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Essential Viewing: 7.16.11

Essential Viewing: 7.16.11
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Classic Beauty

Zoe Saldana is flirty in florals while attending ‘The Foundation Polo Challenge’ at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. We love this feminine look on her!

Essential Viewing: 7.16.11
02
Like Mother, Like Daughter

Monica and her mother, Marilyn Best, look so much alike. Here the proud grandma arrives at her daughter’s lavish wedding with Monica’s two sons.

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03
Standout Appearance

Serena Williams does not shy away from bright color as she wears (WEARS!) her short skirt suit at the 2011 ESPY Awards. That bodacious body…oooh girl!

Essential Viewing: 7.16.11
04
Dinner With My Homegirl

Selita Ebanks and Estelle kick it at the iRenew pre-ESPY dinner for Kemba Walker in Hollywood, CA. We love seeing these two together.

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05
Shining Star

Queen Latifah shows off her star quality at the Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and Dolce & Gabbana party in London, England.

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06
Prince’s Reign

Who does it better than Prince? The talented singer performs live during his ‘Welcome 2 Europe’ tour in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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07
Life’s A Beach

Paula Patton and her hubby Robin Thicke enjoy some quality time in Miami Beach, Florida.

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08
Signature Smile

Isn’t Oprah glowing! Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham stop to talk with the press at the Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.

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09
Coupled Up

Newlyweds Monica and Shannon Brown arrive at BOA Steakhouse in Los Angeles. These two looked happier than ever on their wedding week!

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10
Joined at the Hip

LL Cool J and his wife Simone Smith arrive at Monica and Shannon Brown’s wedding wearing shades of blue as requested by the bride and groom.

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11
Thoughts And Prayers

First Lady Michelle Obama attended the funeral of former First Lady Betty Ford at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, California.

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12
Living Proof

ESSENCE Music Festival headliner Mary J. Blige brought down the house when she performed “The Living Proof”, her new song from the movie “The Help.”

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13
Reporting For Duty

Style Mission Accomplished! Keri Hilson rocks a military inspired look at Chateau Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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14
Truth or Dare

Kelis performs at the Orange RockCorps Concert in London, England. We can always count on her to bring eclectic chic!

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15
Fringe Benefits

Eva Marcille flashes a smile as beautiful in her fringed dress at the ‘Qream’ Launch Party hosted by Pharrell Williams in Hollywood California.

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16
Sole Searchin’

Beyoncé is spotted in London doing some shopping with her mom and entourage. We hear Bey dropped a whopping $14,000 on this shopping trip!

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17
Purple Rain

Prince gives an awe-inspiring performance alongside Andy Allo during his ‘Welcome 2 Europe’ tour in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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18
Star Power

Beyoncé puts on another sizzling performance at the Oxegen Music Festival in Ireland.

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19
Queen B In The Park

Beyoncé performs at the 2011 ‘T in the Park’ music festival in Scotland. All hail Queen B!

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20
QT with her Cuties

Awwwww! Alicia Keys takes a summer stroll with her stepson in NYC.

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