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Star Gazing: 8.2.12

Star Gazing: 8.2.12
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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On The Campaign Trail

President Barack Obama greets supporters at a campaign event at Mansfield Central Park in Mansfield, Ohio.

Star Gazing: 8.2.12
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
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Meet And Greet

First Lady Michelle Obama greets volunteers during a visit to a campaign field office during a visit in Raleigh, N.C.

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AP Photo/Gerry Broome
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Pretty In Prints

Rashida Jones attends the Celeste And Jesse Forever premiere at Sunshine Landmark in New York City.

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Beach Body

Lala Anthony spends the day on Malibu beach with a few friends.

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Picture Perfect

Amber Riley visits SiriusXM Studio in New York City.

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Chocolate Cutie

Lance Gross attends the unveiling of Hennessy’s Limited Edition Bottle designed by Futura at Milk Studios in Los Angeles.

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High Notes

Jordin Sparks performs at the 2nd annual Summer Concert Series at The Grove in Los Angeles, California.

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Looking Good

Meagan Good arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere of Total Recall at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater.

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Bedroom Eyes

Jesse Williams attends the unveiling of Hennessy’s Limited Edition Bottle designed by Futura at Milk Studios in Los Angeles.

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Sparkle And Shine

Aisha Tyler arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere of Total Recall at the Grauman’s Chinese.

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Hello Handsome

Michael Ealy arrives at Los Angeles Premiere of Total Recall at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

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Meet The Divas

Nicci Gilbert, Faith Evans, Monifah Carter, Keke Wyatt and Syleena Johnson from the show R&B Divas attend the TV One 2012 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

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Me Time

Hosea Chanchez is spotted enjoying breakfast alone in the early morning in West Hollywood, California.

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Casual Chic

Jasmine Guy attends the screening of the short film Mulatto Saga in Culver City, California.

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Say Cheese

Marcus Samuelsson attends Sylvia’s 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee at Sylvia’s in New York City.

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Checking Out

Anita Baker leaving her downtown hotel in New York City.

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Model Chic

Claudia Jordan attends the unveiling of Hennessy’s Limited Edition Bottle designed by Futura at Milk Studios in Los Angeles.

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