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Case Closed: Megan Thee Stallion Proves Boss Lady Updos...
Megan Thee Stallion wins again! And, we’re not just talking about her most recent...
Hollywood’s Newest Voices: BAFTA Reveals The 2025 Breakthrough...
BAFTA North America has officially revealed its 2025 Breakthrough US cohort, which...
WeLoveUs.Shop Vendor Alishia Richardson Is Giving Candied...
This time of year is gloriously notorious for sweet treats. Pies, cakes, eggnog,...
The 2025 British Fashion Coucil Awards Was A Win For Black...
The 2025 British Fashion Council Awards red carpet became a runway of its own. Whether...
The 2025 Fashion Awards Was A Win For Black Women
The 2025 British Fashion Awards red carpet became a runway of its own. Whether drenched...
Op-Ed: Kandi, Todd, And The Burden Of Black Women Breadwinners
If the news of Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker divorcing wasn’t already sad enough,...
Being Brandee Evans
“Thank you, Lord, for letting me live and see another day.” This is the first thing...
Op-Ed: Kandi, Todd, And The Reality Of What Successful...
If the news of Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker divorcing wasn’t already sad enough,...
Two Billion-Dollar Companies Later, Rihanna Is Still The...
If you’re like me, you’re probably still holding out for a Rihanna album in the...
Bria Murphy’s First Baby Shower Brings Together Parents...
Bria Murphy, daughter of Eddie Murphy and Nicole Murphy, is extending the family...
Megan Thee Stallion Wins Civil Defamation Case
A federal jury in Miami delivered a decisive win Monday to Megan Thee Stallion,...
A Year Without Braids Helped Me Recover From Traction Alopecia
Protective styles are foundational to Black hair care and styling. But, recently,...
Funding For Black Nonprofits Has Been Cut Nationwide —...
The stakes are high this year for Giving Tuesday, which falls on December 2, and...
Beyoncé’s Wand Curls & More Of The Best Celebrity Beauty...
We’ve reached the final months of 2025. In other words, celebrity beauty looks will...
Juvia’s Place’s Chichi Eburu Shares Her Glam And Gifting...
If there’s one thing that Juvia’s Place founder Chichi Eburu is good at, it’s spreading...
WeLoveUs.Shop Vendor Ameka Coleman’s Strands Of Faith Took...
For Ameka Coleman, founder of Strands of Faith, a business featured on our new WeLoveUs.Shop...
Black Friday Spending Hit Record Highs—And That Should...
Boycott where? If you logged onto social media this Black Friday, you might have...
WeLoveUs.Shop Vendor IRE AJE Is Transforming African-Inspired...
For IRE AJE, jewelry is an ode to refined opulence, a tribute to culture, and a...
A Celebrity Hairstylist Shares The Trick To Making Your...
There are many myths when it comes to Black women and their hair care. But one of...
What Do ESSENCE Editors Smell Like?
Nothing in beauty is more personal than the way we smell. From notes smelling different...
The Lip Bar Teamed Up With Top Beauty Creators For Its...
This holiday season, The Lip Bar is ushering in a new era of beauty collaborations...
A Romanian Bathhouse Challenged Me To Face My Body Issues...
I believe the most complicated relationship we can ever have is with ourselves....
If Not For My Girls: A Coca-Cola® Holiday Moment With Sisterhood...
The holidays feel brighter when you celebrate with the people who feel like home....
A Homecoming Fit For Royalty: The ‘Purple Rain’ Musical
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to get through this thing called life.”...
More Than A Marketplace, It’s A Movement: Introducing WeLoveUs...
If there’s one thing Black folks have always understood, it’s the power of community....
ESScent Of The Week: This Sweet-But-Powdery Scent Feels...
I found my new obsession and it’s from a brand I least expected it from. The scent...
Adorned & Aligned: How To Use Your Beauty Rituals To Tap...
If you follow the spiritual girlies on social media, you’ve likely run across the...
I Tried A Workcation At Brooklyn’s Most Stylish Hotel —...
