at the Gucci cocktail party for Ffawn on September 16 in New York City.
Ryan Leslie brings his style A-game to the Gucci cocktail party for Ffawn on September 16 in New York City.
Rihanna keeps a low profile in New York’s West Village on September 16.
Gorgeous in black, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys attend the Gucci cocktail party for Ffawn at Gucci Fifth Avenue on September 16 in NYC.
Alicia Keys joins “106 & Park” hosts Terrence J. and Rocsi to announce the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees on September 16 in New York.
Debbie Allen and Naturi Naughton, stars of the new “Fame” movie, promote the film on “106 & Park” on September 16 in New York City.
Hoops star LeBron James and longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson represent at the Gucci cocktail party for Ffawn on September 16 in NYC.
Mary J. Blige, Serena Williams and Alicia Keys share a candid moment at the Gucci cocktail party for Ffawn on September 16 in NYC.
Amerie attends Milly By Michelle Smith spring 2010 fashion show at the Promenade on September 16 in NYC.
Serena Williams greets fans after appearing on “Live With Regis and Kelly” in New York City on September 16.
Rihanna at LAX airport on September 15.
Halle Berry is spotted after having lunch in Los Angeles on September 16.
Chris Brown begins his hard labor sentence with some roadside cleanup in Richmond, Virginia.
Rihanna out and about on September 15.
Officers look on as Chris Brown begins his 180-day hard labor sentence by picking up trash on the side of road in Richmond, Virginia.
Sessilee Lopez at gives diva glam at the D2Squared Eyewear party in New York City.
Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou get copy at the Baby Phat & KLS Collection Spring 2010 after-party on September 15, 2009, in New York City.
Proving there’s no love lost, Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee share camera time at the Baby Phat & KLS fashion show after-party at Roseland Ballroom on September 15 in NYC.
Tyson Beckford arrives at the Catherine Malandrino fashion show in NYC on September 15.
Estelle attends the Catherine Malandrino fashion show in NYC on September 15.
Mary J. Blige attends the Catherine Malandrino fashion show in NYC on September 15.
Singer Ciara attends the ‘Coco Before Chanel’ New York premiere at the Paris Theatre on September 15, 2009 in New York City.
Ciara attends a party at DSQUARED2 Headquarters and Rooftop on September 15, 2009 in New York City.
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon attends the LA screening of “Capitalism: A Love Story” on September 15, 2009 in Beverly Hills.
Tyson Beckford at D2Squared Eyewear Party in New York City.
Forest Whitaker with wife attend the screening of The new original docuseries “Brick City” on September 15.
Eva Marcille attends the b michael Spring 2010 fashion show at Christie’s on September 15, 2009 in New York City.
Anthony Dickey, left, Nas, Russell Simmons, Kelis and Kara Young attend the opening gala at the Hair Rules New York Salon on September 15 in NYC.
Eve looks gorgeous at Cinema Against AIDS Toronto, to benefit amfAR and Dignitas event held at The Carlu on September 15 in Toronto, Canada.
Kimora Lee Simmons and her children walk on the runway after the Baby Phat runway show in New York City on September 15.
A smokin’ hot Alicia Keys kills it on the red carpet at the Richard Hambleton event on September 15 in NYC.
Amerie is a vision in black at the Richard Hambleton event in NYC.
Mary J. Blige strikes a pose at the Richard Hambleton event in NYC.
Ciara shows off her best side at the Richard Hambleton event in NYC.
Chrisette Michele channels her inner fashionista at the Richard Hambleton event in NYC.
Jessica White attends an exhibition hosted by Notify at The Museum of Modern Art on September 15, 2009 in New York City.
Estelle and Kelis were on hand for the opening gala at the Hair Rules New York Salon on September 15 in New York City.
Anthony Mackie attends the “The Informant!” benefit screening at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 15 in New York City.
