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Fugees Rapper Pras Gets 14 Years in Prison After He "Betrayed...
Nationwide — Fugees rapper Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning artist best known as one-third...
Tis The Season! Who And What To Expect From The 2025 ESSENCE...
ESSENCE knows how to celebrate authentic Black joy, and there’s no better time to...
RHOA’s Kandi Burruss Sets Social Media Ablaze With News...
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker revealed a major life decision that no one saw coming....
Now You Can Play Monopoly: Wu-Tang Clan Style
All Wu-Tang Clan fans can make it a game night with the upcoming release of a board...
Non-stop Christmas music now playing on 106.7 Lite FM
Just in time to get you into the Christmas spirit, WLTW 106.7 Lite FM is flipping...
Candis Grace and UBS Honor Black Cultural Powerhouses At...
Earlier this month, creatives, tastemakers, and industry leaders gathered at “The...
9 Books That Showcase The Legacy Of Hip Hop
“So, when did you fall in love with Hip Hop?” is a question that Sidney (Sanaa Lathan),...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: Black Singles Say They Want...
If there’s one thing Black Gen Z is not doing, it’s wasting time on situationships...
ESScent Of The Week: Creed Eladaria Proves The House Of...
There’s that moment right after you spray a new fragrance where you’re just… waiting. ...
Exclusive: Yvette Nicole Brown On The Emotional Weight—And...
When Yvette Nicole Brown talks about her father, one word comes to mind: honor....
NBC Wants Diddy’s $100M Lawsuit Thrown Out After Statements...
NBCUniversal wants Diddy's $100 million lawsuit thrown out based on three short...
Normani Is Stepping Into Her ‘Refined’ Era With SHEIN Collaboration
Normani has always shows up with intention—be it in her music, her visuals, and...
Is Your Gray Hair Turning Yellow? You May Be Missing This...
Gray hair is no longer a color to cover up. It’s now a symbol of a life well-lived....
Layoffs and Loss: Why Black Women Deserve Compassion This...
One Sunday last month, while at church, I bumped into fellow Black mom, *Rachel,...
Luar And TRESemmé Just Launched The Hair Accessory You...
“Beauty has always been part of my world,” LUAR founder Raul Lopez tells ESSENCE....
I Walked Away At My Breaking Point. Now I Help Black Women...
Burnout has become a near universal experience for Black women in workplaces that...
Warner Music Group Strikes Landmark Deal To Shape The Future...
Warner Music Group’s new deal with Udio signals a future where AI-powered music...
The New Political Attacks On Black Philanthropy — And How...
A storm is gathering over American giving. It is a storm seeded in fear, watered...
From Powerhouse Vocals To Powerful Flavors: Tamela Mann...
For over three decades, Tamela Mann has captured audiences’ eyes, ears, and hearts...
Jamel Shabazz Captures The Beauty Of Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s...
When Hell’s Kitchen opened on Broadway last year, it was an event that New York...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: No Thanksgiving Plans?...
The annual Thanksgiving scramble is upon us. There’s the pressure to cook a perfect...
Roots That Speak: 6 Books That Highlight Black And Native...
Having the audacity to pursue truth is a courageous act. And, when studying historical...
The “Invisible K-Tips Queen” Dee Michelle Shares Her Top...
“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who...
Black Women Aren’t Just Burned Out—We’re Being Pushed Out....
Montreal rarely comes up in stories about Kamala Harris, but I imagine the city...
The Best Black Woman-Approved Holiday Beauty Gift Kits
The conversation around holiday shopping has been especially controversial this...
Audible Opens A New Hub For Black Girl Softness In Newark
When Audible first imagined The Pillars, they didn’t just envision opening another...
Mood-Boosting Foods To Fill Your Plate With This Season
As the seasons shift and the days get shorter, many of us may be feeling our energy...
Here’s Why My Family Is Fighting Over This LED Mask This...
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
Let’s Toast: Sorrel Gets A Sparkling Makeover In This Bold...
When wine and spirits veteran Colwin Chester talks about Roselë, his voice carries...
7 Budget-Friendly Blushes With High Impact
Every melanin-rich beauty lover knows (I hope!) the importance of blush in a makeup...
Morgan Freeman Takes The Lead In ‘Now You See Me, Now You...
More than a decade after the Four Horsemen first flipped the world of cinema on...
Here’s Why My Family Is Fighting Over This LED Mask My...
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
Angel Bryant Follows In Mom Gizelle’s Footsteps, Pledges...
Gizelle Bryant and Pastor Jamal Angel Bryant are proud parents as their daughter...
EXCLUSIVE: Iyanla Vanzant Returns To OWN With ‘IYANLA:...
Iyanla Vanzant is back. The renowned spiritual teacher, New York Times bestselling...
I Tried CoolTone for Body Sculpting—Here’s How It Went
I’ll be honest. I love the gym, but sometimes I want results that don’t come with...
This Black-Owned Puberty Care Brand Is Now In Ulta—And...
If you were to walk into an Ulta Beauty store right now you’d find Scarlet by RedDrop‘s...
Audi’s Coming For Formula 1 In 2026—And They Want The Most...
