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Star Gazing 7

Star Gazing
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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One Night Only

Usher gets ready to take the stage for the MTV & ServiceNation: Live From the Youth Inaugural Ball at the Hilton Washington on January 20.

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Celebrating in L.A.

Actress and comedian Aisha Tyler celebrated America’s new day at the Svedka The Future Starts Now Inauguration Soiree on January 20 in Los Angeles.

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Sitting Pretty

The First Lady, Michelle Obama, and daughters, Malia (left) and Sasha (right), strike a quick pose with Keke Palmer, Nickolodeon’s “Tru Jackson, VP” star and co-host of the Kid’s Inaugural Ball: “We Are The Future,” at the Historical Society of Washington, DC. The concert payed homage to military families, a cause that Mrs. Obama has expressed interest.

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Hip Hop Hooray

Bill Bellamy, Usher and Sway work the room at the MTV and ServiceNation’s Be the Change: Live From The Inaugural Ball.

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Swagger Like Us

Sharp-dressed men Usher and Kanye West give the camera their best mug backstage at the MTV and ServiceNation’s Be the Change: Live From The Inaugural Ball.

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The Good Life

Kanye West helps young supporters celebrate the inauguration of President Obama during MTV & ServiceNation’s Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.

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Class Act

Entrepreneur B. Smith greets a guest at her pre-inauguration party in Washington, D.C.

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MVPs

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis and ESSENCE’s Associate Editor Demetria Lucas attend Stevie Wonder’s pre-inauguration ball.

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Prim and Proud

Al Sharpton looks dapper at B. Smith’s pre-inauguration gala.

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Who’s the Man?

Ed Lover stands out in the crowd at Stevie Wonder’s pre-inaugural bash.

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Sweet Serenade

Beyoncé gives a soulful rendition of the Etta James classic “At Last” for President Barack and Mrs. Obama’s first dance.

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Dinner and a Movie

Nia Long and Chris Rock take a break from movie screenings at the MySpace Cafe during Sundance.

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O Happy Day!

Oprah Winfrey glows as she attends the inauguration of dear friend President Obama.

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Magic in the Air

Magic Johnson laughs as he settles into his seat at the inauguration of President Obama on the West Front of the Capitol.

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Moment in Time

Happy couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z join the hundreds of thousands of Americans on the National Mall to witness the inauguration of President Obama. Beyoncé will serenade the nation’s new President and First Lady for their first dance as the First Couple.

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Hail the Chief

Diddy, Beyoncé and Jay-Z enjoy the historic moment as they witness President Obama be sworn into office.

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Go Green

Former Vice-President Al Gore and artist will.i.am catch up at the Green Inaugural Ball on January 19 in Washington, D.C.

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American Beauty

Beyoncé sings “America the Beauiful” at the opening celebration for President Obama’s inauguration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18.

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From the Soul

Singers Jon Bon Jovi and Bettye LaVette belt out a duet of “A Change is Gonna Come” during the We Are One concert.

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Acting Out

Actor Jamie Foxx makes President Barack Obama laugh with his impersonation of the 44th President during the ‘We Are One’ concert at the Lincoln Memorial.

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Legends and Lyrics

Stevie Wonder, center, rocks the crowd with Usher, right, and Shakira during the concert celebrating President Obama’s inauguration.

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Man of the Hour

President Barack Obama greets Shakira and Bono at the close of the “We Are One” concert.

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Here Comes Herbie

Herbie Hancock works the crowd at the Feeding America rally on January 19, in Washington, D.C.

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Queen of the Night

Queen Latifah is regal while performing at the 2nd Annual BET Honors at the Warner Theatre on January 17.

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Here I Am

Whitney Houston is breathtaking at the BET Honors and proves she’s back and better than ever.

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Just Heavenly

Gabrielle Union packs both beauty and brains as she warms up the crowd at the BET Honors in Washington, D.C.

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Arts and Activism

Kerry Washington gave her support to President Barack Obama throughout the campaign and celebrates his victory at The Creative Coalition’s VIP pre-inauguration dinner at Teatro Goldoni on January 19.

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Heart of the City

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige reunite for the In Concert On The Eve Of Change special show at The Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., the night before President Obama’s inauguration.

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29
Ready, B?

Beyoncé and Jay-Z upgrade Young Jeezy’s Presidential Status Inauguration Ball in Washington, D.C.

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Proud to Be an American

Jay-Z hypes the crowd at Young Jeezy’s Presidential Status Inauguration Ball at D.C. hotspot Love on January 18.

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Giving Back

Usher visits Simon Elementary School on MLK Day in Washington, D.C, where he led a group of 200 young volunteers in a makeover project. The singer also performed at an inauguration concert over the weekend.

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Power and Beauty

Former ESSENCE Fashion and Beauty Director Michaela Angela Davis poses with Sheryl Lee Ralph at Stevie Wonder’s pre-inaugural celebration.

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The Wonder of it All

The host of the evening, Stevie Wonder, says a few words to the crowd.

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34
Having a Ball

Honoree and cohost LL Cool J arrives at the Hip Hop Summit Action Network Inaugural Ball in D.C.

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Living A Dream

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph looks regal as she makes her rounds at the pre-inaugural festivities.

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36
Honorable Mention

Tyler Perry makes his way inside the BET Honors event in Washington, D.C. Perry was honored with a media award for his achievements with films and playwriting.

