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Star Gazing 22

Star Gazing 22
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Fab Four

Lala Vasquez, Ciara, Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian hang tight at TAO Nightclub at the Venetian on October 16, 2009, in Las Vegas.

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How You Doin?

Wendy Williams makes her way inside Ne-Yo’s 30th birthday party at Cipriani 42nd Street on October 17 in NYC.

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Statement Gal

Teyana Taylor gives the cameras her best shot at Ne-Yo’s 30th birthday party at Cipriani 42nd Street on October 17 in NYC.

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Lunch Break

Chris Brown grabs a bite at Kitchen 24 in Hollywood on October 17.

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Young and Fabulous

Actress Raven-Symoné attends the 4th Annual Black Girls Rock! awards at the Times Center on October 17 in New York City.

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Icon Status

Mary J. Blige beams on the red carpet at the 4th Annual Black Girls Rock! awards at the Times Center on October 17 in NYC. Blige was honored with the icon award.

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What an Honor

Anthony Hamilton and his son attend the 4th Annual Black Girls Rock! awards at the Times Center on October 17 in New York City.

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Hot Seat

Tyler Perry shares a laugh with the audience at the 2009 New Yorker Festival at Cedar Lake on October 17 in NYC.

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Video Vixen

Rihanna shoots a new music video for her upcoming fourth album in New York City on October 16.

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Rocker Girl

Ciara adds a bit of flair to the scene at TAO Nightclub at the Venetian on October 16, 2009, in Las Vegas.

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Lady in White

Lisa Raye was spotted filming her new reality show in Beverly Hills on October 16.

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Home Again

Halle Berry with boyfriend Gabriel Aubry arrive at LAX on October 16.

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Hip-Hop Heavyweights

Ludacris and Nas kill it onstage at the Heineken Red Soul Concert on October 16 in NYC.

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Golden Girl

Kelly Rowland works it out at Los Premios MTV 2009 at the Gibson Amphitheater on October 15 in Universal City, California.

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Give It to Me

Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z perform in Vancouver on October 15.

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Red Carpet Beauty

Rocking a hot LBD, Kelly Rowland makes a grand entrance at Los Premios MTV 2009.

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Swing Out Sister

Estelle works the stage at the Heineken Red Soul Concert on October 16 in NYC.

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Fun & Games

Jaime Foxx clowns around with the late-night show host during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on October 14.

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Soul Brother

R. Kelly in concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 16.

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Fly Girl

Tichina Arnold strikes a pose on the Madison & Diavolina event red carpet in Los Angeles on October 15.

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Tailored Look

Star Jones at an event in New York City on October 15.

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Mama’s Boy

Kimora Lee Simmons with baby boy Kenzo Lee are snapped filming footage for her reality show at Vasquez State Park in Los Angeles on October 15.

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Say Cheese!

Lil Wayne and Gabrielle Union at WET in South Beach Miami Beach on October 15.

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Glitz and Glam

Beyoncé is all smiles at a Samantha Thavasa promo event in Tokyo, Japan, on October 16.

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Crowd Pleaser

Keri Hilson performs at the Grand West Casino on October 15 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Piano Man

John Legend does his thing onstage at the Grand West Casino on October 15 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Long Time No See

Funnyman Dave Chappelle has been M.I.A. lately, but we found him out and about in West Hollywood on October 14. Hey, Dave, we miss your comedy!

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Sisterhood

Halle Berry, Alicia Keys and Gayle King squeeze in some girl talk at the sixth annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball event hosted by Keys and “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi on October 15 in New York City.

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Special Occasion

Iman, Padma Lakshmi and Alicia Keys smile big for the camera at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball event at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.

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Great to See You!

Kerry Washington and Halle Berry catch up at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball.

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Here for a Good Cause

It’s a “Jungle Fever” reunion! Samuel L. Jackson, Halle Berry and Spike Lee share face time at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball.

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Lookin’ Good

Vivica A. Fox struts her stuff after an appearance on “Good Day New York” in New York City on October 14.

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Gospel Great

BeBe Winans cheeses for the cameras at the “Motherhood” premiere hosted by Gotham magazine at the SVA Theater on October 14 in NYC.

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All in the Family

Kobe Bryant and sisters Sharia Bryant and Shayla Bryant hang tight at LAX Nightclub on October 14 in Las Vegas.

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Warm Embrace

Toccara Jones greets Covenant House residents at a coat giveaway sponsored by the “Tyra Banks Show” and retailer Aeropostale. The episode of “The Tyra Banks Show” will air on November 9.

