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Home · Star Gazing

Star Gazing 12.13.16

By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 26, 2020
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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama takes time out to read holiday stories to children while visiting The Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC.
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Taraji P Henson
Taraji P Henson looks stunning in her red gown as she attends the “Hidden Figures” New York Special Screening in New York City.
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Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae’s printed suit is super stylish as she attends the “Hidden Figures” New York Special Screening in New York City.
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Pharrell
Pharrell rocks a fun pair of checkered trousers to the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening in NYC.
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Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks shows off her curves at the 10th Anniversary CNN Heroes at American Museum of Natural History in NYC.
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Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor is all smiles at her Hennessy hosted birthday dinner at Spaces & CO in Clevelend.

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Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon
Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon are always camera ready as they strike a pose backstage at The Ebony Repertory Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
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David Otunga, Jennifer Hudson and son David Otunga Jr.
Jennifer Hudson takes a sweet photo with her two favorite guys at the 2016 March of Dimes Celebration of Babies in Beverly Hills, California.
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Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland rocks a bold stripe outfit to the 2016 March of Dimes Celebration in Beverly Hills, California.
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Keisha Knight Pulliam
Keisha Knight Pulliam shows off her bump at the Essence ‘My City, Four Ways – Atlanta’ in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo celebrates her first year on Broadway with a cake backstage at the hit musical “The Color Purple” in NYC.
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Porscha Williams
Porsha Williams sizzles in a red dress at the Q&A for NBC’s ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’ in Universal City, California.
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Lala Anthony
Lala Anthony shimmers in a bodycon dress at Z100’s Jingle Ball 2016 in New York City.
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Chris Rock
Chris Rock and his daughter attend Z100’s Jingle Ball 2016 in New York City.
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Vivica A Fox
Vivica A Fox strikes a pose at the 32nd Annual IDA Documentary Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill performs onstage at Fillmore Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida.
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TOPICS:  Danielle Brooks Kelly Rowland Taraji P. Henson
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