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Bea Dixon Is Reclaiming Wellness With The Honey Pot Co.
Welcome to Behind The Beauty. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking...
Madonna, Ayo Edebiri, Ben Stiller, and more sign petition...
“Children belong in schools and on playgrounds, not in detention centers.”
Fetty Wap on ’Zavier,’ his underdog career, and wanting...
The New Jersey crooner says he’s felt like the underdog for most of his career....
Lisa Blunt Rochester Sounds Alarm On SAVE Act
United States Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware stands firm in her decision...
An ESSENCE Editor’s Guide To Vintage Shopping In Amsterdam
If you’re a vintage lover like me, you know that visiting a new city isn’t just...
‘I Was A little Girl With A Big Dream!’ Brandy Earns Hollywood...
Brandy continues to set the 'blueprint' for Black women in entertainment by achieving...
Police forcibly close Milan venue DKR citing noise disturbance
Demonstrations are set to go ahead in response to the event space’s abrupt closureContinue...
Police forcibly close Milan venue DKR, citing noise disturbance
Demonstrations are set to go ahead in response to the event space’s abrupt closureContinue...
Kanye West to perform first UK shows in 11 years with three...
The US rapper, now known as Ye, has not performed in the UK since his Glastonbury...
Megan Thee Stallion Does Broadway’s Moulin Rouge, Dunkin’,...
The leader of the Hotties has been getting into her branding business bag...big...
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Nissan’s First...
Can we be honest? There’s something a little anxiety-inducing about the idea of...
Why I Re-Up On This Highbrow Hippie Hair Mask
In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties...
H.E.R. Set To Star In DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ —...
H.E.R. brings Filipino folklore to the big screen with DreamWorks Animation’s 'Forgotten...
Listen to Frankie Knuckles’ last-ever recorded mix
To mark 12 years since his passing, we’re revising this historic groove-fuelled...
Live Nation and Ticketmaster antitrust trial to resume...
The Department of Justice has accused the two companies of conspiring to create...
Beloved West Coast house producer DJ Dan has died aged...
The trailblazing artist regularly worked alongside Frankie Knuckles, Carl Cox and...
Toosii Joins LSU Football as Freshman Wide Receiver
Toosii is living out his dream. Continue reading…
Toosii Added to LSU Football Roster as Freshman Wide Receiver
Toosii is living out his dream. Continue reading…
Slayr to open for Yeat on upcoming LOVE/LYFE Tour
The fast-rising Philly rapper-producer will play six dates on the 18-date tour in...
Simone Biles Debuts First Restaurant, Taste Of Gold, At...
Next time you’re in Houston, you can support a Black-owned business. The legendary...
Kali Uchis announces For The Girls tour with Mariah the...
The “telepatía” singer will play 18 dates across the U.S. this summer.
See exclusive photos of Loe Shimmy’s birthday concert with...
The Pompano Beach rapper brought Bossman Dlow, YTB Fatt, and more out to celebrate...
Chaka Khan Shares Skincare Tips & More Beauty Moments
Over the last week, celebrity beauty looks embodied all things spring. While the...
Superstar DJ, here we go: Marlon Hoffstadt is locking in
Born and raised in Berlin, Marlon Hoffstadt fell for the city’s underground club...
New “boutique” nightclub Nocturna to launch in Ibiza this...
The new venue will join numerous others on the White Isle in implementing a no-phones...
LISA’s Las Vegas residency: How to buy tickets, dates
She’s the first K-pop artist residency to have a Las Vegas residency.
Charleston White Threatens to Get Young Thug Sent to Prison
Charleston White wants vengeance. Continue reading…
TLC’s Chilli Says She’s “Not MAGA,” Accidentally Reposted...
A new report finds singer also donated to Trump reelection efforts, but she insists...
Manchester Airport unveils Haçienda-themed Terminal 2 bar
The newly-renovated Amber Alehouse will host "live DJ sets" for travellersContinue...
Are Bots Taking Over Music?
From hip-hop to K-pop and beyond, fraudulent streams, AI tracks, and juiced charts...
AI Was Supposed To Make Work Easier—So Why Are We More...
The latest research looking at the effects of AI on our brain yielded a red flag...
James Blake requests for his name to be removed from Kanye’s...
He revealed that “it’s not personal”, but said the track “isn’t what I created with...
Inside Isla, The D.C. Restaurant Where A Black Woman Chef...
For a long time, the conversation around Caribbean cuisine in fine dining moved...
750 people evacuated after blaze rips through German nightclub
The fire broke out at K Club in Kehl, close to the border of France, on Saturday...
The Mix 099: HALFQUEEN
HALFQUEEN channels the power of music into a rousing mix tailored to the present...
Actress Theresa Randle Detained, Released Without Charges...
As of now, no formal charges have been filed in connection with the March incident,...
Kim Kardashian, Ray J Reportedly Signed Secret $6M Settlement...
All parties and their famous momagers, such as Kardashian's Kris Jenner and Ray...
TLC’s Chilli Denies Alleged MAGA Ties And Michelle Obama...
