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Kelly Rowland - Kelly Rowland was one of the honorees at Essence's Black Women in Music event on Wednesday (Feb. 8). She wore a beautiful orange gown that flowed off one shoulder and accessorized with gold jewelry. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Eve - Eve looked stunning in this floor-length green gown. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams - Michelle Williams was present to honor her former Destiny's Child member, Kelly Rowland. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo showed up at the 3rd annual Essence Black Women in Music looking classy but semi-casual. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Ledisi - Singer Ledisi wore a shimmering LBD to the event, which took place at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Tamia - Tamia arrived in a cleavage-baring black-sheen dress that accentuated her curves and accessorized with a gold clutch and heels. (Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

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Kenny Lattimore - Singer Kenny Lattimore looked dapper in a salmon-and-black suit. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Regina King - Actress Regina King added a pop of color to her outfit by pairing a black dress with red peep-toe pumps. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Letoya Luckett - Singer Letoya Luckett showed off her curves in a form-fitting vivid blue dress. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Sylvia Rhone - Sylvia Rhone, the president of Universal Music, was also recognized at the star-studded event. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Holly Robinson Peete - Holly Robinson Peete was looking sexy with a black halter dress and bold jewelry. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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DJ Kiss - DJ Kiss looked pretty sophisticated in a knee-length skirt and a wine-colored asymmetrical top. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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MC Lyte - MC Lyte attended the event in this loose-fitting dress and strappy heels. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Eva Marcille - Eva the diva was all legs and thighs on the black carpet in her bright mini. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Sharon Leal - How glamorous does Sharon Leal look in this gold floor-length gown that hugs and flows in all the right places? (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Wayne Brady - Comedian Wayne Brady was all smiles on the black carpet. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)