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Home · Celebrity

Star Gazing: 7.22.11

Star Gazing: 7.22.11
By · June 28, 2011October 28, 2020
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Funky Flare

Estelle visits the SiriusXM studios in New York City.

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Sugar ‘n Stripes

Garcelle Beauvais arrives at the Lia Sophia Launch party in Hollywood, CA.

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Here I Am

Kelly Rowland visits the ESSENCE offices in New York City.

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Kelly Rowland Visits ESSENCE

Kelly Rowland visits the ESSENCE offices to meet the staff and talk about her new album “Here I Am”.

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Beauty Bomb

Kelly Rowland visits BET’s 106 & Park in New York City.

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Perfect Smile

Beyonce arrives at Kelly Rowland’s “Here I Am” album release party at the Standard Hotel in New York City.

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Party People

Jessica White and Maxwell arrive at Kelly Rowland’s “Here I Am” album release party at the Standard Hotel in New York City.

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Pretty in Pink

Tika Sumpter arrives at Kelly Rowland’s “Here I Am” album release party at the Standard Hotel in New York City.

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Here She Is

Kelly Rowland in a black, stretch Cushnie et Ochs moie dress, arrives at her “Here I Am” album release party at the Standard Hotel in New York City.

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In-Style Arrival

Estelle arrives at Kelly Rowland’s “Here I Am” album release party at the Standard Hotel in New York City.

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Support System

Estelle, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams arrive at Kelly’s “Here I Am” album release party at the Standard Hotel in New York City.

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Mommy and Me

Halle Berry and Nahla are spotted visiting the Westfield shopping mall in Century City, California.

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Pretty Girl Walk

Keri Hilson is spotted out in about in the midtown section of New York City.

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Special Announcement

Members of the Jackson family hold a press conference to announce the Michael Jackson tribute concert, which will take place in October at in Cardiff, Wales.

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How I Roll

Cedric The Entertainer is spotted out and about at the Grove in Hollywood.

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Soulful Songstress

Melanie Fiona performs at the Steve Madden Music Summer Concert Series at LeBain in NYC.

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Toronto’s Finest

Melanie Fiona arrives at the Steve Madden Music Summer Concert Series at LeBain in New York City.

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Pink Fox

Vivica A. Fox poses for photos at the Comic-Con in San Diego, CA.

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Bring The Heat

Ciara is spotted heading to Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, NJ.

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Dodgin’ Raindrops

Keri Hilson is spotted out and about in NYC.

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Strike A Pose
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Person Of Interest

Taraji P. Henson at the ‘Person of Interest’ press room at 2011 Comic-Con International in San Diego.

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Brown Sugar

Sanaa Lathan rocks a LBD at ‘The Cleveland Show’ panel at 2011 Comic-Con International in San Diego.

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Ealy Arrival

Michael Ealy makes his way to the Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego

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Sparkle and Shine

Alicia Keys wearing Louis Vuitton Tiger Tweed Lurex Jacket and Silk Lurex Pants as she performs at Zo Summer Groove Benefit Dinner and Gala at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel on July 23, 2011 in Hollywood, Florida.

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In The Groove

Alicia Keys performs at ’Zo’s Summer Groove’ at Hard Rock Live in Miami.

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Got Jokes?
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Pink and Fabulous

Regina King at the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation in Beverly Hills.

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Silver Charm

Shaun Robinson at the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation in Beverly Hills.

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Turn Me Loose

Ledisi performs at the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation in Beverly Hills.

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HollyRod Couple

Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete at the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation in Beverly Hills.

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Party for a Purpose

Rebecca Crews, Jill Marie Jones, and Elise Neal hang out at the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend in Philadelphia.

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White Hot

Will Smith, Rebecca Crews, Allan Payne hang out at the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend in Philadelphia.

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Up to the Mic

Jill Marie Jones speaks to the audience at the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend.

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Special Bond

Toccara and Elise Neal share a special moment at the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend in Philadelphia.

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Healthy Hoops

Toccara steps up to the mic at the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend in Philadelphia.

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In Front of the Crowd

Tyrese speaks to a young crowd about health and fitness at the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend in Philadelphia.

