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Essential Viewing: 6.25.11

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Oprah Winfrey

Congrats Oprah! An emotional Oprah Winfrey accepted an honorary doctorate of education from Free State University in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
02
Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson shows us why she’s always in control as she performs in Berlin, Germany. We love when Janet takes the stage!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
03
Beyonce

Queen Bey is back! Beyoncé performs on stage in front of thousands in Lille, France. We can’t wait until her album drops next week!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
04
Venus Williams

Venus Williams sports a unique one-piece jumper during her tennis match in Wimbeldon. Her interesting attire was not received well in the UK, but we think it looks hot!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
05
Serena Williams

Serena Williams made an amazing comeback during her second-round match at Wimbledon. Victory!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
06
Shemar Moore

The handsome Shemar Moore arrives at the ‘38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards’ in Las Vegas. He’s so yummy.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
07
Selita Ebanks

Selita Ebanks strikes a playful pose while exercising in New York City.Who else would look this good while working out?

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
08
Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell walks the walk at her launch party for her new jean line in Milan, Italy. Did you peep Naomi’s shoes? We love!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
09
First Lady Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama speaks to an adorable little girl during her visit to South Africa. How precious! Mrs. Obama wears a vest and trousers from J. Crew paired with an ASOS Africa top.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
10
First Lady Michelle, Sasha, and Malia Obama

The First Lady, in a Duro Olowu blazer, and her daughters Malia and Sasha, arrive in Pretoria, South Africa. What a warm welcome!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
11
First Lady Michelle Obama

Our First Lady walks with children as she visits a community center in Johannesburg. Mrs. Obama wears a vest and trousers from J. Crew paired with an ASOS Africa top.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
12
First Lady Michelle Obama and Nelson Mandela

Our First Lady and her daughters visit Nelson Mandela at his home in Houghton, South Africa. Mrs. O wears a stunning silk shantung suit by Narciso Rodriguez and turq earrings by Nava Zahavi.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
13
First Lady Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama and her family are welcomed by traditional dancers when they arrived in Gaborone, Botswana. We are sure they loved the performance! The First Lady wears a Jean Paul Gaultier suit and a Tory Burch wrap belt.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
14
Michael Ealy

Michael Ealy at the ‘Montblanc Presents: The 24 Hour Plays’ event in Santa Monica, CA. Those blue eyes are mesmerizing!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
15
Katerina Graham

Katerina Graham, wearing a Kristian Addnevik dress and Raphael Young shoes, attends the ‘22nd Annual MuchMusic Video Awards’ in Toronto, Canada. Her fashion choice is quite daring, don’t you agree?

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
16
Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae delivers a riveting performance at the ‘Sonar Music Festival’ in Barcelona, Spain. Her voice and style are equally amazing!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
17
Kanye West

Kanye West shows off his unique style at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show in Paris.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
18
Holly Robinson-Peete

Holly Robinson-Peete arrives at the ‘2nd Annual Prevention Honors Hollywood Heroes’ in Los Angeles. Her body-con dress and sky-high Christian Louboutins are so chic!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
19
Halle Berry and Nahla Aubrey

Halle Berry and Nahla are spotted in walking in Beverly Hills. Halle was picking her up from school. We can’t get enough of seeing these two out and about!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
20
Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight honors Oprah with a performance at the ‘38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards’ in Las Vegas. Her music is truly iconic. We’re sure Oprah loved the tribute.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
21
Fefe Dobson

Fefe Dobson shows off her fierce Jeffrey Campbell shoes and her Heather Lawton dress at the ‘22 Annual MuchMusic Video Awards’ in Toronto. We love this whole look on her!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
22
Estelle

Estelle out and about wearing a zebra print shawl in London. We’re also taking note of her sleek black dress. Love it!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
23
Drake

Drake was honored with the Hal David Starlight award during the Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards in New York City. Congrats Drake!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
24
Debbie Morgan

Debbie Morgan arrives at the ‘38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ in Las Vegas. Her dress is simply stunning!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
25
Rutina Wesley

Rutina Wesley arrives at the ‘True Blood Season Four Premiere’ in Hollywood. We can’t wait for the show to return this season!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
26
Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vazquez

Happy Birthday LaLa! Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vasquez arrive at TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas. We’re sure that was an amazing night for the birthday girl!

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
27
Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars rocks the stage on NBC’s ‘Today’ in New York City.

Essential Viewing: 6.25.11
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