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Solange Knowles steps out in a cutout jumpsuit for the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact Event at Town Hall on Friday night (February 28) in New York City.

The 33-year-old singer’s mom Tina Knowles and her husband Richard Lawson were there to support her, as well as Common, Andra Day, Leon Bridges, Jon Batiste and Mumu Fresh, among others.

Solange is the first ever recipient of the award, which honors “excellence at the intersection of arts and activism.”

She receives $100,000, which she will turn over to Project Row Houses, a Houston-based nonprofit.

“I will never forget being a young girl and the impact of hearing the great Lena Horne so radiantly and powerfully singing the words ‘believe in yourself’ from that remarkable moment in The Wiz,” Solange shared in a statement. “I have carried it with me closely my entire life.”

She continued, “At the age of 12, I played this very role at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas and it was then I learned about Lena’s dedicated activism and fearless integrity as a woman and groundbreaking artist. I am honored to be receiving an award that bears her name and continue her legacy of using the arts to inspire reflection and evoke change.”

FYI: Solange wore a David Koma jumpsuit with Rene Caovilla shoes. Common is wearing a Sandro suit.

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Jay-Z is kicking off his Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Weekend with his wife, Beyonce, by his side.

The 49-year-old musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist hosted the inaugural gala at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino over the weekend in Hollywood, Fla.

Jay‘s mom Gloria Carter, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Robert Kraft, Normani, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous, Tyler Perry, Dapper Dan, Eddie Rosario, Michael Blackson, Beyonce‘s mom Tina Knowles and husband Richard Lawson and DJ Trauma were all in attendance.

The event kicked off on Friday night (November 15) with a high-stakes poker tournament, where Marcelo Claure was crowned winner over Jay and Yo Gotti. He donated his $500,000 in earnings back to the Shawn Carter Foundation.

On Saturday night (November 16), celebrities from various sectors of music, entertainment and sports came together for a night of dinner and drinks, raising a total of $6 million.

Robin Roberts was Master of Ceremonies at the gala, while guests enjoyed cocktails courtesy of D’USSE Cognac and Armand de Brignac throughout the evening. There was also a live performance by Alicia Keys.

All proceeds benefited the Shawn Carter Foundation‘s scholarship fund, college prep workshops and bus tours, study abroad opportunities, and community goodwill programs for youth and families in need.

FYI: Beyonce is wearing a Roberto Cavalli Couture dress.

Beyonce is all smiles as she and Jay-Z skip the red carpet while arriving at the Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening on Saturday (October 5) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The 38-year-old entertainer dazzled in a curve-hugging gold dress while the 49-year-old rapper looked sharp in a black tux.

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Other stars joining Beyonce at the event included her Destiny’s Child co-members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams along with her mom Tina Lawson and husband Richard Lawson.

The following day, Beyonce took to Instagram to congratulate Tyler Perry on the opening of his new studios.

“Happy Sunday. Congratulations to Tyler Perry on the opening of his studios. I could feel our ancestors’ presence,” Beyonce wrote. “Surrounded by my heroes, I watched Denzel, Queen Oprah, Spike, Whoopi, Sir Poitier, Will, Halle, Dame Cicely and our angels John Singleton and Diahann Carroll honored. The Armand de Brignac crashed against each soundstage as fireworks lit up the sky. Generations of blood, sweat and tears, success, excellence and brilliance. It makes me so proud, so full, I could not stop crying. Thank you my Virgo brother for so much love and passion put into every detail. My prayer today is that you will take it all in. You inspire me to dream even bigger.”

FYI: Beyonce is wearing a Yousef Al Jasmi gown, Anabela Chan earrings, and rings by Maxior and Yvan Tufenkjian. Jay-Z is wearing a Tom Ford tux. Kelly is wearing Nicolas Jebran. Michelle is wearing a Malan Breton blazer and skirt.

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50 Cent and girlfriend Jamira couple up for the premiere of Power season six on Tuesday night (August 20) at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The 44-year-old rapper and actor looked cool in a black and white suit as he attended the event alongside co-star La La Anthony, who rocked a curve-hugging silver dress for the red carpet.

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Fellow cast members at the premiere included Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Jerry Ferrara and wife Breanne Racano, and J.R. Ramirez.

Guests at the premiere included Victor Cruz, Tina Knowles-Lawson and husband Richard Lawson, Ice-T and wife Coco Austin, TV personality Terrence J, Snoop Dogg, Orange is the New Black actress Elizabeth Rodriguez, and music producer Russell Simmons.

During the premiere, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, and Fetty Wap all hit the stage for performances!

Season six of Power premieres on Sunday, August 25 at 8pm ET on Starz.

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Eva Longoria snaps a photo with Holly Robinson Peete at the 2019 HollyRod Foundation DesignCare Gala on Saturday (July 27) in Malibu, Calif.

The ladies were joined at the annual event by Gabrielle Union with husband Dwyane Wade, Skai Jackson, and Tina Knowles-Lawson with husband Richard Lawson.

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“About last night…at Holly and Rodney’s 21st Annual DesignCare benefitting the HollyRod Foundation 💚,” Eva captioned a set of photos on Instagram.

The evening featured culinary experiences by global lifestyle hospitality company, sbe and its restaurant brands Katsuya, Cleo, Fi’lia, Carna and Umami Burger

FYI: Eva is wearing a Pamella Roland dress and Saint Laurent shoes. Gabrielle is wearing a SemSem dress, a Gelareh Mizrahi bag, and Sophie Ratner jewelry. Holly is wearing a Pamella Roland dress. Skai is wearing a Pamella Roland dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, an Edie Parker clutch, Lana Jewelry earrings, and an EF Collection ring

Samuel L. Jackson suited up for the premiere of Shaft!

The 70-year-old actor hit the red carpet at the event on Monday night (June 10) at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.

He was also joined by Richard Roundtree, who starred in the original 1971 film, and newcomer Jessie T. Usher, who is playing Samuel‘s son.

Other cast in attendance included Alexandra Shipp, Regina Hall and Avan Jogia.

The cast also got support from Spike Lee, Cedric the Entertainer, Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles-Lawson.

Make sure to check out the trailer for Shaft!

Shaft hits theaters on June 14th.

Tiffany Haddish hits the red carpet in a feathered outfit as she arrives at the 2019 Wearable Art Gala on Saturday night (June 1) at The Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Sana Monica, Calif.

The 39-year-old actress walked the red carpet alongside hosts Tina Knowles-Lawson and her husband Richard Lawson.

Other guests at the event included Richard‘s daughter Bianca Lawson and Solange Knowles‘ 14-year-old son Julez Smith and his dad Daniel Smith.

Stars at the event included Jesse Williams, Tyler Perry, Chloe X Halle, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Lena Waithe, former How to Get Away with Murder actor Kendrick Sampson, Get Out actor Daniel Kaluuya, Magic Johnson and wife Cookie, and Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie.

The theme of this year’s gala is “A Journey to the Pride Lands,” in honor of Disney’s upcoming CGI remake of The Lion King, which Tina‘s daughter Beyoncé stars as Nala.

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