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Issa Rae, MJ Rodriguez, H.E.R & More Step Out In Style for Soul Train Awards 2019!

Issa Rae, MJ Rodriguez and H.E.R. strike a pose on the green carpet while attending the 2019 Soul Train Awards held at the Orleans Arena on Sunday (November 17) in Las Vegas.

The three ladies were joined at the event by musicians Keyshia Cole, JoJo, Letoya Luckett, Tank and Jeremih, as well as actors Luke James and Skai Jackson and hostesses Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold.

The 2019 Soul Train Awards were hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold who opened the show with a rocking opening spectacle, which included a vogue performance from MJ Rodriguez – Check out the performance here!

Lizzo, who was not in attendance, took home the top prize in two categories at the 2019 BET Soul Train Awards: Video of the Year for her “Juice” music video, and Album/Mixtape of the Year for her album Cuz I Love You.

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LeToya Luckett Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Husband Tommicus Walker!

LeToya Luckett and husband Tommicus Walker are expecting!

The 37-year-old singer and original Destiny’s Child member made the exciting announcement on her Instagram on Wednesday (June 27).

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of LeToya Luckett

Madison, LeToya‘s six-year-old stepdaughter, revealed the happy news in an adorable video.

“I know something you don’t know…I’ll give you a hint! Daddy and LeToya sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g…ew, gross! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…the baby!” she said.

“We are over the moon and overjoyed by this news. We feel so blessed that God has gifted us with the gift of life. We will be revealing the gender on the fourth of July. This is s straight up blessing, just a blessing. So keep us in your prayers. It doesn’t matter if it’s a girl or boy. We just wanted to have a healthy baby,” LeToya told Essence.

Congratulations to the happy family!

Andra Day & Common 'Stand Up' at NAACP Image Awards 2018

Andra Day and Common pose for a photo after performing together at the 2018 NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Monday (January 15) in Pasadena, Calif.

The two stars performed their song “Stand Up for Something” from the movie Marshall, which got them nominated for two awards – Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration.

Also in attendance were singers Lil Mama and LeToya Luckett, as well as the stars of The RealTamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, and Jeannie Mai – who won the award for Outstanding Talk Series. The four co-hosts also hosted the non-televised awards ceremony on Sunday night.

FYI: Andra is wearing a Giorgio Armani dress and Christian Louboutin shoes on the carpet. Jeannie is wearing a Styland suit, Jimmy Choo shoes, a Kilian clutch, and AS29 jewelry.

25+ pictures inside of all the stars at the show… More Here! »

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Does Tina Knowles Know the Sex of Beyonce's Twins?

Beyonce Knowles‘ mom Tina walked the red carpet with her daughter’s former Destiny’s Child group-mates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams!

All three ladies were seen at the 2017 Wearable Art Gala at California African American Museum on Saturday (April 29) in Los Angeles.

Also in attendance at the event were Tina‘s husband Richard Lawson, Kelly‘s husband Tim Witherspoon, Kris Jenner, Samuel L. Jackson, Empire‘s Serayah McNeill, Black-ish‘s Yara Shahidi, Hidden FiguresOctavia Spencer, former athlete Magic Johnson with wife Cookie and son EJ Johnson, actress Meagan Good, former talk show host Star Jones, and former Destiny’s Child singer LeToya Luckett.

Beyonce, Jay Z, and Blue Ivy Carter (all not pictured) were also in attendance at the event!

Recently, Tina was asked about Beyonce and Jay Z‘s upcoming twins. “It’s the biggest blessing. I’m so excited!” When asked about the sex of the twins, Tina claimed she did not know. “I would be happy with whatever God gives me,” she told Extra.

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Viola Davis, Janelle Monae & Tracee Ellis Ross Lead Star-Studded Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards!

A whole bunch of fiercely talented ladies stepped out to support each other at Essence’s 2017 Black Women In Hollywood Awards!

Viola Davis, Janelle Monae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Gabrielle Union, Laverne Cox, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks, Tina Knowles all stepped out to attend the ceremony held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday (February 23) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Janelle Monae

Also in attendance was Quvenzhane Wallis, Aja Naomi King, Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good, Samira Wiley, Letoya Luckett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Issa Rae, Common, Pharrell Williams, Sherri Shepherd, Teyonah Parris, Shaun Robinson and Alfred Enoch.

Janelle received the Breakthrough Award for Moonlight and Hidden Figures; Insecure writer-executive producer Issa took home the Vanguard Award; How to Get Away with Murder‘s Aja was honored with the Lincoln Shining Star Award and Black-ish‘s Yara received the Generation Next Award.

FYI: Viola is wearing a custom Christian Siriano dress and earrings by Effy Jewelry. Tracee is wearing a Lethicia Bronstein dress and an Edie Parker clutch. Issa ia carrying an Edie Parker clutch. Laverne is wearing a Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna gown and Tadashi Shoji clutch. Jurnee is wearing a Yanina Couture black tiered gown. Cynthia is wearing a Kenzo dress and Sophia Webster shoes. Janelle is wearing L Frank jewelry.

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Octavia Spencer, John Legend, & Janelle Monae Attend the 2017 NAACP Image Awards!

Octavia Spencer rocks a pant suit as she arrives at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards Saturday (February 11) at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif.

The 46-year-old actress had a funny moment inside the awards show when she forgot her glasses and couldn’t read the teleprompter while presenting her award!

CHECK OUT: NAACP Image Awards 2017 – Complete List of Winners!

Also spotted arriving at the awards show was John Legend, Janelle Monae, Andra Day, LeToya Luckett, and Bianca Lawson.

Towards the end of the awards show, Octavia celebrated her new film Hidden Figures winning Outstanding Motion Picture along with her co-stars Janelle and Taraji P. Henson!

10+ pictures inside of stars arriving at the event…

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Solange Knowles Honors Erykah Badu at Essence Black Women in Music Bash!

The 2017 Grammys are bringing everyone together!

A whole bunch of fierce ladies – Solange, Janelle Monae, Serayah, Keyshia Cole, Mya, Kiersey Clemons, Sierra McClain, Melanie Fiona, Kandi Burruss, Faith Evans, LeToya Luckett, Macy Gray, Remy Ma, Lil Mama and Estelle – stepped out to celebrate the best of the best at Essence’s 2017 Black Women in Music Celebration held at NeueHouse Hollywood on Thursday (February 9) in Los Angeles.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Solange

Solange hit the stage to introduce honoree Erykah Badu at the event, which this year commemorates the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Baduizm.

“She is mother, she is sister, she is friend, she is auntie, she is chief, she is warrior of many tribes,” Solange expressed during her speech. “Empress of the mystic women, ruler of the free.. And she has been that for 20 years. She is a beautiful reminder that you cannot put us in the box.”


#solange better preach

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FYI: Janelle is carrying a Anya Hindmarch clutch. Erykah is wearing an Ashi Studio black velvet one shoulder gown.

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