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Essential Viewing: 10.21.11

Essential Viewing: 10.21.11
By · October 21, 2011October 28, 2020
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Top Chefs

Selita Ebanks and Estelle are hot cooks at the Gotham Magazine’s ‘Timeless Style’ dinner at Valbella in New York City.

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Foxy Lady

Vivica A. Fox looks fierce in a grey fitted dress and fun necklace at the 2011 Celebrity & Stuntwomen’s Awards in Los Angeles.

03
Black Love

Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon attend ELLE’s 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Los Angeles. The couple recently adopted a new baby! Congratulations!

04
Children First

U.S. President Barack Obama holds an adorable little baby at Guilford Community College in N.C. A precious moment!

05
Glitz ‘n Glam

Hosts Regina King and Tracee Ellis Ross glam it up on stage at the 2011 Black Girls Rock! Awards in New York City.

06
Mother Knows Best

Tina Knowles looks stunning at the ‘2011 Angel Ball’ hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research in NYC.

07
Like an Angel

Solange looks angelic in white at the ‘2011 Angel Ball’ hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research in NYC. Work it girl! Love that hair!

08
Rocker Chic

Serena Williams looks like a rockstar in her leather jacket with a short mini at BOA Steakhouse in Beverly Hills. Biker chic!

09
Natural Sista’

Raven Symoné attends the Young Storytellers Foundation’s Annual ‘The Biggest Show 2011’ in Santa Monica, California rockin her short natural do. We love!

10
Stage Presence

Oprah Winfrey attends the ‘O, The Oprah Magazine’s Sixth Annual O YOU!’ event in Atlanta. The epitome of class!

11
A Stone of Hope

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington.

12
’80s Baby

Keyshia Cole celebrates her 30th birthday ’80s style with her husband Daniel Gibson and Kevin Liles. Happy birthday girl!

13
Jilly from Philly

Jill Scott arrives at the 2011 Black Girls Rock! Awards in New York City. Looking fabulous!

14
In Control

Janet Jackson rocks out on stage in Perth, Australia. Mrs. Jackson is always in control!

15
Always Ready

Sexy eye candy Idris Elba attends a press conference for “Luther” in Beverly Hills. Hot to trot!

16
Red Hot

Eve rocks a red suit with a touch of fur at the ‘2011 Angel Ball’ hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research in NYC. She is on fire!

17
Luxe Life

Christina Milian hosts ‘Azure Luxury Pool’ at Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas. Gorgeous in blue!

18
Test of Time

Boyz II Men visit ESSENCE offices to talk about their new album “Twenty” and to meet and greet the staff. It’s hard to believe they have been in the game for 20 years!

19
Hot Mama

Beyoncé is out and about running errands in New York City. She still looks fierce wearing a short mini and some mean heels!

20
R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Aretha Franklin performs live at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. The Queen of Soul is still fierce, fabulous, and fun!

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Power and Beauty

T.I. holds a book signing for his novel ‘Power & Beauty’ at Hue Man bookstore in Harlem, NYC.

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