Editor-at-Large Emil Wilbekin and Jordin Sparks discuss singing, acting and Whitney Houston.

Jordin Sparks revealed what it was like working with the late Whitney Houston.

ESSENCE.com gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Tank's latest video. 

ESSENCE honors Kelly Rowland at 2012 'Black Women In Music' event.

The stars hit the red carpet to celebrate Sylvia Rhone and Kelly Rowland at ESSENCE's 3rd annual "Black Women in Music" event. 

Oscar nominee Viola Davis talks about her path to success for Oprah's pre-Oscar special.

ESSENCE honors music industry vet Sylvia Rhone at the 2012 Black Women In Music event.

Just weeks before her death, Whitney Houston told us of her excitement about remaking Sparkle. 

"I'm trying to breath more than anything," says Ambrosius on her Grammy nomination.

R&B singer Ne-Yo discusses his newest business venture with Malibu Red.