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YBF Celebs "Keep A Child Alive" With Alicia Keys

Last  night, YBF celebs hit up the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC to celebrate Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive Benefit Black Ball.  Halle Berry looked gorgeous as usual and snapped some pics with the woman behind the event Alicia.  This event benefits children and families with HIV/AIDS in Africa & India.

Y'all know Alicia's boo Swizzy was there.  He snapped a pic with Gayle King.

Robin Thicke and his fab wife Paula hit the black carpet.

Iman looked stun-tastic in this shimmery tulle embellished cocktail dress.

And Halle, rocking a cut out and backless Kaufman Franco dress, brought her man Gabe along. Lots more fabulousness when you read the rest...

This is just really ridiculous Halle.  No reason you should look this hot at 40+ on somebody's black carpet.  Ugh.....

Loved Iman's look as well.

Kerry Washington rocked a long black gown with white origami embellishments.  I actually love the detail, but the fishtail hem is throwing me off.

Robin looked dapper in his grey shimmery suit.

Paula got boldly colorful and pulled it off nicely.

Usher made an appearance.  Solo of course.

Mary and Kendu love them some leather and exotic textiles...

Tyson looked dapper.

Gayle King also hit the carpet in a champagne colored embroidered cocktail dress.  Nice necklace.  Didn't beed the bracelets or the wide belt with it though.

I feel like somebody needs to tap Roland Martin on his shoulder and just ask "Why?"  I mean, I guess a full out white dashiki could play into what the evening was about.  But um....yeah.

Estelle rocked a black long sleeved dress that honestly could have doubled as a female officer's uniform.

And Spike and his wife Tonya hit the carpet.

Inside the Gala, Nick Cannon kicked it with Tyler Perry.

While Halle chatted it up with Iman and Kerry.

Lawyer Londell McMillian was there.

Queen Latifah gave a speech.

Tyler also kicked it with Halle, L.A. and Erica Reid.

And Alicia performed for her guests.  She brought Chris Martin of ColdPlay on stage and John Mayer also performed.
Photogs: Mazur/Wargo

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Okay, all the women look

Okay, all the women look great, and I love the back of Halle's dress....while Kerry Washington's couture looking self is refreshingly sweet. However, I think Paula Patton is KILLLING the whole situation. Life isn't a competition, but she just looks UBER gorge to me. It's funny, her clothes are almost never the norm, always a little off, and yet I still think she looks so fresh in the face and gorgeous all round. She & Halle need to take a pic together so people can see they're not the same person, lol, which everyone was saying around "Deja Vu" release time. Iman looks great, but her outfit makes me think of holiday wrapping, like cellophane or something. As for Alicia---sigh. It is what it is. She and Swiz are together, it's up to him to make sure that she & Mashonda can hash it out as women, and be civil. He need to man up and take an active role, if his ex is mature, which I think she is. But Im not going to lie, that's a pain that can't be explained.
Alive and Well in Tejas's picture

first! Hallie,A.keys and

first! Hallie,A.keys and Gayle look beautiful! lol at the last pic
BrendaFierce Vote bey at AMA's's picture

All the people jumping on the

All the people jumping on the hate wagon of A-Keys need to get a damn life!!! Who the hell she sleeps with is none of your damn business. My goodness the man has been seperated from his wife for a minute now and I'm sure she's moved on as well. I don't give a rat's ass!! One more thing...Tyler Perry got a big ol' water head!!! LMBAO
LYNDA@NYC's picture

Why are people showing SOOO

Why are people showing SOOO much hate toawrds Alicia? I KNOW she is WRONG for being with a married man and all, but it seems like the marriage between Swizzy and Mashanda was over before she got involved with him. And if my memory serves me right...TRINA is still sleeping and living with a married man! K-MART IS A MARRIED MAN AND HAS NOT gotten a divorce!! Why are ppl not on her case then? Or is it because she is not as popular/famous as Alicia? Unfortunately, Alicia seems to be the subject of ppl's grunts, yet Swizzy isnt getting any blame! Even Mashonda's letter was targeted at AK and not her hubby!
Ewurafua's picture

Everyone looks nice and for a

Everyone looks nice and for a great cause! However, I can't help but notice Swizz sticks out like a sore thumb. Cest la vie! It is what it is!
Black Vesper's picture

