Wednesday, June 08, 2011

R&B Star Wrap-Up Video

The end is near! Vote now for your favorite R&B Star contestant! Also, check out the boot camp wrap and discover what each contestant learned from this experience with Pebbles...

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Thursday, June 02, 2011

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...

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Monday, May 23, 2011

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.

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Monday, May 09, 2011

Video: Paula Patton on 'Jumping the Broom'

ESSENCE.com caught up with "Jumping the Broom" leading actress Paula Patton to talk about why she loves her character Sabrina, why fans need to see the film and more...

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