Wendy Williams Graces ESSENCE's May Cover
From radio to TV and now to "Dancing with the Stars" — Wendy Williams does it all! Now, she graces ESSENCE's first-ever "Girlfriends Issue," dedicated to friendships. Here, Williams talks to ESSENCE about friendship, family and the driving…
read more...Jennifer Hudson Graces the April Cover of ESSENCE
Life is good for Jennifer Hudson. In ESSENCE's April issue cover story, "Remember Me?", the award-winning actress and singer talks about being a working mom, her wedding plans — and yes, her amazing 80-pound weight loss! With an Oscar and…
read more...Angela Bassett Graces the 'BWIH' Issue of ESSENCE
ESSENCE celebrates "simply the best" African-American actresses in Hollywood for its fourth annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards: Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson and Loretta Devine. In "Unstoppable," Angela Bassett shows us…
read more...Steve Harvey on the January Cover of ESSENCE
Steve Harvey's radio show has made him an icon and his books have turned the comedian into a relationship guru. Now back with his new book, "Straight Talk, No Chaser," he opens up to ESSENCE about discovering his purpose -- and shares how you can…
read more...'For Colored Girls' Cast on December Cover of ESSENCE
For decades, Ntozake Shange's play -- "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" -- has been the Aha! and the Amen! for Black women. Now Tyler Perry's Hollywood adaptation introduces the work to a new generation. In…
read more...Kerry Washington on the November Cover of ESSENCE
Does it get any more fabulous than ESSENCE's November cover girl Kerry Washington? The uber-talented, intelligent and beautiful actress graces the cover of ESSENCE's special "Race in America"-themed issue and talks to the magazine about her two…
read more...Boris, Blair and Lance on October Cover of ESSENCE
Just breathe. That's what we're trying to tell ourselves as the fall TV season begins. From Blair Underwood's role as an ultra-cool Commander in Chief, to Lance Gross' return as a steamy fireman, to Boris Kodjoe's double life as a spy and husband,…
read more...Iman, Naomi and Liya on Essence 40th Anniversary Cover
"I learned a long time ago that when you've had some success, it's not enough to just sit back and enjoy it. You've got to reach back and pull someone else up too..." --First Lady Michelle Obama When the first issue of ESSENCE arrived on…
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