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Home · Celebrity

Star Gazing: 8.6.12

Star Gazing: 8.6.12
By · August 5, 2012October 28, 2020
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Strike A Pose

Vanessa Williams out sighting in New York City.

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02
Ladies Of Sparkle

Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo and Jordin Sparks visits the Young Hollywood Studio in Los Angeles.

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03
Victorious

Sanya Richards-Ross of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 400m final on day nine of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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04
Bolt of Lightning

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt wins the gold at the men’s 100m final at the athletics event during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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05
Gold Medal Duo

Serena Williams and Venus Williams celebrate on the podium after receiving their gold medal for winning the London 2012 Olympic Games women’s doubles tennis tournament at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon.

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06
Pretty Talented

Viola Davis attends the Won’t Back Down screening at NYIT Auditorium in New York City.

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07
All Grown Up

Tempestt Bledsoe attends the premiere of ParaNorman at AMC CityWalk Stadium 19 at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California.

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08
Handsome Smile

Laz Alonzo attends the American Airlines and Black Atlas launch party at The Studio Museum in New York City.

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09
Tour Guide

Rihanna gives Oprah Winfrey a tour of her native Barbados. Oprah is taping an exclusive interview with Rihanna for her talk show Oprah’s Next Chapter.

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10
Jet Setter

Oprah Winfrey leaves Barbados by private jet after interviewing Rihanna.

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11
Signature Style

Sanaa Lathan seen leaving Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood.

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12
Dark And Lovely

Estelle performs at The Park at Fourteenth in Washington, D.C.

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13
Canadian Sensation

Melanie Fiona attends the American Airlines and Black Atlas launch party at The Studio Museum in New York City.

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14
Queen Of Soul

Aretha Franklin attends a special screening of Sparkle at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak, Michigan.

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15
Looking Adorable

Samantha Mumba arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of ParaNorman at AMC CityWalk Stadium 19 at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California.

Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

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