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Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 - May 6

Beyonce gives us the ultimate hair flip, Blac Chyna soaks up the sun on a yacht, Kerry Washington gets honored at the Bronx Children's Museum Gala in NYC, and Rihanna, Serena Williams and other celebs look fabulous at the Met Gala in NYC. See these and more celeb pics of the week.
By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 26, 2020
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Danielle Brooks, Laverne Cox and Uzo Aduba
Danielle Brooks, Laverne Cox and Uzo Aduba look stunning at Netflix’s “Orange Is The New Black” For Your Consideration event in North Hollywood, California.
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Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley strikes a pose on the red carpet at Netflix’s “Orange Is The New Black” For Your Consideration event in North Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama speaks onstage during MTV’s 2017 College Signing Day in NYC.
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Tamron Hall, Soledad O’Brien, and Robin Roberts
Tamron Hall, Soledad O’Brien, and Robin Roberts all get together to attend the MTV’s 2017 College Signing Day With Michelle Obama in NYC.
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Terrence J and Jasmine Sanders
Terrence J and Jasmine Sanders take a sweet photo together at the Roc96 x Madeworn Barney’s Launch Event in Los Angeles, California.
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Mack Wilds
Mack Wilds attends the Roc96 x Madeworn Barney’s Launch Event in Los Angeles, California.
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Charlamagne Tha God and Angela Rye
Charlamagne Tha God and Angela Rye pose together at the “Black Priviledge” book signing in Washington, DC.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie rocks a fun outfit as she speaks on feminismduring Times Talks in New York City.
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Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes waves to the audience as she guest stars on LATE NIGHT with Seth Meyers.
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Beyonce
Only the Queen Bey can whip her hair and make it look totally effortless.
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Chloe x Halle
Chloe x Halle smile for the cameras as they attend Refinery29’s Newfronts presentation OUR PARTY IS WOMEN in New York City.
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Serena Williams
Serena Williams is as happy as can be !
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Blac Chyna
Blac Chyna is showing some serious leg as she enjoys that yacht life.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross knows just how to be pretty in pink and still make it look badass.
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Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley is looking pretty in her floral dress as se attends the Hulu Upfront Brunch in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Rihanna
Rihanna is all smiles while out and about in New York City.
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Erica Ash
Erica Ash looks radiant at the premiere of Penny Black Promotions’ “A Little Something For Your Birthday” in West Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Kerry Washington and Swizz Beatz
Kerry Washington and Swizz Beatz pose together at the Bronx Children’s Museum Gala in New York City.
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Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha
Kerry Washington and her hubby Nnamdi Asomugha are all smiles at the Bronx Children’s Museum Gala in New York City.
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Christina Milian, Amber Rose, and Eva Marcille
Christina Milian, Amber Rose, and Eva Marcille are camera ready at the NYLON Young Hollywood Party in Los Angeles, CA.
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Jhene Aiko
Jhene Aiko is looking pretty in pink at the NYLON Young Hollywood Party in Los Angeles, California.
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Skai Jackson
Skai Jackson is too cute in her denim outfit at the NYLON Young Hollywood Party in Los Angeles, California.
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Romeo Miller and Keith Powers
Romeo Miller and Keith Powers at the NYLON Young Hollywood Party in Los Angeles, California.
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Jurnee Smollett Bell
Jurnee Smollett Bell strikes a pose at the For Your Consideration event for WGN America’s “Underground” in Los Angeles, California.
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Deborah Cox
Deborah Cox stuns in a metallic blue gown as she attends the premiere of “The Bodyguard” in Hollywood, California.
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Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett looks super chic at the premiere of “The Bodyguard” in Hollywood, California.
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Vanessa Bell Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway strikes a pose on the red carpet at the premiere of “The Bodyguard” in Hollywood, California.
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Kym Whitley
Kym Whitley arrives at the premiere of “The Bodyguard” in Hollywood, California.
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Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes smiles for the cameras at the Planned Parenthood 100th Anniversary Gala in New York City.
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Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana smiles for the paparazzi as she arrives at “Good Morning America” in NYC.
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Jhene Aiko and Big Sean
Jhene Aiko and Big Sean take a sweet photo together at the launch of the 2017 Teva x Jhene Aiko Collection in Hollywood, California.
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Mila J
Jhene Aiko’s older sis Mila J, shows off her super long orange tip braids at the Build Series to promote her new album “Dopamine” in New York City.
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Rihanna
Rihanna clearly stole the show at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala in NYC.
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Zendaya
Zendaya rocks an elaborate gown to the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala in New York City.
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Diddy
Diddy is just casually posing on the steps at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala in New York City.
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Serena Williams
Serena Williams pose with her fiance as she shows off her growing baby bump at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala in NYC.
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Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe poses for a photo with a copy of her new book “This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare” during an in-store appearance at Barnes & Noble in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Beyonce and Jay Z
Beyonce and Jay Z have a chill night out as they attend Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs in L.A.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Amandla Stenberg and Anika Noni Rose
Amandla Stenberg and Anika Noni Rose pose together at the “Everything, Everything” New York Screening.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love
Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, of the show The Real look gorgeous as they attend the 44th Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd
Kendrick Lamar joins The Weeknd on stage during the “Legends of The Fall Tour” to perform “Sidewalks” in Inglewood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart arrives at the Rehab Beach Club pool party grand opening weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille looks like shes ready for summer as she attends A Day Of Glam at AJ Crimson Beauty in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Cee Lo Green
Cee Lo Green hits the stage performs at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson
Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson show off their elaborate outfits at the Wearable Art Gala at California African American Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams
Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams pose together at the Wearable Art Gala at California African American Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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47
Meagan Good

Good will celebrate her birthday August 8.

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Yara Shahidii and Chloe x Halle
Yara Shahidii and Chloe x Halle show off their outfits at the Wearable Art Gala at California African American Museum in Los Angeles, California.
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Skai Jackson
Skai Jackson is all smiles at the Young Hollywood Studio in Los Angeles, California.
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Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd lights up the room as she visits Hollywood Today Live in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Yara Shahidi and Logan Browning
Yara Shahidi and Logan Browning are all smiles while visiting Hollywood Today Live in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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Rotimi, Naturi Naughton and Lala Anthony
Rotimi and Lala Anthony show Naturi Naughton’s baby bumo some love as they attend The STARZ Network “Power” Cocktail Media Event in NYC.
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Michelle Obama

Mrs O. happily talks to the crowd as she makes one of her first public speeches at the Orlando Conference.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr 30 – May 6
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