To kick off our new series, in honor of Black History Month, Sha’Carri Richardson’s nail artist Angie Aguirre breaks down the history behind long nails, how to execute a ’90s look, and more.
The multi-talented star opens up about the film’s success and why celebrating female friendships matters.
On Wednesday morning, Beverly’s family announced that the ESSENCE Festival icon passed away September 10.
We spoke to the singer abouther new EP ‘Midnight Moonlight’ and touring with Noname.
The up-and-coming singer dishes on her latest single, social media, and the key to real love.
The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Dr. Kim Nichols explains how skin cancer affects the Black community and how to be more proactive in early detection.
We spoke to the singer abouther new EP ‘Midnight Moonlight’ and touring with Noname.
The up-and-coming singer dishes on her latest single, social media, and the key to real love.
When one person makes it, it’s assumed that everyone in the family does, too. Here’s the downside to upward social mobility.
You can hear everything from gospel to gangsta rap in the Inglewood, California native’s music
ESSENCE.com’s “New and Next” column spotlights the brightest new talents we think you should know. This week we meet eclectic singer, song writer and musician ASH.
ESSENCE.com’s “New and Next” column spotlights the brightest new talents we think you should know. This week we meet soulful singer Tangina Stone.
The Brooklyn-bred hip hop soul singer has sung backup for the likes of Pharaoh Monche, Jean Grae and Talib Kweli.
The Louisiana-bred songstress earned her vocal chops being in the group Sophia Fresh and singing backup for Solange.
The Boston-based gospel quartet describes their sound as “praise and worship” music.
As debate over AI’s role in music intensifies, the Wu-Tang Clan co-founder explains why he sees the technology as a creative assistant—not a threat.
From silk presses to soft glam, these were our favorite celebrity beauty moments from the last week.
Black celebrities made appearances across fashion, film, music, and community events this week.
A candid conversation with Njeri Radway and Yene Damtew, the two Black women whose artistry shaped the former First Lady’s most defining hair moments.
The songstress shares her getting ready rituals, the inspiration behind the evening’s glam, and more.
On the singer's heavenly birthday, celebrate her life by looking back at all the times she predicted beauty trends years ahead.
The singer and entrepreneur celebrated A$AP Rocky’s latest album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ in a style that reminded us how effortless 2026 beauty can be.
“I want to be able to say I did my absolute best to tell our stories and represent us well,” Williams said. “To me, that’s a good life lived.”
With Avatar, Avengers, and a historic run of billion-dollar films, Saldaña now leads all actors in total box office earnings.
