Slideshow: The 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards

SLIDESHOW -See the actors, singers, writers and artists alike in their red carpet attire from the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

This year’s NAACP Image Awards was hosted by Sanaa Lathan, and saw performances by Lenny Kravitz, Jill Scott, Kirk Franklin and Ne-Yo. Notable film winners included Mike Epps and Laz Alonso for Jumping the Broom, and Oscar nominees Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis for The Help. The awards returned to NBC this year after a 16-year run on FOX. See the actors, singers, writers and artists alike in their red carpet attire in theGrio’s 43rd NAACP Image Awards slideshow.

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