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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Essential ViewingWeek in RewindIt was a sizzling week in entertainment and fashion! Many of our celebs including Beyonce, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and Nicki Minaj got in on the Grammy fun while others kept the front rows of New Fashion Week smoking hot. Take a look back at this week's highlights from coast to coast...Beyonce and RihannaBeyonce and Rihanna attend the Gucci and Roc Nation Pre-Grammy brunch in West Hollywood. Wonder what these two chatted about?Whitney and Bobby Kristina HoustonCheck out this mother-daughter duo arriving at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala! Whitney reportedly put on a fantastic show for the crowd.Leona LewisLeona Lewis has been wowing the crowds with her recent red carpet looks. Check her out in a hot pink and neon yellow outfit at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party.Usher and Clive DavisUsher and mega producer Clive Davis snapped this photo in the midst of Davis' pre-Grammy party celebrating David Geffen.Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. BligeJennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige attended the 2011 Pre-Grammy Gala put on by Clive Davis. Don't they look lovely?Brandy and MonicaBrandy and Monica were overcome with joy while watching the performances at Clive Davis' 2011 Pre-Grammy Gala. The show must have been amazing.Solange KnowlesSolange Knowles got in on the Grammy action too. Check her out arriving to the Gucci and RocNation Pre-Grammy Brunch at the Soho House.Will Smith and Jay-ZWill Smith and Jay-Z arrive at the Gucci and RocNation Pre-Grammy brunch held at Soho House.The Smith FamilyJada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith and Willow Smith walked the red carpet of the Grammy awards. They were proud to see Jaden perform with Usher and Justin Bieber.Jennifer HudsonJennifer Hudson looked very sexy in her navy bustier gown with angled hem at the Grammys.RihannaGrammy winner Rihanna arrived at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in this see-through white gown.Nicki MinajNicki Minaj in perhaps her most fierce outfit yet, arrived at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Florence WelchThese incredible women lent their voices to pay tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin at the Grammy Awards. It was amazing!Rihanna and DrakeRihanna and Drake made the stage sizzle during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards this past Sunday.Usher and Justin BieberOn stage at last Sunday's Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber and Usher went all-out — complete with similar suits and choreography. Jaden Smith also joined their performance.Lady Gaga, Beyonce and UsherLady Gaga, Beyonce and Usher posed for a group photo backstage at the 2011 Grammy Awards.Yelling to the SkyGabourey Sidibe, director Victoria Mahoney, Yolonda Ross and Zoe Kravitz attended the "Yelling To The Sky" Premiere during day three of the 61st Berlin International Film Festival at Berlinale Palace in Berlin, Germany.Holly Robinson Peete and Wayne BradyFunny man Wayne Brady and the talented Holly Robinson Peete hosted the 42nd annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Luncheon this week.Aretha FranklinA very healthy looking Aretha Franklin alongside Jesse Jackson enjoyed the Detroit Pistons game against the Miami Heat in Michigan this week. It's great to see her out and about again.BeyonceA low key Beyonce attended Kelly Rowland's 30th birthday at Phillipe Chow in L.A. We're loving those turquoise red-bottoms!Cynthia Bailey"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Cynthia Bailey made the rounds during New York Fashion Week.Anika Noni RoseAnika Noni Rose attended the Pamella Roland Fall 2011 fashion show in this gorgeous number! Smoking hot!Gabrielle UnionGabrielle Union was a main staple at New York Fashion Week. Check her out with designer Christian Siriano at his after Party.Eve and Keri HilsonEve and Keri Hilson sat front row at The Blonds Fall 2011 fashion during New York Fashion Week Fall 2011.Veronica Webb and June AmbroseVeronica Webb and stylist to the stars, June Ambrose, attended the Tracy Reese Fall 2011 fashion show with TRESemme. June gave a fierce look every day she attended a show.Gabrielle Union and Tracy ReeseGabrielle Union and designer Tracy Reese posed backstage at Reese's Fall 2011 show. Union looks simply beautiful in Reese's sundress.Thandie NewtonThandie Newton brought a wealth of warmth to the red carpet of the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London. She's ready for Spring!Kanye WestKanye West attended the Los Angles Lakers game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden this week.RihannaDirectly after the Grammys Rihanna hopped on a plane headed straight to Britain where she performed at The Brit Awards.
Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures
By Derrick Bryson Taylor · Updated October 29, 2020

Essential Viewing

Week in Rewind

It was a sizzling week in entertainment and fashion! Many of our celebs including Beyonce, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and Nicki Minaj got in on the Grammy fun while others kept the front rows of New Fashion Week smoking hot. Take a look back at this week’s highlights from coast to coast…

Beyonce and Rihanna

Beyonce and Rihanna attend the Gucci and Roc Nation Pre-Grammy brunch in West Hollywood. Wonder what these two chatted about?

