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Star Gazing: 8.16.12

By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
A Warm Embrace

President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama after she introduced him at a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa.

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02
Model Behavior

Selita Ebanks attends as Clos Du Bois Winery Celebrates The Launch Of Rouge in New York City.

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03
Birthday Girl

Halle Berry celebrated her 46th birthday with her fiance Olivier Martinez at the Little Door Restaurant in Los Angeles.

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04
White Hot
Viola Davis attends the ‘Teachers Rock’ benefit at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California.
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05
On The Scene

Queen Latifah attends The CW Celebrates ‘The Next’ And Mentor Joe Jonas’ Birthday at Perch in Los Angeles.

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06
Top Of The World

Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix visits the The Empire State Building in New York City.

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07
Safe Landing

Rihanna as seen upon arrival at Narita International Airport in Narita, Japan.

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08
Case Pending

Usher Raymond attends a hearing to discuss child custody with his ex-wife Tameka Foster at Fulton County State Court in Atlanta. Usher and Tameka, who officially divorced in 2009, are fighting over custody of their two young sons.

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09
Top Knot

Christina Milian attends the NBCUniversal’s The Voice Press Junket and cocktail reception in Los Angeles.

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10
Top Model

Tyra Banks attends the Asia’s Next Top Model press conference at the Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.

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11
Short Shorts

Goapele visits SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

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12
Looking Chic

Keke Palmer arrives at the Live IN Pink party at Petit Ermitage Hotel in West Hollywood, California.

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Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
13
Stars and Stripes

Ludacris and La La Vasquez Anthony spotted in London.

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14
Ageless Beauty

Nichelle Nichols attends Day one of ‘The Official Las Vegas Star Trek Convention 2012’ in Las Vegas, NV.

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