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Essential Viewing

Essential Viewing
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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First Couple

President Barack Obama gets a kiss from the First Lady after he spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington.

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First Couple

President Barack Obama pulls out a chair for his wife First Lady Michelle Obama as they arrive at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. He revealed that his prayers are about three themes — petitions for strength, humility, and a desire to walk closer with God.

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Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks was raised in a football household! She brought that experience to everyone at the 4th Annual “Jordin Sparks Experience” pre-Super Bowl charity event.

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Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell strutted her stuff at Dolce and Gabbana’s boutique during fashion week in Milan, Italy. Fierce!

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Oprah, Pam Grier and Bo Derek

What a lovely sight! Oprah Winfrey welcomed sexy 70s actresses Pam Grier and Bo Derek to her show. Talk about a blast from the past!

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Lauryn Hill

Looking as angelic as ever, Lauryn Hill performed at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.

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Beyonce

Pop princess Beyonce was seen dressed in a sexy leather jacket and open blouse ensemble on her way to the Manhattan hotel.

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Mechad Brooks

Mehcad Brooks got comfortable as the host of Hennessy Privilege #Intime Dinner at Soho House in Hollywood.

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Solange

As dazzling as ever, Solange wore a fierce sequined jacket to the Hennessy Privilege #Intime Dinner in Hollywood.

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Jessie Williams and Tristan Wilds

Doubly delicious! Jessie Williams and Tristan Wilds mingled at the Hennessy Privilege #Intime Dinner in Hollywood.

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Jennifer Lopez

Don’t you envy those gams? Jennifer Lopez poses for a picture on the steps of Radio City Music Hall. She hosted the Venus Goddess Fund for Education press conference.

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Chris Brown

Focused on the goal, Chris Brown dribbles his way to victory at the 10th annual Jack-In-The-Box charity game in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Kim Zolciak

Fresh from the finale of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 3, Kim Zolciak visited the Wendy Williams Show in NYC. She’s got that glow!

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Ray-J

Celebrating his birthday yet again, Ray J poses in front of his boombox cake after blowing out his candles at Cameo night club in Miami. Happy be-lated birthday!

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Amber Riley

Vavavoom! “Glee” star Amber Riley walked the red carpet at the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Check out ESSENCE’s and Amber Riley’s Facebook campaign campaign to get “Glee” to do an episode dedicated to “Chaka Khan.”

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Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise wore a stunning black and white patterned gown to Entertainment Weekly’s Pre-SAG Awards event in Los Angeles.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union was showcasing her dimples and a broad smile on her way out of Eden nightclub in Hollywood.

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Jamie Foxx and George Lopez

George Lopez and Jamie Foxx attended 20th Century Fox press day For “RIO” at Zanuck Theater in Los Angeles, California. Looking cool fellas!

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The Best Man Cast

The fabulous cast of “The Best Man” reunited for dinner 12 years later in West Hollywood. It’s great to see them all together again!

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The Best Man

Check out the main actresses, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Regina Hall, of “The Best Man.” These women haven’t changed a bit!

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