Celebs Rub Elbows At The 2022 Critics Choice Awards
A star-studded group of actors and creators of TV and film convened at Fairmont Century Plaza to mingle and celebrate big wins
Traci Braxton Passes Away At 50 After Private Battle With Cancer
"Traci passed this morning as the snow was falling. Our angel is now a snowflake," the Braxton sisters shared
Star Gazing: British Baes Hit The Pre-BAFTA Party, TIME Women Of The Year Gala, And More
See what Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Dominique Fishback, Regé-Jean Page, and more stars were up to this week
Jussie Smollet Sentenced To Five Months In Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation For Staging Hate Crime
The former 'Empire' star was convicted on five counts of felony disorderly conduct for orchestrating the January 2019 incident
Olly Sholotan On Making Carlton Banks Everyone's Least Favorite Cousin On 'Bel-Air'
The actor talks taking Carlton from happy-go-lucky privileged prep to a near-villainous and tortured teen in the dramatic reimagining, 'Bel-Air'
Ryan Coogler Detained At Atlanta Bank After Attempting to Withdraw $12,000 From His Account
A misunderstanding at an Atlanta bank branch found the director and two of his associates in handcuffs earlier this year
Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan to Costar in 'I Am Legend' Sequel
The actors will co-star and co-produce a new chapter of the post-apocalyptic action thriller
A Look At Nia Long's Head-Turning ESSENCE Covers Marking Her Three Decades In Hollywood
As we prepare to celebrate the ageless actress at our annual Black Women in Hollywood honors, take a look back at her stunning cover moments over the last 30 years.
Gail Bean Gives Voice To The Unheard On 'Snowfall' and 'P-Valley'
From a narcotic-addicted lover to a streetwise exotic dancer, Gail Bean is on some of TV's most popular shows humanizing Black women in harshly-judged positions
Zoë Kravitz Reveals She Was Blocked From Prior Batman Franchise Over Her Race
Though she's now Catwoman in one of the highest grossing Batman films, the actress was deemed "too urban" for a part in 'The Dark Knight' trilogy
Raven-Symoné Talks Returning To Her Roots With 'Raven's Home'
Raven Baxter is back where she began...and Raven Symoné couldn't be more excited about the continuation of her kid-friendly classic
Morris Day Slams Prince Estate, Says He's Barred From Performing As The Time
The longtime friend and collaborator of Prince's took to social media to air grievances with the way the late star's estate has been operating his affairs
Meagan Good, Aunjanue Ellis, Chanté Adams, And More Attend The 13th Annual AAFCA Film Honors
'King Richard' and 'The Harder They Fall' were among the top winners at the 13th annual African American Film Critics Association Film Honors
WATCH: Ariana DeBose Discusses Breaking Down Barriers With Her SAG Awards Win
As a queer woman of Afro-Latina descent, Ariana Debose's victory in the Supporting Actress category is paving the way for inclusivity
Return To The Pynk: 'P-Valley' Cast Announces Season 2 Premieres Summer 2022
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the dancers and patrons of The Pynk will finally return to Starz' hit strip club drama 'P-Valley' this June
WATCH: Will Smith Discusses His Latest 'Growth Spurt' After Emotional SAG Awards Win
After what he described as one of the greatest moments of his career, Will Smith opened up to ESSENCE about this pivotal season in his life
Zendaya's 'EUPHORIA' Becomes Second Most-Watched Show In HBO History
The breakout hit teen drama that made Zendaya an Emmy-winning actress has already been renewed for season 3