Idris Elba Attends ‘Mandela’ Premiere, Jurnee Smollett Hits ‘Beat the Odds Awards’ + Mary J. Blige Performs at Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Concert

Actress Jurnee Smollett and her husband Josiah Bell attend 23rd Annual Los Angeles ‘Beat the Odds Awards’, hosted by the Children’s Defense Fund.

Actor Idris Elba attended the premiere of ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom‘ in London. The premiere was the same evening of Nelson Mandela’s death. After learning the news, Elba wrote on twitter:

I’m stunned, crushed, in mourning with you and his family, I feel only honoured to have portrayed him.  He’s in a better place now.  RIP NM.

His co-star Naomie Harris (who played Winnie Mandela) also attended.

Katt Graham attends the Make-A-Wish ‘Wishing Well Winter Gala’ in Los Angeles.

Not necessarily a red carpet, but we love how comfy she always is in her skin. Whoopi Goldberg was spotted leaving Bravo TV studios in NYC. Rocking an eye-catching pair of red clogs and rainbow socks, she posed with a few fans before leaving.

Mary J. Blige performs at the 81st Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Concert in New York City.

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