If Alicia Skeez and Swiss

If Alicia Skeez and Swiss Cheatz truly had remorse for what they are doing they would at lest have enough respect and empathy for his wife and child to chill the hell out. He was there so they might as well took pictures together. They are both being very hurtful, disrespectful and childish. True she don't own Mashonda nothing but she should have had enough respect to leave a married man alone and enough compassion for that baby to encourage his father to stay in the home with him. They may "luv" each other which I doubt but when someone is married with children involved it is not all about love any damn more. Sometimes as a parent you suffer a little to make sure your children are straight. Hell do most mothers want 2 get up @6am to get the kids ready. We are see men that we would love to be with but only a selfish, self centered narcissist would actually act on their desires. They will have there down fall and those same famous friends who they think are not noticiing will be the first to jump ship. Alicia is trying to do go to attract attention because her latese cd is about to come out and flop!!! 2 words Bytch please and 3 more Ho sit down!!!!!
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A lot of fabulosity, mixed

A lot of fabulosity, mixed in with some meh!! :)
Yardy's picture

I agree with Oh Please,

I agree with Oh Please, everybody so quick to form an opinion with one side of the story. We don't know if Mashonda was creeping, she certainly wouldn't cop to it and since AK & Swizz are quiet, we don't know if that was even the case. Yes, it is wrong to sleep with a married man, but if it's only on paper & not in his heart, then IDK. No woman can TAKE what doesn't want to be taken. If they were solid 2 begin with, it wouldn't gone down in the 1st place. Sometimes shit happens despite best intentions. Anyway, AK's been doing this kind of charity work practically her whole career, why would she stop now? I think folks are so quick to point the finger at her because until now, she hardly ever had any negative press.
Truth's picture

Love it all!!! Gabe and Halle

Love it all!!! Gabe and Halle are such a gorgeous couple, I hate them!!!
Lanubian's picture

Have never posted on this

Have never posted on this site before. It's always good to see our people represented nicely. Well dressed etc. Iman and Halle are ageless.
Daryl's picture

DAMN YOU IMAN!!!!!!!!!!!

DAMN YOU IMAN!!!!!!!!!!! Freaking Gorgeous!!!!! STUNNING!
Miz Pride & Joy's picture

Great event but every and

Great event but every and anything Alicia does at this point is tainted to me.. while reading this I find myself trying to focus on the event and not the person but that is hard... I just don't trust her...
Reality Please's picture

lots of fabulousness....on

lots of fabulousness....on another note alicia has perfected her sincere smile....too bad we all now know it's fake. lol
diva's picture

I had no idea that A.Keys had

I had no idea that A.Keys had that much clout in the industry that she got all the A list from each medium to attend. Go head and don't insult Roland Martin, that is an intellgent right there that always match wits (but who couldnt?) with the Noise Machine aka Republican Party!!!
Princess Pink's picture

HALLE PUT ALL THOSE CHICKS TO

HALLE PUT ALL THOSE CHICKS TO SHAME.... TO SHAME I TELL YOU, SHE LOOKS MARVELOUS!
to shame's picture

I really love that Alicia is

I really love that Alicia is pushing past the obvious and continuing to work on her more positive efforts. Keep A Child Alive is a great organization, from what I hear. Now cue the, "But what about the Keep A Home Together Foundation?" Teeheeheehee!
MsDonnaGirl's picture

Miz Pride & Joy: DAMN YOU

Miz Pride & Joy: DAMN YOU IMAN!!!!!!!!!!! Freaking Gorgeous!!!!! STUNNING! Yeah.. damn you IMAN and YOU TOO HALLE.. URGH you GORGEOUS BEAUTIFUL oooh women... All jokes aside.. wow.. how stunning to see such amazing black beauty... I love to see a beautiful black woman carry herself as such.. Teach those hollywood chicken heads how to be a real hollywood, classy woman..
Reality Please's picture

btw, my girl crush Keri

btw, my girl crush Keri Washington is shutting it down!!
Princess Pink's picture

LMAO@ Alicia and Swizz not

LMAO@ Alicia and Swizz not takin a pic together. Halle,Paula Patton,Kerry and Iman look FAB. Gayla's gaudy necklace and big ass belt is hurtin my soul. The guy in the african wear looks like my uncle at a fam event...just why? Latifah!! Fun Times.
Jessiebell's picture

