Awards & Events
Awards & Events
Check out our nigh-of coverage for all the top awards ceremonies and events from the Grammys to BET Honors. We've got the scoop on who's wearing what, who showed up with whom, who left with how many statuettes and who got snubbed. Our red carpet coverage will leave you with weeks of inspiring makeup and hair looks to recreate and our film festival coverage will sniff out the top contenders way ahead of Oscars season. Plus, check out ESSENCE's exclusive awards including Black Women in Hollywood, Black Women in Music, Best in Black Beauty Awards and of course our can't-miss-it Street Style Awards.
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ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood
Feb 14, 2025
Help Us Celebrate The Black Women Shaping The Future Of Hollywood
The first ever ESSIE’s Choice Award.
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Beauty
Nov 17, 2025
Our Favorite Beauty Moments From The 2025 Governors Awards
From Queen Latifah’s festive reds to toasty makeup on Teyana Taylor, here are all the best moments from the red carpet.
Awards & Events
Nov 11, 2025
Pat McGrath On The Future Of Beauty, Digital Innovation, And Empowering The Next Generation Of Creators
In an exclusive interview with ESSENCE, McGrath shares how she’s shaping the future of beauty and celebrating bold creators with Instagram’s first Rings Awards.
Awards & Events
Nov 11, 2025
The 2025 Black Beauty Roster Creator Summit Was A Day Filled With Endless Gems
For this year’s BBR Creator Summit, panelists got down into the details of what it takes to thrive as a beauty creator today.
Awards & Events
Nov 7, 2025
The 2026 Grammy Awards: Leon Thomas, Doechii, And Clipse Among List Of Nominees
This year’s ceremony will air live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 1.
Fashion
Nov 4, 2025
The Best Fashion Looks At The 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards
Saweetie’s sculptural blue dress, Olandria's burgundy gown, Ciara’s white power suit, and more.
Beauty
Nov 3, 2025
Black Beauty Took Center Stage At The 2025 CFDA Awards
From host Teyana Taylor's hybrid braids to June Ambrose's big black bow, take a look at all the best beauty moments from this year's red carpet.
Awards & Events
Oct 21, 2025
Viola Davis And More Beauty At The 2025 Academy Museum Gala
From textured hair to fall makeup, take a look at all the best celebrity beauty moments from the red carpet.
Awards & Events
Oct 14, 2025
With His Peabody Trailblazer Award, Questlove Embraces The Role Of Cultural Archivist
The Peabody Awards honor Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson with the 3rd annual Trailblazer Award for his contributions to music and film.