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Home • Celebrity

Star Gazing 9.07.12

By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Working The Catwalk

Jennifer Hudson walks the runway at the Project Runway Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.

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Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul

Mary J. Blige performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

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The Look of Love

President Barack Obama greets the First Lady on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. 

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Proud Ladies

Malia, Sasha and First Lady Michelle Obama listen as President Barack Obama speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

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Close Crop

Rihanna debuts a fabulous new pixie cut on the red carpet of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Back In The Game

Alicia Keys’ performance of “Girl on Fire” included appearances by Nicki Minaj and Gabby Douglas at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Baby On Board

Amber Rose reveals her baby bump at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Memorable Performance

Frank Ocean sings “Thinking About You” for his performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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White Hot

Gabrielle Union attends Calvin Klein Collection Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out 2012 at the Calvin Klein boutique in New York City.

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Well Suited

Tika Sumpter attends Fashion’s Night Out at the Alice + Olivia Boutique in New York City.

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Showing Support

Kerry Washington walks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Short Shorts

Eva Marcille attends Fashion’s Night Out 2012 at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles.

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Sparkle and Shine

Vanessa Simmons attends Paul Frank Fashion’s Night Out in West Hollywood.

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Shoe Envy

Maxwell attends the Jean Michael Cazabat NYC Fashion’s Night Out Fete in New York City.

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Gold Star

Allyson Felix attends Fashion’s Night Out at the Alice + Olivia boutique in New York City.

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Pretty Chic

Christina Milian attends the Paul Frank party on Fashion’s Night Out in West Hollywood.

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Fashion Designer

Rachel Roy attends Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.

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Very Dapper

Designer Ozwald Boateng walks the runway at the Arise Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center in New York City.

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Book Signing

Amar’e Stoudemire signs copies of his new book at Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.

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Front Row Fashionista

Veronica Webb front row at Sally Lapointe show during Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Center 548 in New York City.

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