Actress Shareeka Epps arrives at the “Mother and Child” screening during the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival held at Roy Thomson Hall on September 14 in Toronto, Canada.
Kerry Washington serves it at the “Mother and Child” screening during the 2009 Toronto International Film on September 14.
Kim Kardashian and Kelly Rowland represent ultra chic Hollywood glam at the Badgley Mischka spring 2010 fashion show at Bryant Park on September 15 in NYC.
LaToya Jackson stops by Millions of Milkshakes in Los Angeles on September 15.
Diddy and Cassie spotted walking together in New York City on September 14.
Vicki Palmer, left, Nicole Ari Parker, Serena Williams, Avis Richards and Boris Kodjoe attend Cocktails with a Cause benefiting Sophie’s Voice Foundation at the Hearst Tower on September 14, 2009, in New York City.
Angela Simmons seen around Bryant Park in New York City on September 14.
Actress Anika Noni Rose attends the Premiere of ‘Bright Star’ Presented by Vanity Fair & Apparition at Paris Theatre on September 14, 2009 in New York, New York.
The “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin was seen out and about walking with friends near Central Park on September 15.
Janet Jackson and Marc Jacobs hang tight attend an after-party following Marc Jacobs’s spring 2010 fashion show in NYC.
The Braxton sisters Towanda, left, Toni and Tamar represent at the Marc Jacobs after-party.
Ciara styles and profiles at the Marc Jacobs after-party on September 14.
Akon spotted leaving his hotel in NYC on September 14.
Kelly Rowland attends the Jill Stuart Fashion show in NYC on September 14.
Rihanna was seen out in NYC. The singer appeared on the season premiere of “The Jay Leno Show” with Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Tyra Banks and Kate Moss waxworks are prepared by makeup artists at Madame Tussauds on September 15, 2009, in London, England.
Gabrielle Union, ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Circle of Promise, joins more than 25,000 participants, including 1,600 breast cancer survivors, at the Susan G. Komen New York City Race for the Cure in Central Park on September 13, 2009.
It was a race to finish line with Gabrielle Union, ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s
Circle of Promise, participating in the the Susan G. Komen New York City Race for the Cure in Central Park on September 13, 2009.
Janet Jackson attends the Marc Jacobs fashion show after-party in New York City on September 14.
Model Amber Rose walks the runway at Celestino by Sergio Guadarrama spring 2010 at the Ukrainian Institute Of America on September 14, 2009, in New York City.
Ciara attends Thakoon’s spring 2010 fashion show at Eyebeam on September 14, 2009, in NYC.
Kelly Rowland and Kim Kardashian share the love at the Tracy Reese fashion show in NYC.
Tracy Reese and Gabrielle Union backstage at Reese’s spring 2010 fashion show in NYC.
Eva Marcille attends the Karl J third annual hair and fashion show on September 13.
Meagan Good works the red carpet at the Karl J third annual hair and fashion show on September 13.
Beverly Johnson, one of the world’s first Black supermodels, sits front and center at the Tracy Reese show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Singer Keri Hilson attends the Tracy Reese Spring 2010 fashion show at the Salon at Bryant Park on September 14, 2009, in New York, New York.
Sheree Whitfield was on hand at the Jill Stuart Collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010.
Gabrielle Union at the VMA Beauty Bar in New York City on September 13.
Ne-Yo makes sure he’s in the house at the 10AK VMA after-party in NYC.
Actor and author Hill Harper promotes his new book “The Conversation.”
Queen Latifah on the set of ’Valentine’s Day’ on September 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Rihanna parties at 1OAK in New York City on September 13.
Jay-Z hits up 1OAK after the MTV Music Awards on September 13.
Diddy leaving club 1OAK after attending the VMA after-party in NYC.
Actor Tyrese Gibson attends the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
Gabrielle Union and designer Rebecca Taylor attend Rebecca Taylor spring 2010 fashion show at Bryant Park on September 13, 2009, in NYC.
Estelle works the tents at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 in NYC.
