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Essential Viewing

Essential Viewing
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Former “RHoA” star, Lisa Wu Hartwell and co-author, Miasha Coleman, posed at this year’s ESSENCE’s Women’s Conference.

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Christmas is coming early this year. Singer Rihanna hosted London’s official launch of the holiday season.

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Janet Jackson attended the Halloween Extravaganza at Lanvin Boutique as Zorro.

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In a chic gold dress, Vanessa Williams attended the Casting Society of America’s 26th Annual Artios Awards in California.

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Fashionista, Veronica Webb attended the Women’s Wear Daily 100th Anniversary Gala.

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UK singer Shingai Shoniwa arrived at Cosmopolitan’s Ultimate Women of the Year event.

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Rihanna attended the state funeral of the late Prime Minister of Barbados David Thompson.

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It was truly a spooky celebration as Ciara partied at Haze Nightclub for her birthday.

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Model Chanel Iman and New York Giants star Brandon Jacobs at Victoria’s Secret’s VS. Pink event.

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Nicey Nash and Anthony Anderson appeared at this year’s Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards Dinner.

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The First Couple and “First grandmother” Marian Robinson handed out treats to local children and military families for Halloween.

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Former Destiny’s Child star, Michelle Williams sang the national anthem before a NFL International Series game. Go Michelle!

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Live in London, Mary J Blige brought the house down at the O2 Arena.

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Dressed head to toe in Lanvin, Kanye West received the Stylemaker of the Year award at the 14th Annual ACE Awards. Well deserved, Mr. West.

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Kimberly Elise, Lionsgate’s Michael Paseornek, Loretta Devine and Richard Lawson all came out for a special “For Colored Girls” screening.

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Janelle Monae performed on final day of Voodoo Experience 2010 at City Park in New Orleans.

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The sexiest couple around, Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry were spotted getting cozy at Xandros Restaurant in West Hollywood.

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Boris Kodjoe was all smiles as he attended “Primetime TV Crime Fighters” panel.

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DJ Beverly Bond, held an exclusive reception moderated by Free all for annual Black Girls Rock event. AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, actress Malinda Williams and Black Girls Rock! Mentee Emily Carpenter were all on hand.

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Amber Riley dazzled in blue as she arrived at the Fulfillment Fund’s Annual Stars 2010 Benefit Gala.

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Gabrielle Union celebrated her birthday with beau Dwyane Wade in Miami.

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Current “DWTS” contestant, Brandy arrived at the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 200th episode party.

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Minnie Mouse, Boyz II Men, ESSENCE Editor-In-Chief Angela Burt-Murray, President Michelle Ebanks were all on hand to celebrate ESSENCE’s 40th Anniversary at Disney.

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Heidi Klum and Seal certainly outdressed their guests at their annual Halloween Party.

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