Last week in Munich, Audi did what they’ve been building toward since 2022. They...
Porsha Williams Seen Out With Her New Lady Love Interest
Porsha Williams casually dropped news that she was dating a woman in October during...
The Vince Staples Show Season 2: Darker, Funnier, And More...
The first episode of The Vince Staples Show’s second season begins with “Tha Crossroads,”...
Our Favorite Beauty Moments From The 2025 Governors Awards
Following the LACMA Art + Film Gala and CFDA Awards earlier this month, awards show...
Here’s What Happened When I Tried A Tone-Balancing Facial...
Coming back from a cruise vacation, I expected to bring home memories, a tan, and...
Debbie Allen Earns Her First Oscar—And Celebrates With...
Debbie Allen received her long-awaited moment at the 16th Annual Governors Awards,...
Debbie Allen Wins Her First Oscar—And Celebrates With A...
Debbie Allen received her long-awaited moment at the 16th Annual Governors Awards,...
Dry Skin? These 5 Face Mists Guarantee Instant Hydration
Quiet as it’s kept, the summer season can wreak havoc on your skin—if you’re not...
In True New York Fashion, Spike Lee Gifts First American...
The New York native and NBA super-fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a Knicks jersey while...
Mariah Carey’s Daughter Says She Only Has One Brother From...
She told her following that she only has one brother, twin Morrocan Cannon, that...
Court Denies Paris Jackson Input In Michael Jackson Estate’s...
The decision leaves the estate’s current management in place as work continues on...
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate...
“Grey’s Anatomy” veteran James Pickens Jr. is known to millions as Dr. Richard Webber...
Chadwick Boseman To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will honor the legacy of Chadwick Boseman with...
Questlove Teases Posthumous D’Angelo Album
Questlove promises a nostalgic, yet forward-thinking project.
The Weeknd Donates $350K Toward Hurricane Melissa Relief...
The Weeknd is contributing $350,000 to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts...
Meet The Newest Black Women Authors On The Publishing Scene
Black women deserve to be seen. Their voices deserve to be heard. Their stories...
Klay Thompson Calls Out Ex-NBA Players For ‘Disgusting’...
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson is standing beside his lady and not...
Exclusive: Dwyane Wade Takes Holiday Decorating Into His...
While many celebrities outsource the work of bringing holiday cheer to their sprawling...
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: How Black Women Are Reclaiming...
The holiday season often promises warmth and celebration. Yet this year, many Black...
Wale On Motivation, Being Misunderstood, And The New Album...
Wale has lived a career most artists could only dream of. He’s collaborated with...
Facial Balancing 101: What Black Women Should Know Before...
When it comes to cosmetic treatments, injectables can still feel taboo in the Black...
ESScent Of The Week: The 7 Virtues’ Buttercream Haze Is...
Two things I love in this life: a lazy Sunday morning, and the smell of waking up...
Harlem’s Fashion Row and Black Beauty Roster Join Forces...
Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) and Black Beauty Roster (BBR) are finally joining forces....
Monet McMichael And Method Haircare Transform Grand Central...
When beauty creator Monet McMichael walked into Grand Central Terminal for The Shift—Method...
Beyond Howard and Hampton: Discover 15 Other HBCUs You...
Howard. Hampton. Spelman. Morehouse. North Carolina A & T. FAMU. We frequently hear...
Everyday Giants Are Being Honored And Amplified At NXTHVN
NXTHVN is celebrating biological fathers, spiritual mothers, and other sources of...
How To Ensure Your Makeup Will Show Up In Photos This Holiday...
There’s a unique kind of disappointment in spending an hour on your makeup, loving...
Why Laser Facials Might Be The Key To Fall Skincare
While summer brings a boost in vitamin D, it may also bring hyperpigmentation and...
These Sisters Are Reclaiming Their Great-Great-Grandfather’s...
In the late 1800s, William Dove did something remarkable. A man who’d been enslaved...
How Prioritizing Gut Health May Soothe Chronic Skin Conditions
When we think of the health or appearance of our skin, our stomach’s microbiome...
How To Keep Holiday Spending From Wrecking Your Peace (And...
I know the holidays have always been expensive, but this year it’s expensive, expensive....
Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic Show Proves Afrobeats Has No...
Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, brought Afrobeats to new heights during his...
20 Years Of Bun B’s ‘Trill’
“Can I ask what kind of name is ‘Okla?’” Bun B wondered aloud before our conversation...
From R&B Yoga To Hip-Hop Cardio: 8 Must-Watch Fitness Channels...
With the rhythms of fall ushering in a fresh start, many of us are reimagining our...
In Viral Clip, Marion Jones Admits Her ‘Knees Are Hanging...
When we think of Marion Jones, the image that usually comes to mind is of the one-time...
These Restaurant Chains Are Offering Free Food On Veterans...
On Veterans Day, countless restaurants across the country are showing gratitude...
This Hydrating Gel Cream Is A Must-Have For Oily Skin This...
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
The 2025 Black Beauty Roster Creator Summit Was Filled...
The Black Beauty Roster Creator Summit kicked off for another year with an expanded...