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Oct 22, 2025
Ciara’s Level Up Radio Season Two Is Here And Essence Is Coming With Her.
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ESSENCE.com's "New and Next" column spotlights the brightest new talents we think you should know.
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Oct 18, 2025
Lady London Opens Up In ‘ALWAYS, LADY LONDON,’ Her Most Personal Chapter Yet
Backed by MACRO Television Studios, the rising star shows what it means to balance her and her healing in real time.
Entertainment
Oct 6, 2025
Jesse Williams On The Beauty Of The Amalfi Coast, Producing Television, And ‘Hotel Costiera’
The Prime Video series blends the genres of action, comedy, and drama all into one, making one of the year’s most anticipated shows.
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Entertainment
Apr 6, 2026
Breaking: Angel Reese Traded To Atlanta Dream In Surprise WNBA Deal
The two-time All-Star heads to Atlanta as the Dream acquire one of the league’s top young rebounders in a major move.
Entertainment
Apr 6, 2026
Black Women In Sports: Allyson Felix Talks Life After Track, Family, And Staying Consistent
“I think the key is knowing that you have to take care of yourself,” Felix said. “That’s not just for athletes, it's for anyone who wants to be healthy and strong.”
Travel
Apr 6, 2026
World Cup Travel Is About To Get Expensive — Here's Where To Stay Before Prices Spike
From Atlanta to New York, these are the hotels worth booking now before World Cup demand sends prices through the roof.
Sports
Apr 6, 2026
At 43, Misty Copeland Is Opening Up About Perimenopause And Why More Women Need To Talk About It Sooner
After years of listening to her body as a dancer, the former American Ballet Theatre principal says perimenopause is a conversation she wasn’t having, until now.
Entertainment
Apr 6, 2026
Star Gazing: ATL 404 Day, ‘The Drama’ Premiere, Zendaya, Halle Bailey And More
A week filled with premieres, performances, and memorials, brought out some of today’s biggest names.
Entertainment
Apr 3, 2026
Best New Music This Week: Mary J. Blige’s “Want Love,” Thundercat Releases ‘Distracted,’ PJ Morton, And More
Today’s lineup includes Swae Lee’s album ‘SAME DIFFERENCE,’ and a collaboration between YG and Ty Dolla $ign titled “TEACH YOU HOW TO LUH ME.”
Entertainment
Apr 2, 2026
Damian Marcano On Directing ‘The Pitt’ And Staying True To His Roots
“In storytelling, as directors and as actors, we try to find the truth in these moments,” Marcano said. “The better we do that, the better it's received by the audience.”
Entertainment
Apr 1, 2026
ESSENCE AUTHORS: 15 Books By Black Authors We’re Looking Forward To In April
Whether you’re in search of a juicy romance novel, a heartwarming memoir or a guide to help you organize your home—and your life—there’s something here for you.
Entertainment
Apr 1, 2026
Inside Brandy’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Moment Decades In The Making
“I’m living proof that what you speak over your life with faith consistency and belief, can one day meet you in reality,” she said during her acceptance speech.