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Community Service

Charlie Mack and Michael Vick attend the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend in Philadelphia.

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Short and Sweet

Tisha Campbell at the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation in Beverly Hills.

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Yellow Fever

Garcelle Beauvais at the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation in Beverly Hills.

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Splish Splash

Alicia Keys enjoys some QT with Egypt in Miami.

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Pool Time

Alicia Keys and her son Egypt go for a dip in Miami.

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Country Girl Swag

Rihanna poses for flicks outside of her hotel in NYC.

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Super Bass

Nicki Minaj is spotted leaving her hotel to perform as the opener for Brittany in Miami.

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Light Snack

NBA hoop star Blake Griffith showes off hie stuff down in South Beach

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Striped Beauty

Aisha Tyler arrives at the WIRED Cafe Comic-Con in San Diego, California.

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True Style

Rutina Wesley at the WIRED Cafe Comic-Con in San Diego, California.

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Work!

Tyra Banks visits BET’s 106 and Park show in NYC.

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Diamonds and Pearls

Prince continues his ‘Welcome 2 Europe’ tour in Helsinki, Finland.

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Suits You Fine

Usher stops for a photo at ’ Usher’s New Look Foundation – World Leadership Conference & Awards’ in Atlanta.

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Casual Friday

Halle Berry is spotted leaving the Live Nation headquarters in Los Angles.

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Smiley Faces

Cee Lo gets the crowd going during his performance on NBC’s TODAY show in NYC.

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All White Everything

Cee Lo performs live during NBC’s TODAY show in NYC wearing all white.

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Long and Sexy

Rihanna is spotted leaving her hotel in New York City wearing a sexy black dress.

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Denim Diva

Garcelle Beauvais poses for a flick at theRingling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey & Starlight Children’s Foundation’s premiere of ‘Fully Charged’ in LA.

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Thumbs Up

Garvelle Beauvais, her sons Jax Nilon and Jaid Nilon and niece at Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey & Starlight Children’s Foundation’s premiere of ‘Fully Charged’ in LA.

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Denim Diva

Garcelle Beauvais poses for a flick at theRingling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey & Starlight Children’s Foundation’s premiere of ‘Fully Charged’ in LA.

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Welcome Mrs. Obama

Our First Lady talks with a child as she tours the Joining Forces program at Oceana Naval Air Station in Virgina Beach, VA.

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Tyra in Modeland

Tyra Banks has a photo shoot in NYC to promote her new book “Modeland”.

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Eye Catching

Tyra Banks rocks a “smise” and waves at fans outside of Good Morning America studios in NYC.

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Pure Elegance

LaLa Anthony at Kim Kardashian’s engagement party in LA.

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Fresh and Fun

Jill Marie Jones at the Remy Martin V Launch Party in Los Angeles, California.

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Crowd Pleaser

DJ Kiss arrives at the Remy Martin V Launch Party in Los Angeles, California.

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Clutch Perfomer

Rihanna is spotted heading to a photo shoot in NYC carrying a large Fendi clutch bag.

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Fashion Forward

Selita Ebanks at the ’Children of the City Benefit in New York City.

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First Class

Our First Lady looks great wearing a light grey wrap dress and silver bracelets to add some “pop” to her outfit.

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Ta Ta For Now

Kelly Rowland is spotted at Heathrow Airport in the UK and is headed to Los Angeles.

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Boo’d Up

Eric Benet is spotted out and about with his girlfriend in Los Angeles.

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So Serious

Rihanna is spotted in a chic Cushnie et Ochs dress leaving her hotel in NYC.

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Tougher than Leather

Usher arrives at the ‘HTC Status Social Launch’ event in Los Angeles, California.

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Caught Up

Usher performs live at the ‘HTC Status Social Launch’ event in Los Angeles California.

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Top Model

Eva Marcille at the ‘HTC Status Social Launch’ event in Los Angeles, California.

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Father and Daughter

Idris Elba and his daughter arrive at the ‘Captain America’ movie premiere in Los Angeles, CA.

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Pretty in Print

Zoe Saldana at the ‘Captain America’ movie premiere in Los Angeles.

