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Essential Viewing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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