Don't call it a comeback, Jenifer Lewis isn't returning to the silver screen with her role in "The Princess and the Frog," the hardworking actress never actually left. You may remember her from the cult-classic "Jackie's Back," where she played a witty high-powered super diva or her unforgettable role as Zelma Bullock in Tina Turner's biopic, "What's Love Got To Do With It," which she calls, "her greatest role." Now, Lewis is lending her vocals to Mama Odie, a toothless 200-year-old fairy Godmother in Disney's first animated movie starring a Black princess. ESSENCE.COM caught up with the refreshingly down-to-earth actress who shares her feelings on the controversy surrounding the film, what we can all learn from her character Mama Odie, and her fun heydays in other successful flicks.

For too long the 80's have had a bad rep when it comes to fashion. Visions of big hair and even bigger accessories can inspire some unhappy thoughts in some of us. But like it or not the flamboyance of fashion from the 80's is back in full effect this season, causing us to think, fashion-wise, maybe the era wasn't so bad after all. Check out our ode to fashion from the decade of decadence.

Happy Birthday Tina Turner. The diva of rock and soul, actress and survivor turns 70. Check out the life and times of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy winning super star who keeps getting better with age. We celebrate her life in pictures.

Diahann Carroll has broken barriers throughout her career. We celebrate the first Black women with her own TV series who has kept us inspired over the years.

Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary. We look back at the Black celebs who have appeared on the beloved children's program.