
Biden Should Add 'The CAREN Act' to His List of Executive Actions
Now is the perfect time to rein in the unruly "Karens" of the world.

’SoHo Karen‘ Miya Ponsetto is Facing Felony Charges
The 22-year-old Californian woman falsely accused Keyon Harrold's son of stealing her phone and is now facing robbery and assault charges.

After Kobe Bryant Backlash, Gayle King Warns 'You Can’t Speak To Me The Way I Was Spoken To'
The morning show anchor sat down with her bestie, Oprah Winfrey, over the weekend.

Snoop Dogg Reveals How He Felt After Gayle King Rant: 'I Had Too Much Power'
The rapper added that his apology was "authentic" and "sincere."

Gayle King Accepts Snoop Dog's Apology For Calling Her Everything But A Child Of God
The rapper claimed that he was "raised better," than the choice he made.

Snoop Dogg Apologizes To Gayle King For 'Disrespectful' Rant
The rapper said a talk with his mom convinced him that his reaction to King asking about Kobe Bryant's rape case during her interview with Lisa Leslie was an overreaction.

Ta-Nehisi Coates Says 'It's Wrong' To Drag Gayle King: 'We Should Be Better'
The storied Black writer made an Instagram post about King, whom he describes as "instrumental."

Ari Lennox Apologizes After Criticizing Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey Over Kobe Bryant
In the lengthy apology, the singer notes that social media is not conducive to "healthy and productive conversations."

We Don't Need To Destroy Gayle King To Preserve Kobe Bryant's Legacy
The treatment of Gayle King over the last 48 hours is a case study in the inability to critique Black women without tearing them down in the process.

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Try Guessing Today's Slang Words—And It's Hilarious!
Besties Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have officially proved they can keep up with modern-day slang. The dynamic duo—who commemorated their 40-year friendship in this month’s issue of O, The […]

R. Kelly's Crisis Manager: 'I Wouldn’t Leave My Daughter With Anybody Accused of Pedophilia'
Johnson resigned Monday for “personal reasons,” after attempting to back track on his comments about Kelly

To Call Respected Black Women 'Auntie' Or Nah, That Is The Question
ESSENCE asked a number of Black celebrities about their usage of the word "auntie" and here's what they said.

Stedman Graham Shares His Advice On How To Always Feel Beautiful
The twelve time author shared a quick tip on how to eternally have confidence in your looks.


In Praise Of Gayle King
In this op-ed, Britni Danielle writes that King is more than Oprah’s BFF. She’s a veteran journalist who should give a master class on the art of the interview.

Gayle King Says R. Kelly's Girlfriends Will Likely Regret CBS Interview: 'You’re Going To Regret This Time In Your Life'
The full "CBS This Morning" interview aired a day before R. Kelly was released from prison after someone paid the $161,000 he owed in back child support.

Gayle King Explains What She Was Really Thinking During That Explosive R. Kelly Interview
"I was not scared. I never thought he was going to hit me,” King said.

Dear Fox News, Stop Misidentifying Black Women
On Wednesday, Fox News host Jesse Watters mixed up the identities of Gayle King and Robin Roberts, and it's simply not okay.

R. Kelly Addresses Sexual Assault Allegations: 'I Am Fighting For My F-cking Life!'
The singer argued that his previous history of being accused of sexual improprieties should not be relevant in his current case.