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Tyler, The Creator Claims His Space In ‘Marty Supreme’
The habitual practice of creating is a lifestyle of devotion and commitment — so...
I Drove 26 Hours In The New 2026 INFINITI QX60 To Get Home...
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In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
Blush And Lip Combos Perfect For The Holiday Season
When we were little girls playing in our mother’s makeup, there were no rules. Putting...
Exclusive: Kevin Hart’s Latest Project? A Superfood-Powered...
Kevin Hart is doing it all these days, and that includes launching, surprisingly,...
12 Money Moves Every Black Woman Should Make Before December...
The end of the year hits differently for Black women. We spend 365 days carrying...
ART X Lagos Celebrates 10 Years Of The Nigerian Art Fair
Tokini Peterside-Schwebig understands the power of art. It’s why she created Art...
‘Cross’ Season Two Sets Aldis Hodge On His Most Dangerous...
Prime Video is giving fans an early glimpse at what’s ahead for Cross. The streamer...
ICYMI: The Best Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week
This week officially marks the winter solstice, which means celebrities are dishing...
Sierra Rena Is Stepping Into A New Era—Introducing SIV’s...
Known for her fearless approach to styling, bold color pairings, and a digital presence...
Sierra Renas Is Stepping Into A New Era—Introducing SIV’s...
Known for her fearless approach to styling, bold color pairings, and a digital presence...
Last-Minute Christmas Dinner, Solved
Pulling off a full holiday meal on a tight timeline can feel overwhelming, especially...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Move Over Miami—This...
Traveling to Florida is nothing new for me. Growing up, my family and I would spend...
How I Regrew My Thinning Hair
I discovered I was experiencing hair thinning in the most unexpected (and sort of...
She’s Had The Ear Of Presidents. Here’s Why Purpose—Not...
Rosa Whitaker wants to inspire people not by her 28-room home in Ghana or the 19,000-square-foot...
The Top Money Apps Every Black Woman Needs In 2026 — We...
Managing money in 2025 doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending juggling act. Between...
Filmmaker Christopher M. Anthony’s “Heavyweight” Acquired...
Heavyweight, the first feature directed by Nigerian-Lebanese filmmaker Christopher...
Out Of Africa: Cross Market Films Announces Strategic Call...
New acquisition call opens global streaming pathway for African films on Tubi African...
Charlamagne Tha God Signs $200 Million iHeartMedia Deal,...
Charlamagne Tha God is locked in with iHeartMedia for at least five more years....
A Real ‘Hot Girl’ Holiday: Megan Thee Stallion Helps Those...
Megan Thee Stallion is officially in her lover girl era and we absolutely love it...
Angel Reese Is The Highest-Paid Black Woman In Basketball—And...
Angel Reese is the highest paid Black woman in basketball right now. She ended 2025...
‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Is A Reminder Of What Going To The...
Since the digital age came to be, it can be argued that the industries of television,...
Inside A Wellness Tour Of NYC With Samsung Galaxy, Designed...
As the holiday season approaches, the pace of daily life in New York City only seems...
Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Is Restored Amid Efforts To...
Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, North Carolina has been restored. As of late...
ESScent Of The Week: Why Phlur’s Afterglow Might Be The...
There’s never been a Phlur fragrance I didn’t love. Well, actually, maybe Missing...
All The Best Celebrity Pixie Cuts Of 2025
2025 was undeniably the year of the pixie cut. It’s turned into the beloved signature...
Courtney B. Vance’s Gets A Deserved Star On Hollywood Walk...
Looks like the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce saved the best for last. On December...
New Voices Foundation Built The Ultimate Entrepreneur Playground...
This recap was featured in the 2025 Fall/Winter issue of ESSENCE. At the heart of...
Inside DIALLO’s Holiday Dinner Honoring HBCU Excellence
On December 16, in New York City, the upstairs room at Resident in the Meatpacking...
The KBB By Kahlana Founder Shares Holiday Styling Tips
Kahlana Barfield Brown is right where she belongs. The former beauty editor turned...
Are Public Proposals Romantic Or Manipulative?
Congratulations are in order for singer Mariah the Scientist and rapper Young Thug....
Holiday Spending Out Of Control? Here’s How To Avoid Debt...
The holiday season is filled with joy, generosity, and celebration—but it can also...
Quinta Brunson Is Making Sure Money Never Stops Philly...
Quinta Brunson is ending the year on a high note. The Abbott Elementary creator...
The Quilt And The Canvas: Faith Ringgold’s Unfinished Revolution
Jack Shainman Gallery’s inaugural career survey of Faith Ringgold allows the artist’s...
Pat Cleveland’s Upcoming Performance Is The Holiday Treat...
Pat Cleveland has spent decades showing us how to move through the world with grace,...
