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Serena Williams Opens Up About Losing 31 Pounds With Weight-Loss...
Many have marveled at tennis icon Serena Williams’ weight loss journey, but some...
What We Expect to See On The Runways This Fall
If fashion can tell us who we are, what will the September shows have to say? Fashion...
8 Black-Owned Beauty Brands That Make You Look Good And...
The Temptations once sang, “Beauty is only skin deep.” Yet the best kind of beauty...
WATCH: Tessa Thompson Takes Center Stage In Nia DaCosta’s...
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the trailer for HEDDA, a daring new reimagining...
When The American Dream Turns Into A Nightmare: One New...
For most individuals—irrespective of gender, generation, religion, or ancestral...
All The Details On Pat McGrath’s First Louis Vuitton La...
Back in March, Pharrell Williams’s Louis Vuitton announced the most influential...
Samuel L. Jackson And Wife LaTanya Richardson Celebrate...
So much can happen in 45 years; Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson have built...
Exclusive: ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 3’s New Trailer Teases...
Before Jax Stewart’s next chapter unfolds, ESSENCE is giving audiences an exclusive...
How ESSENCE And Black Women Are Prioritizing Pleasure
This story is featured in the July/August 2025, 55th anniversary issue of ESSENCE....
Angela Bassett’s Twins Celebrate Her 67th Birthday With...
The incomparable Angela Bassett, who just turned 67, is reminding us that aging...
Tracee Ellis Ross Ushers Pattern Beauty Into Its Body Care...
Like many, you’re likely inspired by Tracee Ellis Ross’s take on solo trips and...
Here’s How To Do A Self-Care Staycation This August
If your body has been whispering—or maybe even yelling—that it needs a break, it...
Ciara Gets Real About Embracing Her Stretch Marks
Ciara is a muse to many folks motivated by her coveted relationship “prayer,” endless...
First Look: ‘The Vince Staples Show’ Returns For Season...
Vince Staples is back—and this time, the journey gets even wilder. Netflix has released...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: How To Manifest The Man Of...
Do you have the kind of love in your life that you truly want? If so, blessings...
Sydnee Washington Brings Raw Honesty And Sharp Humor With...
When Sydnee Washington steps on stage, she carries more than a mic—she carries the...
From Corporate America To Global Entrepreneurs: Inside...
There’s always that moment that becomes a turning point for discovering your purpose....
Black-Owned Brand, Fly Purpose, Is Creating More Than Boring...
If you’re a lover of historic moments, graphic tees, and merch T-shirts from concerts...
Ilfenesh Hadera Finds Her Rhythm Beside Denzel Washington...
Ilfenesh Hadera is familiar with Spike Lee’s directorial game — an energetic way...
Buy Black Forever: A Love Letter To Our Economic Power
On the second floor of Ponce City Market, tucked into a quiet corner above the hum...
ICYMI: Robin Givhan Exits The Washington Post, Crocs Announces...
This weekend in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. First,...
Black Love Reimagined: Is Marriage Still The End Goal?...
This story is featured in the 55th Anniversary, July/August 2025 issue of ESSENCE....
Viola Davis Rings In Her 60th Birthday With Husband In...
Multi-award-winning actress Viola Davis has reached a milestone age that not everyone...
Monica’s Boyfriend Anthony ‘Ant’ Wilson Just Bought Her...
Singer Monica is living out the lyrics to her song “Love All Over Me” with talent...
Monica’s Boyfriend Anthony ‘Ant’ Wilson Just Bought Her...
Singer Monica is living out the lyrics to her song “Love All Over Me” with talent...
ICYMI: Keke Palmer’s Ginger Pixie Cut, And More
Trends come and go, but over the past week, our favs reminded us that a few beauty...
Ageless and Unapologetic, This Is Sexy Now
Sexy is not a fixed definition. It moves with us, stretches with us, and evolves...
It’s Time to Put Our Phones Down at Fashion Week
At a recent show in Paris, the kind where the front row is more famous than the...
From Housing To Hope: Inside The Detroit Program Giving...
Affordable housing programs in the 1980s provided critical opportunities for Black...
The Cost Of The Soft Life: Why Rest Feels Risky For Black...
It’s no surprise that the soft life movement, which began in 2022, originated with...
How Designer Cheyney McKnight Honors 19th Century Enslaved...
Cheyney McKnight says her work as a historical interpreter and researcher led to...
Kristine Anigwe Is Redefining Fashion In The WNBA One Look...
Off The Court: Style of the WNBA is a series highlighting women in sports and their...
Tracee Ellis Ross Channels Diana Ross With Fluffy Blowout
It’s late summer and Tracee Ellis Ross—who stars in new Solo Traveling series—took...
Inside The Fantasy: How Magic City Rewrote Atlanta’s Sound,...
For 40 years, Magic City has been more than a strip club—it’s been Atlanta’s compass...
ESScent Of The Week: Alto Astral Is Byredo’s Ticket To...
There’s something about Byredo’s latest release that I wasn’t expecting when I first...
The Black Girl’s Guide to Travel: Destinations Perfect...
The divorce papers are signed, your ring finger feels a little lighter, and it’s...