Fans began to inquire on Chilli's political leanings after she seemingly reposted...
As More Black Figures Align With Trump, Chilli Saying ‘I...
Rozanda ‘Chilli’ Thomas is speaking out to offer clarity after rumors surged that...
Tiny Harris Salutes Sons’ Support After 50 Cent Dragged...
Tiny Harris brushed off 50 Cent’s jab during an interview on 'The Breakfast Club,'...
New music on our radar this week: Nia Archives, Beatrice...
All the biggest releases on our radarContinue reading...
Mysterious new venue from Village Underground team to open...
Due to its strict no-photo policy, only attendees will be able to get a glimpse...
Why Zara and John Galliano are working together
Fast fashion is going the high-fashion route—and it’s paying off.
The Queen City Culture Film Festival Highlights Short Films...
By Derik Hicks Charlotte’s creative landscape continues to evolve, and at the heart...
Spike Lee Makes Fashion Statement At The Oscars With $950...
At the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, Spike Lee once again proved he doesn’t just...
Snoop Dogg Hosts ‘Ten Til Midnight’ Screening At His Inglewood...
[…] The post Snoop Dogg Hosts ‘Ten Til Midnight’ Screening At His Inglewood Compound...
OJ Da Juiceman Suffered Medical Emergency While In Police...
OJ Da Juiceman suffered a medical emergency while in police custody on March 21...
Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments
These days, it is easy to feel like the world is on fire: all of our bills are too...
Festival line-ups you might have missed: Field Maneuvers,...
Rounding up festival news from across the dance and electronic worldContinue reading...
The Highly Acclaimed Jason McGee & The Choir Just Released...
The highly anticipated newest release from the critically acclaimed Jason McGee...
Get Ready With Kehlani For The 2026 iHeartRadio Awards
Kehlani is part of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup. Don’t miss out—tickets...
Juvenile Reaches His ‘Boiling Point’ On First Solo Album...
Juvie speaks on his musical resurgence, working with Megan Thee Stallion, his enduring...
The 6 Best Songs From Ye’s ‘Bully’ Album
The long-awaited project premiered during an online listening party held by Ye.
Teri Johnson Celebrates Black Icons With Harlem Perfume...
Welcome to Behind The Beauty. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking...
Attempted Break-In Reported at Porter Ranch Home Tied to...
Authorities in Los Angeles are looking into a failed burglary attempt at a residence...
Get The Look: Channel Kandi Burruss’ All Black ‘Fit For...
Singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and Real Housewife extraordinaire Kandi Burruss...
SHERELLE wins Best Electronic/Dance Act at MOBOs 2026
The annual celebration of Black British music was held at Manchester's Co-op Live...
MOTH Club wins first battle to stay open after development...
Plans for a development directly next door to the long-running music venue were...
R&B Rising: Q Parker Reflects On 30 Years In Music And...
Quinnes “Q” Parker has spent three decades in music, but still maintains the same...
NEOPOP shares initial 2026 line-up featuring Helena Hauff,...
The three-day festival will return to Viana do Castelo, Portugal for its 20th edition...
Bandcamp launches new weekly radio show for electronic...
Electronic Radio, hosted by DJ, producer and broadcaster Emily Dust, launched last...
Mariah Carey’s Glamorous Beauty Moments
The elusive chanteuse, Mariah Carey, isn’t just known for her five-octave vocal...
Fred again.. and Thomas Bangalter tease release of Ally...
The legendary performance saw the former robot play his first UK show in 18 yearsContinue...
ESScent Of The Week: Summer Fridays Bottled Its Cult-Favorite...
When a skincare brand decides to cross over into fragrance, I always approach with...
The Best Red Carpet Looks From The iHeartRadio Music Awards
One of the most exciting nights in music has arrived. As stars from around the world...
Tank vs. Tyrese: Breaking Down the Verzuz Battle Between...
There’s a particular kind of memory that R&B holds — one that doesn’t just live...
Cardi B Went All Natural For Jimmy Fallon
Cardi B agrees with Beyoncé. Just because you wear wigs doesn’t mean you don’t have...
Cardi B Wins Right To Recover Money From Security Guard...
Security guard Emani Ellis tried to block Cardi B’s nearly $20,000 bid for trial...
Pat Cleveland Discusses Her Beauty Philosophy
In Authentically Aging, ESSENCE sits down with trailblazing Black women over 40...
Why E. Marie Is The Black-Owned Luxe Brand You Need For...
Eula Smith spent more than two decades at Nordstrom, steadily rising through senior...
Megan Thee Stallion Stunned In Blonde Updo At ‘Moulin Rouge’...
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is how to master an updo. On Tuesday night,...
Gorgon City in The Mixmag Lab
90 minutes of ecstatic house and rumbling basslinesContinue reading...
Funk Legend George Clinton To Celebrate 50 Years Of ‘The...
Long before today’s superstars brought spectacle to the stage, offering performance...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Goes All-Access In ‘American...
'American Youngboy' is set to open in Regal Cinemas theaters on April 22.