Concrete Loop was invited to the 5th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon earlier this week in Los Angeles, California. The Lincoln sponsored event, which has been a highlight of the Oscar weekend since 2008, is always held in positive regard to its many celebrity attendees.
The 2012 honorees included, actress Pam Grier (‘Legend Award’), writer Shonda Rhimes (‘Visionary Award’), actresses Octavia Spencer (‘Best Breakthrough Performance Award’), Kerry Washington (‘Vanguard Award’) and Paula Patton (‘Shining Star Award’). Essence also paid special tribute to Whitney Houston during the event; playing select songs during each honoree induction.
Singer/actress Jordin Sparks treated the audience with an emotional performance of the song, “Look Into Your Heart,” which will be featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming film, Sparkle. The 22 year-old co-starred with Houston in the highly anticipated film that is slated for an August release.
Make sure to check out a bunch of exclusive photos below. We also have red carpet interviews with the (5) honorees and some exclusive footage from inside via Getty Video! Enjoy!
VIDEO: HONOREE *RED CARPET* INTERVIEWS
VIDEO: *INSIDE* THE EVENT
A photo of me outside the Lincoln Blogger’s Lounge before the event started.
This was beautiful,everyone looks food,I love Tracee Ellis Ross but wtf !!! Is she wearing? Her sense of style is always on point
We see you Angel! That purse you’r carrying, who made it?
AMEN , SISTER’S OF ALL SHADE’S LOVING EACH OTHER !!!
Hey! It’s made by Nneka Saran. Black designer and her stuff is amazingly made! Check her store out here: http://nnekasaran.myshopify.com/ ps. Thanx everyone.
Heeeey there Angel!
Whoo hooo! Congratulations, Angel! You look absolutely lovely and I’m proud at all the fantastic opportunities you have :0)
Beautiful people doing beautiful things
in Entertainment, i love this.
ANGEL , I LOVE THAT LOOK TOO , IT’S DIFFERENT AND ALL U.
I have not seen pictures of Pan in a while.
*PAM
I LOVE , LOVE ( Viola Davis ) AND HER FASHION LOOK , HER LOOK IS HOT FOR AGE !
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Congrats, Angel! Awesome job!
Everyone looks beautiful. Great job Angel on the interviews too! I’m not certain what question(s) you asked specifically, but they certainly were thought-provokingnones b/c each woman interviewed gave a rather introspective, substantive response which we usually don’t hear from celebrities. Keep up the good work CL
Everyone looks beautiful and it is great to see these women in a positive light.
Great post/video and pictures!
ANGEL!!!
Well done sister you’ve have achieved so much and continue please with all your wonderful work and i wish you all the success as you well deserve it!
Much love from London!
Angel you look awesome! Congrads on all your success
This page is like a photo album full of childhood crushes. I wish I wouldve known CL was covering it like this I would asked Angel to get me Tatyana’s number .
Everyone looks great and happy .
You got Lil Magic from In Living Color there
You got Alex from Flashdance there
You got Eve from Eves bayou there
You got Joan from Girlfriends
You got Brandi from Its a Thin Line between Love and Hate there
You got Vanessa from hanging with Mr. Cooper there
You got Chenille from Save The Last Dance there
You got Lt.Uhura there from Star Trek
You got Dee from Moesha there
You got Imani from Coming to America there
They even got the first black prez from 24 there .
I love your outfit Angel!
Angel, you look fantastic. Great reporting!
Beautiful sisters but was paula high on something? Her speech sounds like she was tipsy or high.
Angel can get it. Love me some chocolate women.
I love Kerry and paula.They are charming and hot.They are great actress.They are such women that I want to hook up with~~~LOL..I will go to cougarkiss.
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