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With the 93rd annual Academy Awards right around the corner airing on Sunday, Feb. 8, we are definitely looking forward to seeing what our faves will be wearing on the red carpet! (Too bad the Academy is on its #OscarsSoWhite ish with only one Black acting nom going to Cynthia Erivo) But nonetheless, when it […]
February is without question the blackest month on the calendar and we are here for every magical black moment. In addition to Black History Month, February also means NYFW is upon us. While the NYFW schedule lacks diversity, there is no denying the fact that there is an abundance of dope black designers that could […]
These lingerie brands will help supply the world with more Scorpios.
HIV-positive blogger Ciarra reflects on her past mistakes and the power of living in her truth, proudly.
On Thursday (Feb. 7), the best of the best flocked to Beverly Hills for the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon presented by Ford. This year, the event made history by awarding the mostly Black transgender cast of the hit ballroom scene drama Pose— Mj Rodriguez, Angelica Ross, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar and Dominique […]
For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Masonia Traylor has an important message for Black women about testing, stigma and putting their health first.
Friday (February 7) marks 20 years since the world lost Christopher Rios, known to hip-hop as Big Punisher, or as he was most commonly referred to as, Big Pun. It’s no secret hip-hop’s roots are deeply embedded in the Caribbean culture. Kool Herc, the father of hip-hop was born in Jamaica; and Puerto Ricans have […]
In her candid interview, the 49-year-old journalist talks juggling motherhood with her talk show career, why she keeps her marriage private and why she won't apologize for going back to work.
Like Beyonce said, let Bae know, if they f*** you good, you gonna get them this.
Cincinnati’s own reflects on working with Juice WRLD to his final moments with him. Seezyn also discusses what led up him getting signed. He goes in to explaining being featured on the Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse, performing at some of the biggest festivals along with Juice WRLD then to gearing up to drop his […]
What’s not to love about Jodie Turner-Smith? Sis, knows how to spill all the tea on Twitter (like she recently did during this year’s BAFTAs) and the Queen & Slim star isn’t afraid to let the hoteps know to leave her and her white Bae, Joshua Jackson, alone. Then there is her impeccable style, which […]
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill’s ex relationship ended abruptly. One moment the two were each other’s hypeman/woman and the next minute…mums the word. Nicki once alluded to being in a abusive relationship, but never named names. It’s all seemingly coming out in a Twitter beef with the two spawned by Meek Mill liking a photoshopped […]
