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.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Is The Breakout Star Of 'Dolemite Is My Name'
Since Dolemite is My Name hit theaters and began streaming on Netflix earlier this month, Eddie Murphy has been the talk of the town. Not surprisingly, he received a standing […]
Kerry Washington Talks Bringing ‘American Son’ From Broadway To TV
Far from her iconic character Olivia Pope, Washington embodies a Black mother desperate to find her son.
Regina King Is The Superhero We Didn't Know We Needed In HBO's 'Watchmen'
King leads an all-star cast of the new adaptation of the 1980s comic book series, which premieres tonight.
Remembering Diahann Carroll, The Head Of Our Dynasty
The award-winning actress died Friday at the age of 84, her daughter said.
Meet Cameron Bailey, A Champion for Diversity In Filmmaking
As the artistic director and co-head of the Toronto International Film Festival, the power of storytelling is always center stage
These Are The Must-See Films Screening At The Toronto International Film Festival
There are more than 300 films screening at the festival but we've picked a handful that are certainly on our radar.
Tarell Alvin McCraney's 'David Makes Man' Shines A Spotlight On The Black Boy
During our visit to the set, the show's stars and creator spoke to ESSENCE about what it means for a story like this to exist.
Ruth Carter: The Brilliant Costume Designer Behind Hollywood's Most Iconic Black Films Shares Her Journey
*This article originally appeared in the September 2019 issue of ESSENCE Magazine. It’s nearly impossible to settle on an entry point when preparing to speak with costume designer Ruth E. […]
Patience, Prayer And Perspective: How Ciara Leveled Up And Owned Her Destiny
She’s answered to a higher calling ever since she discovered that singing and dancing were as natural to her as breathing and walking. Now Ciara
is a happily married mom of two, and her life is a testament to the fact that the prayerful survive.
Brian Tyree Henry Says 'Child's Play' Will Scare The Hell Outta You
Whether he’s onstage or on-screen, this “regular ass dude doing not so regular ass stuff” (according to his Instagram bio) is smoking hot.