"Steve is one of the best entertainers in the country, and his first season has been a tremendous success because of the personal connection he makes with his daytime audience," the chairman of NBC.

See Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nas, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and more on this week's edition of candid celebrity pics.

"We appreciate the support we have received," said Mandela's grandson, Mandla.

The mother of four opens up about her guilty pleasures, dating at 50 and if she'll ever get married again.

The usually glamorous singer turns heads in her new role as Hattie Pearl.

Would you follow in Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and JLo's footsteps?

The second season of the popular reality show will begin airing on September 5th.

Unfortunately, due to weather affecting our special guest's travel, ESSENCE's Susan L. Taylor Google+ Hangout has been canceled. Our dedication to helping stop gun violence, however, continues — pick up the July 2013 issue for the latest in our "Guns Down" series.

The 26-year-old teacher drowned, according to the coroner's office.

The historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, NYC held it's 8th annual Spring Gala with a star-studded bash in honor of Chaka Khan. See how Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, Patti Labelle and more paid homage to the legendary diva.