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Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures

Essential ViewingThe Week in RewindThis week our favorite celebs were very busy coast to coast having a good time as the summer draws near. Rihanna and Usher enjoyed themselves watching the concerts at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, while Beyonce and her family took a trip to Disneyworld Paris to have some fun.Here are our favorite celebrity sightings from this week that will inspire you to let loose and have some fun too!Christina MilianLike mother, like daughter. Christina Milian and her adorable daughter Violet Madison Nash attend the 2011 Jenesse Silver Rose Auction and Gala.Zoe SaldanaZoe Saldana is ready for spring in this cute dress at an Evening of Cocktails and Shopping to Benefit the Children's Defense Fund hosted by Coach.Halle BerryDennis Haysbert holds Halle Berry with a guest golfer during the Halle Berry Celebrity Golf Classic. Looks like Halle is having fun!Elise Neal, Brandy, Jill Scott and Taraji P. HensonElise Neal, Brandy, EMF headliner Jill Scott and Taraji P. Henson pose after "Jill Scott: Light of the Sun" concert.They make a fabulous foursome!Erykah BaduErykah Badu gives an arm raising performance at the 2011 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Tyrese GibsonDwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson attend the 'Fast Five' movie premiere in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Those men are looking handsome!Djimon HounsouDjimon Hounsou has some quality time with his son and Kenzo Hounsou at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Celebrity Race.Janet JacksonJanet Jackson attends a book signing for 'True You: A Guide To Finding And Loving Yourself.'We love Janet for encouraging and meeting her fans at her book signings!Jennifer HudsonEMF headliner Jennifer Hudson leaving the ITV studios in London.She looks great every time we see her out and about.Kanye WestEMF headliner Kanye West rocks the mic at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.Kimora Lee SimmonsKimora Lee Simmons cuddles up with her adorable son Kenzo Hounsou at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Celebrity Race.Kirk FranklinKirk Franklin looks dapper during his performance onstage at the GMA Dove Awards in Atlanta. The show airs on GMC on Sunday April 24th 2011.Lauryn HillLauryn Hill connects with her fans onstage at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.Maya AngelouMaya Angelou shares a few words at the Common Ground Foundation gala fundraiser in Chicago.Barbara Walters, First Lady Mchelle Obama and Dr. Jill BidenBarbara Walters, First Lady Mchelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden on 'The View,' live in NYC.Don't you love Mrs. Obama's pleated skirt?Michelle WilliamsMichelle Williams take a walk on the wild side in this animal print blouse at theGMA Dove Awards in Atlanta. The show airs on GMC on Sunday April 24th 2011.Cee Lo and Nick CannonNick Cannon looking dapper in his Moods of Norway suit seen visiting Cee Lo on the set of his music video in LA.Nicole Murphy and Michael StrahanNicole Murphy and Michael Strahan attend the 'Water For Elephants' premiere in New York City. They make a cute couple!Halle Berry and Oliver MartinezOlivier Martinez and Halle Berry get all dressed up to attend the Jenesse Silver Rose Auction and Gala in Beverly Hills.Selita EbanksSelita Ebanks rocks a dramatic one shoulder mini dress at PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV.Serena WilliamsSerena Williams attends the Range Rover Evoque New York City debut in New York City. Serena is working those bangs — Yes!Rahm Emanuel, Sherri Shepherd, and CommonChicago Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel, Sherri Shepherd, and Common are dressed to the nines at the 2011 Common Ground Foundation gala fundraiser in Chicago.Solange KnowlesSolange Knowles channels her inner hippie and photographer as she takes some candid shots of a cute dog in Palm Springs, CA.Tracee Ellis Ross and Malcolm-Jamal WarnerTracee Ellis Ross and Malcolm-Jamal Warner get up close and personal attend the BET Networks Upfront event in New York City.Zoe KravitzZoe Kravitz goes for a chic red carpet look at 'The Union' premiere during Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Shad 'Bow Wow' Moss and Shannon KaneTyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Shad 'Bow Wow' Moss and Shannon Kane pose at the after party for the screening 'Madea's Big Happy Family' in L.A.Usher and RihannaUsher and Rihanna attend the Neon Carnival at Coachella Music Festival.Their music festival gear is fashionable and fresh!Willow SmithWillow Smith goes for a swim in beautiful Oahu, Hawaii.11Beyonce and Jay-ZBeyonce and Jay Z leave their hotel on their way to lunch at L'Avenue restaurant.We heard they had a great time in Paris!Jennifer HudsonEMF headliner Jennifer Hudson leaving the Mayfair Hotel in London, England.Those stripes really look great on her new figure!
Essential Viewing: The Week in Pictures
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By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020

Essential Viewing

The Week in Rewind

This week our favorite celebs were very busy coast to coast having a good time as the summer draws near. Rihanna and Usher enjoyed themselves watching the concerts at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, while Beyonce and her family took a trip to Disneyworld Paris to have some fun.Here are our favorite celebrity sightings from this week that will inspire you to let loose and have some fun too!