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The One

A gorgeous Mary J. Blige shuts it down on the red carpet for the Stepping Out & Stepping Up event at Gotham Hall on October 14 in New York City.

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Lady in Red

Mariah Carey arrives at Narita International Airport on October 15 in Narita, Japan.

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Man in Pink

Always outrageous, Dennis Rodman struts his stuff in the Pink Collection Fashion Show as part of Rock Fashion Week in Miami.

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Birthday Boy!

Usher’s makes his way inside his birthday party at Butter in NYC on October 12.

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Winner’s Circle

Venus Williams smiles big at a photo shoot for the upcoming book “Come to Win” (Amistad/Harper Collins) at the PGA National Resort & Spa. The book will hit shelves in summer 2010.

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Shoe Shopping

Halle Berry browses the selections at Barney’s in New York on October 13.

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Dreams Come True

Singer Leona Lewis signs copies of her new book “Dreams” at Waterstone’s booksellers on October 14 in London.

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Classy Gal

Jordin Sparks leaving the BBC Studios in London on October 13.

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Biker Chic

Donning ripped jeans and fierce boots, Rihanna arrives at a recording studio in NYC on October 13.

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Friendly Hello

Mariah Carey greets supporters at an autograph signing to promote her latest album, “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” on October 14 in Seoul, South Korea.

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Rollin’

Russell Simmons goes for a relaxing bike ride in South Beach, Miami.

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Cute Pair

Forest and Keisha Whitaker offer big smiles at the 2009 Fox Channel Reality Awards in Hollywood on October 13.

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Foxy Lady

Vivica A. Fox works the red carpet at the 2009 Fox Channel Reality Awards in Hollywood on October 13.

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Hammer Time

MC Hammer spreads peace at the 2009 Fox Channel Reality Awards in Hollywood on October 13.

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Sister to Sister

Malia and Sasha Obama attend White House music series Fiesta Latina on the South Lawn of the White House on October 13, 2009, in Washington, D.C. The event featured salsa and Spanish classical music.

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Statement Suit

Terrell Owens looks dapper the 2009 Fox Channel Reality Awards in Hollywood on October 13.

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Air Travels

Chris Brown arrives at the airport in L.A. on October 13.

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Sign Here

Rapper and businessman 50 Cent greets fans at his book signing at Barnes and Noble in Hollywood, California, on October 13.

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Brown Beauty

Actress Salli Richardson Whitfield attends the ‘Black Dynamite’ film premiere in Hollywood, California on October 13.

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Cool Gent

Singer Usher out and about in New York City on October 13.

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It’s a Date

Naomi Campbell and billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronin arrive at Landshark Stadium for Monday Night Football in Miami on October 12.

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Family Affair

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 43, and his wife, Lakiha Spicer, walk with their adorable daughter in West Hollywood, California, on October 12.

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Out and About

Back from her European fashion extravaganza, Rihanna is seen leaving the restaurant La Esquina in NYC on October 12.

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Camera-Ready

Vanessa Williams gives the lens her best shot at Esquire’s Save the Children benefit in NYC on October 12.

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What’s Up, Dogg?

Snoop Dogg gives a big grin at the American Music Awards nomination announcements in Beverly Hills, California on October 13.

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Judge Jackson

Randy Jackson is all smiles at the Global Yahoo Yodel Competition in New York City on October 13.

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Kobe In the House

A jovial Kobe Bryant makes his way inside the Philippe West opening celebration in West Hollywood on October 12.

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The Big Cheese

Grinning from ear to ear, Tyrese Gibson looks picture-perfect at the Philippe West Hollywood opening celebration in California on October 12.

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Bold Beauty

Serena Williams strikes a pose on the red carpet at the opening celebration for Philippe West in L.A. on October 12.

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Shot Callers

NBA star Jason Richardson greets CNN’s Soledad O’Brien at the 2009 ADCOLOR Awards, which honor diversity in talent in advertising, marketing and media.

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Newsmakers

Michelle Ebanks, President of ESSENCE Communications and Cristina Saralegui, All-Star Honoree and Host of “The Cristina Show" celebrate at the 2009 ADCOLOR Awards, in Phoenix.

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I’m Bad!

Hip-hop icon LL Cool J rips the stage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York on October 12.

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Can You Hear Me Now?

Singer and talk-show host Brian McKnight chats on his cell while out and about in West Hollywood, California on October 12.