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So Cute

Deborah Cox poses for a photo with one of the winners of the ‘Cute Kid Contest’ in Miami Florida.

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Show Some Love

Ubah Hassan, Bethann Hardison and Jeneil Williams pose for a photo at the ‘Invisible Beauty’ event at the Magic Room in the LVHM Tower in NYC.

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Fresh Face

Ubah Hassan at the ‘Invisible Beauty’ event at the Magic Room in the LVHM Tower in NYC.

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Rock Solid

Tyson Beckford at the ‘Invisible Beauty’ event at the Magic Room in the LVHM Tower in NYC.

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Tribal Treat

Veronica Webb at the ‘Invisible Beauty’ event at the Magic Room in the LVHM Tower in NYC.

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Floral Fresh

Iman at the ‘Invisible Beauty’ event at the Magic Room in the LVHM Tower in NYC.

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Live Your Life

Rihanna performs during her ‘Loud’ tour in Wantagh, NY.

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Dynamic Duo

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz at Reebok’s ‘Reethym of Lite’ campaign event at Espace in NYC.

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Going Green

Alicia Keys rocks a fitted green dress Reebok’s ‘Reethym of Lite’ campaign event at Espace in NYC.

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Short and Sweet

Tika Sumpter at the Reebok ‘Reethym of Lite’ campaign event at Espace in NYC.

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Dynamic Duo
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Tribal Treat

Veronica Webb at the ‘Invisible Beauty’ event at the Magic Room in the LVHM Tower in NYC.

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Floral Fresh

Iman at the ‘Invisible Beauty’ event at the Magic Room in the LVHM Tower in NYC.

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On and On

Erykah Badu performs on stage at Brixton Academy in London, United Kingdom.

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Red Carpet Diva

Selita Ebanks in an Herve Leger dress, Jimmy Choo sandals, Kilian clutch and Marc Jacobs glasses, at the Entourage Season 8 Premiere in NYC.

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Green Day

Jessica White looks great in green at the Entourage Season 8 Premiere event in NYC.

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Each One, Teach One

John Legend attends the press conference to announce the launch of the GIVE Education Campaign with members of the SASF Champions Club Chorus in New York City.

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On The Scene

Cee Lo Green poses at the Q102, Power99 and WDAS Performance Theater on July 18, 2011 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

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Fresh Princess

Tatyana Ali arrives at the 21st Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Press Conference in Los Angeles.

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Denim Delight

Ne-Yo is hangin’ out by the poolside during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Miami.

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Beach Babe

Ciara enjoys some beach time in Miami Beach Florida.

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If The Shirt Fits

Fans and paparazzi spot Rihanna and out and about in NYC wearing a shirt dress.

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If The Shirt Fits

Rihanna is spotted out and about in NYC wearing a long shirt-dress.

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Giving Back

Naomi Campbell makes a donation to the Red Cross at the Dolce & Gabbana flagship store in London, UK.

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Summer Stroll

Halle Berry and her daughter Nahla spend some time together out and about in Santa Monica, California.

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Still Ray

Raphael Saadiq performs at during the iTunes Festival in London, England.

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Kiss From A Rose

Seal performs live in Mallorca, Spain.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

Our First Lady and her daughter Malia share laughter during a walk to church in Washington.

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Raydiation

Ray-J arrives at Gallery Nightclub in Las Vegas.

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Cued Up

Dwyane Wade at Chris Bosh’s wedding after party in Miami, Florida.

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Shot Callers

Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade play some pool at Chris Bosh’s wedding after party in Miami, Florida.

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Dancing Queen

Serena Williams is in the groove at Chris Bosh’s wedding after party in Miami.

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Trifecta

Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and LeBron James at Chris Bosh’s wedding after party at Arkadia at Fontainebleau in Miami, Florida.

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Live From Brooklyn

Kanye West and Q-Tip perform live at the 2011 annual Brooklyn Bodega Hip Hop Festival in Brooklyn, NY.

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One-Two-Step

Ciara performs during the Malibu Station Invasion 10-city Concert Tour in Miami, Florida.

