Tamar Braxton, Tamera Mowry-Housley and Loni Love join their co-hosts for a first meeting full of laughs and honesty.

Between these five powerful women, you can expect a wealth of wisdom and tweetable quotes.

The Essence Festival headliner shares how she managed to make her childhood dream a reality.

How one father’s words continue to guide his daughter, 15 years after his death.

Murphy explains how many models quickly get caught up in a dangerous lifestyle of drugs and eating disorders.

We asked ESSENCE readers to tell us what they love and cherish about their daddy. See their messages and join us in wishing these outstanding men a happy Father's Day!

The Girl on Fire plays a Las Vegas showgirl in the new clip.

Prince brings the funk with his new single, "Ain't Gonna Miss U When U're Gone."

MSNBC will broadcast from the 2013 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans from July 5 - 7.

Tell us how you plan to celebrate the father in your life this weekend.