Cake & Ice Cream: Week of May 23, 2011

B-days for Lauryn Hill, André 3000, Patti LaBelle and more!

Maxwell: May 23 - The soulful singer-songwriter celebrates his 38th birthday. (Photo credit: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Maxwell: May 23 - The soulful singer-songwriter celebrates his 38th birthday. (Photo credit: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Heavy D: May 24 - The former rapper turns 44. (Photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Heavy D: May 24 - The former rapper turns 44. (Photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Oh You Fancy, Huh? - Backstage at the 2010 BET Awards, Patti sported fancy eyewear and a sharp bob.

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Patti LaBelle:  May 24 - The legendary singer and actress celebrates her 67th birthday. (Photo credit: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Lauryn Hill: May 25 - The singer, songwriter and former Fugees member turns 36. (Photo credit: Jesse Lirola/PictureGroup)

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Lauryn Hill: May 25 - The singer, songwriter and former Fugees member turns 36. (Photo credit: Jesse Lirola/PictureGroup)

Pam Grier: May 26 - The iconic actress celebrates her 62nd birthday. (Photo credit: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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Pam Grier: May 26 - The iconic actress celebrates her 62nd birthday. (Photo credit: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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Lenny Kravitz - Kravitz has been wowing us with his rock and roll music since 1989, but he made his feature film debut in the critically acclamed movie Precious. And don't sleep on his daughter Zoe, she's talented like her daddy. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Lenny Kravitz: May 26 - The rocker and actor turns 47. (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Jadakiss: May 27 - The rapper and former member of The LOX celebrates his 36th birthday. (Photo credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Jadakiss: May 27 - The rapper and former member of The LOX celebrates his 36th birthday. (Photo credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Louis Gossett, Jr.: May 27 - The Oscar-winning actor of An Officer and a Gentleman turns 78 this week. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Louis Gossett Jr.: May 27 - The Academy Award–winning actor turns 75. (Photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Todd Bridges: May 27 - The former child star and author celebrates his 46th birthday. (Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup/FOX)

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Todd Bridges: May 27 - The former child star and author celebrates his 46th birthday. (Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup/FOX)

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André 3000:  May 27 - The rapper, Outkast member, actor and designer turns 36. (Photo credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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André 3000:  May 27 - The rapper, Outkast member, actor and designer turns 36. (Photo credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Dondré Whitfield: May 27 - The veteran actor celebrates his 42nd birthday. (Photo credit: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Dondré Whitfield: May 27 - The veteran actor celebrates his 42nd birthday. (Photo credit: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Gladys Knight - Appearing without the Pips at her side, the legendry soulstress just may be presenting an award to another legend-in-the-making. (Photo: MARION CURTIS/Startraks)

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Gladys Knight: May 28 - The legendary soul singer turns 67. (Photo credit: Picture Group)

La Toya Jackson on Michael Jackson’s Death - “The people that he told me were going to murder him are behind his murder. They know that. They know who they are. They're controlling his estate now.” (Photo credit: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup) 

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La Toya Jackson: May 29 - The reality star and Jackson Family member celebrates her 55th birthday. (Photo credit: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup) 

Rebbie Jackson: May 29 - The “Centipede” singer and Jackson Family member turns 61. (Photo credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Rebbie Jackson: May 29 - The “Centipede” singer and Jackson Family member turns 61. (Photo credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Melanie Brown: May 29 - The former Spice Girl member and reality star celebrates her 36th birthday. (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Melanie Brown: May 29 - The former Spice Girl member and reality star celebrates her 36th birthday. (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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