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Couples Retreat

Naomi Campbell and her billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronin take a stroll on the beach in Miami on October 12.

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Darling Diva

Sheryl Lee Ralph beams on the red carpet wearing a Tadashi Shoji dress to the 19th Annual Divas Simply Singing AIDS benefit concert in L.A. on October 10.

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Sitting Pretty

Tyra Banks flashes a perfect smile during a photo shoot in NYC on October 12.

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Cover Girl

Tyra Banks shows the amateurs how it’s done at a photo shoot on Fifth Avenue in New York City on October 12.

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Play Date

LaLa Vasquez and son Kiyan enjoy a day at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Los Angeles.

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Rock Royalty

Lenny Kravitz performs “Let Love Rule,” one of his many classics, at the Irving Plaza in New York City on October 11.

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Tall, Dark & Handsome

A sexy Lance Gross gives the cameras what they want at the National Xbox 360 Launch in Atlanta.

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Stylish Pair

Fashion designer/former “Project Runway” contestant Mychael Knight and model/TV personality Toccara catch up on the red carpet at the National Xbox 360 Launch in Atlanta.

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We Smell Love in the Air….

A stylish Eva and Lance Gross are looking adorable on the red carpet at the BET Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Party Like It’s Your Birthday

Nick Cannon celebrated his 29th birthday with wife Mariah Carey at The Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas this weekend. Check out that cake!

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Make A Wish

Mrs. Cannon presented the birthday boy with a cake in the shape of a DJ turntables and a message that read, “Happy bday dj sexy fingers Love M.C.C.” Cannon, dressed in a tuxedo, partied in The Bank’s DJ booth for over two hours spinning old school hits by New Edition and Michael Jackson while Carey danced by his side.

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Go DJ

Actor Nick Cannon at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas on October 10.

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A Song For You

Jordin Sparks performs at the Atlantis Live concert in the Bahamas on October 11.

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Family Matriarch

Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine, at the airport in L.A. on October 11.

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Listen Up!

Salt-N-Pepa do their thing at the Circle of Sisters event in New York City on October 11.

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Eva The Diva

Actress Eva Marcille at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta on October 10.

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Chocolate Beauty

Model Jessica White is all smiles at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta on October 10.

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Jump to It

Sheree Whitfield of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” works the red carpet at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 10.

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Picture Perfect

Monica is ready for the cameras at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 10.

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Outstanding

Singer Charlie Wilson heads to the Circle of Sisters event in New York City on October 11.

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Nightlife

A glowing Ciara out and about in L.A. on October 9.

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Sing Us a Song

John Legend performs at the Grand Opening of W in Washington, D.C., on October 8.

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Break It Down

A sexy John Legend gets close to fans as he sings at the Grand Opening of W in Washington, D.C., on October 9.

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Presidential Status

Presidential “bodyman” Reggie Love looks handsome on the red carpet at the Grand Opening of W in Washington, D.C., on October 8. Don’t you just love Reggie?

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Welcome to Mumbai

Jermaine Jackson arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, on October 9.

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There’s Blair

Paparazzi caught actor Blair Underwood out and about in London on October 9.

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Black Love

Couple Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance are all smiles on the red carpet at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A. on October 8.

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Special Night

Jazz great Herbie Hancock is joined by a lovely lady on the red carpet at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A. on October 8.

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That’s a Stretch

Russell Simmons goes all out while working out on the sandy beaches of the Bahamas on October 8.

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Coupled Up

Back together, Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian are seen out and about in Los Angeles on October 8.

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A Voice Like None Other

Legendary diva Patti LaBelle wows the crowd at the Hardrock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on October 8.

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Silver Belle

Miss Patti greets fans while performing some of her classic hits at the Hardrock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on October 8.

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Doing The Right Thing

Actress Robin Givens promotes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York City on October 8.

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I’m Here

Prince makes his way inside the Chanel Ready-to-Wear fashion show in Paris, France on October 6.

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Decked Out

Prince strikes a pose at the Chanel Ready-to-Wear fashion show in Paris, France.

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Golden Touch

Prince enjoys a front row view at the Yves Saint Laurent fashion show in Paris, France, on October 6.

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Lady in Red

Actress Paula Patton poses for the camera at the pre-party for the Hennessy Artisty event in NYC on October 7.

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See No Evil

A smiling Paula Patton blindfolds her husband, Robin Thicke, during the Hennessy Artisty event pre-party in NYC on October 7.

