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Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style

Your favorite celebs were dressed to the nines while bringing in the new year! From Rihanna's fur-infused ensemble to Nicki Minaj's flirty nude outfit, these are the looks that kicked off 2016.
By Dominique Hobdy and Joslyn Winkf · Updated October 27, 2020
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Rihanna

Rihanna took the night in a fuzzy pink ensemble.

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Timbaland and Taraji P. Henson

Timbaland went for casual cool while Taraji shined in gold backstage at Pitbull’s New Year’s Eve Revolution.

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Mariah Carey

Mariah gave winter white glamour in a svelte gown at Crown Casino’s New Year’s Eve Party in Australia. 

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Usher

Usher was a classic man in a tuxedo and bow tie paired with black and white sneakers while attending the Samsung Pay New Year’s Eve Party in Los Angeles.

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Bryshere Y. Gray

Bryshere blinds in a gilded bomber at the Pitbulls New Years Eve Revolution in Miami.

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Jussie Smollett and Sean Combs

Jussie Smollett and Sean Combs went for crisp and classic black ensembles while backstage at Pitbull’s New Years Eve Revolution in Miami.

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Wendy Williams

A short beaded number was Wendy Williams’ choice for the night.

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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer looked chic in a draped black dress with a plunging neck and minimal accessories at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and CIROC Ultra-Premium Vodka New Year’s Eve Party On Star Island in Miami.

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Laverne Cox

Laverne dared to bare some skin at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and CIROC Ultra-Premium Vodka New Year’s Eve Party On Star Island in Miami.

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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana had a casual New Year’s Eve in a cute sweatshirt and jeans combo with her husband at Disney California Adventure Park.

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Terry Crews

Terry Crews went for a cool tailored turquoise suit while celebrating at Pitbull’s New Year’s Eve Revolution.

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Macy Gray

Macy Gray stayed true to her style in a funky metallic patchwork dress while performing at Iridium in New York City.

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Jordin Sparks

A sparkly black minidress was Jordin Sparks’ choice for the celebration as she preformed at Pitbull’s New Years Eve Revolution in Miami.

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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji made a wardrobe change into an asymmetrical black mini dress for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and CIROC Ultra-Premium Vodka New Year’s Eve Party in Miami.

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Christina Millian

Christina Millian walked the red carpet in a sleek strappy black midi dress at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and CIROC Ultra-Premium Vodka New Year’s Eve Party in Miami. 

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki went neutral in a flirty crop top and bodycon skirt with nude pumps as she arrived at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas.

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Amber Rose

An animal print sequinned dress was Amber Rose’s look at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and CIROC Ultra-Premium Vodka New Year’s Eve Party in Miami.

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