From Air Force Sergeant To Wellness Warrior: How DeBlair...
It’s time to prioritize you, I’m sure you know that, but when was the last time...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Slams Trump’s National Guard...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says President Donald Trump’s move to take control of the...
John Legend On Revisiting Get Lifted 20 Years Later: “It...
Two decades after his groundbreaking debut, John Legend is celebrating the album...
How Black Entertainers Embraced Pucci
Italian fashion designers are known to make lively clothes. One of them is Emilio...
Expat Diaries: Black Women Aging Abroad Are Embracing The...
Who doesn’t love The Golden Girls? Whether you watched it during its original run...
How To Stand Out — And Get Hired — In A Slowing Job Market
If your job search feels like it’s dragging, a new report shows you’re not alone....
Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Is Upheld After New Medical...
Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been fighting for her freedom since her...
Yes, Topicals And Meji Meji Just Released A Surprise Drop
Beauty brand Topicals and rising Nigerian label Meji Meji have connected for a cheeky...
Nina Westbrook Launches ‘Nebbi’ – An Impactful Emotional...
Daily wellness at your fingertips? Yes, please! Licensed marriage and family therapist...
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, And Jeffrey Wright On ‘Highest...
Returning to cinema with another joint, auteur Spike Lee packages a rock-hard fist...
Your End-Of-Summer Money Reset: How To Rebuild, Refocus,...
Queen Bey’s “Cowboy Carter” tour officially closed a few weeks ago, the kids are...
Teyana Taylor Explains Why She’s Protective Of Her Relationship...
Teyana Taylor is busy promoting her new album Escape Room, which drops August 22nd...
EXCLUSIVE: BET+ Drops Trailer For Tyler Perry’s ‘Zatima’...
Today, BET+ has released the official trailer for Season 4 of Tyler Perry’s Zatima,...
How Black-Owned Brand Life Angels Is Transforming Medical...
Life Angels by Angel Love Davis began as a heartfelt collaboration between herself...
The Silent Pause: Why Black Reality TV Is Facing A Crisis
Black reality television is in a state of paralysis. Across networks, unscripted...
I Tried The Tea App So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What I...
Imagine the time, heartache, and cute date night outfits single women could save...
Black Women Are Reclaiming Rest—And The Water—At This Martha’s...
Earlier this month, I ventured to Martha’s Vineyard to support the work of Ujima,...
“I Felt It Coming”: How Black Women Can Prepare — Financially...
By the time summer 2025 comes to a close, over 300,000 Black women —and counting—will...
Student Loan Changes Are Here — Here’s How Black Women...
Black women are among the largest demographic to earn college degrees. However,...
Inside The Rise Of Thom Browne’s Principal Archivist, Tianni...
Imagine holding the key to a luxury designer’s archives, helping to shape and contextualize...
ICYMI: Zendaya Stars In On Campaign, Louis Vuitton Fall...
This weekend in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. First,...
ICYMI: Cardi B’s Dual-Toned Asymmetrical Cut, And More
This week, late summer 2025 looked more like 2005 with the best celebrity beauty...
The Side Effects Are Real—But So Are The Results: Why Some...
Amber Carter had battled with her weight for as long as she could remember. For...
Unlock Your Best Curls: Why Deep Conditioning Is Your Hair’s...
When it comes to textured hair, moisture isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must....
Meet The Black-Owned Banks That Deserve Your Direct Deposit...
America’s long history of racial discrimination in banking is exactly why Black-owned...
Five Days Of Black LGBTQ+ Celebration Kick Off In NYC With...
New York City’s Black queer community is coming together for five days of unapologetic...
I’m Dry But My Skin Isn’t—Here’s How Cutting Alcohol Changed...
Hot girls don’t drink. Or at least they’ve scaled back a bit in the interest of...
17 Of Whitney Houston’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
Sixty-two years ago today, Whitney Houston was born. Raised in New Jersey with a...
Swapping Your Wet Set For A Dry Set? Here’s What To Know
Roller sets, also known as wet sets, are a classic hairstyle at any Black salon....
No Notes: Rihanna Experiments With Maternity Style (Again)
Rihanna is back with another outfit that breathes life into maternity style. For...
Let’s Toast: Black Mixologists Share Game-Changing Tips...
Every July, the world’s best bartenders and mixologists descend upon New Orleans...
Beyond The Pages
This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 6 Destinations To Glow...
Every August, we celebrate National Wellness Month. It’s an excellent opportunity...
Common Honors His Partner, Jennifer Hudson, Saying They’re...
Rapper Common isn’t letting up when it comes to his girlfriend Jennifer Hudson....
ESScent Of The Week: Rare Beauty’s Rare Eau de Parfum Is...
When Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty announced they were venturing into fragrance, I’ll...
4 Beauty Experts Share Their Top Mental Health & Wellness...
With therapy stigmatized and wellness seen as a privilege, mental health is often...
What I Learned From Dyeing My Virgin Natural Hair For the...
These days, it seems like every Black girl is dyeing her hair. From honey blonde...
Jasmine Tookes’s ‘Everything Shower’ Secret? Drugstore...
Jasmine Tookes recently revealed the secret behind her supermodel skin—and it’s...