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.
Red Carpet
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.
Beauty
Sep 17, 2025
ESSENCE Beauty Diary: How Krys Marshall's Effortless Emmys Glamor Came To Life
The actress leaned into romance, radiance, and intention with help from her glam team.
Awards & Events
Sep 15, 2025
Colman Domingo’s 2025 Emmys Look Was A Masterclass In Style
Colman Domingo’s red carpet looks never disappoint.
Beauty
Sep 14, 2025
Black Stars Turned Heads With Red Carpet Glam At The 2025 Emmy Awards
We saw everything from blonde short hair to golden eyeshadow take over the red carpet at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.
Entertainment
Sep 14, 2025
‘Severance’ Star Tramell Tillman Makes Emmy History With Best Supporting Actor Win
With this milestone, Tillman extends the legacy of barrier-breakers like Viola Davis and Billy Porter.
MTV Video Music Awards
Sep 8, 2025
Our Favorite Beauty Looks From The 2025 VMAs
From Doja Cat’s bold red lip, to Symone’s big curly afro, these standout beauty looks made this VMAs a night to remember.
Black Women in Hollywood 2013
The sixth annual event to honor Oprah Winfrey, Alfre Woodard, Gabrielle Union, Mara Brock-Akil and Quvenzhané Wallis.
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Feb 14, 2025
Help Us Celebrate The Black Women Shaping The Future Of Hollywood
The first ever ESSIE’s Choice Award.
Awards & Events
Jan 7, 2024
2024 Golden Globes: Complete List Of Winners
Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture, and Ayo Edebiri won for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series.
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Beauty
May 6, 2025
Truth Is: How This Esthetician Preps Celebrities For The Met Gala
Our resident esthetician and “Truth Is” columnist dishes on what it’s like to get Hollywood’s brightest stars ready for fashion’s biggest night out.
Beauty
May 6, 2025
ESSENCE Grooming Diary: Get Ready With Scott Evans For The 2025 Met Gala
Scott Evans shares exclusive details about his getting ready process: doing the big chop, rocking custom thigh-high boots, and more.
Beauty
May 6, 2025
The Met Gala Further Proves 2025 Is The Year Of The Pixie
From Tyla’s Joyce Bryant-inspired cut to a micro Chelsea cut on FKA Twigs, this year’s red carpet was brimming with pixie cuts.
Beauty
May 6, 2025
Doja Cat's Met Gala 2025 Hair Was An Ode To Texture—And The '80s
For her third Met Gala, Doja Cat rocked layered poufs, a contrasting makeup moment, and '80s blazer for an electrifying look.
Awards & Events
May 5, 2025
All The Best Beauty & Grooming Moments From The 2025 Met Gala
From Co-Chair A$AP Rocky's finger-waved cornrows to pin-curled sideburns on Teyana Taylor, here are our favorite beauty looks from the red carpet.
Red Carpet
May 2, 2025
What Does The Met Gala's Black Dandyism Theme Mean For Beauty? Celebrity Hairstylists Weigh In
Experts explain what Black Dandyism means and the beauty trends we’ll likely see at this week’s Met Gala.
Awards & Events
Apr 22, 2025
Kevin Hart To Host The 2025 BET Awards As Show Celebrates 25th Anniversary
This year’s ceremony will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles June 9 at 8pm ET.
Beauty
Apr 4, 2025
Erykah Badu Threw On An Orange Bob At The 2025 Billboard Women In Music
The Icon swapped in a blonde wig for a vibrant orange color on the red carpet.
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood
Apr 2, 2025
Inside The 2025 Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bags
Take a peek inside the exclusive gift bag, filled with top beauty product launches, that we gifted Hollywood's most talented stars.