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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...
When Black Women Lead, The Bullying Gets Louder. Here’s...
I don’t like bullies. Never have. But my father taught me that bullies are like...
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...
This Is What Longevity Looks Like: Black Women Who Make...
As 2025 comes to a close, I reflect on how productive this busy year has been, as...
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...
The Story of Vanity, Prince’s True Love Who Couldn’t Escape...
The singer-actress shot to stardom in the 1980s, but years of partying and drug...
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...
7 Rappers Who Took Hip-Hop To The Symphony Hall
Hip-hop is more than beats and bravado. It is a cultural force that can change any...
Why musicians matter
“Music is a form of communication and storytelling,” says Sherwinn Dupes Brice,...
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...