The Nominations Are In! Ava DuVernay, Beyoncé, And More Land Emmy Noms
This year’s Emmy nominations spotlights incredible work from Jharrel Jerome, Billy Porter, and Niecy Nash.
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.
ESSENCE After Dark: Everything You Missed At The First Official ESSENCE Fest After Party Series
Scroll through to see the biggest moments and highlights from ESSENCE After Dark!
Celebrity Host Gia Peppers Shares The One Product That Protects Her Melanin From The Sun
Meet your new favorite SPF by Palmer’s.
Mona Scott-Young Says You'd Better Be A 'Beast' If You Want To Step Into Her Circle
The executive producer of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop” franchises talked business alongside other successful Black women bawses at Essence…
Romeo Miller Reveals His Crush Is This 'BlacKkKlansman' Star
The actor and model decided to shoot his shot on “The Wendy Williams Show”…but did it land?
If You Ask These Three Black Women Entrepreneurs, Big Risks Are Part Of The Game
“Those who take chances, make advances,” said Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole.
Revenue Streams: McLyte Drops Knowledge On How To Profit From Your Passion
The M.C. and entrepreneur was joined by financial coach Dr. Lynn Richardson and financial executive Ingrid LaVon Woolfolk during Essence…
Be Real Black For Me: My First Time At ESSENCE Festival
During July 4th weekend for the last 25 years, there has been a pilgrimage to Nawlins for Essence Festival. This…
The Men Of The ESPYs Reminded Us Of Just How Much We Love Black Men In Beards
Beards are about to become the go-to look for all seasons, and we’re loving it.
Monique Idlett-Mosley, Arlan Hamilton And Melissa Bradley Get Real About Raising Capital
“Black women, especially if they’re not getting what they need from somewhere,” Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton said, “they will…