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!

CONTINUE READING

Actress Kerry Washington attended and spoke at the Music Unites Fall Masquerade Gala Thursday night (Oct 29) at the Alice Tully Hall inside the Lincoln Center in New York City. Indie rock singer/songwriter Santigold was also on hand at the event.

R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys played host to her sixth annual Black Ball to benefit the “Keep A Child Alive” AIDS organization Thursday night (Oct 15) at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The huge celebrity guest list at the event included Halle Berry, Usher, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Cannon, Tyler Perry, Robin Thicke, Mary J. Blige and more. Alicia performed with John Mayer at the event, and also premiered her new song “Sleeping with a Broken Heart.”

You can check out a lot more pictures from the red carpet and inside the Ball when you continue reading!

CONTINUE READING

R&B singer Ne-Yo launched a new ad campaign for Alfani (clothing brand) in New York, actress Kerry Washington attended a luncheon hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in Beverly Hills and actor/former NFL player Terry Crews paid a visit to Planet Hollywood in New York City Tuesday (Aug 11).

We’ve also posted recent photos of Samuel L. Jackson, Mos Def, Gabrielle Union and others attending various events throughout the past few days. Continue reading to check them out and click each picture for more info!

CONTINUE READING

Actress/singer Christina Milian attended the premiere of her “Bring It On: Fight to the Finish” movie Friday (Jul 31) at at the 10th New York Latino Film Festival, rapper Young Jeezy celebrated his partnership with Belvedere Vodka in NYC later that night, and actress Vivica A. Fox celebrated her birthday in Toronto Saturday night (Aug 1).

Continue reading for brand new pics of Fabolous, Pharrell Williams, Chilli and more attending various events throughout the weekend!

CONTINUE READING

Singer Rihanna made her first public appearance since the Chris Brown incident Monday night at “The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Other big names who attended the event include Ciara, Kanye West & Amber Rose, Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel, Eva Longoria & Tony Parker and more. Continue reading for the rest of the pics from the red carpet.

CONTINUE READING