Essence Magazine, Black Hairstyles, Black Women, Celebrity Photos, Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip



To sign up for ESSENCE text alerts, text ESSENCE to 44636. Msg & data rates may apply. To opt-out text STOP to 44636. For more information text HELP to 44636. Contact your carrier for more details.

more blogs »

Get the latest in news, photos, relationship advice and more.

Join the Essence Community today »



Ellen	Momlogic

Extra	The Bonnie Hunt Show

Lopez Tonight	The People's Court

Judge Jeanine Pirro	The Tyra Show

Judge Mathis	The WB

CNN

MSN: Lifestyle

Yahoo! Shine

Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey in The Morning Show

Carla’s Hotties

Strawberry Letter


The Black Women's Guide to What's Hot Now!

Hot Topics Entertainment

Commentary: Million Dollar Baby

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 6:00 PM

by Shirea Carroll

The Super Bowl may have ended Sunday night with the score, Saints, 31, and Colts, 17, but we're sure there was far more "scoring" off the field considering the vast amount of groupies, er, athlete lovers in Miami this past weekend. Their goal? To trap an athlete. The ultimate play? Playing the pregnancy card.

Read more:

Super Bowl Hotties 2010

Continue reading "Commentary: Million Dollar Baby" »

Comments (15) | Email | Share | Permalink

Features

Hot Topics Entertainment

Video: Mary J. Blige Tribute at 'Black Women in Music'

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:45 PM

Nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, our esteemed guest of honor at the ESSENCE Black Women in Music celebration in Hollywood, gave a very touching acceptance speech. Watch what the Queen of Hip Hop Soul had to say and what other A-listers thought about MJB.

Continue reading "Video: Mary J. Blige Tribute at 'Black Women in Music' " »

Comments (1) | Email | Share | Permalink

Music

Listen to Sade's New Album 'Solider of Love' Now

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:05 PM

Sade's long-awaited album "Soldier of Love" hits stores tomorrow. But you can check it out now, right here at ESSENCE.com.

Continue reading "Listen to Sade's New Album 'Solider of Love' Now" »

Comments (1) | Email | Share | Permalink

Fashion

Jason Wu Designs Black Doll For Madame Alexander

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:00 PM

by Jenisha Watts

We all remember the stunning gown First Lady Michelle Obama wore during the inaugural ball. Now, famous designer Jason Wu is wooing the fashion world with his new line of Cissy dolls styled for Madame Alexander. His favorite doll headlining the collection is a glowing chocolate African-American brown eyed stylish figure.

The beautiful high fashion mannequin is sporting an off-white corset trimmed with white soutache that is combined with a skirt, three layers of gathered white netting and a fabulous flocked polka dot detail. The bella is named Bon Bon. The cute model is finished by rocking silver rhinestone earrings, dark brown tights, hot pink over-the-top vinyl lace-up platform shoes and an ultra chic hand-shaped, black and white houndstooth hat that is perched fetchingly upon her head.

Oh, and she is wearing some super fierce purple eyeshadow. Pretty little Bon Bon is a Web exclusive so the doll is available only on MadameAlexander.com. Kudos to Jason Wu for hitting the mark!

Read More

Continue reading "Jason Wu Designs Black Doll For Madame Alexander " »

Comments (1) | Email | Share | Permalink

Will You Marry Me?

He Said/She Said: The Guest List

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 4:20 PM

This is it! The final week of ESSENCE's Will You Marry Me? contest. Be sure to vote for your favorite couple. They all deserve it.

We asked the four lovely couples in our Will You Marry Me? contest to answer a few simple questions about their relationships. Each question was asked to one partner, then the other. Check out their answers!

This week's question: How many people would you like at the wedding?