Oprah Winfrey arriving for her private dinner party in Toronto, Canada.
Mary J. Blige makers her arrival to a private dinner hosted by Oprah Winfrey in Toronto, Canada.
Ne-Yo out and about in New York City on September 12. He’s a presenter at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige share face time at the “Precious: Based On The Novel ‘Push’ By Sapphire” press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 13 in Toronto, Canada.
Paula Patton and Robin Thicke arrive at a private dinner party thrown by Oprah Winfrey in Toronto, Canada.
Actor Donald Faison presents an award at the 61st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 12 in Los Angeles.
Designer Sheree Whitfield poses with models at the She By Sheree spring 2010 fashion Show at The Red Bull Space on September 13 in New York City.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and now fashion designer Sheree Whitfield works it for the cameras at her spring collection showing in NYC.
Style stunners Rihanna and Ryan Leslie attend the 2nd annual House of Hype Directors Dinner at Levant East at the Hotel on Rivington on September 12 in New York City.
Supermodel Tyson Beckford does his thing at the This Day/Arise: African Fashion Collective 2010 fashion show at the Promenade at Bryant Park on September 11 in NYC.
Tyrese is in the building at Jay-Z’s 9/11 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC on September 11.
Kelly Rowland attends a Spring 2010 Fashion Week event at Bryant Park on September 12 in New York City.
Serena Williams engages in a heated dialogue with U.S. Open head referee Brian Earley after being penalized in her match against Kim Clijsters from Belgium during their Women’s Semifinal match on September 12 in New York.
Teyanna Taylor, Amerie and “America’s Next Top Model” judge Ms. Jay attend the Christian Siriano spring 2010 fashion show at the Promenade at Bryant Park on September 12 in NYC.
Chris Rock arrives at the “Good Hair” screening during the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival held at Isabel Bader Theatre on September 13 in Toronto, Canada.
Melyssa Ford attends the “Good Hair” premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13 in Toronto, Canada.
Eva Marcille represents at the Def Jam 25th anniversary celebration at Juliet on September 12 in NYC.
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon arrives for the Pink Party ‘09 benefiting Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute at La Cachette Bistro on September 12 in Santa Monica, California.
Kanye West and Rihanna join Jay-Z onstage at the rapper’s special 9/11 concert at Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2009, in New York City.
Jay-Z, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kanye West rip the stage at Madison Square Garden during Jay-Z’s special 9/11 concert in New York City.
Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige perform “Can’t Knock the Hustle” during at Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2009, in New York City.
Beyoncé does what she does best at Jay-Z’s “Answer the Call” concert at Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2009, in New York City.
Jay-Z and John Mayer rock at Madison Square Garden at the rapper’s “Answer the Call” concert on September 11, 2009, in New York City.
Jay-Z wows a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden during his “Answer the Call” concert on September 11, 2009, in New York City.
Rihanna and Swizz Beatz backstage at Jay-Z’s “Answer the Call” at Madison Square Garden on September 11 in New York City.
Ciara attends the Nicole Miller Fashion show on September 11.
Solange Knowles and her son Daniel take shelter from the rain on their way to the Bryant Park Tents in NYC on September 11.
Tracey Edmonds was snapped looking fab out and about in Beverly Hills on September 11.
Holly Robinson Peete visits the Ronald McDonald House on September 9 in NYC.
Holly Robinson Peete enjoys a front-row seat at the McCafe and Duckie Brown spring 2010 fashion show on September 10 in NYC.
Russell Simmons greets designer Charlotte Ronson at her spring 2010 fashion show at the Promanade at Bryant Park on September 11 in NYC.
Angela and Vanessa Simmons share camera time with Keri Hilson at the Charlotte Ronson spring 2010 fashion show on September 11 in NYC.
There’s no mistaking the fabulousness that is Keri Hilson. The starlet works the red carpet at Charlotte Ronson’s show on September 11 in NYC.
