The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event will be available to stream on ESSENCE’s YouTube starting Saturday, March 14: Watch Here. Yesterday, our favorite stars in entertainment arrived at ...

On SoFi’s Richer Lives, the two-time Oscar nominee opened up about the financial realities of chasing a creative career ...

In honor of ESSENCE’s 19th Black Women in Hollywood ceremony today, take a look back at the best red carpet moments throughout the years.

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The music icon says a company she hired to help recover royalties ended up taking a massive share of her earnings.

We're celebrating the talent, confidence and style of history-making women in film, music and tv who are redefining beauty standards.

Ayra Starr continues to reach new heights with the release of her new single “Where Do We Go.” In recent years, the Beninese-Nigerian artist has emerged as one of the most prominent young voices in ...

The hip-hop legend and entrepreneur joins the Forbes billionaires list after decades of music, production, and business ...

Jada Pinkett Smith returns as Lena James in Netflix’s A Different World sequel, joining a new generation of students at Hillman.

March 10 marks both the National Day of Rest for Black Women and Harriet Tubman Day—a reminder that rest has long been a form ...

Among the first wave of announced performers, these women are pushing the sound and culture forward—and will have crowds on ...

Jill Scott's World Tour is coming up—here's why we're excited. Plus, an exclusive look at the wardrobe to expect on stage.