Actress and singer Beyoncé Knowles chose this striking strapless black and gold gown, earning her rave reviews at Sunday night's 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
The stars of the silver screen came out to shine brightly in Hollywood on Sunday....
Halle Berry, actress and every man's dream girl, shows a fabulous post-baby figure in yet another stunning gown at the Oscars.
Steve Martin and Tina Fey share the stage to make a presentation during the 81st Academy Awards on Sunday. - AP photos
Charlene McKenzie and Rodney Drake make a grand entrance for the Caribbean District 2008 Optimist Inter-national golden year awards banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Saturday. - Rudolph Brown/Chief Photographer
Jesús Silva, Spanish ambassador to Jamaica, and his son Alfonso view a display at the 'Xaymaca: Life in Spanish Jamaica, 1494-1655' exhibition at the grand opening at the Institute of Jamaica on Sunday. - Rudolph Brown/Chief Photographer
Queens all! It's all smiles as Marymount High School's Miss Heritage 2009, Davina Taylor (centre), poses with first runner-up, Geana Jones (left), and second runner-up, Shanice Simmonds in St Mary, on Friday. - Contributed