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Tiffany Day’s “SAME LA” and the best new songs right now
Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.
Ye Says Nobody Can Beat Him in a Verzuz Battle Amid Jay-Z...
Ye say he's unbeatable. Continue reading…
The Mix 101: Vanco
Vanco is riding high off the monumental success of 'Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi)', with...
Ye, Snoop Dogg, And Other Artists Who’ve Been Denied Entry...
These artists are not the first, nor likely the last, to be denied entry into the...
Dawn Staley Finally Gets A Real Apology From Geno Auriemma...
Malcom X proclaimed that the most disrespected person in America is a Black woman....
You can now listen to Fred again.. and Thomas Bangalter's...
The back-to-back between the UK producer and former Daft Punk member is also available...
Curl Specialist Candace Witherspoon Shares Her Top Tips
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our...
Accra's Oroko Radio announces indefinite hiatus
The not-for-profit online station has championed music from Ghana and the African...
NEXT: 41 Aims To Take Their Sound Global With ‘Area 41’ Album
The only running this Brownsville-bred rap trio is doing is towards success
Tonne of ketamine found stashed under cabbages in Thailand
The drug haul weighed around the same as an adult hippoContinue reading...
Kareem Edwards Left Corporate America To Become Chicago’s...
Back in 2003, a nervous kid from Far Rockaway, Queens, showed up to DePauw University...
Skye P. Marshall On Years Of Hard Work, To Starring In...
If there’s one thing that Skye P. Marshall knows how to do, it’s to make a moment...
Get Ready With Junelle Bromfield For Her Wedding
It’s only right that track star Junelle Bromfield was glowing for her “all shades...
Bob Marley’s dreadlock could fetch up to £25,000 at auction
The “impossibly rare” 1.5-inch lock of hair is accompanied by the artist’s signatureContinue...
Iceage’s For Love of Grace & the Hereafter: Release...
The band also shared their revved up album opener “Ember.”
Netflix Reveals Trailer And Contestants For ‘Funny AF With...
Today, Netflix released the official trailer and contestant lineup for Funny AF...
Angel Reese Is The First WNBA Player To Star In A Victoria’s...
Leave it to Angel Reese to make history. Last year, she became the first WNBA player...
Cynthia Bailey Hard Launches Boyfriend LePrince At ‘RHOA’...
The Real Housewives of Atlanta has reached Season 17, and OG cast member Cynthia...
We got an Eric Andre and .idk. music video before GTA 6
The two creatives chat about their bombastic collaboration and their shared creative...
‘Imperfect Women’ Follows Kerry Washington Through A Story...
Apple TV+’s Imperfect Women opens with an unfortunate premise—a group of close friends...
Fcuk around and find out: Why Fcukers are putting fun first
Bored with their respective indie bands, Shannon Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis formed...
Lil Tjay Arrested and Charged in Connection With Offset...
The Bronx rapper was charged with disorderly conduct and a traffic violation.
Tiffany Day on 2hollis comparisons and her ’HALO’ breakthrough
Underground pop’s new star has broken through with music that combines a singer-songwriter’s...
Victoria Monét, Angel Reese Highlight The Life-Changing...
Celebrities are going viral as they speak openly about their desire to attend Historically...
Why I Re-Up On This Tatcha Youth Restoring Cream
This may not show up on an allergy test, but as someone who has lived in my body...
Kanye West Blocked From Entering U.K. Amid Wireless Festival Backlash
The Home Office rejected the rapper's travel application, saying his presence in...
M.I.A. announces new album M.I.7 out next week
Lead single “EVERYTHING” releases ahead of M.I.A.’s seventh studio album, her first...
Wireless Festival cancelled after Home Office blocks headliner...
Several major sponsors had withdrawn from the Finsbury Park event, where the controversial...
Home Office blocks Kanye West from entering UK for Wireless...
Several major sponsors have withdrawn from the Finsbury Park event, where the controversial...
Planning A “Booked And Busy” Summer? Start With A Financial...
I don’t know about you, but once the temperature hits about 70 degrees, I want to...
Offset “stable” after shooting outside Florida casino
The shooting took place around 7 p.m. Monday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino...
Tracee Ellis Ross Is Dropping The Sunglasses Of The Season
Tracee Ellis Ross has always treated fashion like a playground—bold, expressive,...
Lamar Odom Is Eyeing Winston-Salem State: Could He Be The...
Is Lamar Odom ready to come out of retirement as Coach Odom? That’s the question...
How Caitlyn Kumi Built Miss EmpowHer Into The Go-To Community...
Be honest. How many networking events have you left feeling like you wasted a good...
Police accused of "attacking" attendees at 2000-strong...
Police arrested 11 people after shutting down the unlicensed music event near East...
Lil Nas X to Complete Mental Health Program in Assault...
