Home · Celebrity Star Gazing: 7.8.12 Star Gazing: 7.8.12 By · Updated October 28, 2020 01 Educational Force Dr. Steve Perry talks education and inspiration on the ESSENCE.com Live Stage. 02 Happy Day EMF performer Chaka Khan performs for McDonald’s 365 Black brunch. 03 Ageless Beauty Vanessa L. Williams opens up about her relationship with her mother on the ESSENCE Empowerment Stage. 04 Braxton Sisters Trina and Tamar Braxton enjoy the VIP lounge at ESSENCE Music Festival. 05 Georgia Love Cynthia Bailey and husband Peter Thomas share an intimate moment backstage at ESSENCE Music Festival. 06 Sister-Sister Tasha Smith and her twin sister Sidra enjoy the Festival backstage. 07 Red Hot Eva Marcille enjoys the Saturday night lineup at the ESSENCE Music Festival. Michael Rowe Read More Celebrity Star Gazing: Celebs Turn Up At Movie And Show Premiere Parties Money & Career Aiesha Letman Turned Her Twitter Wit Into Jobs Running Bossi... Money & Career JP Morgan Launches Million Dollar Fund To Support Single Mothers Lifestyle A Black Mom Created An Innovative Natural-Ingredient Laundry... Shop 10 Exfoliating Face Masks That Deliver Spa-Smooth Skin Witho...