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Kelly Rowland, Sylvia Rhone Honored At ESSENCE 'Black Women In Music' 2012 (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post     First Posted: 02/ 9/2012 3:15 pm   Updated: 02/ 9/2012 3:36 pm

Celebrities rocked the red carpet in Los Angeles last night at the ESSENCE "Black Women In Music" reception, sporting the flyest fashions for the star-studded event.

Just when we thought things couldn't get much better for Kelly Rowland, who scored a Grammy nomination for her single "Motivation" and seems to be head over heels in love with her new "good man," the ex-Destiny's Child star was honored that evening along with industry veteran Sylvia Rhone, for her outstanding achievements in music.

Ms. Rowland looked stunning in a citrus-colored, one-shouldered flowing gown and was reunited with her former group mate Michelle Williams. Tons of other fabulous stars attended the invitation-only affair, including Rowland's other former bandmate Latoya Luckett, who looked curvy in a cobalt blue cocktail dress, and rapper turned actress Eve, who stopped traffic in a floor-length lime green number.

There's no doubt the music was live, with rapper MC Lyte spinning on the ones and twos, and even R&B sensation Tamia made an appearance in a sexy black satin wrap dress. Singers Ne-Yo, Kenny Lattimore and funny man Wayne Brady also showed up and showed out, representing the ever-so-handsome men in the industry.

Check out the fashion and fun times in the photos below.

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Sistagirl Young
05:51 PM on 02/11/2012
Kelly looked stunning. She reminds me of Mary Wilson a bit. Eve? I was speechless. She looked quite elegant. I bet she didn't recognize herself. Some were standouts and othas not so much. Nice to see Sistas struttin' they stuff--anytime. Get on y'all. Life.
09:00 PM on 02/10/2012
Kelly looks beautiful and I always considered her the best looking of the group (DC). Unfortunately I've not enjoyed any of her music. But keep trying
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TdeyoMN
Up with hope, down with dope...
09:59 AM on 02/10/2012
Eve looks good! Way to go!
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Skiwee
Just taking my time...
05:47 PM on 02/09/2012
Kelly Rowland: Hair looks ridiculous, love the burnt orange colour of her dress.

Eva Pickford: Dress too short

Eve: Very elegant in her chartreuse gown (I believe she's finally dressing like a grown up)

Sharon Leal: Very sexy look
05:24 PM on 02/09/2012
Eva, don't drop your purse....oops. Waaaaaaaaay too short dear.