The actor reflects on tapping into Paul Hunter’s childhood vision, working with an ensemble cast, and the show’s blend of surrealism and soul.
The actor discusses finding his place in the show’s gritty world, collaborating with Forest Whitaker, and portraying a real-life crime figure.
The Oscar winner opens up about balancing her character, the importance of portraying a strong Black family, and the emotional depth behind her latest role.
Editor-In-Chief Vanessa K. Bush celebrates 45 years of ESSENCE Magazine.
ESSENCE’s May cover stars Shonda Rhimes, Mara Brock Akil, Issa Rae and Debbie Allen on why they love ESSENCE.
Brandy sends a special Happy 45th anniversary message to ESSENCE. Find out what her favorite moment is here.
As the brand gears up for Formula 1 and supports youth soccer, it’s putting performance, community, and sustainability on the same track.
Today’s list includes some Southern Hip-Hop, soulful songs, and a heavy dose of R&B.
The ‘Astronomy Club’ producer addressed taboo topics in a new, one-man show in Los Angeles.
After a five-year hiatus from the stage, the singer’s live return at the Oakland Coliseum cemented his unmatched resonance as a soul icon.
With a new album, I Love You, and her Live Breathe Fight tour on the horizon, Grammy-winning artist Erica Campbell shares how faith, love, and purpose fuel her music—and her mission to uplift communities worldwide.
In Tyler Perry’s thriller, nothing is black and white—the film’s leading men share how they approached roles full of contradiction.
Coming off the heels of the release of ‘The White Lotus,’ actor and writer Natasha Rothwell slows down to take it all in and talk about her way of coping with comedy and telling more human stories.
From layered scripts to raw emotion—the stars of ‘Duplicity’ share what it took to bring this thrilling film to life.
Brehanna Daniels is making history—and space—for Black women in motorsports, one pit stop at a time.
