Check out our favorite 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards moments including Cynthia Erivo’s inspiring acceptance.
Omarion continues to age like fine wine. To celebrate his birthday, check out five of his keys to a youthful and prosperous life inside.
The latest digital cover of ESSENCE magazine has been revealed and it features the chart-topping rap sensation and Miami native JT. Despite the well-documented highs and lows of her career, JT fearlessly delves into the impact of her personal decisions as she forges her path as a solo artist, transitioning from a successful rap duo […]
The 17th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood® Awards took place with a star-studded event and red carpet. Check out photos inside.
OWN debuted the official trailer for its highly anticipated original documentary series, “Time of Essence.”
Essence's Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon honored Sheryl Lee Ralph, Dominque Thorne, and more. Check out a gallery inside.
Nigerian singer Tems has grown into mega superstardom this year after being featured on international hits like Wizkid’s “Essence” and Drake’s “Fountains." Tems takes NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (at home) performing some of her own classic records. Watch the video inside.
These famed UCLA gymnasts, Chae Campbell, Nia Dennis, Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright are serving Black girl magic on the April digital cover story of Essence Girls United. They discuss their love for the sport, representation, elevating the culture and getting the attention of one of their musical inspirations.
Netflix announces release date for Euphoria creator Sam Levinson's new cinematic romance drama Malcolm & Marie starring Zendaya and John David Washington premiering on February 5, 2021. The film tells a Hollywood story of a director, played by Washington, and his girlfriend, played by Zendaya, whose relationship is tested after returning home from the premiere of his latest project.
The 'Black-ish' star is gracing the publication's first-ever ESSENCE Girls United digital cover; head inside.
#SeeHer And Ford Panel Addressed Representation In Front Of And Behind The Camera Kudos to Ford and Essence for leading the conversation about black women and representation in front of and behind the camera! Global Grind’s Senior Director of Content, Janeé Bolden recently attended a #SeeHer and Ford panel as part of the ESSENCE House […]
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