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Stargazing: Invest Fest, Blink Twice Premiere, Sanaa Lathan, Meagan Good, and More – Essence
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 24: Actress Lauren London speaks on stage during day two of Invest Fest 2024 at Georgia World Congress Center on August 24, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Black stars made waves at high-profile events across the country last week, showcasing their influence and style. Lauren London oozed charm at Invest Fest in Atlanta, while Shannon Sharpe brought his signature charisma and Drea and Lex P from the favored podcast Pour Minds mingled with fans. In New York, Zoe Kravitz dazzled on the red carpet on the premiere of her latest film, Blink Twice, effortlessly commanding attention together with her daring fashion selections.
Meanwhile, the solid of “The Supremes at Earl’s All You Can Eat” brought their charm to Los Angeles, having fun with a full of life premiere that highlighted the strong bond between the solid members. From business to film, these stars lit up the stage, turning every event into an unforgettable moment.
Let’s take a better take a look at their best performances this week.
Lenny Kravitz and Zoe Kravitz on the “Blink Twice” premiere.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Lenny Kravitz and Zoe Kravitz attend the European premiere of “Blink Twice” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on August 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/WireImage)
Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good and Taye Diggs laugh.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good and Taye Diggs attend the Premiere of “Forever” Presented by Terry McMillan on the DGA Theater Complex on August 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Lifetime)
Idris on the “Shifters” after party.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 21: Idris Elba attends the after party for the opening of “Shifters” within the West End on the National Portrait Gallery on August 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky J Sims/Getty Images)
Coco Gauff poses with a smile.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Coco Gauff attends an intimate dinner with Lola Tong, Olivia Ponton and others as Coco Gauff celebrates her partnership with American Eagle at Nine Orchard on August 21, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for American Eagle)
Cast and Director of “The Deliverance”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 21: (L-R) Caleb McLaughlin, Lee Daniels, Anthony Jenkins, Andra Day and Miss Lawrence attend The Deliverance ATL Tastemaker event on August 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Netflix)
Flau’jae Johnson, Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 22: Flau’jae Johnson, Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson speak onstage during Nightcap Summer Sessions on the Buckhead Theatre on August 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)
Naomi Osaka appears in TAG Heuer.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 22: Naomi Osaka arrives ahead of the 2024 US Open at TAG Heuer fifth Avenue Boutique on August 22, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for TAG Heuer)
Pour Minds at Invest Fest 2024.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 23: Lex P and Drea Nicole of Pour Minds attend Invest Fest 2024 at Guardian Works on August 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/WireImage)
“The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” premieres in Los Angeles
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 23: (L-R) Abigail Achiri, Uzo Aduba, Sanaa Lathan, Tati Gabrielle, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Kyanna Simone Simpson attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Searchlight Pictures’ “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” on the Culver Theatre on August 23, 2024 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on the red carpet.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 23: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Searchlight Pictures’ “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” on the Culver Theatre on August 23, 2024 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Shannon Sharpe speaks on a panel at Invest Fest 2024.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 23: Shannon Sharpe speaks on a panel during Invest Fest 2024 at Guardian Works on August 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/WireImage)
Lauren London at Invest Fest 2024
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 24: Actress Lauren London speaks on stage during day two of Invest Fest 2024 at Georgia World Congress Center on August 24, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Clipse to perform in Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 24: Clipse performs onstage in the course of the Pepsi Dig In Day Block Party to have fun black-owned restaurants on Pepsi Dig In Day on the DuSable Black History Museum on August 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Pepsi)
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 23: Sanaa Lathan attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Searchlight Pictures’ “The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” on the Culver Theatre on August 23, 2024 in Culver City, California. (Photo by: JC Olivera/WireImage)