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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Sorry about the big gap in updates today, we had some biz to handle … just like these celebrities we caught on the scene handling their business this past Tuesday! Rapper Wale visited Fuse Studios in New York City Tuesday (Nov 10) to appear on Fuse TV’s “Hip Hop Shop” to promote his new album Attention Deficit, which dropped that day. In a series of tweets following his debut album’s launch, the D.C. born emcee said that each song on his album tells a story:

“On the train, bumpin’ my album,” he wrote. “I feel like telling y’all facts about Attention Deficit. Why not? There’s a story behind every song. On ‘Mama Told Me,’ I had something stuck in my teeth. At the beginning you can hear me making this weird noise tryin’ to get it out.” (Warning: Once you know that fact, that’s the only think you can hear.)

A few minutes later, he added that producer Mark Ronson actually encouraged Wale to tone down the lyrics of “90210,” where he skewers Paris Hilton (among others). “I admit i was too mean on that,” he wrote. Finally, he said that the album’s best track almost fell by the wayside. “‘Contemplate’ almost didn’t make the album. Jay-Z was a writer on the song sampled and we couldn’t reach him until the last minute.”

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Tennis phenom Serena Williams hosted an autograph signing session for her new book “Queen of the Court” at Harrods department store Monday afternoon (Nov 2) in London, England.

We’re sure security was extra tight as this was the same place where Leona Lewis got hit in the face a few weeks back. Though we doubt anyone would attempt to try anything like that with Serena, unless they have some sort of death wish. Serena is straight from the hood and with all of that hardcore training she goes through on a regular basis, we’re sure she’s not anyone to mess with!

Newlyweds Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were all boo’d up as they walked the red carpet of the grand opening of Phillippe Chow’s new restaurant in West Hollywood, California Monday (Oct 12).

Other celebrities in attendance were Tyrese, Kobe Bryant and Serena Williams.

Rapper/actress Eve and actress (now director) Drew Barrymore shared a hug Tuesday evening (Sep 29) at the after party for the premiere of “Whip It” at Hot Tub Johnny’s in Hollywood. The movie, which Eve stars in, was directed by Drew Barrymore and hits theaters nationwide Friday, October 2nd. This is Barrymore’s first time directing a film.

Co-stars Queen Latifah and Common shared a hug as they posed for a picture at the “Just Wright” wrap party at Greenhouse Tuesday night (Aug 25) in New York City. Other celebs who attended the celebration include Paula Patton, Robin Thicke, Serena Williams and more. Continue reading to check out all of the pics!

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The Williams sisters obviously love tennis, but apparently they love them some football too! Venus and Serena Williams have purchased a stake in the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. The duo joins the likes of Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Glori and Emilio Estefan in becoming limited ownership partners in the Miami team, making them the first female African-American to hold an ownership stake in an NFL franchise. The Dolphins’ owner and managing partner, Stephen Ross, made the announcement Tuesday (Aug 25).

“I am so excited to be part of such a renowned organization,” says Serena. “Having spent so much of my childhood in the area, being involved with a staple of Miami culture is a huge honor. We look forward to many championships and much success together with the Miami Dolphins.”

Agrees Venus, “I am honored to be a partner in the Miami Dolphins franchise and thankful to owner Stephen Ross for allowing Serena and I to be part of Miami Dolphins history.”

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Enjoy these pictures of the tennis phenoms on the red carpet at the DIRECTV ESPN US Open Experience in Bryant Park Wednesday (Aug 26) in New York City.

Actresses (and twin sisters) Tia and Tamera Mowry were spotted in the West Hollywood area of Los Angles Tuesday (Aug 4) enjoying an afternoon meal at Toast.

Rapper Jay-Z was spotted filming some sort of commercial in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York City last Tuesday (Aug 4).

Continue reading for recent candid photos of Angela Simmons, Serena Williams and Marlon Wayans!

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The 2009 ESPY Awards went down Wednesday night (Jul 15) at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Kobe & Vanessa Bryant, Venus & Serena Williams, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Michael Phelps, Wyclef Jean and other celebrities/athletes showed up to the ceremony, which was hosted by award-winning actor Samuel L. Jackson.

The 17th annual sports awards show will air this Sunday, July 19th, at 9 PM ET on ESPN.

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Tennis phenom Serena Williams, who took the win over her older sister Venus Williams for the Women’s Singles Final tennis match, attended the Wimbledon Winners Party at Hotel Intercontinental Sunday (Jul 5) in London, England. Continue reading for more pics of her at the dinner.

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