Luke James, Michelle Obama, Teyana Taylor and More Celebs Out and About | Essence

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Michelle Obama

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is all smiles as she hits the stage to discuss her forthcoming memoir titled, “Becoming”, during the 2018 American Library Association Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Tisha Campbell-Martin,TC Carson and Terri J. Vaughn

Tisha Campbell-Martin,TC Carson and Terri J. Vaughn pose together at the Vision Community Foundation 7th Annual Vision Community Foundation Black-Tie Gala in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Luke James

Luke James performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2012 and 2013.

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Jussie Smollett

Big Tigger and Jussie Smollet speak onstage during Acoustically Speaking during the 2018 BET Experience at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Gallant

Gallant performs during Acoustically Speaking during the 2018 BET Experience at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Safaree

Safaree shows off his abs as he poses at BETX Live! during the 2018 BET Experience at Microsoft Square at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California.

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Safaree La Negra and Rotimi

Safaree, Amara La Negra, and Rotimi hit the stage at BETX Live! during the 2018 BET Experience in Los Angeles, California.

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Rihanna

Rihanna is killing it as she rocks a white monochromatic look to the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show in Paris.

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Rihanna and ASAP Rocky

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky sit front row at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show in Paris, France.

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Ciara

Ciara rocks an all over hot pink look as she attends the Summer Party at the V&A in partnership with Harrods in London, England.

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Russell Wilson and Ciara

Russell Wilson and Ciara walk hand in hand as they attend day 3 of Royal Ascot in Ascot, England.

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Teyana Taylor and Migos

Teyana Taylor and Migos pose together at her #KTSE Album Listening Party in Los Angeles.

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Jhené Aiko

Jhené Aiko poses for the camera after skating around the rink at CAA’s BET Awards Week Kick-Off Party in Partnership with Heineken at World of Wheels in LA.

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Trevor Jackson and Y’lan Noel

Trevor Jackson and Y’lan Noel pose for the cameras at CAA’s BET Awards Week Kick-Off Party in Partnership with Heineken at World of Wheels in LA.

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Rotimi

Rotimi attends CAA’s BET Awards Week Kick-Off Party in Partnership with Heineken at World of Wheels in LA.

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Yvonne Orji

Yvonne Orji is camera ready at the BET Her Awards Presented By Bumble in Los Angeles, California.

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Lala Anthony

Lala Anthony looks red hot as she arrives at the BET Her Awards Presented By Bumble in Los Angeles, California.

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Estelle

Estelle arrives at the BET Her Awards Presented By Bumble in Los Angeles, California

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June’s Diary

June’s Diary arrives at the BET Her Awards Presented By Bumble in Los Angeles, California.

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Xscape and Mona Scott Young

Kandi Burruss, LaTocha Scott, Mona Scott-Young, Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris and Tamika Scott attend the 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills, California.

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Migos

Migos poses for the cameras at the 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills, California.

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Serayah

Serayah stuns at the 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills, California.

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2 Chainz

2 Chainz attends the 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills, California.

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Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield

Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield visit Build Studio to discuss ‘Sorry to Bother You’ in New York City.

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Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks is all smiles as she attends “Girls & Boys” Opening Night in New York City.

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Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick is all smiles at “Sorry To Bother You” 10th Annual BAMcinemaFest Opening Night Premiere in NYC.

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Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard waves to the crowd as she heads over to the AOL Build Series in New York City.

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Mike Colter

Mike Colter attends the Build Series to discuss the Netflix show ‘Luke Cage’ in New York City.

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Nas

Nas touches down in Paris for the Valentino Arrivals During Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring Summer 2019.

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Blac Chyna and Amber Rose

Blac Chyna and Amber Rose are camera ready as they attend the Amber Rose x Simply Be Launch Party in LA.

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Sarunas Jackson

Sarunas Jackson attends the Amber Rose x Simply Be Launch Party at Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood, California.

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Kelis

Kelis attends the Amber Rose x Simply Be Launch Party in West Hollywood, California.

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Justine Skye

Justine Skye poses for the cameras at the Amber Rose x Simply Be Launch Party in West Hollywood, California.

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Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson

Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson pose together for a sweet photo at the New York Tastemaker Event for Annapurna Pictures ‘Sorry To Bother You”.

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Ciara

Ciara shows some leg at the Serpentine Summper Party 2018 in London, England.

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Naomi Campbell

Campbell looks like a true badass as she walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer in Milan, Italy.

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Michael B Jordan

Michael B Jordan is all smiles as he accepts the award onstage for Best Villain at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman accepts his award on stage for Best Performance in a Movie award for ‘Black Panther’ during the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Zendaya

Zendaya rocks a red tulle dress onstage during the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish channels her inner “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” during the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Chloe x Halle

Chloe x Halle pose for the cameras at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Lena Waithe and Zazie Beetz

Lena Waithe and Zazie Beetz are camera ready at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish stuns as she graces the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo

Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo show each other some love on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe is camera ready at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson

Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson share some laughs on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Zazie Beetz

Zazie Beetz is all smiles on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi rocks a baby blue suit on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Zendaya

Zendaya goes for a bronzey look on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman shows out on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Chloe x Halle

Chloe x Halle light up the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Jasmine Sanders and Terrence J

Jasmine Sanders and Terrence J pose for the cameras on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Storm Reid

Storm Reid strikes a pose on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg shows out on the red capret at the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Nas

Nas poses for the camera as he enjoys a glass of Hennessy X.O during a private dinner in celebration of his new album “Nasir”.

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Cardi B

Cardi B gets the crowd jumping as she performs on stage during Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Rihanna

Rihann looks fierce as she attends her Savage X Fenty London pop-up shop in London, England.

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Nas

Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West, Steve Stoute, La La Anthony, and Havoc get together and attend the Nas “Nasir” Album Listening Session in New York City.

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LeToya Luckett

Tommicus Walker, LeToya Luckett and her daughter Madison take a sweet photo at the TV One “Down For Whatever” premiere at the American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Jay Ellis and Tristan ‘Mack’ Wilds

Jay Ellis and Tristan ‘Mack’ Wilds smile for the cameras at the Cadillac Welcome Luncheon At ABFF: Black Hollywood Now in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Rick Ross and Trevor Jackson

Rick Ross and Trevor Jackson attend Opening Night Screening “Superfly” at the FIllmore Miami Beach during the 22nd Annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach, Florida.

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