MsDonnaGirl: I really love

MsDonnaGirl: I really love that Alicia is pushing past the obvious and continuing to work on her more positive efforts. Keep A Child Alive is a great organization, from what I hear. Now cue the, “But what about the Keep A Home Together Foundation?” Teeheeheehee! Is it really that she's simply just pushing pass the obvious or using her charitable foundations and things that she does to build up some good PR and distract everyone from the fact that she is sleeping and living with someone's husband... I know she does these events regardless and she has been a sparehead advocate for Keep a Child Alive.. and I think that's amazing.. all of her charitable attempts are all excellent but now I think she's using them to distract people from the obvious...
Reality Please's picture

Reality Please: I can’t

Reality Please: I can’t speak for anyone else posting comments but I know for me I am not just blaming Alicia.. I blame them both but I think with Alicia as a fan I expected more of her… I wasn’t really a fan of Swizz.. but being a man in the business I expected this of him… sad but true… But Alicia… she preached women empowerment… and her entire media persona was built off of her being the woman’s woman.. the good girl.. the empowered one.. and then to find out she’s doing this to another woman.. willingly and knowingly.. that’s upsetting.. and since I don’t buy Swizz’s music any how but I’ve spent my money on Alicia I feel like I have a right to voice my opinion of the fact that I think she is dead ass wrong for allowing this to go down… she should have more sense and it’s dissapointing.. Soooo very true!
KiKi's picture

I think that Alicia and Halle

I think that Alicia and Halle look similar. Like they have similar features. Everyone looked gorgeous expect for a few, like Erica Reed, that shirt just does something weird to her appearance. I don't like it. I think that was alot of leather, but I still love Mary.
Lite1's picture

DANGGGGGG EVERYONE LOOKS

DANGGGGGG EVERYONE LOOKS NICE!!!!! ESPECIALLY HALLE AND IMAN! AND OF COURSE I LOVEEEEE ALICIA KEYS! GO ON GIRL WISH I COULDVE WENT :(
J's picture

OMGGGGG I FORGOT

OMGGGGG I FORGOT PAULA!!! THAT WOMAN IS STUNNING!!!!!
J's picture

Gayle dear less is more.. the

Gayle dear less is more.. the gaudy necklace, the belt, and the teach.. scale them back.. dang
Reality Please's picture

Still a homewrecker... I

Still a homewrecker... I don't like to see anyone have bad luck but justice delayed is never denied... Alicia and Swizz gonna pay in some form or another
imooanh's picture

that's what I get for typing

that's what I get for typing so dang fast.. I meant teeth... Reality Please: Gayle dear less is more.. the gaudy necklace, the belt, and the teach.. scale them back.. dang
Reality Please's picture

Everyone looks GREAT except

Everyone looks GREAT except Halle. She looks AMAZING!! Leave my homie alone and his dashiki. At least it didn't have an Obama face on it. I wish PETA was there to flour and toss paint at Mary. She has no shame. And she looks a mess with all that shit on.
Whoa! Libra TIME!!! Ok Mario I'm loving "Thinking of you". I's picture

I don't condone what Alicia

I don't condone what Alicia is doing, but why everybody saying its her fault. It takes 2 to tango. Swizz clearly sleeping with her too. In my opinion he is more at fault because he took an oath to marry that woman not Alicia, If Swizz thought it was alright then I can see why Alicia thought so. I feel like he was probably giving mixed signals. HE obviously don't care or give a damn about his wife so why we hating on Alicia Keys, its more his fault than hers
Lite1's picture

