Music

Beauty and the Beat: The Best R&B/Hip Hop Collabos

Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 12:50 PM

by Emil Wilbekin and Danny Shaw

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' duet "Empire State of Mind" is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. In honor of this new anthem, we celebrate the best collaborations between R&B divas and hip hop rappers. What is your favorite musical combo?

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'Dreamgirls' Goes On A National Tour

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:10 AM

"Dreamgirls" is a musical about four women and their quest for stardom and success. The 1981 Broadway musical became a cult classic. The 2006 film adaptation won Jennifer Hudson an Oscar. Now the musical is going on a National Tour which kicked off at The Apollo Theater in Harlem. We celebrate the beloved music.

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New Beyonce And Lady Gaga "Video Phone" Collabo

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 6:30 AM

Pop superstar Beyonce (or is that Sasha Fierce) teamed up with avant garde, new comer Lady Gaga for the "Video Phone" video. Check it out.

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Star Gazing

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 10:36 AM

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Celebrity Style

Harem Pants: The Latest Celebrity Style Statement

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 7:10 AM

by Emil Wilbekin

Celebrity fashionistas are all rocking harem pants reminiscent of "I Dream of Jeannie", Aladdin and MC Hammer. See how these glamorous stars are bringing back the '80s with style and flair. It's harem time.

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Entertainment

Star Gazing

Monday, November 16, 2009 - 10:32 AM

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Upstage You: Beyonce Thanksgiving Concert Special

Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 11:15 AM

There's more to be thankful for than homemade stuffing and having your mom in town to watch the kids come November 26, when ABC airs a one-hour Beyonce concert Thanksgiving special. The show was taped in Las Vegas this summer--so hopefully the pop-diva will not be working during the holiday--and features interviews and an intimate look at Beyonce, according to Associated Press. The show, which airs at 9 p.m. EST, is part of a 2-hour Thanksgiving special featuring concerts from Beyonce and Paul McCartney.  

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Entertainment

Star Gazing

Friday, November 13, 2009 - 6:30 PM

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Fashion

The Little Black Dress From Classic to Cool

Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:00 PM

by Andrea Arterbery

Every woman needs her LBD and celebrities are no exception. Black is forgiving, goes from day to evening. and always looks chic. Look at the variety of little black dresses some of our favorite stars are wearing on the red carpet.

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Fashion & Beauty

Nail It This Fall With These Polished Pointers

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 1:00 PM

by Jessica Andrews

From Beyonce's metallic color to Rihanna's dagger nails, celebrities are making the statement on their fingers this Fall.

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Beauty

Nail It This Fall With These Polished Pointers

Monday, November 9, 2009 - 7:49 PM

by Jessica Andrews

From Beyonce's metallic color to Rihanna's dagger nails, celebrities are making the statement on their fingers this Fall. "Ginger" Johnson and Sara "Liz" Pickett, the burgeoning beauty moguls behind popular nail lacquer line, Ginger & Liz, spoke with ESSENCE.com about the top Fall trends for your pretty pointers.

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Baby Talk for Jay-Z and Beyonce?

Monday, November 9, 2009 - 2:45 PM

According to New York Daily News, Jay-Z recently slip during an interview for Gotham magazine that he and wife Beyonce are planning to have children. 

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Star Gazing

Friday, November 6, 2009 - 11:15 AM

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Star Gazing

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 5:10 PM

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Fashion

Rocker Chic: Leather, Leggings and Lovely

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 5:00 PM

by Emil Wilbekiin

The latest fashion trend is rock star style. Check out how the most stylish celebrities are rocking out and keeping it haute.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 3:39 PM

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Beyonce's Egyptian Concert Causing Controversy

Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 1:20 PM

Beyonce's "I Am ..." tour stops in Egypt this coming Friday, November 6. For the second time in a few weeks, controversy is brewing, this time with Islamists officials over Bey's one-night performance.

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Secret to a Happy Marriage: Older Men

Friday, October 30, 2009 - 5:17 PM

by Charreah Jackson

British experts studied more than 1,500 couples and discovered age difference can play a big role in the success of a marriage. See how to increase your odds for happily ever after.

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Music

Beyonce and Keri Hilson Lead Soul Train Nominations

Monday, October 26, 2009 - 10:10 AM

The Soul Train Music Awards are back and Beyoncé, Maxwell and Keri Hilson lead all nominees with four nods apiece. Find out who will be honored as Entertainer of the Year.

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Music

Beyoncé on the Kanye West Situation

Friday, October 2, 2009 - 12:00 AM