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Out and About

Angela Simmons is spotted out and about at the Grove in Los Angeles, California.

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Work It

Ciara at the kick-off event for the Malibu Station Invasion 10-city Concert Tour in Miami, Florida.

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Watching Our Team

Barack Obama, the First Lady Michelle, and their daughters Sasha and Malia watch the World Cup soccer game between the U.S. and Japan, from the Treaty Room office in the residence of the White House.

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Sunday Best

The Obamas head to St. Johns Church in Washington DC.

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Serving it Up

Serena Williams hits the beach and shows of her bod in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Easy Breezy

Estelle poses for a photo at the Fusion Festival in Philadelphia, PA.

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No Substitute

Estelle performs live at the Fusion Festival in Philadelphia, PA.

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Let it Flow

Melanie Fiona performs during the Fusion Festival in Philadelphia, PA.

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Broadway Hit

Oprah Winfrey enjoys herself at the Broadway musical, “The Book of Mormon” in New York City.

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Until the End of Time

Prince continues to bring the house down during his ‘Welcome 2 Europe’ at the Umbria Jazz Festival Grounds tour in Perugla, Italy.

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White Hot

John Legend performs at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Hot Steppin’

Solange Knowles arrives at Merah Club to play a DJ set in London, England.

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Baby Bump Beauty

Mel B is spotted heading to the pool at her hotel in Los Angeles.

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Daddy on Duty

NBA baller Chris Bosh spends some quality time with his daughter Trinity in Miami.

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Up to Par

Will and Jada enjoy a round of golf in Hawaii.

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Orange You Fancy

Swizz Beatz poses for photos at Pepsi’s Bronx Flavor launch in New York City.

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Soul Sister

Leela James wows the crowd at Los Angeles’ Arts Brookfield’s “Summer on the Plaza” launch.

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In The Moment

Chris Brown performs on NBC’s ‘TODAY’ show in NYC.

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Oh Ocho

Chad Ochocinco at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week event in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Braided Beauty

Solange Knowles at the Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and Dolce & Gabbana party in London, England.

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Model Behavior

Naomi Campbell at the Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and Dolce & Gabbana party in London, England.

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Shining Star

Queen Latifah at the Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and Dolce & Gabbana party in London, England.

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Yin and Yang Moment

Katerina Graham wears a bi-color blazer at the ‘Qream’ Launch Party in Hollywood, California.

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Dr. Cool

Jesse Williams keeps it fresh and and casual in black jeans and sneakers at the ‘Qream’ Launch Party hosted by Pharrell in Hollywood, California.

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Fringe Benefits

Eva Marcille flashes a smile as beautiful in her fringed dress at the ‘Qream’ Launch Party hosted by Pharrell Williams in Hollywood California.

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Silver Server

Serena Williams at the ‘Qream’ Launch Party hosted by Pharrell Williams in Hollywood California.

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How We Roll

Alicia Keys is spotted out and about with her stepson Kasseem Dean Jr and her son Egypt Daoud Dean in New York City.

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QT with her Cuties

Alicia Keys takes a summer stroll with her boys in NYC.

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Feelin’ Blue

Wendy Williams pose for a flick outside of BOA Steakhouse in Hollywood, California.

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Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down

Sean “Diddy” Combs performs during Orange Rockcorp in London, UK.

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Short Shot

Serena Willams is spotted stepping out BOA Steakhouse after the 2011 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Beach Time

Rihanna is spotted on South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Just Chillin’

Forest Whitaker and family at at the Ischia Global Fest 2011 in Ischia, Italy.

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Look Both Ways

Jesse Williams is spotted out and about in LA.

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To Go, Please

Romeo is spotted out and about in LA carrying a bag of take-out food from The Cheesecake Factory.

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Top Scorer

Amare Stoudemire stops for a photo op at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Star Studded

Estelle shines at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Red Carpet Ready

Holly Robinson Peete always brings her A-game when it comes to dressing for events. She keeps it simple but still looks flawless in her long black dress.

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Home Run Hottie

LA Dodgers star Matt Kemp rocks a classic grey suit at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Hollywood California.

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Silver Lining

Kerry Washington adds some sparkle to the red carpet at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Hollywood California.

