The vibes at ESSENCE’s Festival of Culture never miss. At the second evening of our concert series at the Caesars Superdome, quite a few musical titans arrived in stylish ensembles that pushed them ...

This is your sign to up your glamour. From Kwanzaa and Christmas to celebrating the New Year, the holiday season is the perfect time to turn up the noise on your makeup looks. That means trying out a ...

2025 was one hell of a year. From the tumultuous political climate, the continued rise of social media, and the uncertainty of the future. One thing that remains consistent however, is the beauty of ...

Happy Friday, folks. This week, Hip-Hop reigns supreme with releases from the genre’s royalty, its contemporary stars, and up-and-coming artists. But regardless of what type of music you’re into, ...

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the energy brews before and after it bursts onto the stage. On night two of the ...

The red carpet at the 8th Annual Critics’ Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television gave us a run for our money. Every star showcased Black excellence through a spectrum of glamour. Chase ...

2025 turned out to be a strong year for television, especially for shows willing to take familiar ideas and push them somewhere new. Across genres, several programs found smart ways to keep audiences ...

Happy Friday, folks. For the first weekend in December, many of our favorite artists are gifting listeners with brand new music—let’s get into it.

Imagine the warm Bahamian night humming with thunderous drum beats, the clank of cowbells echoing through Nassau’s narrow streets, and people dressed in shimmering feathers, sequins, and bright hues ...

Cory Booker is officially off the market! A little over two months after announcing his engagement to Alexis Lewis, the couple have revealed that they tied the knot. They did so in two celebrations: ...

Another week, another reminder that Black excellence doesn’t take days off. From red carpets and film screenings to holiday gatherings and surprise pop-ins, the past few days were packed with moments ...

Alexis and Derrick’s love story is is a reminder that people can hold more depth, heart, and possibility than we see at first glance. When the pair first met, it was 2012, at the Reign Nightclub in ...