Continue reading "He Said/She Said: The Guest List " »

Add Comment | Email | Share | Permalink

Features

Beauty

Latifah Rocks the Superbowl in Cover Girl

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 3:36 PM

by Tia Williams

If you caught Latifah's stirring performance of "America the Beautiful" kicking off last night's Super Bowl, then you know that the Queen's eyes looked prettier than ever. "She was wearing a black and gold jacket with a black tank and dark-wash jeans, so I wanted to compliment that look," says celebrity makeup artist Monifa Mortis, who created Queen Latifah's big game face. "Plus, I wanted to make sure that her eyes had smoky definition so all the fans could see her!" Here, a step-by-step breakdown of how Mortis created the superstar's sexy eye look. After rimming the eye with a simple black eyeliner, Mortis applied a black eyeshadow to the outer corner and crease of the lids. For a pop of color, she blended a shimmery cranberry shadow in the center and inner corner of Latifah's lid. Try CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast in Purple Plume. To finish her look, Mortis applied a double coat of CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara

to her lashes.

All CoverGirl products are available at Drugstore.com.

Read More:

Continue reading "Latifah Rocks the Superbowl in Cover Girl " »

Add Comment | Email | Share | Permalink

Hot Topics Entertainment

UPDATE: MJ's Dr. Murray To Be Arraigned Today

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 2:39 PM

Dr. Conrad Murray is expected to plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter--in connection with Michael Jackson's death--in front of a Los Angeles judge today at 1:30 PST, TMZ reported. Fans have begun to gather outside of the Del Aire courthouse for Murray's arraignment. According to local L.A. news reports, members of the Jackson family are also scheduled to attend today's proceedings.

Read More:
Dr. Murray's lawyers said that he would surrender last Friday, February 5, 2010.
CNN's Sunny Hostin gives details on what will happen after Dr. Murray is charged.

Continue reading "UPDATE: MJ's Dr. Murray To Be Arraigned Today" »

Comments (1) | Email | Share | Permalink

Accessories

Fire & Desire: Red Shoes Bring The Heat

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 1:15 PM

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to wear red. Here, we follow Beyonce's lead and show you some of the hottest red shoes, booties and heels to add a little spice to your life. Check out the hot steppers.

Read more:

Continue reading "Fire & Desire: Red Shoes Bring The Heat" »

Add Comment | Email | Share | Permalink

Independent Spirit

Closet We Envy: Gallerina Nicola Vassell

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 1:15 PM

by Yolanda Sangweni

Besides the red-hot artists she represents, former model turned gallerina, Nicola Vassell is one of the most exciting figures in the art world. Known for her impeccable taste both as a director at Deitch Projects--an art gallery on the forefront of the art universe--and her carefully curated wardrobe choices, the Jamaican native has long been a poster girl for downtown New York style. Now luxury brand Cole Haan has tapped her as one of the faces of it's "Inspired Life" ad campaign which features the coolest kids in New York.

After years spent working for the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan, Vassell hung up her modeling gloves for the glamorous grind of the art world. But she didn't leave her eclectic fashion sense behind, which is why she's constantly on our radar of need-to-know style arbiters...

Read More:

Continue reading "Closet We Envy: Gallerina Nicola Vassell" »

Comments (1) | Email | Share | Permalink

Will You Marry Me?

POLL: Too Soon to Get Married?

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 1:00 PM

When you meet a great guy, something just clicks. You call up your mother and declare, "I've found the man I'm going to marry!" So why wait? A lot of people meet at the altar just months after locking eyes for the first time.

They say, "fools rush in." Take our poll and tell us if you hurry down the aisle.

Continue reading "POLL: Too Soon to Get Married? " »

Comments (11) | Email | Share | Permalink

2 3 4 5 ...»

NEXT PAGE >

News President Obama Hosts Super Bowl Party South African President Apologizes For 'Love Child' Venus and Serena Williams Buy Into Football Team	Entertainment Commentary: Million Dollar Baby Video: Mary J. Blige Tribute at 'Black Women in Music' Listen to Sade's New Album 'Solider of Love' Now	Fashion & Beauty Jason Wu Designs Black Doll For Madame Alexander Latifah Rocks the Superbowl in Cover Girl Fire & Desire: Red Shoes Bring The Heat
Hair Ask the Experts: One Cut, Ten Ways Shake Your Beauty: Hair Art Ceramic Ionic Comb Hairstyle File: The History of Revolutionary Hair	Relationships He Said/She Said: The Guest List POLL: Too Soon to Get Married? Eye Candy of the Week: Devin Thomas	Lifestyle Kim Myles: Life, Style and Design Sealed With a Quiche: A Romantic Brunch Dish Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day