Great cause, people sho'nuff

Great cause, people sho'nuff bought the fab with them. Nice.
Yas's picture

I think Roland looks fine

I think Roland looks fine
Memar's picture

rena1970: I’m never against

rena1970: I’m never against anything that’s helping the kids, but the bitch who’s behind the event needs to go and sit the fuck down somewhere. It’s all for show. She know damn well she don’t give a flying fuck about no damn kids, cause if she did, she would not have came into a child’s home, and made matters worse for his parents. Yeah it takes two, but as a woman, you’re suppose to have some type of respect for your self and the next black woman, with that damn crooked ass smile. Every time I look at her she disgusts me. Can’t stand fake ass people. And why the hell she felt the need to perform in spandex for a benefit for kids? I mean I know there weren’t any there but still. I guess whatever gets the men to dig in their pockets for her charity!! And yeah, we see your bird nose ass sex buddy, even if yall don’t take pictures together. Yall bogus asses ain’t fooling nobody but yourselves. I’m not a racist or anything, but some people do say that these white women are taking all of the black men, so I guess it is some truth to that. Bitch, you can stop claiming BLACK, and go claim your white side, cause that shit you did to Mashonda, disgraced you as a Black woman! NEWSFLASH!!!!!!!!!!! Interesting - I see black women dogging eachother ALL the time; and I am talking about in ways that don't involve men. In fact, I see you dogging one too - is yours justified but hers is not? What is the barrometer - you can fight a girl but you can't take their man, you can encourage your girl to drop out of school but your good as long as you don't take her man; black women can be on tv with thier t & a out; but that is ok - just as long as you don't take their man. I am just curious as to how you define boundaries. I find it very appauling that we process sins as if there is a hierarachy - God said all sins are equal and because he loved us, sacrficed his only sons life to wash away our projected sins. I am certain you sin - can you explain the difference between your indiscretions vs. the rest of the world. Also, I am confused about the whole race reference. Because she did something you don't like she is somehow not black (summarized)- really confusing. Also, i am having a difficult time linking her charity work to her personal life. I don't have kids and don't want any in the near future (so someone could easily say i don't give a damn about children) however, I have taken two young ladies under my wing to mentor them through spending time with them and helping support them financially. Because I don't have kids or even want any in the near future, does that mean i somehow wouldn't help them if that was presented. You sound as bad Rush Limbaugh! Rena - i am not just repsonding to your post either b/c it appears there are many that share your perspective - i just don't understand it and i don't understand why everyone sounds so dag on bitter. I at least have to be done wrong to get to that point of being bitter - it takes work to get there. In a nutshell, unless you are completely free of all of the following: you shall not covet, you shall not bare false witness, you shall not steal, you shall not committ adultry, you shall not committ murder, honor mom and dad, keep the sabath day holy, do not take the lords name in vain, put no other god before GOD, do not make graven images (summarized) - there is no room to talk.
Let's See You Do It Better's picture

imooanh: Still a

imooanh: Still a homewrecker… I don’t like to see anyone have bad luck but justice delayed is never denied… Alicia and Swizz gonna pay in some form or another that is true... we all have to deal with our demons at some point.. but shoot.. I guess if Angelina and Brad can be cheating whores and ppl are loving them now just b/c they are media savvy I guess Alicia and Swizz corny looking asses can work it out too... They'll do the charity events... Guest appearances... etc. and as long as they keep their mouths shut the public is always willing to forgive; especially with a hot song.. SAD but so true..
Reality Please's picture

Alicia looks GREAT!

Alicia looks GREAT!
Whoa! Libra TIME!!! Ok Mario I'm loving "Thinking of you". I's picture

Halle and Iman looked soooo

Halle and Iman looked soooo good! One question...what's your secret ladies? Always smiling and thang...Is the secret a WHITE MAN? Let ME know so I can try SOMETHING NEW! LOL!
k504's picture

WoW Halle poo poo's on these

WoW Halle poo poo's on these chicks in her sleep friggen FLAWLESS I think she ages backwards....definately some Benjimen Button ish going on there
Jenn's picture

Lite1: I don’t condone what

Lite1: I don’t condone what Alicia is doing, but why everybody saying its her fault. It takes 2 to tango. Swizz clearly sleeping with her too. In my opinion he is more at fault because he took an oath to marry that woman not Alicia, If Swizz thought it was alright then I can see why Alicia thought so. I feel like he was probably giving mixed signals. HE obviously don’t care or give a damn about his wife so why we hating on Alicia Keys, its more his fault than hers I can't speak for anyone else posting comments but I know for me I am not just blaming Alicia.. I blame them both but I think with Alicia as a fan I expected more of her... I wasn't really a fan of Swizz.. but being a man in the business I expected this of him... sad but true... But Alicia... she preached women empowerment... and her entire media persona was built off of her being the woman's woman.. the good girl.. the empowered one.. and then to find out she's doing this to another woman.. willingly and knowingly.. that's upsetting.. and since I don't buy Swizz's music any how but I've spent my money on Alicia I feel like I have a right to voice my opinion of the fact that I think she is dead ass wrong for allowing this to go down... she should have more sense and it's dissapointing..
Reality Please's picture

