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MOTH Club wins first battle to stay open after development...
Plans for a development directly next door to the long-running music venue were...
R&B Rising: Q Parker Reflects On 30 Years In Music And...
Quinnes “Q” Parker has spent three decades in music, but still maintains the same...
NEOPOP shares initial 2026 line-up featuring Helena Hauff,...
The three-day festival will return to Viana do Castelo, Portugal for its 20th edition...
Bandcamp launches new weekly radio show for electronic...
Electronic Radio, hosted by DJ, producer and broadcaster Emily Dust, launched last...
Mariah Carey’s Glamorous Beauty Moments
The elusive chanteuse, Mariah Carey, isn’t just known for her five-octave vocal...
Fred again.. and Thomas Bangalter tease release of Ally...
The legendary performance saw the former robot play his first UK show in 18 yearsContinue...
ESScent Of The Week: Summer Fridays Bottled Its Cult-Favorite...
When a skincare brand decides to cross over into fragrance, I always approach with...
The Best Red Carpet Looks From The iHeartRadio Music Awards
One of the most exciting nights in music has arrived. As stars from around the world...
Tank vs. Tyrese: Breaking Down the Verzuz Battle Between...
There’s a particular kind of memory that R&B holds — one that doesn’t just live...
Cardi B Went All Natural For Jimmy Fallon
Cardi B agrees with Beyoncé. Just because you wear wigs doesn’t mean you don’t have...
Cardi B Wins Right To Recover Money From Security Guard...
Security guard Emani Ellis tried to block Cardi B’s nearly $20,000 bid for trial...
Pat Cleveland Discusses Her Beauty Philosophy
In Authentically Aging, ESSENCE sits down with trailblazing Black women over 40...
Why E. Marie Is The Black-Owned Luxe Brand You Need For...
Eula Smith spent more than two decades at Nordstrom, steadily rising through senior...
Megan Thee Stallion Stunned In Blonde Updo At ‘Moulin Rouge’...
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is how to master an updo. On Tuesday night,...
Gorgon City in The Mixmag Lab
90 minutes of ecstatic house and rumbling basslinesContinue reading...
Funk Legend George Clinton To Celebrate 50 Years Of ‘The...
Long before today’s superstars brought spectacle to the stage, offering performance...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Goes All-Access In ‘American...
'American Youngboy' is set to open in Regal Cinemas theaters on April 22.
Boys Noize b2b VTSS in the Mixmag Lab x ARC Music Festival
Rampant rhythm from two electro and techno stalwartsContinue reading...
Meet Marvina Robinson, The First Black American Woman To...
Women’s History Month is an important time to celebrate women of our past who have...
A brick salvaged from New York's Paradise Garage is up...
The artefact is part of a collection of mementos from New York DJ, producer and...
US Supreme Court rules that internet service providers...
Sony Music were amongst labels urging for more to be done about illegal downloads...
Meet Arana Hankin-Biggers, The Woman Behind One Of New...
Pioneering in a space that has historically disenfranchised Black people can feel...
For These Black Women, Planning For Death Is The Ultimate...
Death and legacy planning rarely enter everyday conversation. Wills, life insurance...
Travis Scott Honors Cactus Jack Design Ethos Scholars At...
Scott's Cactus Jack Scholars program follows Virgil Abloh's acclaimed FSF Post Modern...
Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!: 7 Songs That Champion...
Aretha Franklin’s legacy deserves renewed recognition during Women’s History Month...
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Expands Cast With Dawnn Lewis,...
Netflix is continuing to build out the reboot of Netflix’s A Different World with...
Brooke DeVard Gets Ready for the Moment in H&M at Black...
At ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood, every detail matters from the conversations...
Why We’re Obsessed With Ciara’s Latest Family Fashion Moment
Ciara and Russell Wilson made a stylish family appearance at the Fashion Scholarship...
Goldie directs new documentary exploring the rise of Rufige...
The 45-minute film, titled The Rufige Files, features interviews with Submotive,...
Experimental musician and vocalist Bettina Köster has died...
Köster was a founding member of Berlin band Malaria!, formerly Mania D, renowned...
Ella Mai: New Mother, New Music, New Moves
The British songbird talks motherhood, the misunderstandings of being a Scorpio,...
Manchester's renae launches new community music space,...
Located on the top floor of ranae's Thomas Street building, the new venue will host...
Exclusive: Dionne Warwick Reflects On Legacy As She Prepares...
At a time when few artists can claim six decades of doing it at the highest level,...
Legendary bassist Melvin Gibbs shares new book tracing...
‘How Black Music Took Over the World’ explores the roots of Black artistry to the...
Aretha Franklin’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
There’s no question that Aretha Franklin is our Aries Angel. The Queen of Soul—who...
Russian nightclub owner jailed for promoting "extremist"...
23-year-old Tatiana Zorina has been sentenced to four years in a penal colony following...
In D.C., Black Workers Are Losing Jobs At The Highest Rates
The labor market has been on a weakening streak since early 2025. Amid the mayhem,...
Feel Like You’re Sending Your Resume Into The Abyss? You’re...
