
Choreographer Jamila Glass On Reviving And Normalizing Black Leads In Musicals For New Season of 'Dear White People'
"We don't have a lot of options to be ourselves in musicals," says Glass.

Freedom In Movement: Director Jamila Wignot Talks ‘Ailey’ & Black Expression In The 21st Century
Told through Ailey’s own words, Jamila Wignot weaves together an impactful biography of a storied visionary.

How This Dancer Used Her Passion To Empower Sexual Assault Survivors
"There are no spaces that were teaching us how to reclaim our bodies back," Tyde-Courtney Edwards told ESSENCE.

She Left Behind A Career Dancing With Beyoncé And Lady Gaga To Help People Get Fit
Deja Riley, daughter of Teddy, shares why she walked away from the dance industry to make an impact in the fitness industry.

MAC Cosmetics Partners With Teyana Taylor To Launch '90s Inspired Makeup Collection
The news about Taylor's MAC collection comes on the heels of her pregnancy announcement.

Teyana Taylor And Iman Shumpert Unveil Baby Number 2 In The "Wake Up Love" Music Video
The couple dropped their baby news along with a new song they collaborated on together.
No Gym? No Problem: These Celebs Are Crushing Their Workout Goals In Quarantine
Whether they're jumping rope or perfecting that yoga pose, these celebrities aren't letting coronavirus stop their fitness hustle.

La La Anthony, Zoe Saldana, Toni Braxton And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Mother's Day, birthdays and other special occasions brought out the celebrity beauty we love.

Rihanna, Keke Palmer, Bia And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Grab a plate, these ladies are serving looks.

Lizzo, Rico Nasty, China McClain And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
These beauties gave us chills with their standout quarantine hair and makeup.

Get Your Knees Ready For The #SavageChallenge2 Thanks To Beyoncé's Remix
The creator of the viral Savage Challenge drops a new TikTok video for the remix to Meg Thee Stallion's hit.

Meet Two Talented Young Black Women Making Global Strides In The World Of Dance
ESSENCE caught up with dancers Angyil and Mavinga as they headed to Paris to compete in the first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style final.

Work It! 7 Ways To Get In Shape Without Stepping Foot In A Gym
The gym isn't for everyone, and that's ok! These 7 other exercise alternatives can also help you reach your fitness goals.

These Photos Of Ashanti On Vacation Will Motivate You To Stick To Your Fitness Goals
Put the snacks down, sis.

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert Live (And Love) It Up In Jamaica
The couple jetted off to Montego Bay for Lori Harvey's birthday bash and gave us couples goals in the process.

Teyana Taylor Is Giving Us Winter Hair Envy
The singer's new protective style is just what you need to get out of your seasonal hair rut.