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Old Pals

Longtime friends Swizz Beatz and Eve catch up during the Hennessy Artisty event pre-party in NYC on October 7.

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Model’s Lane

Model Selita Ebanks gives the camera her best shot at the Hennessy Artisty pre-party event in NYC.

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Party Action

Ashanti joins Tyrese for some face time at the Hennessy Artisty event pre-party in NYC on October 7.

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Isn’t She Lovely?

A glowing Iman steals the show at the American Ballet Theater’s fall gala in New York City on October 7. Both Iman and model/author Veronica Webb served as honorary chairs.

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Showstopper

Veronica Webb looks fabulous as she heads inside the American Ballet Theater’s fall gala in NYC on October 7. The event raised $525,000 for the American Ballet Theater.

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Happy Birthday, Mya!

Mya takes a break from rehearsing for “Dancing With the Stars” to celebrate her birthday at CoCo De Ville in West Hollywood on October 8.

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Dreams Do Come True

Basketball star Carmelo Anthony meets a fan who was diagnosed with a spinal muscular atropy condition on October 7.

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Peace Up

Common flashes the peace sign at
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Picture This

Ashanti and Eve join Common on the red carpet at the Hennessy Artistry 2009 in NYC on October 7.

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Glam Ready

TV Personality Rocsi Diaz attends the Hennessy Artistry 2009 ‘Halo’ event in NYC on October 7.

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Purple Majesty

Prince arrives at the Fendi party in celebration of Paris Fashion Week in the City of Lights on October 6.

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My Name Is Prince

Prince rocks a purple suit at the Fendi party in Paris on October 6. We see you, Purple star!

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A Picture Worth A Thousand…

Actress LaLa Vazquez and friend Kim Kardashian, along with LaLa’s son Kiyan
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A Date With Mom

Former MTV VJ Lala Vasquez enjoys some ice cream with her and NBA star Carmelo Anthony’s adorable son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, in Beverly Hills on October 6.

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Coupled Up

Robin Thicke and Paula Patton are camera ready at the New York City premiere of Milton Hershey School Documentary on October 6.

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A Good Laugh

A slimmer Phylicia Rashad and a gorgeous Paula Patton share a good laugh at the Milton Hershey School Documentary premiere in New York City on October 6.

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Man of the Hour

Actress Regina Hall was on hand to support Jamie Foxx at the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie “Law Abiding Citizen” on October 6.

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Beaming Beauty

Sanaa Lathan is all smiles on the red carpet at the Los Angeles screening of “Law Abiding Citizen” on October 6.

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Pretty In Pink

Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis beams on the red carpet at screening of “Law Abiding Citizen” in L.A. on October 6. Davis appears in the film.

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She’s Got the Look

“Young & the Restless” star Eva Marcille strikes a pose on the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of “Law Abiding Citizen” on October 6.

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Bonjour, Paris

Whitney Houston spotted out and about in Paris, France, on October 6.

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Center of Attention

Rihanna, draped in jewels, does her thing at the Chanel show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week on October 6.

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A Special Moment

A gorgeous Sherri Shepherd shares camera time with her boss and “The View” cohost Barbara Walters at the launch party of Shepherd’s new sitcom “Sherri” in NYC on October 5.

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Group Shot

Sherri Shepherd beams on the red carpet of the launch party for her new sitcom “Sherri” with Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who plays her ex-husband, and Brandon Khalil, who stars as her son.

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Glamour Shot

Paula Patton and Sherri Shepherd look beautiful at the Empire Hotel in New York City on October 5.

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Year of the Gentleman

ALFANI and GQ Magazine hosted a benefit for superstar, Ne-Yo’s charity, The Compound Foundation on October 5. The ultra swanky event was held at the Stephen Weiss Studio in the West Village. The stylish singer is pictured here with his proud mother, Loraine Smith.

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Shall We Dance?

Vivica A. Fox and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels were all honored at the ALFANI and GQ Magazine hosted a benefit for their warm contributions and ongoing support to The Compound Foundation. The benefit ended with a stellar performance by Ne-Yo!

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Smooth Operator

Ne-Yo performs at the charity event on October 5.

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Selling ‘Good Hair’

Chris Rock attends the New York City premiere of his new documentary “Good Hair” on October 5.

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Gold Star

A beautiful Veronica Webb is all smiles on the red carpet at the “Good Hair” screening in New York City on October 5.

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Spices of Life

Proving that they’ve still got it, Salt-N-Pepa work the red carpet at the screening of “Good Hair” in New York City on October 5.