It’s harder than ever to get a job today, and, just the same, it’s a tough time...
2026 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Registration
The 2026 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Reception is more than a celebration—it is...
Alain Martin and The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes...
When filmmaker Alain Martin speaks about Haiti, his words carry both urgency and...
WHO IN THE HELL IS REGINA JONES? The Unstoppable Woman...
Regina Jones has lived many lives — visionary, mother, fighter, cultural architect...
What Makes Dante Tick?
By Chauncey Dunham Question: What Makes Dante Tick? Answer: Evolution, Vision,...
Suge Knight To Release “Unflinching” Memoir Detailing Tupac’s...
'Your Pain Is My Joy' will be released in August
LaRussell Returns To The Stage At Kasso Fest
Kasso Fest blends skateboarding, music, and art into a celebration
Spelman Students Take Paris: Inside The Exclusive LVMH...
On March 17th and 18th, LVMH opened the doors of its luxury world to a select group...
Jay-Z Questions Drake–Kendrick Feud
“This is taking us a couple steps back,” Hov says, arguing that rap battles may...
Tuskegee Chapel Exhibit Honors Black Architects’ Legacy
The early construction of Tuskegee University’s campus, designed by Robert R. Taylor,...
Sideline Stories: Michael Vick Talks Patience, Growth,...
The next chapter of Michael Vick’s life has brought him back to where it all began....
Patti LaBelle On Being A Timeless Treasure: In Her Own...
Patti LaBelle is a living legend. Her receipts are undeniable. The multi-hyphenate...
Chef Kwame Onwuachi Is Taking His Talents to Las Vegas...
If you have been following Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s culinary journey (or had the blessing...
New dance music-dedicated radio station opens in San Francisco,...
The station has opened within a six-decade-old former photo kiosk and will act as...
Roland claims new AI tool has "human intent at its core"
DAW plug-in Melody Flip gives users melody recommendations based on an existing...
BBC to broadcast David Bowie tribute concert in lieu of...
Marking 10 years since the Starman's death, the concert will reportedly feature...
Fierce & Fiery: The Best Birthday Outfits For Aries Season
It’s Aries season. It’s time to channel your bold, fearless energy and that undeniable...
Dating Decoded: From Viral Meme To Relationship Trend—The...
If you haven’t heard, there’s a new trend on the dating scene: the 6-7 trend. It...
One tonne of cocaine discovered in banana shipment in Southampton
“This is a massive amount of cocaine,” said the National Criminal AgencyContinue...
The Empties Edit: Fenty Beauty Fine Linez Precision Gel...
I have dealt with no less than 10 million eczema breakouts around my eyes since...
OP-ED: Black Women Are Starting More Businesses Than Anyone...
Black women are consistently reported as the largest group of founders starting...
Not So Fast! Ask These 5 Questions Before Signing Any Job...
Once you’ve got an offer letter that’s landed on your proverbial desk — congratulations!...
Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South...
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition...
(Watch) TV/Film Star Percy Daggs IV Reacts To Newfound...
In an intense one-on-one convo with Right On! Digital Publisher Cynthia Horner,...
Ayesha Curry’s Best Beauty Moments
Ayesha Curry has long had a stake in beauty. In 2023, she founded Sweet July Skin,...
TLC And Salt-N-Pepa Announce The ‘It’s Iconic’ Tour With...
Three of the most influential groups in R&B are joining forces for a major run this...
J. Cole Calls Drake Backlash a “Whole Campaign,” Says He’s...
'The Fall-Off' rapper discusses the fallout from Drake and Kendrick's war of words.
Ryan Michelle Bathé Guides ‘Paradise’ Viewers Through Season...
In Season 2 of the acclaimed Hulu series Paradise, Ryan Michelle Bathé steps into...
Latto’s Hair Stylist on the Iconic Looks Defining Her New...
It’s no secret that Essence Festival 2026 performer Latto is entering a new era....
Jeezy Teases ‘Legend Of The Snowman’ Las Vegas Residency,...
The Snowman's return to Sin City kicks off on May 1 at the Planet Hollywood Resort...
Salt-N-Pepa Unite With TLC and En Vogue for Epic ‘It’s...
"The queens is in the building," says Cheryl "Salt" James. "We've earned this seat...
Heidi details health struggles that led to 18-month DJ...
The Canadian DJ and label head was originally diagnosed with uterine fibroids in...
Exclusive: NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels On His...
As the largest school district in the country, more than 900,000 students attend...
Chaka Khan’s Beauty & Style Evolution
Being the “Queen Of Funk” doesn’t come without beauty and style to match. And Chaka...
Bristol venues sign open letter urging council to continue...
The council has been accused of “quietly” ending its partnership with the nightlife...
Annie Tagoe Is In It For The Long Run
Annie Tagoe speaks with the calm certainty of someone who has earned her peace the...
Hannah Bronfman Says She Had To Unlearn Being “Liked” To...
Black women and wellness have always had a complicated relationship. Not because...
Run Me My Money: A Survival Guide For Black Women Entrepreneurs...
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States,...