• Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya Digital Cover
    • Digital Cover Method Man
    • Digital Cover Zazie
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
    • If Not For My Girls
  • Fashion
    • ESSENCE Fashion House 2022
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weave
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Black History Month
    • ESSENCE Gift Guide 2022
    • ESSENCE + smartwater Live Well Challenge
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Dream & Plan with Confidence Prudential
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Homecoming Season 2022
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
  • News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Sponsors Recognition Page 2022
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Video
  • Festival
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Fest Videos
  • Events
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Girls United Summit
    • 2022 ESSENCE Fashion House
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • 2022 Homecoming Season
    • Wellness House
    • She Got Now
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • Power Tools
  • Studios
  • Girls United

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya Digital Cover
    • Digital Cover Method Man
    • Digital Cover Zazie
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
      • Paint The Polls Black
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
    • If Not For My Girls
  • Fashion
    • ESSENCE Fashion House 2022
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weave
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Black History Month
    • ESSENCE Gift Guide 2022
    • ESSENCE + smartwater Live Well Challenge
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Dream & Plan with Confidence Prudential
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Homecoming Season 2022
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
  • News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Sponsors Recognition Page 2022
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Video
  • Festival
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Fest Videos
  • Events
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Girls United Summit
    • 2022 ESSENCE Fashion House
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • 2022 Homecoming Season
    • Wellness House
    • She Got Now
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • Power Tools
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · Fashion

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
01
Rihanna

Rihanna took the night in a fuzzy pink ensemble.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
© 247PAPS.TV/Splash News/Corbis
02
Timbaland and Taraji P. Henson

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

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
03
Mariah Carey

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

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
04
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
05
Bryshere Y. Gray

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

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
06
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
07
Wendy Williams

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

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
08
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
09
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
10
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
11
Terry Crews

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

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
12
Macy Gray

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

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
13
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
14
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
15
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. 

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
16
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
17
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.

Nicki, Rihanna, Taraji! See How These Celebs Celebrated the New Year in Style
Getty Images
TOPICS:  Nicki Minaj Rihanna Taraji P. Henson
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now