Singer Rihanna, pictured above with her boss, Island Def Jam record exec Antonio “L.A.” Reid, made a public appearance Monday night (Nov 9) in New York City at the Glamour Magazine 2009 Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall.
Wearing an ivory gown by designer Stephane Rolland, here she can be seen hitting the red carpet of the event, designed to honor the biggest women of the year 2009. Read her acceptance speech below:
“It was a real honor to be named Glamour’s Woman of the Year, especially because I think of myself as just becoming a woman. I just turned 21 this year. Just to be mentioned in this group of women is overwhelming. I love being a part of a night where we’re celebrating women and such strong women.”
She thanked a host of people, including her record label, her mentor Jay-Z and her mother and grandmother.
“They are my two women of the year. I love you very much, Granny. I love you very much, mom. They’ve shown me what strong women can accomplish and achieve. Without their unconditional love and guidance, I wouldn’t be here, and I hope I can be an example for young girls and women today. Thank you so much.”
Other celebrities at the event were Estelle (who performed), actress Gabourey Sidibe, Serena Williams and more. Continue reading for the rest of the pictures!
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TV personalities Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian posed for pics together on the Red Carpet at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards, held Sunday evening in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater. Apparently their arrival as a duo was changed at the last minute due to a wardrobe malfunction Kim experienced prior to stepping out on the red carpet. She said didn’t get to make her “live hit” with sister Kourtney because of a problem with her zipper but was able to make it to the show on time and called it “an amazing experience.”
Writing on her official blog, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star admitted that a zipper on her white dress by Ina Soltani broke while she was en route to the ceremony.
“I had a major fashion emergency… My entire zipper ripped! It just popped!” she explained. “I freaked out and called my stylist Monica who was at the Emmys waiting for me with a needle and thread to sew up my entire dress! ”
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Other celebs on the red carpet were Heidi Klum and her husband Seal, rapper LL Cool J, comedians Kathy Griffin and Tracy Morgan, singer/songwriter Justin Timberlake and more. NeNe Leakes from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta hosted E!’s fashion coverage for the red carpet and according to Necole Bitchie, she was personally invited by Ryan Seacrest to do this.
He supposedly flew her out to LA on a private jet and the whole nine. I guess Nene really is stunting on all the other housewives. Being loud, confrontational and stereotypical during every public appearance pays off. Who knew?
More pictures from the 2009 Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards when you continue reading!
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Actress/comedienne Niecy Nash and Dr. Maya Angelou stopped for a photo together at the 34th Annual AWRT Gracie Awards Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis Wednesday (June 3) evening in New York City. AWRT is an acronym for “American Women in Radio and Television” and the Gracie Awards honor those women. Women who attended the event (and were honored) included young actress Keke Palmer, TV chef Rachael Ray, financial advisor Suze Orman, comedienne Kathy Griffin and others. Continue reading for a few photos from the event.
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