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Standout Appearance

Serena Williams does not shy away from bright color as she wears (WEARS!) her short skirt suit at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Always On Point

LaLa Anthony at the Pre ESPY Hennessy event in Hollywood, California.

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Summer Glow

Eva Marcille the Pre ESPY Hennessy event in Hollywood, California.

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Distinguished Baller

Amare Stoudemire at the Pre ESPY Hennessy event in Hollywood, California.

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Flower Power

Kelly Rowland continues to show off her fresh look during the ‘X Factor’ auditions in Liverpool, UK.

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Fresh Flowers

Kelly Rowland steps out of her hotel in London to begin another day of shooting the ‘X Factor’ in Liverpool, England.

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Truth or Dare

Kelis performs at the Orange RockCorps Concert in London, England.

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Always A Hit

Selita Ebanks at the Pepsi MAX Field Of Dreams Promotion Kick-Off Event in Arizona.

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Dinner With My Homegirl

Selita Ebanks and Estelle at the iRenew pre-ESPY dinner for Kemba Walker in Hollywood, CA.

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What’s Your Flavor?

Robin Thicke and Laz Alonso are chillin’ in VIP at the Remy Martin V launch party in NYC.

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In the Mix

DJ Kiss at the Remy Martin V Launch Party at Lavo NYC in New York City.

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Meet Me In VIP

Laz Alonso at the Remy Martin V Launch Party in NYC.

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Ladies Man

Tyson Beckford hanging out with Jessica White and Tika Sumpter at the Remy Martin V launch party in NYC.

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White Out

Jessica White at the Remy Martin V Launch Party in NYC.

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Sizzling Sequin

Tika Sumpter wears a sexy sequined dress at the Remy Martin V Launch Party at Lavo NYC, in New York City.

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Fresh Frames

Eva Marcille shows of her bright specs at the Softcup Retreat at Bliss Spa in Los Angeles California.

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Oh You Fancy Huh

Gabrielle Union makes sure her nail game is on point at Bliss Spa in celebration of the ESPY Awards in Hollywood, CA.

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Pretty in Pink

Regina King drops by the Softcup Retreat at Bliss Spa in celebration of the ESPY Awards in Hollywood, CA.

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Feel Good, Look Good

Gabrielle Union at the Softcup Retreat at Bliss Spa in celebration of the ESPY Awards in Hollywood, CA.

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Thoughts And Prayers

Michelle Obama at the funeral of former First Lady Betty Ford at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, California.

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All Nite, Don’t Stop

Janet Jackson puts in another dynamic performance in Barcelona, Spain. She’s a force to be reckoned with!

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Brian McKnight Visits ESSENCE

Brian McKnight visits the ESSENCE offices in New York City to meet with staff and talk about his new album.

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Just Me

Brian McKnight stops by the ESSENCE offices to meet the staff and talk about his new album entitled “Just Me”.

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Two Scoops and A Smile

Magic Johnson and Samuel Jackson share laughs and enjoy some gelato in Portofino, Italy.

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A Diamond In The Desert

Jordin Sparks attends the ‘Maxim Presents The 2011 Diamond In The Desert Party’ in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Playboy Ballers

NBA star Amare Stoudemire and former NFL player Warrick Dunn attend the Playboy Pre-ESPY party in Hollywood California.

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Mommy On The Move

Halle Berry is spotted picking up her daughter Nahla from preschool in Beverly Hills.

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Sole Searchin’

Beyoncé is spotted at Selfridges in London searching for the perfect pair.

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Shoe Shoppin’

Beyoncé is spotted in London doing some shopping with her mom and entourage.

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Prince’s Reign

Prince performs live during his ‘Welcome 2 Europe’ tour in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Diddy Paints The City

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Dawn Richardson help volunteers paint a playground in London, England.

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Mrs. NBA

Lala Anthony and her husband Knicks star Carmelo Anthony were in attendance to support their dear friends Monica and Shannon.

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Joined at the Hip

LL Cool J and his wife Simone Smith arrive at Monica and Shannon Brown’s wedding wearing shades of blue as requested by the bride and groom.

