Must-See Photos: VH1 Divas

The event celebrates the cities that influenced soul music.

Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson looked radiant at this year's VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul. She performed her hit, "Night of Your Life."  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson looked radiant at this year's VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul. She performed her hit, "Night of Your Life." (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

La La Anthony - La La Anthony was one of the presenters at the event honoring the cities which influenced soul music such as London, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and Memphis. There was also a tribute for the late Amy Winehouse at the end of the show. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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La La Anthony - La La Anthony was one of the presenters at the event honoring the cities which influenced soul music such as London, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and Memphis. There was also a tribute for the late Amy Winehouse at the end of the show. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

50 Cent - Rapper 50 Cent arrived at the celebration looking dapper and gushed over being Chaka Khan's date for the night. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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50 Cent - Rapper 50 Cent arrived at the celebration looking dapper and gushed over being Chaka Khan's date for the night. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige helped open the show, alongside Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson, and sang "Real Love" during the medley.   (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige helped open the show, alongside Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson, and sang "Real Love" during the medley.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Triple Threat - Estelle, Erykah Badu and Marsha Ambrosius pose backstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. All three women took the stage and rocked the crowds at the highly anticipated show.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Estelle, Erykah Badu and Marsha Ambrosius - Singers Estelle, Erykah Badu and Marsha Ambrosius pose backstage. Each performed during the night. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images

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Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah, who also presented during the show, dazzled in a deep blue floor-length gown. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Common - Rapper Common also served as presenter for the event.   (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Common - Rapper Common also served as presenter for the event. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Mary J. Blige, Ledisi and Sharon Jones - During the Chicago medley, Ledisi and Sharon Jones sang "Rescue Me" and Mary J. Blige joined Chaka Khan to perform "Ain't Nobody."  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige, Ledisi and Sharon Jones - During the Chicago medley, Ledisi and Sharon Jones sang "Rescue Me" and Mary J. Blige joined Chaka Khan to perform "Ain't Nobody." (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Jennifer Hudson and Jill Scott - Jennifer Hudson and Jill Scott were just two of the power performers that brought the house down during VH1's Divas Celebrate Soul.   (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson and Jill Scott - Jennifer Hudson and Jill Scott were just two of the power performers that brought the house down during VH1's Divas Celebrate Soul.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Estelle - Estelle not only paid homage to her native London by performing a medley with Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius and Questlove of The Roots, but later in the night also joined Travie McCoy to honor Philadelphia's contributions.   (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Estelle - Estelle not only paid homage to her native London by performing a medley with Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius and Questlove of The Roots, but later in the night also joined Travie McCoy to honor Philadelphia's contributions.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J - Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J made one colorful splash at the event and sang "Knock on Wood" during their tribute to Memphis.   (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J - Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J made one colorful splash at the event and sang "Knock on Wood" during their tribute to Memphis.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige - The night was all about collaborations. Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige opened the show with "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige - The night was all about collaborations. Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige opened the show with "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Jill Scott - Jill Scott captured the audience while performing "Hear My Call."  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Jill Scott - Jill Scott captured the audience while performing "Hear My Call." (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige also proved that she can work a performance all on her own with "Mr. Wrong."  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige also proved that she can work a performance all on her own with "Mr. Wrong."  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Erykah Badu - Erykah Badu took the stage with Chaka Khan and Mavis Staples to perform the classic "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers.   (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Erykah Badu - Erykah Badu took the stage with Chaka Khan and Mavis Staples to perform the classic "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Erykah Badu and Jill Scott - Erykah Badu and Jill Scott joined Black Thought of The Roots, which served as the night's house band, to perform "You Got Me" in their tribute to Philadelphia.   (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Erykah Badu and Jill Scott - Erykah Badu and Jill Scott joined Black Thought of The Roots, which served as the night's house band, to perform "You Got Me" in their tribute to Philadelphia.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)