Whitney and Bobby Kristina Houston

Check out this mother-daughter duo arriving at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala! Whitney reportedly put on a fantastic show for the crowd.

Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis has been wowing the crowds with her recent red carpet looks. Check her out in a hot pink and neon yellow outfit at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party.

Usher and Clive Davis

Usher and mega producer Clive Davis snapped this photo in the midst of Davis’ pre-Grammy party celebrating David Geffen.

Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige

Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige attended the 2011 Pre-Grammy Gala put on by Clive Davis. Don’t they look lovely?

Brandy and Monica

Brandy and Monica were overcome with joy while watching the performances at Clive Davis’ 2011 Pre-Grammy Gala. The show must have been amazing.

Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles got in on the Grammy action too. Check her out arriving to the Gucci and RocNation Pre-Grammy Brunch at the Soho House.

Will Smith and Jay-Z

Will Smith and Jay-Z arrive at the Gucci and RocNation Pre-Grammy brunch held at Soho House.

The Smith Family

Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith and Willow Smith walked the red carpet of the Grammy awards. They were proud to see Jaden perform with Usher and Justin Bieber.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson looked very sexy in her navy bustier gown with angled hem at the Grammys.

Rihanna

Grammy winner Rihanna arrived at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in this see-through white gown.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj in perhaps her most fierce outfit yet, arrived at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Florence Welch

These incredible women lent their voices to pay tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin at the Grammy Awards. It was amazing!

Rihanna and Drake

Rihanna and Drake made the stage sizzle during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards this past Sunday.

Usher and Justin Bieber

On stage at last Sunday’s Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber and Usher went all-out — complete with similar suits and choreography. Jaden Smith also joined their performance.

Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Usher

Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Usher posed for a group photo backstage at the 2011 Grammy Awards.

Yelling to the Sky

Gabourey Sidibe, director Victoria Mahoney, Yolonda Ross and Zoe Kravitz attended the “Yelling To The Sky” Premiere during day three of the 61st Berlin International Film Festival at Berlinale Palace in Berlin, Germany.

Holly Robinson Peete and Wayne Brady

Funny man Wayne Brady and the talented Holly Robinson Peete hosted the 42nd annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Luncheon this week.

Aretha Franklin

A very healthy looking Aretha Franklin alongside Jesse Jackson enjoyed the Detroit Pistons game against the Miami Heat in Michigan this week. It’s great to see her out and about again.

Beyonce

A low key Beyonce attended Kelly Rowland’s 30th birthday at Phillipe Chow in L.A. We’re loving those turquoise red-bottoms!

Cynthia Bailey

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey made the rounds during New York Fashion Week.

Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose attended the Pamella Roland Fall 2011 fashion show in this gorgeous number! Smoking hot!

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union was a main staple at New York Fashion Week. Check her out with designer Christian Siriano at his after Party.

Eve and Keri Hilson

Eve and Keri Hilson sat front row at The Blonds Fall 2011 fashion during New York Fashion Week Fall 2011.

Veronica Webb and June Ambrose

Veronica Webb and stylist to the stars, June Ambrose, attended the Tracy Reese Fall 2011 fashion show with TRESemme. June gave a fierce look every day she attended a show.

Gabrielle Union and Tracy Reese

Gabrielle Union and designer Tracy Reese posed backstage at Reese’s Fall 2011 show. Union looks simply beautiful in Reese’s sundress.

Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton brought a wealth of warmth to the red carpet of the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London. She’s ready for Spring!

Kanye West

Kanye West attended the Los Angles Lakers game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden this week.

Rihanna

Directly after the Grammys Rihanna hopped on a plane headed straight to Britain where she performed at The Brit Awards.


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