Lil Nas X's legal drama is almost over. Continue reading…
What ESSENCE Editors Think Of Cécred’s New Styling Collection
ESSENCE editors have tried what feels like every hair product on the market: the...
Terry Crews’ Wife Rebecca Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Rebecca King-Crews is shining a light on a condition that impacts millions of people...
6ix9ine Celebrates Prison Release by Showing Off Maduro-Signed...
The rapper served his sentence at the same federal facility housing Maduro.
Taraji P. Henson Masters Military-Chic, And More Celeb...
Our favorite celebrities have been outside. From press days to premieres, and Easter...
The Opener: username makes footwork that’s as fried as...
The Vancouver producer’s new album password 2 flits through ball-knowledge samples...
Omah Lay needed to crash out to reach clarity
Omah Lay tells all his return four years from ’Boy Alone,’ his album being stolen,...
6ix9ine Celebrates Prison Release by Showing Off Maduro...
The rapper served his sentence at the same federal facility housing Maduro.
Omah Lay wears his soul on his sleeve
Omah Lay tells all his return after ’Boy Alone,’ his album being stolen, his friendship...
Sabrina Carpenter’s “House Tour” music video is a ‘Bling...
It was directed by The Substance star Margaret Qualley.
Breaking: Angel Reese Traded To Atlanta Dream In Surprise...
Angel Reese is on the move. The Chicago Sky have traded the two-time WNBA All-Star...
Allyson Felix Talks Life After Track, Family, And Staying...
Allyson Felix has spent most of her life operating at the highest level of competition,...
World Cup Travel Is About To Get Expensive — Here’s Where...
If you’ve been quietly telling yourself you’ll figure out the FIFA World Cup 2026...
Jill Scott’s Red Hair And More Best Celebrity Beauty Moments
Over the last week, the best celebrity beauty looks were marked by lightweight makeup,...
At 43, Misty Copeland Is Opening Up About Perimenopause...
I turn 39 this year, and it feels like out of nowhere perimenopause has officially...
17 Times Pharrell Changed The Beauty & Grooming Game
When it comes to aging like fine wine, Pharrell Williams built a league of his own....
Pulse nightclub demolition begins nearly a decade on from...
The site of the former Orlando LGBTQIA+ venue will be transformed into a memorial...
New music on our radar this week: Anz, Sully, Rebekah
All the biggest releases on our radarContinue reading...
Festival line-ups you might have missed: Montreux Jazz...
Rounding up festival news from across the dance and electronic worldContinue reading...
Thundercat Is Just As ‘Distracted’ As You Are
On 'Distracted,' the Grammy winner tackles grief, modern dating, and internet overload—with...
Jill Scott’s Beauty Evolution
The beauty identity of Jill Scott began with a question proposed on her very first...
"Nothing lasts forever": An emotional farewell to Corsica...
One of the UK capital's most enduring and beloved nightspots held its last-ever...
2 Chainz Hits Las Vegas on Book Tour for NYT Bestselling...
[…] The post 2 Chainz Hits Las Vegas on Book Tour for NYT Bestselling Memoir, The...
Cardi B Scores $20K In Legal Fees After Beating Security...
While securing thousands from the security guard case, Cardi B remains locked in...
bunii takes Soundcloud indie to the big leagues
Bedroom pop’s next star picked up a guitar 18 months ago and went from Discord servers...
Black Easter Traditions Across The Diaspora
For those who celebrate Easter, or were raised around loved ones who do, the religious...
Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike’s “Reputation” is a campfire...
It’s an exciting return for the reigning queen of the 2025 summer.
KATSEYE’s Manon will “participate” at Coachella 2026, reports...
This arrives amid speculation of her fate within the popular girl group.
KATSEYE’s Manon will “participate” at Coachella 2026
This arrives amid speculation of her fate within the popular girl group.
Here’s What One ESSENCE Editor Packed For A Spring Trip...
What We’re Wearing is your insider’s guide to what’s worth buying—not just to keep...
The Black-Owned March Beauty Drops We’re Obsessed With
In the ‘By Us Beauty’ series, our editors discuss the hottest Black-owned products...
Black Thought Talks Roots Picnic And ‘Streams of Thought...
The esteemed lyricist goes deep on his jazz club residency, battle rap’s place in...
The Best Pixie Cuts Of All Time
With pixie cuts trending, you may be wondering what makes a pixie cut legendary?...
Music tech you might have missed: Roland SPD-SX Pro, Akai...
Whether you’re in the market for some new software or want to upgrade your studio...
THE NEW BLACK FILM COLLECTIVE’S TNB XPO 2026 MOVES TO APRIL
THE NEW BLACK FILM COLLECTIVE’S TNB XPO 2026 MOVES TO APRIL
Beat Construction: Harrison of Surf Gang enters the limelight
The Surf Gang cofounder is reaching new heights thanks to his close working relationship...