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Essential Viewing

Essential Viewing
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Stylish Siblings

Jaden and Willow Smith attend the Hollywood premiere of “Twilght.” Jaden’s got a Michael jackson going these days…

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Here Comes the Bride

Bride-to-be LaLa Vasquez showed off her pre-wedding body in a flirtatious body-con dress at a bachelorette dinner her BFF Ciara hosted in her honor.

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A Sexy Cause

Monica and Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges backstage at Magnum Live Large Project on June 19, 2010 in Atlanta. The Magnum Live Project promotes safe sex among young people.

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04
Speaking to Fathers

President Obama speaks about fatherhood at a Father’s Day event at the Town Hall Education Arts and Recreation Campus theater in Washington on Monday, June 21.

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05
Take Me to the Ballgame

President Barack Obama took daughters Sasha and Malia to watch as the Washington Nationals play against the Chicago White Sox at Nationals Park on June 18, 2010 in Washington, DC.

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06
Hometown Boys

Canadian natives Justin Bieber and Drake return to their stomping ground to attend the 21st annual MuchMusic Video Awards on June 20, 2010 in Toronto.

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Electric Soul

The ever eclectic Erykah Badu performed in concert at the Greek Theatre on June 20, 2010 in Los Angeles.

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08
Red Hot Date

Rihanna and boyfriend Matt Kemp had a romantic dinner in West Hollywood, June 21, 2010.

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Lady Sings the Blues

Fantasia and Washington Redskins wide receiver Devin Thomas on the set of her latest music video, “Bittersweet.”

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Back to the Essence

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attended a Zulu ceremony in Illovo, South Africa. The two are said to have received blessings from local elders for their unborn baby.

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Mogul Mom

Designer Kimora Lee Simmons opens her new Baby Phat store in Cape Town, South Africa. Her husband, actor Djimon Hounsou was also there to celebrate with her.

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Swagger Like Us

Queen Latifah was snapped filming a scene for “Entourage” on June 22. No word yet on what role she’ll be playing.

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13
Dedication

Actor John Amos and actress Ruby Dee attend a stamp dedication ceremony in honor of movie making legend Oscar Micheaux at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on June 23, 2010 in New York City.

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Free Tickets

Actress and TV host Niecy Nash hands out free metrocards for subway riders in New York City to benefit international sanitation at Grand Central Terminal on June 23, 2010.

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Giving Back

Actress Halle Berry volunteered her time to help low income families in Inglewood, California.

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Jumping Jack

First Lady Michelle Obama jumps rope as she participates in the launch of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition on June 23, 2010.

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