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Atlanta Arrivals

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ cast member Kandi Burruss arrives at Monica and Shannon Brown’s wedding.

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Talk to the Hand

Erykah Badu performs live at Bluesfest in Ontario Canada.

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Girls Night Out

Kelly Rowland and Jessica White were spotted at the Peabody Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.

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On The Go

Janet Jackson is spotted by the paparazzi while out and about in Barcelona, Spain.

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Brian McKnight performed at ESSENCE Festival in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002.
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Living Proof

Mary J. Blige brought down the house when she performed “The Living Proof”, her new song from the movie “The Help” opening in August.

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Life’s A Beach

Paula Patton and her hubby Robin Thicke enjoy some quality time in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Purple Rain

Prince performs alongside Andy Allo during his ‘Welcome 2 Europe’ tour in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Show Stopper

Beyoncé puts on another sizzling performance at the Oxegen Music Festival in Ireland.

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Go ‘head B!

Beyoncé performs at the 2011 ‘T in the Park’ music festival in Scotland.

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Classic Beauty

Zoe Saldana arrives at ‘The Foundation Polo Challenge’ at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Classic Beauty

Zoe Saldana arrives at ‘The Foundation Polo Challenge’ at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Evening Event

Regina King arrives at the American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach. The yellow adds a little pop to her outfit!

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Through The Fire

Chaka Khan is groovin’ on stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2011 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Reporting For Duty

Keri Hilson rocks a military inspired look at Chateau Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Queen B In The Park

Beyoncé performs at the 2011 ‘T in the Park’ music festival in Scotland. All hail Queen B!

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Coupled Up

Monica and Shannon Brown arrive at BOA Steakhouse in Los Angeles.

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Signature Smile

Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham stop to talk with the press at the Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.

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Media Mogul

Oprah Winfrey poses for a photo at the Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.

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Runaway

Kanye West is spotted heading to the Azzedine Alaia Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011/2012 show in Paris, France. Don’t be late!

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White Hot

Eric Benet attends the gmc TV Dinner during the American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Fresh Face

Paula Patton poses for a flick at the American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Double Deuces

Funny man Kevin Hart attends the American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Star of the Show

Cee Lo Green performs at Universal CityWalk’s ‘Plugged In’ free summer concert series in California.

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Home Again

New Edition poses for a photo at the Hennessy Black party in NYC.

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Special Treatment

Ciara is spotted out and about in West Hollywood with her cute puppies inside a LV dog carrier.

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Puppy Love

Ciara makes sure her little ones are well taken care of out in LA.

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Playboy Bunny

Naturi Naughton wears a fitted turquoise dress at the American Black Film Festival After Party in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Home Sweet Home

Nick Cannon is spotted returning to his apartment building in NYC.

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Baby On Board!

Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, and their son Egypt Daoud Dean are spotted in NYC getting into a vehicle.

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Built to Last

Laz Alonso attends the American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Worthy Contribution

Soul Train and Target Corp. hosted an invitation-only dinner at The Park at Fourteenth to celebrate Soul Train’s memorabilia donation to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (SNMAAHC).

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Golden Touch

Shingai Shoniwa performs live at The Music Festival at Kew Gardens’ in London.

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Haute Beatz

Swizz Beatz is decked out in a white blazer with a graphic tee at the ‘2011 Sounds Like PAPER Concert’ in NYC.

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Bright and Bold

Kelly Rowland lights up the red carpet with a sleek Versace midi dress at the X-Factor auditions in London.

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Smoothie Break

Meagan Good was spotted at Urth Cafe in Los Angeles.

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Mani Moment

Ciara is spotted leaving a nail salon in LA.

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Hidin’ Out

Mariah Carey tries to hide from the cameras while out and about in NYC.

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Let’s Play Ball

Our First Lady participates in pregame activities during the Washington Nationals game in D.C.

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His Royal Highness

Prince enjoys some time out and about before heading back to his hotel in London.

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Rockin’ Out

Bruno Mars performs live at Heineken Music Hall Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Cali Casual

Halle Berry is spotted out and about in in Los Angeles.

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Rhythm Nation

Janet Jackson puts on a great performance at The Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, Ireland.

