ESSENCE’s Entertainment Director Picks What’s Hot This Month
Call me a creature of habit because I’m still rocking the end of summer releases from Jidenna and Raphael Saadiq—who was a recent guest on our Yes, Girl! podcast—and absorbing the 1619 Project’s podcast. But there’s some new new I’m loving: Broadway’s debut of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Tank Doesn't Get 'Dirty' To His Own Music
"She don't necessarily want the guy that's on stage,” says Tank about his wife, Zena Foster, on this week's episode of Yes, Girl! podcast.
Fantasia Says Brother's Near-Fatal Accident Changed His Outlook On Life
Fantasia added that her brother is now "doing good. He's not walking yet, but he will be soon."
Bebe Winans Reveals The True Story Behind His Famous Family Name
On the Yes, Girl! podcast, the gospel great opens up about his new memoir and album
Nobody Wanted Raphael Saadiq's 'Lady' Before D'Angelo Made The Song A Hit
Saadiq shared the back stories of some of his top hits during an episode of “Yes, Girl!” podcast.
Jidenna Just Gave The Best Explanation Ever For Why He’s Single
The artist, who just dropped his '85 To Africa' album, tells ESSENCE exclusively why dating isn't high on his priority list.
Ari Lennox’s 'New Apartment' Almost Kept Her From Signing To J. Cole's Dreamville
"It was $10 an hour. To me that was way more important than meeting J. Cole,” said the singer-songwriter on our Yes, Girl! podcast.
Larenz Tate Describes Why The Final Season Of 'Power' Is Jaw-Dropping
Tate stopped by ESSENCE's 'Yes, Girl!' where he opened up about the show's sixth and final season, calling it "the best you'll see."
Monica On Being Honest With Her Kids and Protecting Their Privacy: 'I Don't Force Them On TV'
The singer and reality star says she gives her children a choice on whether they want to appear on 'Friends and Family Hustle.'
The Title Of Monica's Debut Album Is Really A Lesson In Being True To Yourself
Released in 1995, 'Miss Thang' introduced the world to one of music's most genuine singers.
Monica Gets Real About Her Divorce: 'I'm Not Ashamed Of What's Happening In My Life'
On ESSENCE's Yes, Girl! podcast, the singer says she's committed to keeping things amicable with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Shannon Brown, and opens up about whether she's ready to date again.
Cory Booker Speaks On The Black Women Who Have Played The Biggest Role His Life
Cory Booker shared his commitment to Black women and our community with "Yes, Girl" hosts Cori Murray and Charli Penn.
Nigerian Buttascotch King Rotimi Talks 'Power' Final Season and Afrobeats
The multi-talented artist is on a mission to shift the culture.
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