Some weeks, the stars align in all the right ways. From Hollywood soundstages to Paris runways and Brooklyn’s creative hubs, Black excellence continued to shine brightly—proving that no matter the city or season, culture never takes a day off.
Across the globe, familiar faces made their mark. Venus Williams, Pharrell Williams, Ice Spice, and Colman Domingo brought their signature flair to Paris Fashion Week, while Teyana Taylor sparkled in New York at De Beers’ “Desert Diamonds” launch. In Los Angeles, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Don Cheadle, and Tina Knowles gathered for HollyRod Foundation’s annual DesignCare Gala, as Kerry Washington and Kamala Harris each commanded attention on opposite coasts. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, CultureCon 2025 drew an all-star lineup that included Taraji P. Henson, Jesse Williams, and Ciara.
From high fashion to heartfelt conversations, this week reminded us that creativity and influence continue to travel far and wide. See all the celebrities spotted out and about below.