Based not only on the music they created, but on their social and political impact combined, the following black musicians did for music what no other did in their time, making them the most iconic musicians of all time.

Louis Armstrong

Billie Holiday

Aretha Franklin

KRS-ONE

Curtis Mayfield

Miles Davis

Michael Jackson

Sam Cooke

James Brown

Smokey Robinson

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who was hospitalized late last week for a serious lung infection, is reportedly “stable.”

His wife, Graca Machel, 67, recently canceled a trip to the U.K. for the London Hunger Sunmit and his daughters Ndileka Mandela and Makaziwe Mandela pictured above, were seen leaving the Mediclinic Heart Hospital, where Mandela is being treated, on Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

While Mandela’s condition has been said to be “serious but stable,” we are hoping for the best!

Nelson Mandela, 94, has been admitted to the hospital with a lung infection, the office of South African President Jacob Zuma says. According to a statement on the former South African president’s website, he had a lung infection for several days.

His condition began to deteriorate on Saturday morning where he was then transferred to a hospital in Pretoria. He is said to be in a “serious but stable condition.”

His illness is described as a recurrence of a lung infection, which has troubled him repeatedly over the years. Doctor’s are doing all in their power to nurse South Africa’s first black president back to health.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z: With a combined total of 64.1 million copies sold and millions of dollars in their pockets, Jay-Z and King Bey are possibly music’s most popular and powerful couple.

Alicia Keys and Swiss Beatz: Sure, many people still see Alicia Keys as a home wrecker, but Keys and Swizzy are perfect together. Their combined resumes ooze success and money!

Chris Brown and Rihanna: Yeah, they say they are over, but it’s only a matter of time before the reigning king and queen of pop music reunite. Together, they are a crazy in love, money making, force to be reckoned with!

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey: While Cannon’s accomplishments couldn’t hold a candle to his wife’s, Carey and Cannon have together moved over 53.6 million copies.

The 66th annual Cannes International Film Festival, held in Cannes France, wrapped up Sunday evening after eleven days of Hollywood royalty strutting down the red carpet at the Promenade de la Croisette. Now that the world’s most prestigious celluloid event has wrapped, here’s a look back at the gents who impressed on the red carpet.

Highlights of the event were Justin Timberlake, The Great Gatsby’s Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire, James Franco and more.

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Anthony Hemingway, Red Tails

With nearly a decade spent directing TV shows such as “The Wire,” “CSI: NY,” “True Blood” and “Treme,” Hemingway made his directorial debut with Red Tails in 2012. While the film did not exactly make history at the box office, it was a major step for Hemingway as George Lucas and Lucasfilm produced the film.

Seth MacFarlane, Ted

As a comedian, writer, producer and now director, MacFarlane has been making bold statements with his material such as “Family Guy.” While many were nervous that MacFarlane’s vision would not translate onto the big screen, they were all pleasantly surprised by his directorial debut Ted.

Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen, This Is The End

Previously known for Superbad and Pineapple Express, This Is The End is a fresh take on what has become a cameo-heavy genre.

Along with a plethora of well wishes for mothers all around the world, celebrities like many others, spent the day with close family, friends, and of course that once special woman in their lives.

A very thin Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi spent the day with her beautiful son Lorenzo. Pink posted a photo of herself with daughter, Willow along with a very heartfelt message to her husband, motocross champ Carey Hart saying: “Thank you @hartluck for giving me the greatest gift of my life, my reason to celebrate today.”

La La Anthony posed for a sweet snap with her son, Kiyan, while Gisele Bündchen posted a snap of her feet wrapped around a child’s feet.

Jessica Alba posted a picture of her eldest daughter, Honor, hanging out with her mom.

Check out these celebs and more enjoying their Mother’s Day Weekend here.