Ciara caught the cameras attention at the Tory Burch celebration of Fashion’s Night Out on September 10 in New York City.
You can always count on Kerry Washington to bring a style that’s all her own. The actress is a vision at a Fashion Week event at Milk Studios on September 11 in NYC.
Rihanna hits up Intermix for the Fashion Night Out event in NYC on September 10.
Vanessa Simmons attends the David Elfin fashion show on September 10.
Angela Simmons looks gorgeous at the David Elfin fashion show on September 10.
Sean Paul gets his style on at the David Elfin fashion show on September 10.
Vanessa Simmons, Angela Simmons, and their cousin Jessica Brown show off the fall line of Pasty kicks at the Underground Staton at Queens Center Mall on September 10 in NYC.
Keri Hilson works the carpet at the BMI Urban Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 10 in NYC. The event honored the industry’s best songwriters.
Estelle bedazzles the crowd on the red carpet at the BMI Awards on September 10.
Fab couple Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe add a touch of Black Hollywood class to the BMI Urban Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 10 in New York City.
LeToya Luckett, left, Keri Hilson and Adrienne Bailon represent at the BMI Urban Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 10 in New York City.
Janelle Monae, George Clinton and Dallas Austin share face time at the BMI Awards on September 10.
Musicians Bootsy Collins, Big Boi and George Clinton, winner of the BMI Icon Award, keep it funky and cool at the BMI Urban Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 10 in New York City.
Cee-Lo Green and Dionne Warwick squeeze in for a pic at the BMI Urban Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 10 in New York City.
Pharrell out and about in New York City on September 10.
With shopping bags in hand, Halle Berry leaves Fred Segal on September 10 in Los Angeles.
Moving from one show to the next, Amerie sits front and center at the Mara Hoffman Nicholas K Whitney Eve spring 2010 collection on September 10 in NYC.
Chris Brown arrives at JFK International Airport in New York City on September 10.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker, left, CBS’ “Evening News” host Katie Couric, Tyler Perry and actor Ashton Kutcher share camera time with students at the “I Participate” launch in New York City’s Times Square to encourage Americans to volunteer.
Jay-Z greets fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theater before a taping of “The Late Show With David Letterman” on September 9 in NYC.
Jermaine Jackson speaks with German talk-show host Johannes Kerner in Berlin on September 10, 2009. Jackson announced the lineup of artists who will participate in the tribute concert for his late brother scheduled to be held in Vienna on September 26, 2009.
Amerie makes sure she’s in the house at the BCBG Max Azria spring 2010 fashion show on September 10 in NYC.
Solange and Keri Hilson share camera time at a show during New York Fashion Week.
Singers Solange Knowles, Amerie and Keri Hilson attend the BCBG Max Azria Spring 2010 Fashion Show at the Tent during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 10, 2009, in New York, New York.
Solange Knowles leaves the BCBG Max Azria show in Bryant Park on September 10.
Keri Wilson is spotted leaving the BCBG Max Azria show in Bryant Park on September 10.
Rihanna braves New York’s chilly night as she exits the SoHo House.
Cynthia Nixon and David Eigenberg seen on set of “Sex and the City 2” in New York City on September 10.
Jay-Z visits gives the two-finger saltute as he leaves the Ed Sullivan Theater after an appearance on the “Late Show With David Letterman” on September 9 in New York City.
Model Sessilee Lopez works the red carpet at the Anna Sui for Target pop-up store launch party on September 9 in New York City.
A shirtless and buff John Legend works up a sweat during a recent jog along the Beach Path in Hawaii.
Taraji P. Henson attends an event in NYC on September 9.
Selita Ebanks gives the cameras what they want at the Berk Communications 10th Anniversary Party at the 40/40 Club on September 9 in NYC.
Jessica White strikes a pose at the launch of the Anna Sui for Target pop-up store on September 9 in NYC.