As a remote work employee, I’ve had the privilege of working from hotel rooms across...
Every 16 Seconds Someone Buys Cécred’s $56 Edge Drops —...
Every 16 seconds, someone buys a $56 bottle of Cécred Edge Drops. How do I know?...
ESSENCE Holiday Celebration Of Joy: Chance The Rapper On...
When temperatures dip, and the sun sets sooner, you need something to look forward...
How Del Martin Is Bringing Beauty Lovers Together With...
As more beauty lovers rethink what connection really looks like—online and off—a...
What Love Leaves Behind: The Financial Fallout Of Divorce...
Black women are expected to survive everything—broken homes, broken systems, and...
Stop Pulling Your Hair Out: Low-Tension Styles Are In
This holiday season, I am retiring my extra small knotless braids in exchange for...
Mielle Organics Scores The NFL’s First Official Textured...
Mielle Organics has scored big again. And, this time, the win is happening both...
Meet The Hairstylists Behind Former First Lady Michelle...
Former First lady Michelle Obama’s new book, The Look, is more than a visual archive....
Let’s Toast: Black-Owned Wines And Spirits To Bring To...
Turkey, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, yams, stuffing or dressing—these are...
Cassandra Freeman On Art, Janet Hubert’s Influence, And...
After four seasons, Bel-Air is arriving at its final chapter. Peacock’s dramatic...
I Tried Miami’s Most Talked-About Biohacking Wellness Center...
I wasn’t sold on biohacking. Probably because every time I scroll on social media,...
Leon Thomas Teams Up With 40s & Shorties To Release Capsule...
Streetwear label 40s & Shorties has teamed up with singer Leon Thomas on a limited-edition...
The 11th Annual Camp Flog Gnaw Didn’t Disappoint
This year’s Camp Flog Gnaw marked a sense of renewal in passion for Tyler, the Creator....
Gunna’s Wunna Run Club 5K Just Showcased His Growing Wellness...
On a rainy Saturday morning, the kind meant for staying in bed, a crowd of young...
Sweet July Skin Launches New Rum Cake Lip Treatment Inspired...
Sweet July Skin is serving up something sweet just in time for the season. And trust...
ESSENCE Celebration Of Joy: Kat Graham Teases An ‘Unapologetically...
When actress Kat Graham thinks of the 2025 ESSENCE Holiday Celebration of Joy event,...
NIL Money Is On The Table—But Most Black Athletes Can’t...
Did you know that there’s $1.2 billion in NIL money up for grabs? Did you also know...
31st Annual Critics Choice Awards: ‘Sinners’ Leads Shortlist...
The road to awards season picked up speed this week as the Critics Choice Association...
What’s Happening With Miss Jamaica? New Health Update Released...
Miss Jamaica‘s Gabrielle Henry took a tumble while working the stage during an evening...
Holiday Hiring Season Is Peak Scamming Season. Here’s How...
It’s that time of year y’all. And it crept up on all of us before we all knew it....
Jazz Artist Nnenna Freelon Discusses New Book, Grief, And...
Grammy-nominated jazz singer Nnenna Freelon understands that the way we wear our...
ICYMI: Mariah The Scientist Wears Dior, Jermey Scott Reintroduces...
This week in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. Mariah the...
Your Guide To Press-On Nails That Look Like A Salon Job
There’s something deeply satisfying about transforming your nails into a tiny canvas...
ESSENCE Holiday Celebration Of Joy: From Photos With Santa...
What do the holidays mean to you? Is it drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace? Cooking...
ESSENCE Holiday Celebration Of Joy: DeVon Franklin On His...
If you have already started setting up your Christmas tree or planning an iconic...
Tis The Season! Behind The Scenes Of The 2025 ESSENCE Holiday...
ESSENCE knows how to celebrate authentic Black joy, and there’s no better time to...
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...
Candis Grace and UBS Honor Black Cultural Powerhouses At...
Earlier this month, creatives, tastemakers, and industry leaders gathered at “The...
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....
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...
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...