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Stargazing: US Open 2024, ‘The Deliverance’ Premiere, Kelly Rowland, Serena Williams and More – Essence
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 1: Kelly Rowland attends the amfAR Venezia 2024 Gala presented by the Red Sea International Film Festival and the World Gold Council at Hangar Nicelli on September 1, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
This past week has definitely been one to recollect as celebrities have stepped out for events across the country. In New York City, stars like Kerry Washington, Alicia Keys, Serena Williams, and more were spotted on the 2024 US Open, while rapper Big Sean celebrated the discharge of his recent album with fans and supporters.
In Los Angeles, the solid of Lee Daniels — including Andra Day and Mo’Nique — partied all night on the film’s premiere. In Inglewood, audiences saw legends like Ronald Isley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and more on the Fool In Love Festival. From New York to Hollywood, red carpets and exclusive events flourished with a number of the world’s biggest artists.
Let’s take a more in-depth take a look at a number of the celebrities you may spot across the country.
Serena Williams and Alicia Keys have fun on the US Open.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 1: Serena Williams and Alicia Keys have fun after Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria beat Andrey Rublev of Russia during day seven of the 2024 US Open tennis tournament on the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center on September 1, 2024 in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/GC Images)
One of the good Mother/Daughter duos.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 26: Valerie Washington and Kerry Washington compete through the 2024 US Open tennis tournament on August 26, 2024 in Flushing, New York. (Photo: Gotham/GC Images)
Danai Gurira arrives on the 2024 US Open tennis tournament.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 26: Danai Gurira arrives on the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships on August 26, 2024 in Flushing, New York. (Photo: Gotham/GC Images)
Kelly Rowland in all white.
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 1: Kelly Rowland attends the amfAR Venezia 2024 Gala presented by the Red Sea International Film Festival and the World Gold Council at Hangar Nicelli on September 1, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Lee Daniels and Mo’Nique having a terrific time in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 28: Lee Daniels (L) and Mo’Nique arrive on the after party for the premiere of Netflix’s “The Deliverance” on Netflix on August 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
The stars are favorable to the premiere of “The Deliverance.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 28: (L-R) Mo’Nique and Andra Day attend the premiere of Netflix film “The Deliverance” at Netflix Tudum cinema on August 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Chaka Khan on stage in Inglewood.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 31: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chaka Khan of Chaka Khan & Rufus performs onstage through the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds on August 31, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Gladys Knight on the Fool in Love Festival
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 31: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gladys Knight of Gladys Knight and the Pips performs onstage through the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds on August 31, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA – AUGUST 26: Dominique Wilkins and Chris Tucker speak through the 2024 Chris Tucker Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament at Eagles Landing Country Club on August 26, 2024 in Stockbridge, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)
The Legend family in Beverly Hills.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 27: John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and family attend the Fisher-Price X John Legend launch event on August 27, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Fisher-Price)
Big Sean celebrates the discharge of his recent album.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Big Sean attends the exclusive Big Sean “Better Me Then You” listening party on August 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Tyrese Gibson and Snoop Dogg attend the premiere of “1992” in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson and Snoop Dogg attend the Los Angeles premiere of “1992” at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)