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Why did this UK political party throw a club night?
Nightlife has been historically dismissed by politicians, but The Green Party’s...
Darius Syrossian cancels US shows citing Trump's "race...
He shared concerns around current travel restrictions, which "target, exclude, and...
Honey Dijon to curate exhibition at London’s Tate Modern...
The Chicago DJ will host conversations, workshops, listening experiences and a gallery...
New Music Friday: 40 Hip-Hop, R&B Releases You Need On...
Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, Central Cee, Jamie Foxx, Sexyy Red, Key...
‘Dreamgirls’ To Make Broadway Return With Jennifer Hudson...
The award-winning musical's Broadway revival is set for 2026.
Best Beauty Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Five
Post-Valentine’s Day energy carried through day five of New York Fashion Week with...
Nicki Minaj’s Infamous Chicken Wing Bling Designer Plucks...
The Trindadian-born Young Money artist has been taking her place in the MAGA world...
Buckinghamshire's Above Below Festival pauses indefinitely:...
The boutique UK festival previously said it was taking a “breather”, but is unsure...
A dance music-focused theatre show ‘God Is A DJ’ is coming...
The musical is currently in development, fusing “live DJ and band performances”...
Diotima’s FW26 Show Was All Things Afromodernism-Chic
For designer Rachel Scott’s Diotima fall/winter 2026 collection, she was greatly...
ICYMI: Beyoncé’s Americana Bob And More Best Celebrity...
This week, celebrity beauty was sandwiched between Valentine’s Day, New York Fashion...
Alex Isley Reflects On Love And Life With ‘When The City...
Years ago, a friend of mine gave me a quote, and while I’m still not sure who to...
Fela Kuti becomes first African artist to receive GRAMMY...
The Afrobeat pioneer is being awarded by the US Recording Academy some 30 years...
Tempio del Futuro Perduto claims “thousands” in damages...
The Milan venue said it was unwillingly made to close temporarily earlier this month...
Exclusive: ‘RHOP’ Star Angel Massie On Facing Bullying,...
It’s been six years since Angel and Bobby Massie were featured in ESSENCE’s Bridal...
Reinvestment Fund Invests Up To $1 Million Per School In...
While Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) remain systematically...
‘RHOP’ Star Angel Massie On Facing Bullying, Protecting...
It’s been six years since Angel and Bobby Massie were featured in ESSENCE’s Bridal...
Dear Black Women Leaders: We Cannot Build The Future At...
Friday morning of last week, I sat with a familiar kind of frustration — one that...
Best Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Four
Saturday of the FW26 NYFW season fell on Valentine’s Day this year. Naturally, the...
LaQuan Smith’s FW26 Runway Show Was An Ode to Romance
On the night of Valentine’s Day, at New York’s Chelsea Industrial, LaQuan Smith’s...
Best Beauty Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Four
Day four of New York Fashion Week fell on Valentine’s Day, and the designers on...
New music on our radar this week: Rosa Pistola, Sir Spyro,...
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Liverpool City Council launches support programme for grassroots...
Venues and promoters can apply for grants of up to £3,000, allowing for "six nights...
Best Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Three
Day three of NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 may have fallen on Friday the 13th, but there...
Best Beauty Street Style From NYFW FW26 Day Three
‘Twas the day before Valentine’s Day and New York Fashion Week was filled with nothing...
Sergio Hudson’s 10th Anniversary Show Celebrated The Poise...
Last night, Sergio Hudson marked the 10th anniversary of his label with a striking...
Inside Sergio Hudson’s 10th Anniversary Show
Backstage at Sergio Hudson’s Fall/Winter 26 show, the energy felt both electric...
Rihanna Reminded Us Why She’s The Queen Of Beauty At A$AP...
Being a mother doesn’t end with three kids. At her partner A$AP Rocky’s AWGE show...
Costume Designer Ruth Carter And Professional Drag Racer...
Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth Carter and professional motorcycle drag...
Messy New Details Emerge in ‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss,...
The divorce between Kandi Burress and Todd Tucker is starting to get a bit more...
MOODEAUX’s Avant-Garden Fragrance Is A Love Letter To The...
Valentine’s Day has long been synonymous with romance. For MOODEAUX, February 14th...
Couple-Care: Nakeya Brown & Larry Cook
Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community....
I Worked Out At These Black-Owned Fitness Studios—And Here’s...
Finding a gym where you actually feel like you belong isn’t always easy. But when...
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Music Venue Trust backs new "ethical" ticket resale platform
Tickets9 will prohibit the sale of tickets above face value, with a £1 levy from...
Music tech you might have missed: Behringer BMX, ATGR DJ...
Whether you’re in the market for some new software or want to upgrade your studio...
Deezer says it has demonetised 85% of all AI-generated...
The French streaming service is now making its AI-detection tool “commercially available”Continue...
Best Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Two
The second day of fashion week saw shows from Black women-helmed labels Aisling...
Get Ready With Ayan Broomfield For The Tory Burch FW26...
Fresh off a whirlwind week of travel between Dallas and New York, former Tennis...
Black Wealth Watch: Cardi B Launches Hair Brand, Uncle...
Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business...
Beyoncé’s Latest Act? A Blonde Bob
Beyoncé’s hair is a class act. Act I: sun-washed blonde on her Renaissance tour....
A Love Letter: 7 Ways I Celebrate Black History with My...
Dear Langston, This year, Mommy decided to write you a letter ahead of Valentine’s...
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Honoree Chase Infiniti...
Chase Infiniti, one of our upcoming 19th Annual Black Women in Hollywood honorees,...
Cardi B’s Grow-Good Beauty Just Makes Sense
On Wednesday, February 11, Grammy-winning rapper Belcalis Almanzar, widely known...
The Black Beauty Community Is Fighting For Safer Products...
Early in life, we are taught that beauty and pain are synonymous. I remember, as...
The Black Beauty Community Is Fighting Formaldehyde With...
Early in life, we are taught that beauty and pain are synonymous. I remember, as...
Newly opened Dublin hotel seeks injunction against late-night...
The Hoxton, which reopened in November after a four-year renovation, claims it has...
Spotify and "big three" major labels are suing Anna's Archive...
A court filing claims that the internet activist group has engaged in the "brazen...
This Week in News: Stonewall Pride Flag, Colorado Black...
From landmark civil rights battles to classroom reforms, heartbreaking tragedies,...
The 7 Money Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before...
Love may be the reason you move in together. But money will determine how peaceful...