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Michelle Obama Gives Inspiring Speech at Black Girls Rock 2015

Michelle Obama takes the stage while attending the 2015 Black Girls Rock! event held at the NJ Performing Arts Center on Saturday (March 28) in Newark, N.J.

The 51-year-old First Lady was joined by Ava DuVernay, Carmen Ejogo, Danielle Brooks, Cicely Tyson, Fantasia Barrino, and Regina King.

“No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful,” Mrs. Obama told the crowd. “I am so proud of you. My husband, your president, is so proud of you. We have so much hope and dreams for you.”

Make sure to watch the special when it airs on BET on Sunday, April 5 at 7/6c.

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Carmen Ejogo & Ava Duvernay Are Beautiful 'Selma' Duo at Oscars 2015

Carmen Ejogo dons a white sequined gown at the 2015 Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday (February 22) in Hollywood.

The Selma actress was joined on the red carpet by the film’s director Ava DuVernay.

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Selma was nominated for two awards at the ceremony – Best Picture and Best Original Song. Stay tuned to see if the movie wins at the star-studded event, which is hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.

“Appreciate everyone! But don’t wish me luck. Wish me love! This journey has been beyond anything I dreamed. In a state of joy + gratitude! x,” Ava tweeted earlier in the day.

FYI: Carmen is wearing a Houghton dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Chopard jewels, and carrying an Edie Parker clutch. Ava is wearing a Prada gown with Henri J Sillam jewels.

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Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez Couple Up for Pre-Oscars Party

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez keep super close while attending the Treats! Magazine Pre-Oscar Party ahead of the 2015 Academy Awards held at the Treats! Villa on Saturday evening (February 21) in Los Angeles.

The couple was joined at the event by a very dapper Ed Westwick.

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The night before, Ed hit the red carpet at the 2015 Great British Film Reception with Patrick Stewart, Kelly Brook, and Carmen Ejogo held at The London West Hollywood in West Hollywood, Calif.

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Rosamund Pike Is 'Keeping It Real' at Women in Film Pre-Oscar Party

Rosamund Pike is smashing in a red and white dress while attending the 2015 Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party held at HYDE Sunset: Kitchen + Cocktails on Friday (February 20) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 36-year-old English actress was joined by Meryl Streep, Kate Walsh, Jennifer Hudson, Lake Bell, Laura Dern, Carmen Ejogo, and Michelle Monaghan at the event, which honored women, who are in front and behind the camera.

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Rosamund chatted about how she will prep for the 2015 Oscars at the cocktail party.

“I’m keeping it real because I’ve got my children. My son just threw all of his cars in the swimming pool and I found myself promising to dive in and retrieve them all. There must be about 52, so that will be tomorrow morning. So I think, ‘OK, well that’s sort of going to be like the morning wake up call,’” Rosamund shared to E! News.

FYI: Rosamund is wearing a Giambattista Valli dress. Jennifer is wearing a Max Mara dress. Meryl is wearing a Max Mara blouse and clutch. Laura is wearing a Max Mara jumpsuit. Lake is wearing a Max Mara dress. Michelle is wearing a Roksanda dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Michael Kors clutch, with EF Collection and EFFY jewels.

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Selma's David Oyelowo & Carmen Ejogo Dress Up for Spirit Awards 2015

David Oyelowo is joined by his co-star and producer Oprah Winfrey on the pink carpet at the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards held on Saturday afternoon (February 21) at the beach in Santa Monica, Calif.

The two stars were there to support their movie Selma, which was nominated for five awards including Best Picture and Best Male Lead for David.

Also in attendance were Best Supporting Female nominee Carmen Ejogo, Best Director nominee Ava DuVernay, and tomorrow’s Oscar nominee Common.

The night before, Common hosted a pre-Oscar celebration for the film sponsored by CÎROC at Ysabel in West Hollywood.

FYI: Carmen is wearing a Roksanda jumpsuit, Casadei shoes, and a Rodo clutch. Common is wearing Lanvin.

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David Oyelowo & 'Selma' Cast Hit Up 'Essence' Luncheon

David Oyelowo and his wife Jessica couple up for the 2015 Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday (February 19) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The couple was joined at the event by his Selma co-stars Carmen Ejogo, Lorraine Toussaint, Common, Ava DuVernay, as well as soundtrack artist John Legend.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of David Oyelowo

The day before, Carmen and Lorraine stepped out at Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree.

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Oprah Winfrey Accepts Big Award for 'Selma' at the NAACP Image Awards 2015!

Oprah Winfrey watches the show at the 2015 NAACP Image Awards presented by TV One at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday evening (February 6) in Pasadena, Calif.

The 61-year-old television personality was joined at the event by her Selma co-stars David Oyelowo, Tessa Thompson, Common, Carmen Ejogo, and Niecy Nash.

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Selma took home the award for Outstanding Motion Picture, while David won Best Actor, Common won Best Supporting Actor, and Carmen won Best Supporting Actress.

“We did this movie because we wanted to tell their story – our story,” Oprah said as she accepted the award.

FYI: Carmen is wearing a Solace London dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, a Rauwolf clutch, Neil Lane hair clips, and a House of Lavande bracelet. Tessa is wearing a Kenzo dress, an Edie Parker clutch, and Kimberly McDonald jewelry. Oprah is wearing Irene Neuwirth jewelry.

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