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750 people evacuated after blaze rips through German nightclub
The fire broke out at K Club in Kehl, close to the border of France, on Saturday...
The Mix 099: HALFQUEEN
HALFQUEEN channels the power of music into a rousing mix tailored to the present...
Actress Theresa Randle Detained, Released Without Charges...
As of now, no formal charges have been filed in connection with the March incident,...
Kim Kardashian, Ray J Reportedly Signed Secret $6M Settlement...
All parties and their famous momagers, such as Kardashian's Kris Jenner and Ray...
TLC’s Chilli Denies Alleged MAGA Ties And Michelle Obama...
Fans began to inquire on Chilli's political leanings after she seemingly reposted...
As More Black Figures Align With Trump, Chilli Saying ‘I...
Rozanda ‘Chilli’ Thomas is speaking out to offer clarity after rumors surged that...
Tiny Harris Salutes Sons’ Support After 50 Cent Dragged...
Tiny Harris brushed off 50 Cent’s jab during an interview on 'The Breakfast Club,'...
New music on our radar this week: Nia Archives, Beatrice...
All the biggest releases on our radarContinue reading...
Mysterious new venue from Village Underground team to open...
Due to its strict no-photo policy, only attendees will be able to get a glimpse...
Why Zara and John Galliano are working together
Fast fashion is going the high-fashion route—and it’s paying off.
The Queen City Culture Film Festival Highlights Short Films...
By Derik Hicks Charlotte’s creative landscape continues to evolve, and at the heart...
Spike Lee Makes Fashion Statement At The Oscars With $950...
At the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, Spike Lee once again proved he doesn’t just...
Snoop Dogg Hosts ‘Ten Til Midnight’ Screening At His Inglewood...
[…] The post Snoop Dogg Hosts ‘Ten Til Midnight’ Screening At His Inglewood Compound...
OJ Da Juiceman Suffered Medical Emergency While In Police...
OJ Da Juiceman suffered a medical emergency while in police custody on March 21...
Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments
These days, it is easy to feel like the world is on fire: all of our bills are too...
Festival line-ups you might have missed: Field Maneuvers,...
Rounding up festival news from across the dance and electronic worldContinue reading...
The Highly Acclaimed Jason McGee & The Choir Just Released...
The highly anticipated newest release from the critically acclaimed Jason McGee...
Get Ready With Kehlani For The 2026 iHeartRadio Awards
Kehlani is part of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup. Don’t miss out—tickets...
Juvenile Reaches His ‘Boiling Point’ On First Solo Album...
Juvie speaks on his musical resurgence, working with Megan Thee Stallion, his enduring...
The 6 Best Songs From Ye’s ‘Bully’ Album
The long-awaited project premiered during an online listening party held by Ye.
Teri Johnson Celebrates Black Icons With Harlem Perfume...
Welcome to Behind The Beauty. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking...
Attempted Break-In Reported at Porter Ranch Home Tied to...
Authorities in Los Angeles are looking into a failed burglary attempt at a residence...
Get The Look: Channel Kandi Burruss’ All Black ‘Fit For...
Singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and Real Housewife extraordinaire Kandi Burruss...
SHERELLE wins Best Electronic/Dance Act at MOBOs 2026
The annual celebration of Black British music was held at Manchester's Co-op Live...
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...