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Essential Viewing: Week in Pics 5.20.10

Essential Viewing: Week in Pics 5.20.10
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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In Loving Memory

Gary Coleman passed away on May 28, 2010 at age 42.

Essential Viewing: Week in Pics 5.20.10
02
Pop Champagne

Naomi Campbell celebrated her 40th birthday at La Voile Rouge last weekend.

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03
Original Gentleman

Ne-Yo unveils a new Boys & Girls Club “Be A Gentleman” billboard in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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04
The Karate Kid!

Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith attend “The Karate Kid” street festival in Chicago, Illinois.

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05
Black Star

On the London leg of her “The Element of Freedom” tour, Keys and Swizz announce they are engaged and planning a wedding for later on this year.

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Family Support

The First family disembark from Air Force One after their arrival at O’Hare International Airport May 27, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Statement Dress

Alicia Keys attends the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball fundraiser on May 27, 2010 in London, England.

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08
Just Janet

Janet Jackson performs during the “American Idol” finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

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420131

Janet Jackson performs during the “American Idol” finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on May 26, 2010.

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Pop of Color

Estelle attends The Reuben Foundation Haiti Fundraiser on May 26, 2010 in London, England.

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Cool as Ice

Ice Cube poses for a shot after his visit to the ESSENCE office.

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Workout Ready

Michelle Obama works out with local students on the South Lawn of the White House on May 25, 2010 in Washington, DC.

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13
Yellow Right

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker attends the premiere of ‘Sex and the City 2’ at Radio City Music Hall on in New York City.

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14
Southern Gals

Kelly Rowland and LeToya Luckett arrive at E! Entertainment’s 20th Birthday Celebration at The London Hotel in West Hollywood.

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15
Natural Beauty

Kerry Washington attends an ESSENCE private dinner.

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Silver Belle

Holly Robinson-Peete arrives at Trump Soho for the after party for “The Celebrity Apprentice” season finale in New York City.

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The King

T.I. attends an interview at fuse Studios.

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Sex Appeal

Ginuwine stops by the ESSENCE office in NYC on May 25.

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Animal Instincts

Rihanna out and about in Dublin on May 26.

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Mommy Time

Monica takes sons Romelo and Rocko to Magic Kingdom.

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21
The Winner

Venus Williams returns the ball to Switzerland’s Patty Schnyder during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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22
Child’s Play

DJ Lance, Sherri Shepherd and John Leguizamo attending the Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest at Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City.

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23
Round of Applause

The President, First Lady and Vice President watch a performance during a reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month.

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