Jennifer Hudson arrives at the Swarovski Elements and Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Ceremony in Beverly Hills.
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First Class Love
The First Lady Michelle Obama hugs President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House for United States veterans.
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Doin’ it Well
LL Cool J has dinner with friends and family at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills.
04
Tall Order
olula Adeyemi attends the ‘Skate at Somerset House’ event presented by Tiffany & Co. in London.
05
Internationally Known
Lenny Kravitz rocks out on stage at the ‘Mediolanum’ forum in Milan, Italy.
06
Cover Girl
ESSENCE’s December cover star, Tasha Smith, meets and greets the staff and talks about her show “For Better or Worse.”
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Glitz ‘n Glam
Wendy Williams sparkles on the red carpet at the 39th International Emmy Awards in New York City.
08
Fine and Dandy
Jordin Sparks arrives at the ‘Winter in Venice’ event at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
09
Model Behavior
Cynthia Bailey visits the ESSENCE offices to talk about season 4 of Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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Mommy and Me
LaLa Anthony is spotted out and about with her son Kiyan in Hollywood.
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Play it Cool
Mario Van Peebles arrives at ‘The Artist’ Special Screening hosted by Audi at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
12
Easy Breezy
Octavia Spencer attends a screening of ‘When You Find Me’ inspired by Canon’s Project Imagin8ion contest in Los Angeles.
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In the Mix
Spike Lee attends the world premiere of ‘Hugo’ in New York City.
14
Major Moves
will.i.am and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announce partnership with Americans Promoting Study Abroad and Major Beijing Concert to benefit Study Abroad during a press conference in Los Angeles.
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Style Maven
Gayle King arrives for the ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.
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School Days
Rihanna rocks tartan during a performance on the ‘X-Factor’ in London.