Nelly stops by the ESSENCE office in NYC on September 17.
Like ESSENCE, actress Taraji P. Henson celebrated her 40th birthday in style. Happy birthday Taraji!
Kerry Washington and the ever fabulous Desiree Rogers, now CEO of Johnson Publishing, attended the Thakoon Spring 2011 during New York Fashion Week.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell and O the Oprah Magazine editor-at-large Gayle King attended ESSENCE Magazine’s Fierce and Fabulous luncheon in New York City.
Pauletta Washington, Sherri Shepherd, Lynn Whitfield, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Anika Noni Rose attended ESSENCE Magazine’s Fierce and Fabulous luncheon in New York City.
Jay-Z and Eminem made hip-hop history with their sold-out “Home and Home” concert at the new Yankee Stadium. As always the King of New York (Jay-Z) brought out a bevy of collaborators, including Kanye West and Nicki Minaj, during his set.
VOGUE editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attended the Macy’s celebration of Fashion’s Night Out in New York City.
Naomi Campbell was honored at ESSENCE Magazine’s Fierce and Fabulous luncheon. Two snaps up for Naomi’s chic and understated look.
Angela Simmons worked this season’s animal print look while attending the Betsey Johnson Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
Beyonce showed off a new afro mane during a secret Tom Ford fashion show in New York City. We like!
LaLa Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan had a blast at FAO Schwarz toy store in New York City.
Singer Ciara worked her love and sexy magic while attending Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
Fashion Week it-girl Kelly Rowland and LaLa Vazquez attended the Badgley Mischka fashion show in NYC.
Together again: Russell Simmons and ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons showed that divorce doesn’t always mean the end of a great friendship. The two attended the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 Men’s and Women’s show.
Without a doubt Mary J. Blige stole the show during Drake’s performance at the MTV VMAs. We still love you Drake, but MJB isn’t the Queen of hip-hop soul for nothing.
Ciara had a busy week. First stop: 2010 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles where she wore a stunning Givenchy dress.
Tameka Raymond opened her second boutique, Estella HOME, in Atlanta.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 33rd Annual Awards Gala. Might we just say, the First Lady’s bronze-gold Moschino cocktail dress is fierce!
Fresh from her VMA guest appearance Mary J. Blige joined Jay-Z onstage at Yankee Stadium.
Dapper don: Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt attended the World Champions Charity Ball in Sydney, Australia.
Jennifer Hudson promoted Weight Watchers’ Lose for Good campaign in New York City. Looking good, J-Hud!
Patti LaBelle made a triumphant return to Broadway to star in “Fela!” The show’s producer’s, Jada Pinkett Smith and Wil Smith, posed backstage with the soul diva.
First Lady Michelle Obama shed a tear during a memorial service she and former First Lady Laura Bush attended for Flight 93 victims on September 11tth.
