What: The host with the most prepping for the 2013 BET Honors awards.
Why: The behind the scenes action is always exciting, especially all of the jewels, dresses and gowns we see here that didn’t make it to the carpet.
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#9: Estelle
What: The Brit bombshell’s Clive Davis party gown.
Why: Estelle shows off a fab ensemble we didn’t see for GRAMMY festivities—a style that’s draped and dreamy and, of course, intricately patterned.
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#8: Melanie Fiona
What: Fiona’s GRAMMY pre-prep moment.
Why: This pretty Pic Stitch collage showcases every divine detail of the singer, from her sleek ‘do to the embroidered vest by Amen and matching Gucci trousers.
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#7: Tracee Ellis Ross
What: The actress posing on the carpet at the sixth annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
Why: Our favorite girlfriend livens up the moment in a vibrant plaid dress, a playful look you don’t often see on the carpet—but, of course, Ms. Ross can pull off anything.
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#6: LaLa Anthony & Kelly Rowland
What: Best friends LaLa and Kelly Rowland at the sixth annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
Why: The dashing duo show off lively looks we love. Kelly in a sunshine yellow look and Anthony in a sparkling jeweled dress.
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#5: Elle Varner
What: The singer’s red hot, floor-length dress at the Clive Davis GRAMMY party.
Why: Varner is vixened out and runway ready in this scarlet dress we spotted on her Instagram feed.
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#4: Lianne La Havas & Jill Scott
What: These stylish singers on the 2013 ESSENCE Black Women in Music black carpet.
Why: We love that La Havas and Scott wore two completely different looks but both were sexy sirens in red!
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#3: Ciara
What: The singer sitting pretty before she reveals her GRAMMY gown.
Why: Sultry and clad in Halston, Ciara captures a Marilyn Monroe moment before her real photo opp on the red carpet.
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#2: Mara Brock-Akil
What: The pretty producer looking chic walking the Black Women in Hollywood red carpet.
Why: The moment Brock-Akil stepped onto the carpet, we were lusting after her Peter Pilotto dress. Glad we could see it up close and personal.
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#1: Beyoncé Knowles
What: The diva’s Life Is But A Dream red carpet debut.
Why: This off-carpet profile pic captures the ornate beading in Bey’s Elie Saab spring couture gown. Haute!