Amerie and Bevy Smith share face time at a private dinner party in Amerie’s honor at Hotel Griffou on September 9 in New York City.
The paps caught “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan getting into his red sports car in New York City on September 10.
Megan Good accompanied boyfriend Thomas Jones to our New York office on September 8.
NFL star Thomas Jones came by the ESSENCE office for a special meet and greet.
Megan Good stops by the ESSENCE office in New York City on September 8.
Iman adds a touch of class to FIT’s Couture Council Award event in New York City on September 8.
Clad in black, Kelly Rowland sends love to the crowd at the Los Angeles screening of “The September Issue” on September 8.
LeBron James heads to “Good Morning America” studios to tape a segment on September 9 in NYC.
Actors Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes, actress Shannon Kane and director Antoine Fuqua attend the ’Brooklyn’s Finest’ premiere at the Sala Grande during the 66th Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2009 in Venice, Italy.
Sanaa Lathan reps old Hollywood glam at the Los Angeles screening of “The September Issue” on September 8.
Nicole Murphy and daughter clear the schedules for some mother-daughter time at that the Los Angeles screening of “The September Issue” on September 8.
Iman, Helena Christiansen and Alek Wek
gather to support Fashion’s Night Out on the steps of the Bryant Park Tents in NYC.
Estelle works the red carpet at Paper magazine’s anniversary soiree n New York City on September 8.
Amerie gives the cameras her best shot on the red carpet at Paper magazine’s event in NYC on September 8.
Janelle Monae serves it at Paper magazine’s anniversary party.
Kanye West and Amber Rose make like no one else is around at Paper magazine’s anniversary party in NYC on September 8.
A dapper Tyson Beckford primps on the red carpet of Paper magazine’s grand affair.
Queen Latifah smiles bright on the red carpet at Paper magazine’s event. The all-star diva was one of the night’s big performers.
Jamie Foxx rips the stage at the Chastain Park Amphitheater on September 5 in Atlanta.
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross arrives in style for a special screening of “The September Issue” in L.A.
India.Arie does her thing at the Greek Theater on September 6 in Berkeley, California.
Singer Monica and actor Morgan Freeman arrive at the “Get Schooled” Los Angeles Conference and Premiere at Paramount Studios on September 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
John Legend rocks out at the Greek Theater on September 6 in Berkeley, California.
Members of Black Eyed Peas and Oprah Winfrey rock out at “The Oprah Winfrey Show” season 24 kickoff party on Michigan Avenue on September 8 in Chicago.
Erykah Badu wows the crowd at the Hollywood Palladium on September 5 in Los Angeles.
Oprah Winfrey gets the crown hype at the kickoff party celebrating her 24th season on Michigan Avenue on September 8 in Chicago.
Chanel Iman does a little shopping while out and about in NYC on September 6.
Actress Tichina Arnold and her daughter attend the The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom-hosted Get Schooled conference and premiere of TV documentary at the Paramount Pictures Lot on September 8 in Hollywood, California.
Regina King gets her chill on at the Azure pool at The Palazzo on September 5, 2009, in Las Vegas.
Jennifer Hudson performed for fans at Oprah’s season 24 kickoff party on September 8 in Chicago.
Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson promotes her latest movie, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself,” on the PIX Morning Show in New York City on September 8.
Rihanna parties at XS nightclub in Las Vegas on September 5.
Angela Simmons enjoys a Pinkberry snack in Hollywood on September 6.
Jermaine Dupri works the wheels of steel at a Labor Day party at Imagine Sundays at LIV at Fontainebleau in Miami.
Hip-hop stars Lil Wayne and Drake hang tight at LIV at Fontainebleau in Miami on September 7.
Ne-Yo and Keri Hilson party it up at Mansion in New York City on September 7.
Diana Ross is snapped leaving Taco Bell after grabbing a bite in Hollywood on September 7.
President Obama talks with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia Obama as they walk across the South Lawn after arriving at the White House in Washington on September 6, 2009.
