Behind the Velvet Rope

ESSENCE sat down with celebs to share uplifting stories.

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Keke Palmer Talks ‘One of Them Days,’ SZA’s Acting Debut And Producing With Purpose
 

Keke Palmer Talks ‘One of Them Days,’ SZA’s Acting Debut And Producing With Purpose

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer And Founder Of Maze, Dies At 77
 

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer And Founder Of Maze, Dies At 77

EXCLUSIVE First Look: Brandy Reprises Her Role As Cinderella in Disney's "Descendants: The Rise of Red"
 

EXCLUSIVE First Look: Brandy Reprises Her Role As Cinderella in Disney’s “Descendants: The Rise of Red”

WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong'o Reveals What Scares Her And Discusses What Horror Teaches Us
 

WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong’o Reveals What Scares Her And Discusses What Horror Teaches Us

WATCH: Laurence Fishburne Talks Tackling Racist Industry Experiences And Becoming Doc Rivers In FX's "CLIPPED"
 

WATCH: Laurence Fishburne Talks Tackling Racist Industry Experiences And Becoming Doc Rivers In FX’s “CLIPPED”

Verizon Behind The Velvet Rope: ESSENCE Festival Day 2

Verizon Behind The Velvet Rope: ESSENCE Festival Day 2

ESSENCE sat down with celebs that shared their uplifting stories and favorite inspirational quotes.

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ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get Ready With Fana Hues Before Her Show

ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get Ready With Fana Hues Before Her Show

The R&B singer talks us through her backstage beauty process, the energy in her glam room, and the beauty muse…