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Essential Viewing

Essential Viewing
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Jay-Z went down under this week. He performed at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Alfre Woodard attended Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night Gala. She looked simply stunning this v-neck dress.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Bravo invited ESSENCE.com to go behind the scenes for the taping of “What Watch Happens Live!” Check out “RHOA” star Kandi Burruss, “mama” Joyce and host, Andy Cohen.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

On the path to a fantastic comeback, El Debarge performed at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Cee Lo Green was spotted backstage at the Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

President Obama received 12 stitches from a basketball game this Thanksgiving. Feel better Mr. President.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Naomi Campbell and Pharrell Williams attended an Art Basel event in sunny-side Miami.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Kimberly Elise attended the 10th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Gala. She definitely is a hero to us.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Looking chic in poka dots, Tracee Ellis Ross attended the 2010 Devine Design gala. We certainly envy her closet!

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Bruno Mars was one of many who performed onstage during the Grammy Nominations Concert.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

In honor of World AIDS Day, Gabourey Sidibe, Malaak Compton-Rock, Christy Turlington Burns and Gabrielle Union attended the World AIDS Day event in Brooklyn.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

On her first red carpet appearance since giving birth, Alicia Keys attended a screening of ‘Biutiful.’

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Stunning in gold, Halle Berry attended the premiere of her new movie ‘Frankie and Alice.’

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Knee deep in the holiday spirit, Mariah Carey performed during the dress rehearsal for the 2010 Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Selita Ebanks and Kanye West wrapped Christmas presents at the New Yorkers for Children Wrap to Rap benefit this week.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Denzel Washington announced Jennifer Lopez as the new national spokesperson for The Boys & Girls Club Of America. She is also the first female to ever hold that position.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

The First Family attended a Howard University basketball game this week.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Soulful songstress Chrisette Michele hosted a tea party for her new album ‘Let Freedom Reign’ in NYC.

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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia were all smiles when they received their White House Christmas Tree.

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