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The stylist, costume designer and all-around cool girl has teamed up with the coveted luxury brand on the product of your dreams.
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television · TV

How Lena Waithe Has Made TV History Again With Her New Show ‘Twenties’

The Emmy winner brings BET its first series with a LGBTQ+ lead, newcomer JoJo Gibbs.
By Tre’vell Anderson · Mar 5, 2020
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Here's Why You And Your Girls Should Tune In To 'Girls Room'

Not your average PSA, the short series tackles issues that plague girls and women of all ages.
By Shalwah Evans · Feb 26, 2020
Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland And Jodie Turner-Smith Have Been On Some Pretty Bad Dates
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Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland And Jodie Turner-Smith Have Been On Some Pretty Bad Dates

From Uber pool to shoulder drool, a few of your faves share their dating horror stories.
By Danielle Young · Feb 11, 2020
Lena Waithe And Wife Alana Mayo Have Called It Quits
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Lena Waithe And Wife Alana Mayo Have Called It Quits

The couple released a joint statement announcing their separation and respectfully asking for privacy as they sort things out.
By Jasmine Grant · Jan 23, 2020
'Queen & Slim' Scribe Lena Waithe And Louis Gossett, Jr. To Be Honored By ABFF
Celebrity · Entertainment

'Queen & Slim' Scribe Lena Waithe And Louis Gossett, Jr. To Be Honored By ABFF

The American Black Film Festival will celebrate the two by honoring them with top awards.
By Sydney Scott · Jan 7, 2020
She's A Whole Wife! 'Queen & Slim' Star Jodie Turner-Smith Marries Actor Joshua Jackson
Love & Sex

She's A Whole Wife! 'Queen & Slim' Star Jodie Turner-Smith Marries Actor Joshua Jackson

But that's not all! Reportedly, the newlyweds will soon become parents.
By Jasmine Grant · Dec 20, 2019
Did The End Of 'Queen & Slim' Break Your Heart, Too? Director Melina Matsoukas Cried When She First Read Script
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Did The End Of 'Queen & Slim' Break Your Heart, Too? Director Melina Matsoukas Cried When She First Read Script

"I knew that had to happen," Matsoukas explained.
By Danielle Young · Dec 9, 2019
Did You Know There Were Two Black Financiers Behind 'Queen & Slim?'
Money & Career · Red Carpet · Videos

Did You Know There Were Two Black Financiers Behind 'Queen & Slim?'

When writer Lena Waithe and director Melina Matsoukas said the film was "for us, by us," they mean it.
By Danielle Young · Dec 6, 2019
Daniel Kaluuya Opens Up About His Own Run-Ins With Police Officers: 'It's Been Consistent'
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Daniel Kaluuya Opens Up About His Own Run-Ins With Police Officers: 'It's Been Consistent'

"The more you have respect yourself, the more problematic you are," he told ESSENCE.
By Danielle Young · Dec 5, 2019
'Queen & Slim' Is The Black Love Story We Needed
Entertainment · Love & Sex

'Queen & Slim' Is The Black Love Story We Needed

During a time when love can be triggering or feel impossible to come by, theirs was given center stage to unfold and inspire. 
By Jasmine Grant · Dec 3, 2019
Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg And More Celebs Buy-Out Screenings Of 'Queen & Slim'
Celebrity · Entertainment

Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg And More Celebs Buy-Out Screenings Of 'Queen & Slim'

Screenings have been bought-out in cities like Houston and Los Angeles.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 29, 2019
Who Is The 'Queen' To Your 'Slim?'
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Who Is The 'Queen' To Your 'Slim?'

Lena Waithe, Daniel Kaluuya, Kelly Rowland and more share who they would pick as their ride or die partner in crime.
By Danielle Young · Nov 28, 2019
TK Wonder Covers Up Her Famous Hair For A Viewing Of 'Queen & Slim'
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TK Wonder Covers Up Her Famous Hair For A Viewing Of 'Queen & Slim'

Even in a headwrap the style influencer's mane is large and in charge.
By Shalwah Evans · Nov 27, 2019
'Queen & Slim' Is Lena Waithe's Take On Being Black in America Now
Entertainment · film

'Queen & Slim' Is Lena Waithe's Take On Being Black in America Now

On the movie's set, the Emmy winner says the film is her time capsule of "what it meant to be Black in 2019."
By Jeannine Amber · Nov 27, 2019
7 Tips To Help You Budget For The Holidays
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7 Tips To Help You Budget For The Holidays

Spoiler: every family member doesn't need a gift this season, sis. 
By Ashley McDonough · Nov 26, 2019
'Queen & Slim' Director Melina Matsoukas Praises Black Women For Her Career
Culture · Entertainment · Videos

'Queen & Slim' Director Melina Matsoukas Praises Black Women For Her Career

"I'm here because of Black women."
By Danielle Young · Nov 25, 2019
Lena Waithe Reveals 'Not A Single Note From A White Person Was Taken' For 'Queen & Slim'
Culture · Entertainment · Videos

Lena Waithe Reveals 'Not A Single Note From A White Person Was Taken' For 'Queen & Slim'

This film is the epitome of all Black everything!
By Danielle Young · Nov 22, 2019
EarthGang And Tiana Major9 Take Us Inside Their 'Queen & Slim' Collaboration 'Collide'
Pretty Dope

EarthGang And Tiana Major9 Take Us Inside Their 'Queen & Slim' Collaboration 'Collide'

The three spoke to ESSENCE about the new "Queen & Slim" soundtrack, creativity in the South, and Simon and Garfunkel.
By Sydney Scott · Nov 19, 2019

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