This star-studded event is set to honor the achievements of outstanding black women! 

Saturday, October 17, 2009 stars will gather at the TimesCenter in the heart of New York City for the 4th Annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards co-hosted by esteemed actresses Regina King and Tracee Ellis Ross.

The show will honor the achievements of exceptional women of color in fashion, media, business, the arts and entertainment, and public service.  In it’s fourth year, the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards show serves as the premiere fundraising event for BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc., a nonprofit youth empowerment mentoring organization founded by celebrity DJ, Beverly Bond.

 GRAMMY Award winner and founder of FFAWN, Mary J. Blige will be receiving the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! “Icon” Award.

Trailblazer, entrepreneur, & actress Raven-Symoné will be taking home the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! “Young, Gifted, and Black” Award.

Supermodel and fashion Icon, Naomi Campbell will be receiving the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! “Fashionista” Award.

 The BLACK GIRLS ROCK! “Community Service” Award will be given to TruthAIDS founder, activist and White House Fellow, Dr. Mehret Mandefro. Inspirational speaker, author, and television personality Iyanla Vanzant will be taking home the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! “Shot Caller” Award.

 Additional honorees include world-renowned DJ and media personality DJ Spinderella, who will be receiving the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! “Jazzy Joyce DJ” Award and GRAMMY Award winner Anthony Hamilton, who will be receiving the only award given to a man, the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! “Soul Brother #1″ Award.

Other participants include: actress Kerry Washington, 2008 BGR! Award recipient Bethann Hardison, philanthropists Danny Simmons and Jessica Seinfeld, renowned visual artist Vic Muniz, multi-platinum producer Bryan-Michael Cox,acclaimed fashion designer Catherine Malandrino, and more.

“I am proud that BLACK GIRLS ROCK! is at the forefront of a movement inspiring women of color to take charge of our images, our dignity, and our impact on the world. The annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Award show is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ to these stellar women whose exemplary achievements help to navigate future generations towards excellence.”
- Beverly Bond

Shot in Russia by fashion designer and occasional photographer Karl Lagerfeld, supermodel Naomi Campbell is the latest to feature in the ultra-chic fashion spread by V Magazine. 

Styled by Maria Chiax, Naomi wears Dior, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana and Yves Saint Laurent. Phew. All in a days work, eh?  The wardrobe is consisted by lush textured fabrics, feathers and rich colours such as black and rich wines, that it makes Ms. Naomi Campbell look like a Russian queen more than Catherine the Great. 

From fur hats and over-the-top headpieces to leather leggings, Naomi still proves that she can diversify any look she is given to work.  The  haute couture fashion spread—which features Lady GaGa on the cover—is on newstands now.

Source: Huffington Post