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Rhythm Nation

Janet Jackson puts on an an electric performance at The Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, Ireland.

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Reporting Live

John Legend visits FOX Business Network in NYC.

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No Ordinary Love

Sade performs in the Arena at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

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Grillmaster Nick

Nick Cannon serves-up some hot dogs at Nathan’s famous ‘Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest’, held on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.

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Posted Up

Ne-Yo poses for a flick with members of the U.S Army at the Fort Hamilton Independence Day Weekend Celebration in Brooklyn, NY.

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Let the Music Play

Jordin Sparks performs during the full rehearsals of the Capitol 4th of July Concert in Washington, D.C.

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Classy Crooner

John Legend performs in the Arena at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

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It’s a Cold War

Janelle Monae performs live for thousands at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark.

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Lean Back

Jamie Foxx performs at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Fourth of July Weekend

President Obama and The First Lady head down to the South Lawn to host a picnic for military families.

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Giving Thanks

President Obama and The First Lady host a picnic for military families at the White House.

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Little Red Corvette

Prince performs on the final night of the Hop Farm Music Festival in Kent, England.

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Steppin’ Out

Kelly Rowland arriving at Nobu restaurant in London, England.

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Miss Independent

Estelle performs at the 2011 Fourth Of July Jam in Philadelphia.

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Soulful Singer

Marsha Ambrosious puts on a strong performance at the Fourth Of July Jam. in Philadelphia.

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Me and My Daddy

Tyrese and his daughter Shayla spend some quality time together on the beach in Malibu, California.

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Host with the Most

Jamie Foxx hosts the 2011 Foxxhole Comedy Jam in Atlantic City.

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Happy Birthday!

Jessica White celebrates her birthday at LIV at Fontainebleau with surprise performances by Lil Wayne and Fabolous.

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All Smiles

Janet Jackson gives us a warm smile in London, UK.

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Hit that Note!

Beyoncé hits a high note when she performed on Good Morning America show in NYC.

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Who Runs The World?

Beyonce performs on the Good Morning America show in NYC.

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Put A Ring On It

Beyoncé performs Single Ladies on ABC’s Good Morning America show in New York City.

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Front Row Diva

Patti LaBelle attends the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival concert.

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The One and Only

Mary J. Blige closes out the ESSENCE Music Festival as only she can.

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The Touch

Kelly Price reaches out and touches the audience during her performance at the ESSENCE Music Fest.

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Bulletproof Heart

Grace Jones performs on the Main Stage during the final day of the Wireless Festival in London.

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Glamour Girls

NeNe Leakes and Jennifer Lewis at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Backstage Pass

NeNe Leakes hangs out backstage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Reunited

New Edition gets together for the first time since 1996 at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Mr. Telephone Man

New Edition brings back that ‘feel good’ music at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Reunited

New Edition gets together for the first time since 1996 at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Day

Trey Songz hits a high note at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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The Neighbors Know My Name

Trey Songz hits a high note at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Ready

Trey Songz performs live at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Love Calls

Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Sang It

Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Into You

Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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From the Heart

Kourtney Heart sangs it at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Hometown Favorite

Charmaine Neville performs in the Superlounge in the New Orleans Superdome at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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A Perfect Trio

Regina King, Lance Gross and Keshia Knight Pulliam hang out at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Smooth Jazz

ESSENCE Music Festival headliner Kem smiles backstage at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Pretty Smiles

ESSENCE Editor-in-Chief Constance White welcomes Tika Sumpter to the ESSENCE.com Live Stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Playin’ It Cool

Anthony Hamilton stops for a picture backstage at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Flirty in Florals

Tika Sumpter stops by the ESSENCE.com Live Stage during the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Enjoying the Festivities

Isaiah Washington stops by the ESSENCE.com Live Stage during the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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On the Mic

Isaiah Washington takes the mic at the ESSENCE.com Live Stage during the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Well Suited

John Legend visits Club Mixx at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Vegas.

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Lookin’ Good

Meagan Good arrives in style at the BlackHollywood Party at the Piershops in Atlantic City.

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Tank makes our heart beat just a little bit qu