Before The Oscars And Emmys, Colman Domingo Was Bartending And Cutting Hair To Survive Hollywood

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

Dionne Warwick Says She Lost Millions In Royalties. Now She’s Taking The Fight To Court

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

Op-Ed: How Olandria Carthen, Ryan Destiny, Lovie Simone And Other Young Women Celebs Are Redefining Beauty Standards

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

The Best Black Women In Hollywood Looks Of All Time

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.

Melanin-Rich Black Women In Hollywood Are Owning The Red Carpet—And The Moment

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

Jill Scott ‘Don’t Play’: The Soul Artist's New Era, According To Her Stylist

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.
Essence

Time To Bloom: Your Spring Horoscope Is Here

Even as we speed through the first quarter of 2026, fresh beginnings are on the horizon. With the solar eclipse floating its way in Aquarius, this will be an opportunity to embrace forward-thinking ...