
Tyler Perry Enters Partnership with OWN
"It's a dream realized to partner with Oprah and bring scripted programming to OWN," Tyler Perry said.

Former Motown Producer Frank Wilson Dies
Wilson was known for his work on songs with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye.

EXCLUSIVE: Listen to Robert Glasper & Erykah Badu's Remixed 'Afro Blue'
Robert Glasper's new album, Black Radio Recovered: The Remix EP, hits stores in October.

Sherri Shepherd Searches for a Surrogate Mother
Sherri Shepherd and her husband Lamar Sally are trying to have another baby.

Coffee Talk: TLC's T-Boz Lands Her Own Reality Series
Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, of the girl-group TLC lands her own realtiy series on TLC.

Nicki Minaj to Star in New E! Series
Nicki Minaj's show will give a look into her professional and personal life.
ESSENCE Challenges You To #DareToBeYou
ESSENCE's #DareToBeYOU campaign encourages women to celebrate their unique beauty.

Happy 31st Birthday, Serena Williams & Christina Milian
Today, Serena Williams and Christina Milian celebrate 31 years of life.

Solange Knowles Parts Ways with Carol's Daughter
"I was constantly fighting for the right message to be heard," Knowles said.

Nicki Minaj Talks 'American Idol'> and Her New Perfume on 'The View'
In a British accent, Minaj says her new gig on Idol is "going pretty good."

Must-See: Ne-Yo Tells the Story Behind Writing Beyoncé's 'Irreplaceable'
Ne-Yo said he experimented with country and hip-hop sounds for Beyoncé’s Irreplaceable.

Chudney Ross Gives Birth to Daughter
"We are so excited to welcome Callaway Lane to the world," said the new mom.

Spike Lee Works To Revive ‘Porgy and Bess’
Spike Lee works to clear a remake of Porgy and Bess with the Gershwin estate.

Gabby Douglas To Make Cameo on 'Vampire Diaries'
Gabby Douglas lands gig on The Vampire Diaries.

Tempestt Bledsoe Gives Reasons Why There'll Never Be Another 'Cosby Show'
Tempestt Bledsoe says The Cosby Show set the bar.

Robin Roberts is 'Energized' After Bone Marrow Transplant
Robin Robert is being monitored for signs of recovery after her bone marrow transplant.

Accessories Street Style: Fab Frames
Sleek specs make a sophisticated statement and a fab addition to any ensemble.