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Royal Beauty

Queen Latifah lights up the red carpet at the BET Honors on January 17, in Washington, D.C.

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Dynamic Duo

Alonzo Mourning and wife Tracy only have eyes for each other at an event in Washington, D.C.

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Spirit of Obama

Jamie Foxx styles and profiles with Jessica Alba at a pre-inauguration party hosted by Tropicana at the Renaissance Washington Hotel on January 18, in Washington , D.C.

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Glamour Girl

Actress Gabrielle Union turns heads on the red carpet at the 2009 BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. on January 17 during inauguration weekend.

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41
Reason to Celebrate

Singer and songwriter Ne-Yo attends the Artists & Athletes For a Cause Inauguration Celebration at the House of Sweden on January 16 in Washington, D.C.

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Sergeant Mimi

Mariah Carey is sexy in army green while leaving her hotel in Utah on January 16, during the Sundance Film Festival.

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Hello, World

Russell Simmons rises and shines for breakfast during the Sundance Film Festival.

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Shaded at Sundance

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. grabs his bags at the Salt Lake City airport before heading to the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

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45
Deep Thought

Actor Derek Luke takes questions at the Film Independent’s screening of “Notorious” in Los Angeles. He plays Sean “Diddy” Combs in the film on rapper Biggie Smalls’s life.

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46
Love & Marriage

Newlyweds Malinda Williams and Derrick “D-Nice” Jones leave the Thompson Hotel in style after a photo shoot in New York City.

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Real Love

Malinda shines as she strolls with her best friend and husband D-Nice. ESSENCE.com exclusively covered their summer wedding last year, and the lovely bride gave us all the details in her bridal blog.

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Playing for Keeps

Megan Good and her boyfriend, NFL player Thomas Jones, enjoy a night out in Los Angeles.

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49
Cool Cat

Actor Mekhi Phifer is snapped out and about at Tao Lounge during the Sundance Film Festival.

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50
Walk This Way

Halle Berry shopped till she dropped in New York’s West Village.

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51
Puppy Love

ATL stunner Ciara escorted her canine through LAX in style with her Louis Vuitton pooch carrier in Los Angeles.

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52
Man Handle

Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou was spotted lunching at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills.

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53
Can You Dig It?

Actor Richard Roundtree, stars in “Diary of a Single Mom,” which tells the stories of three mothers. Many like Ovie, have been fans of the actor since his days as Shaft in the 70s.

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Hot Shots

ESSENCE Do Right Man and Atlanta Falcons star Ovie Mughelli, right, helps director Robert Townsend celebrate the premiere of his new television series “Diary of a Single Mom.”

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55
And We’re Rolling

Tina Turner begins the European leg of her tour with a bang in Cologne, Germany on January 14.

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Soundtrack of My Life

Chris Rock jams to his iPod while strolling in Beverly Hills.

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57
Out and About

Actor Don Cheadle heads to the dentist office in Brentwood, California.

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58
Will I Am

Actor Will Smith gets a big welcome in London at the UK Premiere of “Seven Pounds” on January 14.

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59
Batter Up

Boxing champ Laila Ali kicks off a game of softball with local Los Angeles teens as part of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Title IX campaign.

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60
New York State of Mind

Whoopi Goldberg is comfy and cool at the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS kickoff in New York.

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61
Hats Off

Will Smith, here saluting fans in Madrid, Spain, continues to travel the globe in support of his new film “Seven Pounds.”

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62
Free to Be Me

Jermaine Dupri joins girlfriend Janet Jackson for dinner at Mr. Chow in Los Angeles, after sharing exclusively with ESSENCE.com his optimism for the future following his departure from Island Def Jam Records.

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63
Red Hot

Tyra Banks is taking her midas touch to the Oxygen network, as the channel celebrated “America’s Next Top Model: OBSESSED” in New York City.

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Suited for Success

Will Smith continues to turn on the charm in Madrid, Spain, while promoting “Seven Pounds.”

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Peace and Love

Tristan Wilds gives his best vampire grin at the HBO Luxury Lounge while holding a shirt for the network’s show “True Blood.” The young actor got his start on “The Wire” and now stars on the new “90210.”

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Back From Reality

“Making the Band” stars and couple Dawn Richard and Que Mosely, left, greet “Top Model” winner Danielle Evans at a launch party kicking off Oxygen’s new relationship with “America’s Next Top Model.”

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67
Lip Locked

The happy duo are accustomed to being caught on camera, after falling in love in front of millions on “Making the Band.”

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68
Brother to Brother

Top actors Terrence Howard and Isaiah Washington catch up at Vanity Fair’s Golden Globes party.

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Viva Las Vegas

London native Estelle gives fans her all at her Las Vegas show at The Palms.

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Check It

Kanye West beats the New York City cold in a trench coat after dinner at the Waverly Inn.

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71
The Distinguished Dad

Denzel Washington shares a laugh with his son Malcolm, as the Los Angeles Lakers battle the Miami Heat at the Staples Center.

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A Cinderella Story

Taraji P. Henson shimmers at VH1’s Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Run It

Chris Brown gives a fiery performance in London.

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Funnyman

Brad Pitt keeps the jokes coming with his “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” costar Taraji.

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Bag Lady

Trendsetter Rihanna gets her shopping on in Dublin.

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