Entertainment
Oct 18, 2025
Lady London Opens Up In ‘ALWAYS, LADY LONDON,’ Her Most Personal Chapter Yet
Backed by MACRO Television Studios, the rising star shows what it means to balance her and her healing in real time.
Entertainment
Girlfriends
ESSENCE celebrates girlfriends.
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Entertainment
Oct 6, 2025
Jesse Williams On The Beauty Of The Amalfi Coast, Producing Television, And ‘Hotel Costiera’
The Prime Video series blends the genres of action, comedy, and drama all into one, making one of the year’s most anticipated shows.
Entertainment
Sep 19, 2025
Tyriq Withers On Working With Marlon Wayans, Returning To Football, And Starring In The New Film, ‘HIM’
The actor breaks down what it takes to be an athlete, and how his time at Florida State helped with his portrayal of Cameron Cade.
News
Aug 1, 2013
Enjoy New Love, But Don’t Forget Old Friends
Don’t lose touch with those who count just because you’re in love.
News
Jul 19, 2013
Can You Trust Your Girls?
Friendship is nothing without trust. Is your inner-circle shady? Find out now.
News
Aug 2, 2013
9 Ways to Be a Better Friend
Could you do better in the friend department? Don’t stress. Here’s how!
The Girlfriend Adventures
News
Jul 1, 2013
PROMOTION: The Girlfriend Adventures
‘The Girlfriend Adventures’ host Christen Rochon takes her girls for salsa dancing lessons.
News
Jul 1, 2013
PROMOTION: The Girlfriend Adventures
‘The Girlfriend Adventures’ host Christen Rochon takes her besties rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders.
News
Jul 29, 2013
PROMOTION: The Girlfriend Adventures
Host Christen Rochon takes her besties for some high-flying fun at Trapeze School New York.
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Entertainment
Dec 29, 2025
Star Gazing: Simone Biles Shines As Official NFL Guest Photographer For Bears Vs. 49ers Game
The Olympic legend steps behind the camera, capturing Sunday Night Football from the sidelines as part of the league’s Celebrity Photographer Series.
Art
Dec 29, 2025
‘Black Photojournalism’ Serves As A Record Of Black Life Told From Within
At Carnegie Museum of Art, this exhibition traces how images shaped by Black publications reached national audiences.
Entertainment
Dec 28, 2025
25 Best Black Culture Moments of 2025: ESSENCE Staff Picks
Our staffers share their unforgettable events, people and “WTF?” moments in this one-of-a-kind year in review.
Theater
Dec 26, 2025
A New Chapter Begins At The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
This year’s landmark season marks Alicia Graf Mack’s vision for the company’s future. “I’m fully aware of what this role carries,” she says.
Entertainment
Dec 25, 2025
New Christmas Albums To Add To Your Holiday Rotation
Whether you stream nonstop or enjoy the feel of physical copies, these records deserve a spot this season.
Entertainment
Dec 24, 2025
Tyler, The Creator Claims His Space In ‘Marty Supreme’
The artist-turned-actor recounts performing in Josh Safdie’s new film, Timothée Chalamet’s in-between take antics, and being terrible at ping pong.
Art
Dec 23, 2025
ART X Lagos Celebrates 10 Years Of The Nigerian Art Fair
Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, founder of West Africa’s first and only art fair, reflects on how it has grown into a week-long international cultural festival across the sprawling city of Lagos.
Entertainment
Dec 23, 2025
“First Look: ‘Cross’ Season Two Sets Aldis Hodge On His Most Dangerous Case Yet
The upcoming season premieres February 11, with Alex Cross facing a vigilante targeting powerful figures in Washington, D.C.
Entertainment
Dec 22, 2025
‘Waiting To Exhale’ Turns 30: See The Cast Then And Now
The 1995 classic helped define a generation of Black women on screen. Here’s how its stars and characters have evolved since.