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Beauty
Feb 25, 2025
Beauty School: An Expert Look At Extra Long Nails
To kick off our new series, in honor of Black History Month, Sha’Carri Richardson’s nail artist Angie Aguirre breaks down the history behind long nails, how to execute a ’90s look, and more.
Entertainment
Feb 25, 2025
WATCH: Angela Bassett On Power, Politics And ‘Zero Day’
The legendary actress steps into the Oval Office as President Evelyn Mitchell, and reveals how she brought depth to her role in Netflix’s gripping new series.
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Celebrity
Dec 9, 2025
From Rap Icon To Mogul: How 50 Cent Became One Of Hollywood’s Most Strategic Power Players
With hit shows, major partnerships, and a rapidly expanding empire, 50 Cent’s business playbook is shaping the future of entertainment.
Beauty
Dec 9, 2025
Porsha Williams Says This Is The “Little Secret” To Her RHOA Beauty
Reality TV star Porsha Williams shares why professional glam teams aren't always the reason she looks so good on Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Beauty
Dec 9, 2025
Winnie Harlow Partners With Incyte To Empower The Vitiligo Community
The supermodel opens up about connecting with her inner child and creating the resources she never had growing up.
Entertainment
Dec 8, 2025
Star Gazing: Art Basel Miami, ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Premiere, Alvin Ailey’s Opening Night Gala, Ashanti, And More
Whether hosting screenings, hitting galas, or shutting down Art Basel parties, Black celebs dominated the week’s biggest moments.
Beauty
Dec 8, 2025
ICYMI: Brandy And Monica’s Silky Black Hair And More Of The Best Celebrity Beauty Moments
In case you missed it: long, black hair full brows, classic bobs, nude lipstick, and more beauty moments from your favorite celebrities.
Beauty
Dec 5, 2025
Coco Gauff Opens Up About Her Miu Miu Beauty Partnership And Game-Time Beauty Routines
The tennis champion sits down with ESSENCE to exclusively discuss becoming a new ambassador of Miu Miu Beauty’s Miutine Eau de Parfum.
Celebrity
Dec 5, 2025
Usher And Big Sean Are Investing $1 Million To Build Detroit’s Next Generation Of Creatives
The artists are teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs to launch a new innovation incubator that will give Detroit youth hands-on access to technology, training and creative career pathways.
Black Celeb Couples
Dec 4, 2025
The Best In Black Love: The Power Couples Of 2025
They made it Instagram official, got engaged, married, and welcomed babies, and some simply made us swoon. See the best Black celebrity couples of 2025.
Beauty
Dec 4, 2025
The Evolution Of Tyra Banks’ Top Model Beauty
From the 1990s to now, celebrate the supermodel’s iconic beauty over the years in honor of her 52nd birthday.