
The Stars Came Out to Celebrate the 24th Costume Designers Guild Awards
Legendary costume designers Ruth E. Carter and Sharen Davis Received honors, while Aunjanue Ellis, Ariana DeBose, Jabari Banks and Storm Reid were among the night’s presenters

Life Beyond the C-Suite: How Former BET Chairman And CEO Debra Lee Is Forging A New Path
Through her Leading Women Defined summit, which begins this week, she’s found a way to create change, from the inside.

Black Actresses Step Out For The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women In Entertainment Breakfast
ESSENCE Nov/Dec Cover Star Nikole Hannah-Jones Served as the Keynote Speaker for This year's Annual Event

Red Carpet Royalty At LACMA's 10th Annual Art And Film Gala
Ava DuVernay, Niecy Nas, Lil Nas X, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bethann Hardison and more came out to celebrate artists Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley

Everything You Need To Know About The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
As the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opens its doors, the craft of filmmaking is the star of the show.

The Fresh Princes Of Zamunda
Prepare the royal jet: "Coming 2 America" is finally here, with an all-star cast of returning and new faces—including Jermaine Fowler, KiKi Layne and Bella Murphy.

Cicely Tyson, 96, Has Passed Away
No matter the decade or the role she chose, seeing Tyson on the screen was always refreshing. She raised the bar…and held it there.

Get To Know Quibi star Maurice Harris, Hollywood's go-to florist
For ten years, Maurice Harris has been one of Hollywood’s go-to florists. But in his Quibi series, the passion behind his artistry comes into full bloom.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Pulls the Curtain Back On Race in New Series
Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson and Gina Prince-Bythewood among Hollywood's A-Listers joining the Oscars' organization for virtual conversations.

Stevie Wonder: Happy Birthday To Ya
For 24 hours, celebrated DJs D-Nice, Questlove and more honor the Grammy winner’s 70th birthday by spinning his endless catalog of classics

'All Rise' Star Simone Missick Reflects On That Groundbreaking Season Finale
The actress also spoke to ESSENCE about returning to the courtroom for another season.

Issa Rae Explains Inspiration Behind 'Condola's' Name On 'Insecure'
"Insecure's" star and co-creator shares the inspiration for the show's new character—and we uncover why she's the perfect muse.

Meet The Comedian Behind The 'How to Medical' TikTok Everyone Is Sharing
Comic Sarah Cooper Finds the Humor During Troubling Times As Her Donald Trump Impersonation Goes Viral

Ruth E. Carter Invites Fans Into Her Creative World
By sharing some of her sketches, the Oscar-winning costume designer joins forces with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for a limited series “Coloring with Ruth.”

Kerry Washington Reflects On That 'Little Fires Everywhere' Finale That No One Saw Coming
Warning: There are minor spoilers ahead!

Why "High Fidelity" Is Worth A Revisit Thanks To Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Her character Cherise is the hyped up, all-or-nothing friend we all need right now.

Lexi Underwood Shines Oh So Bright in "Little Fires Everywhere"
"We clicked immediately," said the rising actress on working with Kerry Washington on Hulu’s new miniseries.

The King of Queens: How Regina King Became A Hollywood Legend
With a series on HBO, a number of projects in the works, and a first-look deal with Netflix, the Oscar winner is solidifying her status as the hardest working woman in Hollywood.