<p>ESSENCE's 2013 Year in Review</p>
<p>This year had its fair share of highs and lows, let's take a look back at the most memorable moments of 2013.</p>
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Tananarive Due's Classic Horror Novel Re-releases Just in Time for Spooky Season
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Sidra Bell On Becoming The First Black Female Choreographer Commissioned By The New York City Ballet
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Stacey Dash Reveals Her Past Struggle With Opioid Addiction
“I was taking 18-20 pills a day…I lost everything.”
R&B Singer Vedo Credits Daughter's 'Unconditional Love' With Pulling Him Out Of A Dark Place Following Mother's Death
The artist’s fifth studio album pulls inspiration from the highs and lows of the past seven years of his life,…
Former 'Cosby Show' Actress Lili Bernard Sues Bill Cosby for Sexual Assault
The actress has filed seeking $25 million in damages over her alleged 1990 drugging and rape at the hands of…
First Look: Halle Berry Makes Directorial Debut And Stars In ‘Bruised’
Netflix purchased worldwide distribution rights to the film for $20 million last year.
Meg Thee Stallion Announces New Popeye's "Hottie Sauce," Ownership of Franchise Locations
Everyone’s favorite hot girl is bringing the sauce – literally – to your local Popeye’s franchise, and opening a few…
Trans Nonbinary 'Hamilton' Actor Claims They Were Fired for Requesting a Gender-Neutral Dressing Room
Actor Suni Reid reports multiple instances of physical threats and misgendering in the male dressing room of the play’s LA…