The Soul Train Awards 2011, hosted by comedian Cedric the Entertainer, took place last night at the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta. The event also coincided with the 40th anniversary of Soul Train, the longest-running musical program of its kind on television. Numerous celebs, past and present, graced the red carpet, which was hosted by RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey, pictured below left with singer Marsha Ambrosius.

Rapper Common

Singer Keri Hilson looking loverly!

Professional beard-turned-socialite, Amber Rose. What has she done to her face?

Singer Lloyd, far left, local attorney Phaedra Parks (RHOA), far right, and her husband Apollo Nida.

Actress Jasmine Guy (A Different World)

(L-R) Suzanne Malveaux (CNN), singer Lalah Hathaway, Wolf Blitzer (CNN), Brooke Baldwin, and Fredricka Whitfield (CNN)

Singer Montell Jordan and his guest

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