The singer releases new material for the deluxe edition of her album.

See how celebs like Beyonce and Tracee Ellis Ross exercised their democratic right on Election Day. 

ESSENCE's December 2012 issue honors the women and memorable moments of the year.

Ever since we first laid eyes on the Obama family on the campaign trail back in 2008, they have provided us with countless aww-inspiring moments. Today, as we cast our ballots, we take a look at the First Family's sweetest moments.

Gabrielle and Tracee are both celebrating their 40th birthdays this week. See which other celebs are 40 and fab.

"I really loved that I got to play the whole gamut in one movie," Halle Berry said of her new film.

See how these stars have rallied around the President in the run up to Election Day.

As we look ahead to another four years of Barack Obama in the White House, here's a look back at the ups and downs from his first four. 

This year had its fair share of highs and lows, from the re-election of President Obama and birth of Blue Ivy Carter to the Trayvon Martin tragedy. Let's take a look back at the most memorable moments of 2012.

"They were going through a phase," says Houston of Bobbi Kristina's engagement.