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Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson looked radiant at this year's VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul. She performed her hit, "Night of Your Life." (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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La La Anthony - La La Anthony was one of the presenters at the event honoring the cities which influenced soul music such as London, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and Memphis. There was also a tribute for the late Amy Winehouse at the end of the show. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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50 Cent - Rapper 50 Cent arrived at the celebration looking dapper and gushed over being Chaka Khan's date for the night. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige helped open the show, alongside Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson, and sang "Real Love" during the medley.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Estelle, Erykah Badu and Marsha Ambrosius - Singers Estelle, Erykah Badu and Marsha Ambrosius pose backstage. Each performed during the night. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images

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Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah, who also presented during the show, dazzled in a deep blue floor-length gown. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Common - Rapper Common also served as presenter for the event. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige, Ledisi and Sharon Jones - During the Chicago medley, Ledisi and Sharon Jones sang "Rescue Me" and Mary J. Blige joined Chaka Khan to perform "Ain't Nobody." (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson and Jill Scott - Jennifer Hudson and Jill Scott were just two of the power performers that brought the house down during VH1's Divas Celebrate Soul.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Estelle - Estelle not only paid homage to her native London by performing a medley with Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius and Questlove of The Roots, but later in the night also joined Travie McCoy to honor Philadelphia's contributions.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J - Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J made one colorful splash at the event and sang "Knock on Wood" during their tribute to Memphis.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige - The night was all about collaborations. Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige opened the show with "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Jill Scott - Jill Scott captured the audience while performing "Hear My Call." (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige also proved that she can work a performance all on her own with "Mr. Wrong."  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Erykah Badu - Erykah Badu took the stage with Chaka Khan and Mavis Staples to perform the classic "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Erykah Badu and Jill Scott - Erykah Badu and Jill Scott joined Black Thought of The Roots, which served as the night's house band, to perform "You Got Me" in their tribute to Philadelphia.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)