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Essential Viewing
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Rocking It Out

Lenny Kravitz rocked out for a good cause at the Gulf Aid Benefit concert.

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02
First Lady of Pop

Beyoncé performs at President Obama’s second White House State Dinner reception.

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Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
03
Birthday Girl

Model Naomi Campbell attends ‘Biutiful’ Premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010 in Cannes, France.

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04
The Blueprint

Kirk Franklin stops by the ESSENCE office in NYC on May 20 to discuss his new book, “The Blueprint.”

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05
Guests of Honor

Victoria Rowell and Cicely Tyson arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 15.

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Jennifer Cooper
06
Vogue

Queen Latifah attends the 2010 BET Awards nominees, host and performers announcement on May 18, 2010 in New York City.

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Meeting of Moguls

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Jay-Z attend a breakfast meeting at Gracie Mansion on May 19, 2010 in New York City.

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08
Golden Child

Mary J. Blige attends the 3rd Annual Society Of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Spring Ball at The Pierre Hotel on May 18, 2010 in New York City.

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09
His & Hers

Terry Crews and Essence Atkins stop by the ESSENCE office in NYC on May 20 to discuss “Are We There Yet.”

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10
Seaside

Jennifer Hudson looks fantastic in Cannes promoting the upcoming “Winnie” biopic.

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11
The Boss

Diana Ross turns out the Radio City Music Hall on May 19, 2010 in New York City.

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12
The First Couple

The President and First Lady wait to greet Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala for the second White House State Dinner on May 19, 2010.

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13
Let’s Move

First Lady Michelle Obama flexes her muscles as she meets with students during their physical activities class at New Hampshire Elementary School on May 19, 2010.

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14
New Look

Janet Jackson leaving Nobu in London on May 19 sporting a new short ’do.

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15
Hometown Spirit

Regina King attends the LA Lakers playoff game on May 17.

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Mr & Mrs. Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith attend the TNT/TBS Upfront presentation at Hammerstein Ballroom on May 19, 2010 in New York City.

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17
The World’s a Stage

Kelly Rowland performs at the World Music Awards 2010 held at the Sporting Club Monte-Carlo on May 18, 2010 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

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18
Words of Wisdom

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the 2010 George Washington University commencement at the National Mall on May 16, 2010 in Washington, DC.

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19
Helping Haiti

Wyclef Jean and Kmart partner to give three young Haitian amputees a one thousand dollar shopping spree.

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20
Inspiring Children

Angela Bassett attends the 9th Annual Power of a Dream Gala hosted by the U.S. Dream Academy at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on May 18, 2010 in Washington, DC.

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