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Leon Thomas Is Owning His AuraThis story originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on stands now. Leon Thomas has always carried himself with a quiet duality—musician and actor, dreamer and realist, behind-the-scenes hitmaker […]
WHEN IN RomeThis story originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on stands now. Killer smile aside, if there’s one thing that’s obvious about Rome Flynn, it’s that he moves […]
ESSENCE Power Players 2025In a world that’s constantly trying to box us in, these luminaries are breaking down barriers, building bridges and creating entirely new spaces where we can flourish. They’re the CEOs […]
Entertainment Jan 12, 2026 Star Gazing: 83rd Golden Globes, 2026 BAFTA Tea Party, ‘Hijack’ Premiere, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, And More
Awards & Events Jan 11, 2026 Teyana Taylor Delivered A Powerful Speech—And Beauty Look—At The 2026 Golden Globes
Awards & Events Jan 11, 2026 Teyana Taylor Wins Her First Golden Globe: “We Belong In Every Room We Walk Into”
