Exclusive: Niecy Nash Gushes About Her Wedding Day
Ms. Niecy Nash will be going by "Mrs." from now on. Over the weekend, she and love Jay Tucker got hitched in a gorgeous outdoor ceremony and reception at the Church Estates Vineyard in Malibu. The glowing bride was a vision of beauty in a sexy off-the-shoulder mermaid Ines Di Santo gown and lace headband. Bridesmaids Sherri Shepard, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Holly Robinson-Peete and matron of honor Sheryl Lee Ralph were by her side. ESSENCE.com caught up with the former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant before her Anguilla honeymoon so she could dish about all the lovely details. Here's what she had to say...
read more...Laurieann Gibson On Keeping It Real On Her Show
Say what you will about famed choreographer Laurieann Gibson, what with her death-defying dance moves, in-your-face personality and A-list clientele: homegirl knows how to stay in the spotlight. Dropping it like its hot since she was a "fly girl" on "In Living Color," over the past two decades Gibson's dance hustle may have only been surpassed by that other notable fly girl, J. Lo. Now, after years of shuffling in the shadows of prominent male producers like Diddy ("Making the Band") and Mark Burnett ("Starmaker), the Canadian transplant is finally Boss Lady In Charge, starring in her own E! Television reality show "The Dance Scene," where she whips aspiring dancers and choreographers -- aka "Team Boomkack" -- into shape. The eight-part series is produced by entertainment industry juggernaut Ryan Seacrest.
read more...Video: Don Lemon Talks 'Transparent' and Abuse
ESSENCE caught up with CNN's Don Lemon to discuss his upcoming book, "Transparent." See why the news anchor decided to write it and why he's challenging minority communities to talk about sensitive topics. Take a look...
read more...Alicia Keys' Life in Pictures
We first fell in love with ESSENCE June cover girl Alicia Keys in 2001 when she debuted her now iconic album, "Songs in A Minor." Back then, her signature cornrows took the world by storm — and every girl had to have them. Alicia has grown up a lot since then, going from tomboy to diva, mother, wife, and philanthropist. Along the way she's graced us with some of the most memorable songs of our time — from 'Woman's Work" to "Falling." As we celebrate the 10th-year anniversary of "Songs in A Minor," we take a look at Alicia's life in pictures.
read more...Video: Alicia Keys Behind-the-Cover Interview
ESSENCE.com Managing Editor Emil Wilbekin sat down with June cover star Alicia Keys to discuss the 10th anniversary deluxe re-release of "Songs in A Minor," being a new mom, her involvement with Keep a Child Alive, and what she wants her legacy to be...
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