Christina Milian

Like mother, like daughter. Christina Milian and her adorable daughter Violet Madison Nash attend the 2011 Jenesse Silver Rose Auction and Gala.

Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana is ready for spring in this cute dress at an Evening of Cocktails and Shopping to Benefit the Children’s Defense Fund hosted by Coach.

Halle Berry

Dennis Haysbert holds Halle Berry with a guest golfer during the Halle Berry Celebrity Golf Classic. Looks like Halle is having fun!

Elise Neal, Brandy, Jill Scott and Taraji P. Henson

Elise Neal, Brandy, EMF headliner Jill Scott and Taraji P. Henson pose after “Jill Scott: Light of the Sun” concert.They make a fabulous foursome!

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu gives an arm raising performance at the 2011 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.

Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson

Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson attend the ‘Fast Five’ movie premiere in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Those men are looking handsome!

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou has some quality time with his son and Kenzo Hounsou at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Celebrity Race.

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson attends a book signing for ‘True You: A Guide To Finding And Loving Yourself.’We love Janet for encouraging and meeting her fans at her book signings!

Jennifer Hudson

EMF headliner Jennifer Hudson leaving the ITV studios in London.She looks great every time we see her out and about.

Kanye West

EMF headliner Kanye West rocks the mic at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.

Kimora Lee Simmons

Kimora Lee Simmons cuddles up with her adorable son Kenzo Hounsou at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Celebrity Race.

Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin looks dapper during his performance onstage at the GMA Dove Awards in Atlanta. The show airs on GMC on Sunday April 24th 2011.

Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill connects with her fans onstage at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou shares a few words at the Common Ground Foundation gala fundraiser in Chicago.

Barbara Walters, First Lady Mchelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden

Barbara Walters, First Lady Mchelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden on ‘The View,’ live in NYC.Don’t you love Mrs. Obama’s pleated skirt?

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams take a walk on the wild side in this animal print blouse at theGMA Dove Awards in Atlanta. The show airs on GMC on Sunday April 24th 2011.

Cee Lo and Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon looking dapper in his Moods of Norway suit seen visiting Cee Lo on the set of his music video in LA.

Nicole Murphy and Michael Strahan

Nicole Murphy and Michael Strahan attend the ‘Water For Elephants’ premiere in New York City. They make a cute couple!

Halle Berry and Oliver Martinez

Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry get all dressed up to attend the Jenesse Silver Rose Auction and Gala in Beverly Hills.

Selita Ebanks

Selita Ebanks rocks a dramatic one shoulder mini dress at PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams attends the Range Rover Evoque New York City debut in New York City. Serena is working those bangs — Yes!

Rahm Emanuel, Sherri Shepherd, and Common

Chicago Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel, Sherri Shepherd, and Common are dressed to the nines at the 2011 Common Ground Foundation gala fundraiser in Chicago.

Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles channels her inner hippie and photographer as she takes some candid shots of a cute dog in Palm Springs, CA.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Tracee Ellis Ross and Malcolm-Jamal Warner get up close and personal attend the BET Networks Upfront event in New York City.

Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz goes for a chic red carpet look at ‘The Union’ premiere during Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.

Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Shad ‘Bow Wow’ Moss and Shannon Kane

Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Shad ‘Bow Wow’ Moss and Shannon Kane pose at the after party for the screening ‘Madea’s Big Happy Family’ in L.A.

Usher and Rihanna

Usher and Rihanna attend the Neon Carnival at Coachella Music Festival.Their music festival gear is fashionable and fresh!

Willow Smith

Willow Smith goes for a swim in beautiful Oahu, Hawaii.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z

Beyonce and Jay Z leave their hotel on their way to lunch at L’Avenue restaurant.We heard they had a great time in Paris!

Jennifer Hudson

EMF headliner Jennifer Hudson leaving the Mayfair Hotel in London, England.Those stripes really look great on her new figure!