Glamazon Cosmetics Founder Shares Her Top Makeup Tips
“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who...
New Films And Specials To Watch This Holiday Season
The holidays tend to arrive with two guarantees—a packed calendar and the sudden...
Oscars Shortlist 2026: Sinners And Wicked: For Good Lead...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled its shortlists for the...
Why Alaffia’s No-Frills Products Matter So Much—And Work...
Long before clean beauty became a mainstream movement, Alaffia was quietly redefining...
Bisa Butler Quilts Beauty Into Being
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but perhaps its true reflection...
All The Nail Colors Black Women Should Try This Holiday...
Your nail color is a delicacy that defines your taste. And, this holiday season,...
Turning School Spirit Into Style: Inside HBCU Legacy Fashion
During the pandemic, third-generation HBCU alumna Cheylaina Fultz had an idea that...
Why More Black Parents Are Choosing Travel Over Toys This...
A growing number of parents are trading in toys and electronics for tickets to adventure,...
Black Creators Drive YouTube Culture—But Only Two Made...
It’s end-of-the-year list season. Spotify Wrapped felt like it kicked things off...
Meet Ay’Anna Moody, The Black Woman Driving The Warriors’...
Ay’Anna Moody never planned to work in sports. In fact, the Oakland native had...
The Ultimate Holiday Party Style Guide
The holidays are officially here, and what better way to step into the seasonal...
Black Unemployment Is Nearly Double The National Rate—And...
Economists and the general public alike have been waiting with baited breath for...
Aja Naomi King And L’Oréal Women Of Worth Mark 20 Years...
Hollywood’s brightest gathered under the stars at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures...
Christopher Williams On Returning To Music With “Good Enough”
Christopher Williams’ return to music came after his life was forced to slow down...
Get Glowing This Season—Courtesy Of The Oil Bar
In a sea of one-size-fits-all beauty products, The Oil Bar stands out by letting...
How Black Women Can Revamp Their Curls After A Protective...
Braids, twists, and wigs are in style every season. So much so that Cécred recently...
The Fashion Brand Tabitha Brown Wears Is Built On Sustainability...
In the world of fashion, fleeting trends often overshadow values. Coradorables is...
Exclusive: Tracee Ellis Ross Is Doing Her Last-Minute Holiday...
If you’re stressing over gifts to give family and friends during the holidays, Tracee...
The Paramount Deal Puts Black Talent At Risk. Here’s Why...
There’s a bidding war happening right now for Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes...
Meet the Black Publishing Coach Empowering Authors to Turn...
Nationwide — Vanessa Collins spent sixteen years watching the same heartbreaking...
Corriedale trailer confirms additional characters in crossover...
The 30-second preview teased the special episode which will see the two soap worlds...
David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses...
Two-part series Only Fools And Horses: The Lost Archive will show scenes that were...
Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles joined by Carl Barat and Bill...
The band were playing the last night of their Dandy Hooligan reunion tour at the...
Why Teyana Taylor’s Latest Role Has Folks Comparing Her...
Teyana Taylor's role in 'One Battle After Another' is sparking some serious conversations...
Our Favorite Beauty Moments From Brandy and Monica’s Tour
Now that The Boy Is Mine tour has officially taken its final bow, one thing is undeniable:...
ESSENCE Senior Beauty Editor Shares WeLoveUs.Shop Favs
There are few things that excite me more than supporting the Black beauty community—especially...
LaKeith Stanfield Replaces Jonathan Majors To Play Dennis...
LaKeith Stanfield has landed the lead role in the upcoming Dennis Rodman-inspired...
ICYMI: Chase Infiniti Named Louis Vuitton Ambassador, Saint...
If you blinked, you might’ve missed it—but fashion moved fast this week. Louis Vuitton...
Remembering The Beauty And Grace Of Kim Porter
Today marks what would have been Kim Porter’s 55th birthday. The model and actress,...
The Future Of F1 Looks Like Us
The 2025 Formula 1 season closed on a note that felt less like a finish line and...
The Price Of A “Perfect” Holiday: How Influencer Culture...
The holidays are magical — but they also come with pressure. From matching pajama...
How ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Became One Of The Year’s Most...
When IT: Welcome to Derry premiered, it didn’t arrive with the usual expectations...
Jasmine Crockett Announces U.S. Senate Run In Texas After...
From Texas House District 100 to representing the Lone Star State in Congress’ upper...
Ciara’s Jet Black Hair And More Celebrity Beauty Moments...
From red carpets to Instagram drops, last week’s celebrity beauty moments proved...
Lewis Hamilton Is Still F1’s Only Black Driver. These Teens...
Formula 1 has a serious diversity problem. Only 1% of employees come from Black...
Hollywood ‘devastated’ at death of director Rob Reiner...
Reiner was known for directing movies including A Few Good Men and When Harry Met...
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