It was all about the ladies at the Carol’s Daughter Spokesbeauty & Monoi Repairing Collection launch at Sephora in New York City yesterday. The beauty brand’s spokeswomen Solange, Cassie, and Selita Ebanks showed off their individual style before posing for photos with fans. Cassie sported a Pompadour Mohawk (shaved on both sides), Solange rocked an Afro, and Selita Ebanks modeled a short red hairstyle. Mary J. Blige presided over the event, where a new ad campaign starring the three ladies was unveiled.

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Solange digs in the crates and shares a previously unheard song with her fans. Written two years ago over Scottish duo Boards of Canada’s “Left Side Drive,” the 24-year-old singer gently coos over the electronic beat.

“It’s completely unofficial, and was just inspired by the song which i have had a deep love affair with for years,” she explained, adding, “I am a huge Boards of Canada fan, and got the chance to work with them on Sol-Angel on ‘This Bird’. Still feel honored to this day.”

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A ravishing Rihanna graced the red carpet in a sweeping black gown at the 5th Annual DKMS Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Thursday (April 28). The red-haired siren was presented with an award in recognition of her commitment to the fight against leukemia.

“Anyone can be affected by leukemia,” said RiRi in a statement. “It is the number one disease children in the U.S. die of and we can change that. I encourage people to become bone marrow donors with DKMS. If we have more donors, we can save more lives.”

Some of her superstar peers also pitched in for the good cause. Pharrell emceed the black-tie event, Solange lent her DJ skills, and Mary J. Blige provided the evening’s entertainment. Other guests included Keri Hilson, Eva Mendes, David Bowie, and wife Iman. All proceeds raised will go directly to registering life-saving bone marrow donors.

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Solange turned fashionistas’ heads in a floral floor-length Roberto Cavalli gown at the designer’s “Black Is Never Absolute” photo exhibit and trunk event at his store in Las Vegas on Friday (April 15). The “I Decided” singer, wearing her hair natural, provided the chic soundtrack, spinning tunes from her laptop. “Dj’n the Roberto Cavalli trunk show in Vegas. Wearing a dress I don’t want to ever part with,” she tweeted.

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Solange went ’70s chic in a long cardigan, midriff-baring top, high-waisted flare pants, and floppy hat covering her au natural hair at ELLE‘s 2nd Annual Women in Music Concert at The Music Box in Hollywood on Monday (April 11). The wild child changed into another retro look before debuting new material from her upcoming album and sharing the stage with rising MC Theophilus London. “First show in 2 years. Rusty bitch,” tweeted the singer.

JoJo cheered on her fellow females, looking cute as can be in a more contemporary gray dress. Check out all the funky fashions below.

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Solange’s son Daniel Julez Smith is getting creative for a good cause. The six-and-a-half-year-old has designed T-shirts to benefit those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan earlier this month. His proud mom showed off his painted artwork, featuring a red circle to represent the Japanese flag.

“JULEZ FOR JAPAN! My baby boy designed a t-shirt to benefit the devastating earthquake/tsunami in Japan. All proceeds going to Peace Winds,” tweeted the “I Decided” singer. “Here is Julez working very hard on his design:) Im very proud of him.”

The T-shirts are already being sold at Julez’s school and will soon be available online to the public.

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Solange Knowles gets charitable with the dreamy track “Kenya,” recorded with Twin Shadow and Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor. The tune and its accompanying video, which shows the three acts in the studio, are intended to raise money and awareness for the global water crisis as part of RAIN, The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation’s Replenish Africa Initiative. All proceeds from the song’s sales will go to water provisions in African countries and republics including Rwanda, Uganda, and Cameroon.

“To me it inspires hope when it’s more upbeat and spirited, and I think that that is what the conversation should be about,” says Solange of the charitable record.

Watch the making of the video below and donate to download the song.

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Long hair, don’t care. Solange showed off her long braids last night at the Macy’s Bar III brand and pop-up store launch in New York City, where she flexed her DJ skills for a packed crowd. With a leopard print scarf tied around her head, the singer looked stylish in a coral top, light blue pants, and creme-colored heels, mixing up records with a laptop setup as her boyfriend, music video director Alan Ferguson, stood by her side.

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