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Jill Scott Returns — Adventurously — On ‘To Whom This May Concern’
The neo-soul icon's first album in more than a decade dabbles in everything from...
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...
Tone Loc Hospitalized After Medical Emergency En Route...
Anthony Terrell Smith, better known to the world as Tone Loc, was hospitalized on...
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...
Brandy Sang The National Anthem At 2026 NBA All Star Game…And...
Brandy delivered a standout moment at the 2026 NBA All Star Game, setting the tone...
Wiz Khalifa’s Dad, Laurence Thomaz, Passes Away At 63
Wiz Khalifa is mourning the sudden loss of his father, Laurence Thomaz, who passed...
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...
Anthony Edwards Wins Kobe Bryant MVP Trophy After Electrifying...
Anthony Edwards delivered a signature performance at the NBA All-Star Game, earning...
Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About “Lover Girl” Era and...
Megan Thee Stallion says her personal growth journey unexpectedly led her into a...
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...
Sexyy Red Declares Herself Drake’s Successor: “It’s Me...
Some circles of Hip-Hop believe that Sexyy Red’s time in the spotlight is over....
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...
Today In Hip-Hop History: Tupac Shakur Dropped ‘Strictly...
On this date in 1993, Tupac Shakur released his second studio album, Strictly 4...
Happy 68th Birthday To West Coast Hip Hop Pioneer Ice-T!
On this day in 1958, Tracy Morrow, better known as Ice-T, was born in Newark, New...
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...
D4vd: Family Challenges Subpoenas, Grand Jury Reviews Case...
Family members of singer D4vd are fighting a court order that would require them...
Former Chef Accusing Stefon Diggs of Assault Has Something...
The legal dispute involving NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs and his former private...
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...
Best Beauty Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Two
Day two of New York Fashion Week was clearly for the romantics. With Carolina Herrera,...
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...
Ja Rule Offers Peace In Heartfelt Letter Following Confrontation...
In a moment that nobody expected but a lot of people probably needed, Ja Rule is...
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,...
Gene Simmons Sparks Backlash Calling Hip Hop ‘Ghetto’ Before...
Gene Simmons is once again under scrutiny after questioning the inclusion of hip...
Stefon Diggs Speaks Up After Super Bowl Loss Amid Alleged...
Stefon Diggs has finally addressed the public in the aftermath of the Patriots’...
Cardi B’s Grow-Good Beauty Just Makes Sense
On Wednesday, February 11, Grammy-winning rapper Belcalis Almanzar, widely known...
Jill Scott Is Back With ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ And...
As anticipation builds for her sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern, Jill...
The Black Beauty Community Is Fighting For Safer Products...
Early in life, we are taught that beauty and pain are synonymous. I remember, as...
Today in Hip-Hop History: The Fugees’ Second Album ‘The...
On this day in 1996, Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel, and Wyclef Jean proved that Blunted...
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...
Kevin Durant Fires Back at All Star Game Effort Questions
Kevin Durant addressed questions about effort in the upcoming NBA All Star Game...
ESScent Of The Week: By/Rosie Jane’s MATILDA Is The Bright,...
I’m going to be honest with you: I didn’t think I needed another passion fruit perfume...
Baby Keem Announces New Album ‘Ca$ino’
GRAMMY Award-winning artist Baby Keem has revealed his second studio album, Ca$ino,...
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January as Unemployment Rate...
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate edged...
Lena Waithe Makes Her Playwriting Debut With ‘Trinity’...
Lena Waithe has made a name for herself in film and television, but now, she is...
‘Genesis’ is not an ending
The renowned choreographer returns to the Baxter not as performer but architect,...
Latest contestant to be fired from The Apprentice revealed
The latest instalment of the show saw the teams tasked with creating dishes based...
Coach’s Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Is Already Shoppable
New York Fashion Week is starting on a high note as Coach’s fall/winter 2026 runway...
Meet Jason McNary, The Fine-Jewelry CEO Emphasizing Representation...
Jason McNary has built a reputation as a trusted leader in global expansion with...
Public School Makes A Revolutionary New York Fashion Week...
After a seven-year hiatus, last night, Public School NYC made its long-awaited return...
Best Beauty Street Style From NYFW FW26 Day One
After braving subzero temperatures on the northeast coast, New York Fashion Week...
Public School’s FW26 Show Was A Love Letter To Black Men’s...
Last night, Public School—a CFDA award-winning fashion brand founded by Maxwell...
Jasmine Crockett Clashes With Attorney General Bondi Over...
A tense confrontation unfolded on Capitol Hill as U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett sharply...