MTV's Video Music Awards Will Be Held Outdoors In New York City
Upon reviewing safety protocols amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that an outdoor event was a better choice.
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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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Aretha Franklin Still Reigns As Our Queen of Soul
The icon has influenced 50 years of Black women in music.
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These are some impressive spin doctors whose prescribed mixes should be in your daily rotation.
'Baduizm': An A-Z Guide To All Things Erykah Badu
Ahead of Saturday night’s battle, we’ve got a complete break down of our favorite neo-soul singer.