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.
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Red Carpet
Feb 3, 2025
Curious About Doechii’s Award-Worthy Grammy Glam? We’ve Got The Details
Get into the details behind the Grammy-award winner's hair and makeup look from the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Red Carpet
Feb 3, 2025
SZA Went Red—And Reference-Free—For The 2025 Grammys
Between the Grammy winner's natural hair texture and airbrushed skin, no beauty references were needed in her award show look.
Awards & Events
Feb 3, 2025
Black Artistry Dominates The 67th GRAMMYs In An Evening Of Groundbreaking Wins
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii took home major awards, while SZA, Tems, and Muni Long added to the night’s celebration of our music and culture.
Beauty
Feb 2, 2025
The Best Moments From The 2025 Grammy Awards
From Doechii's old Glamour braids to Beyoncé's bone-straight blonde, take a look at the best beauty looks from this year’s show.
Entertainment
Feb 2, 2025
Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman To Win Best Country Album At 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards
With ‘Cowboy Carter,’ the iconic entertainer proves that creativity has no limits, making history in country music.
Entertainment
Feb 2, 2025
Doechii Makes History With Best Rap Album Win At 2025 Grammy Awards
“To every Black girl watching - you can do this,” the Tampa native said during her acceptance speech. “Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You are exactly who you need to be.”
Beauty
Nov 8, 2024
Iconic GRAMMY Beauty Moments From The 2025 Nominees
From Beyoncé's smoked purple eyeshadow to Cardi B's flower stem-pearled hair, take a look at their best Grammy beauty looks over the years.
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Feb 5, 2024
How Janelle Monáe’s Classic Glam Came Together For The Grammy Awards
Celebrity makeup artist Keita Moore walks us through the inspiration and key products behind last night’s flawless look.
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Feb 6, 2023
Method Man Reveals Role In Upcoming Action Film: 'I Want To Show Off This Body'
A year ago, the March 2022 ESSENCE digital cover star told us he wanted his “Michael B. Jordan in ‘Creed’ moment.”
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Feb 5, 2023
Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status With Best Audio Book Grammy Win
The actress is now the third Black woman to earn the prestigious distinction after winning the honor for the audio reading of her memoir, ‘Finding Me’
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Feb 12, 2019
Chloe x Halle: ESSENCE Digital Cover 'Meant The World To Us'
The two were featured on ESSENCE’s first-ever digital cover.
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Jan 26, 2020
RIP Kobe Bryant: Alicia Keys And Boyz II Men Open Grammy Awards With 'It's So Hard to Say Goodbye'
The former NBA player died tragically in a fatal helicopter crash hours before music's biggest night.
Hair
Jan 26, 2020
Black Beauties At The Roc Nation Brunch Gave Us Serious Inspiration
Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kelly Rowland and other celebrities stepped out in style for the pre-Grammy celebration.
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Jan 26, 2020
Here's Every Envy-Inducing Picture From The Roc Nation Brunch 2020
Jay, where's our invite? For Real, For Real.
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Nov 20, 2019
See The Full List Of 2020 Grammy Nominees Including Lizzo, Michelle Obama And Beyonce!
Who are you hoping to see take home the Grammy gold next year?
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Jun 3, 2019
Black Music Month: Black Women Lead The Recording Academy Chapters That Do More Than Just Hand Out Awards
Grammy Award-winning gospel artist, Yolanda Adams, serves as chapter president of the Recording Academy Texas. She's just one example.
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Feb 13, 2019
5 Grammy-Nominated Rappers Share What The Grammys Can Do To Fix Hip-Hop Problem
Clive Davis, PJ Morton and producer Harmony Samuels also weighed in.
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Feb 12, 2019
Motown Deserved Better Than That Jennifer Lopez Tribute
Days after Jennifer Lopez's tribute to Motown at the Grammys, we're still trying to figure out why she was tapped for the performance.
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Feb 11, 2019
Jennifer Lopez Takes Over The Grammys With Motown Tribute
Lopez took the stage Sunday night at the Grammys, paying tribute to one of music's most influential labels, and viewers had a lot to say.
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Feb 11, 2019
Music's Biggest Night: All Of The 2019 Grammy Award Winners
The Recording Academy celebrated some of music's brightest stars on Sunday night, a history-making evening for a few major winners.