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Hostess With the Mostess

Wendy Williams brings her wild style to the New York screening of “Good Hair” on October 5.

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‘Hair’ Story

ESSENCE cover girl Nia Long and Chris Rock attend The Cinema Society and Target screening of “Good Hair” at IFC Center in New York City on October 5.

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Special Guests

Rev. Al Sharpton and Lynn Whitfield join Sherri Shepherd at the launch party for her new sitcom “Sherri” at NYC’s Empire Hotel on October 5.

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Always On Time

Ashanti strikes a pose on the red carpet at the New York City screening of “Good Hair” on October 5.

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Power Players

Entertainment heavyweights Gayle King and Benny Medina share camera time on the red carpet at the “Good Hair” screening on October 5.

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Blonde Beauty

A stylish Amber Rose comes out to support the new movie “Good Hair” in New York City on October 5.

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Ice, Ice, Baby…

Rapper Ice-T was in the building at the New York premiere of “Good Hair” in New York City on October 5.

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Hello, People!

La Toya Jackson seen out and about in London on October 5.

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Lights! Camera! Mariah!

Mariah Carey watches playbacks of a new AT&T commercial that will feature the “Imperfect Angel.”

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Chocolate Beauty

Supermodel Naomi Campbell leaving the Dorchester Hotel in London on October 3.

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All Eyes on Me

A bespectacled Rihanna keeps the focus on her while in town for Paris Fashion Week.

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Mommy’s Girl

Sweet Nahla hangs on to mommy Halle Berry in Los Angeles on October 4.

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Fancy Lady

Singer Rihanna enjoys a Karl Lagerfeld show during Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 in Paris on October 4.

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Black Star Power

A stylish Rihanna poses backstage at the Givenchy show in Paris on October 4. We love her jacket!

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Just Janet

Janet Jackson is all smiles at
the Jean-Paul Gaultier show during Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on October 3.

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Big On B’ Ball

Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala (left) and Sixers Ambassador of Basketball World B Free (right) with soul singer Maxwell after sold out show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.

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Just Dance

This “Dancing With The Stars” beauty is use to grooving to her own beat. Mya rocks out behind the DJ’s turntables at The Mirage 20th Anniversary celebration at Jet Nightclub in Las Vegas.

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I Look To You

Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten Dass show in Freibur, Germany, on October 3.

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Just ‘Precious’

“Precious” costars Mariah Carey and Gabourey Sidibe show love at the movie’s screening at the 2009 New York Film Festival in NYC on October 3.

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Red Carpet Smile

Sherri Shepherd beams on the red carpet at the New York Film Festival’s screening of “Precious” on October 3. We see you Sherri!

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The Mastermind

Director/producer Lee Daniels of the movie “Precious” and his daughter attend the New York Film Festival’s screening on October 3.

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Pretty Lady

The lovely Paula Patton works the red carpet at the New York Film Festival’s screening of “Precious” on October 3. Patton also stars in the movie.

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I’m Just Mary

Mary J. Blige is camera ready at
the 2009 New York Film Festival’s screening of “Precious” on October 3.

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Daddy’s Girl

Lenny Kravitz and his gorgous daughter Zoe were on hand at the 2009 New York Film Festival’s screening of “Precious” on October 3.

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Lady in Blue

Gayle King made her way to the screening of “Precious” at the 2009 New York Film festival in New York City on October 3.

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You’ll Always Be My Baby

Diva Mariah Carey and her hubby, Nick Cannon, are all smiles at the 2009 New York Film Festival’s screening of “Precious” in NYC on October 3.

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Baby Bump

A pregnant Christina Milian shows off her baby bump at Tabu in the MGM Hotel in Vegas on October 2.

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Girlfriend’s Night Out

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross is seen out and about in L.A. on October 2. We love the french braids!

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Daring Diva

An eccentric Rihanna shows some skin at the Jean-Paul Gaultier show in Paris on October 3.

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Fly Girl

Rihanna heads to the Vivienne Westwood show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on October 2. Isn’t she killing it in the tux jacket and over-the-knee boots?!

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Black Beauty

Rihanna doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to fashion. Here, the star heads to a Dior spring 2010 fashion show in Paris on October 2. Now, who runs this set?

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Phenomenal Woman

Beyoncé was on hand to receive the Woman of the Year award at Billboard’s 4th Annual Women In Music event at The Pierre Hotel in New York City on October 2.

