ESSENCE magazine has recognized 25 distinguished African-Americans who have made a difference. Senator Barack Obama received the most votes in an online poll on essence.com, earning recognition as the “Readers’ Choice” for the year’s most influential African-American.
Essence Magazine 25 Most Influential List:
- Senator Barack Obama
- Gina McCauley- Blogger, whataboutourdaughters.com
- Tyler Perry - Writer, Producer, Director
- Majora Carter - Environmentalist, Founder, Executive Director, Sustainable South Bronx
- Victoria Lanier- Former Youth Director, NAACP, Northeast Region
- Reverend Jesse L. Jackson
- Reverend Al Sharpton
- The JENA Six
- Beyonce Knowles
- Oprah Winfrey
- Timbaland
- Cory A. Booker - Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
- Lovie Smith - Head Coach, NFC Champions, Chicago Bears
- Tony Dungy - Head Coach, Super Bowl Champions, Indianapolis Colts
- Deval Patrick - Governor, Massachusetts
- Don Cheadle
- Shonda Rhimes - Creator, Executive Producer, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice”
- Venus Williams
- Charles Rangel - Chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means
- Barry Bonds
- Cynthia Tucker - Syndicated Columnist, Editorial Page Editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- The Scarlet Knights - Rutgers University Women’s Basketball Team, NCAA Finalists
- Kiri Davis - Filmmaker, Youth Activist
- Bishop T.D. Jakes - Founder, Senior Pastor, The Potter’s House of Dallas
- Steve Harvey - Radio Personality, Comedian, Actor
November 7th, 2007 by Tina
Tagged as: Amy Winehouse, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Fashion, Girls Aloud, Jennifer Garner, Sienna Miller, Teri Hatcher, Uncategorized, Victoria Beckham
On November 5th at Avery Fisher Hall in New York, Glamour presented the Women Of The Year Awards 2007, honoring the most inspirational, fashionable and trendsetting women of the year.
This year’s inductees are:
- Woman of the Year: Victoria Beckham
- Entrepreneur of the Year: Victoria Beckham
- Nokia Newcomer of the Year: Freema Agyeman
- Accessory Designer of the Year: Girls Aloud
- Writer of the Year: Teri Hatcher
- TV Personality of the Year: Charlotte Church
- Film Actress of the Year: Sienna Miller
- Film-makers of the Year: Tracey Seaward and Christine Langan
- International Solo Artist Of The Year: Beyonce
- Fashion Designer of the Year: Luella Bartley
- UK Solo Artist Of The Year: Amy Winehouse
- Sportswoman of the Year: Zara Phillips
- Presenter of the Year: Fearne Cotton
- Radio Personality of the Year: Sara Cox
- Funny Woman of the Year: Catherine Tate
- Outstanding Contribution: Helen Mirren
- Inspiration Award: Angelina Jolie
- Glamour Man of the Year: Eric Mabius - Ugly Betty
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Beyonce leaded at number one on People Magazine’s list of Ten Best Dressed Stars of 2007. Read the rest of this entry »
September 10th, 2007 by Sherry
Tagged as: Beyonce
Beyonce isn’t just a cosmetics spokesperson, now she’s doing American Express print ads too.
Beyonce, who joined Mom Tina and Kid Sis Solange for the House of Dereon launch in Canada on Wednesday, was in Macy’s Flagship New York City shop on Thursday to launch the new Emporio Armani Diamonds fragrance for which she is the spokemodel. The first 150 fans in line who purchased the Armani gift set got to meet the songstress and have her sign the fragrance. Read the rest of this entry »
Beyonce has made her debut as the Emporio Armani Diamonds spokesmodel. Check out Bey’s television commercial for the campaign.
