At a Houston Memorial Service - Ebony On The Scene

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Caption: AT A HOUSTON MEMORIAL SERVICE (above, right), Sandy Anderson (I.) and Evelyn Husband, the widows of astronauts Michael Anderson and Rick Husband, say a prayer on the first anniversary of the break-up of the Space Shuttle Columbia's during its re-entry. All seven astronauts aboard were killed. In New York City at Butter restaurant, newlyweds Mary J. Bilge and Kendu Isaacs (above, left) strike a pose during a party to celebrate Blige's 33rd birthday. Those in attendance to help "the queen of hip-hop soul" celebrate her special day included P. Diddy, Jay-Z and Russell Simmons. Among the gifts she received was a black Bentley automobile. At left, LA. Reid (who also attended Blige's party) is joined by his wife Erica at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where the members of Outkast thanked him for the role he played in shaping their career.

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