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I Am…

Looking fabulous in this teal dress, Beyoncé arrives at Billboard’s 4th Annual Women In Music event to accept her award for Woman of the Year.

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In ‘Good’ Company

Nia Long and funnyman Chris Rock, who star in the new documentary “Good Hair,” share face time at the film’s premiere in L.A. on October 1.

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Stylish Diva

Pairing a sleek black jacket with a short gray dress, actress Tracie Thoms gives the cameras her best shot at the “Good Hair” premiere in L.A.

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Who Gon Check Me, Boo?

Actress Raven-Symone works the red carpet in figure-flattering ensemble at the “Good Hair” premiere. The starlet appears in the documentary.

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Beaming Beauty

A glowing Gabrielle Union is all smiles arriving to the viewing on October 1.

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Yeah, It’s Weave…And?

Melyssa Ford and actress Elise Neal work it for the cameras at the premiere of Chris Rock’s “Good Hair”
in L.A.

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We Belong Together

Mariah Carey gets some love from hubby Nick Cannon after performing on NBC’s “Today” show in NYC on October 2.

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Making Waves

“Fame” star Debbie Allen greets fans while on hand for Mariah Carey’s performance at the “Today” show in NYC on October 2.

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Hey, Halle!

Halle Berry snapped out in about in L.A. on October 1.

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Looking Fancy

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon strikes a pose in West Hollywood on October 1.

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The Newlyweds

L.A. Lakers star Lamar Odom and his new wife, Khloe Kardashian, leave Mr. Chow in Los Angeles on October 1.

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Being Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown, with girlfriend Alicia Etheridge, at the grand opening of Anat B. held at Westfield Century City Shopping Mall on October 1.

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Stunning Stylista

Fashionista Rihanna arrives at the Balmain Pret a Porter show at Intercontinental Paris Grand Hotel in on October 1.

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Power Player

Talk show titan Oprah Winfrey traveled to Copenhagen to join First Lady Michelle Obama in pushing for the Chicago 2102 Olympics on September 30.

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Say Cheese!

Eve smiles big for the cameras at a preview screening of “Whip It” in West Hollywood on September 30.

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Pretty in Pink

Kimora Lee Simmons was spotted filming her show at Bel Bambini in West Hollywood on September 30.

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Lady in Plaid

Serena Williams out and about in Beverly Hills on September 30.

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Style All Her Own

A stylish Rihanna serves up pure fierceness at the Gareth Pugh Pret a Porter show in Paris on September 30.

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Shaded Beauty

Rihanna gives the glamorous life a whole new meaning while stylin’ and profiln’ in Paris.

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It’s Love

Singer Christina Milian is seen with her husband, The-Dream, leaving a restaurant in L.A.

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Quality Time

Actress Christina Milian is all smiles with her new hubby.

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Look At Me

Singer Keri Hilson works the red carpet at the 2009 MOBO Awards in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 30.

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Leather Style

Former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland arrives at the MOBO Awards 2009 on September 30, 2009 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Special Moment

A gorgeous Chili shares camera time with heavyweight champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. at an event on September 29 for Atlanta mayoral candidate Senator Kasim Reed.

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Just the Two of Us

The cute pair laugh while getting snapped.

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Diva in a Blue Dress

Vanessa Williams looking fab on the set of “Ugly Betty” in downtown Manhattan on September 28.

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Night Owl

After a competing on “Dancing With the Stars,” Mya hits up Coco de Ville nightclub in Los Angeles on September 28.

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Hello, Scotland!

Singer Keri Hilson is seen arriving at Glasgow Airport to attend the MOBO Awards in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 28.

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In the Building

Estelle at the after-party for Common’s concert with Maxwell at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Soul to Soul

Estelle and Common hang tight at an after-party at Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 28.

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Mother and Daughter

Gayle King and daughter Kirby in New York on September 28.

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Simply Marvelous!

Rihanna seen out in Paris on September 28.

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Seen on the Scene

Serena Williams out and about in L.A on September 29.

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No Place Like Home

Jennifer Hudson joins the “The Wizard of Oz” characters at the Netflix outdoor concert and movie screening at the Rumsey Playfield in NYC’s Central Park on September 29.

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Smells Like Mariah

Mariah Carey unveils her new fragrance Forever at Macy’s.

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Store Run

Djimon Hounsou makes a trip to Rite Aid pharmacy in Beverly Hills on September 29.

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Premiere Night

Eve and Ellen Page attend the after-party for the Los Angeles premiere of “Whip It” at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on September 29.

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