I'm waiting to see Halle

I'm waiting to see Halle Berry in a Tyler Perry movie, lol. Alicia Keys wouldn't be a stretch, but Halle? Then I'd know Tyler Perry has made it, lol.
NikNak's picture

Memar: I think Roland looks

Memar: I think Roland looks fine He does. He is wearing formal traditional African wear. He attended a formal event. What's wrong with that? GO AHEAD ROLAND!!!!!!!!
INsession's picture

they should have got a shot

they should have got a shot of the old halle and the new hall together
Old versus New's picture

Oh and I agree that Swizz is

Oh and I agree that Swizz is more at fault.. b/c marriage is serious and if you are not prepared to be committed to someone then you shouldn't take those vows.. but the double standard is out there that "men cheat" and while I don't believe that of EVERY man.. it's the personna that is in the air.. and we all know it... see it.. and most live it.. and in that industry it's the bible... it's expected... but Alicia blew my mind..
Reality Please's picture

Iman is absolutely REGAL.

Iman is absolutely REGAL. GORGEOUS. FLAWLESS. STUNNING.
kashe's picture

Alicia is holding Halle Berry

Alicia is holding Halle Berry like a straight dude!
Bean's picture

Reality Please: Is it

Reality Please: Is it really that she’s simply just pushing pass the obvious or using her charitable foundations and things that she does to build up some good PR and distract everyone from the fact that she is and living with someone’s … I know she does these events regardless and she has been a sparehead advocate for Keep a Child Alive.. and I think that’s amazing.. all of her charitable attempts are all excellent but now I think she’s using them to distract people from the obvious… All good points...and I respect that this is a gossip site so like I was saying, comments on her personal life in the midst of a feature about her human rights work is inevitable. Although I'd like to think that at some point the positive that she's doing for the world through her music and her work might just obscure the negative that/s in her personal life. After all, Tucan Sam won't be the first ungrateful bastard to leave his wife and child "for" another woman. No news there. If she really is part of that problem, then the road to hell is wide and she seems to be happily walking the path for herself. I am glad that at least her peers who have a means and an interest to support her worthy cause aren't holding her personal decisions against her.
MsDonnaGirl's picture

NikNak: I’m waiting to see

NikNak: I’m waiting to see Halle Berry in a Tyler Perry movie, lol. Alicia Keys wouldn’t be a stretch, but Halle? Then I’d know Tyler Perry has made it, lol. TRUUUEE
Reality Please's picture

Def feel the tension with the

Def feel the tension with the "Swizlicia" thing. Love is love, but all-in-all, she should respect his family and wait until their divorce is final (Pray that's the shape of her dress and not a bump in her stomach). Gail looks gorgeous, and I differ with you on her accessories Tash, she looks beau all-around. Keri Washington's dress, in full, is beau, you triping about that mermaid bottom; I think it adds major points to its design. Cute. I notice how anytime women are drawn towards Halle, they feel the need to embrace her. It's got to be crazy to be that (NATURALLY) beau. Damnit lady, you are gorgeous (No Homo). JC
Jazae Celanj's picture

I love that photo of Iman,

I love that photo of Iman, Padma, and A.Keys - women of color...true definition of beauty
Princess Pink's picture

This is wonderful!! I am

This is wonderful!! I am going to look into donating to this cause!!
P.O.V.'s picture

MsDonnaGirl: All good

MsDonnaGirl: All good points…and I respect that this is a gossip site so like I was saying, comments on her personal life in the midst of a feature about her human rights work is inevitable. Although I’d like to think that at some point the positive that she’s doing for the world through her music and her work might just obscure the negative that/s in her personal life. After all, Tucan Sam won’t be the first ungrateful bastard to leave his wife and child “for” another woman. No news there. If she really is part of that problem, then the road to hell is wide and she seems to be happily walking the path for herself. I am glad that at least her peers who have a means and an interest to support her worthy cause aren’t holding her personal decisions against her. well freaking said!!!! do we have to clog this post with AK and Tuscon Sam's (lol) love life? please!!!
Princess Pink's picture

Halle looks HAWT, love the

Halle looks HAWT, love the dress - Love Paula Patton's style here and Mary J. needs a new haircut stat!
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