Jennifer Hudson (also loving known as JHud) knows a great deal about striving toward dreams. What started as a run on the talent competition show American Idol in 2004, her […] The post I Wouldnt Be Here Right Now If It Werent For Them: Jennifer Hudson Discusses How The Women In Her Family Shaped Her Career appeared first on Essence.

After a bitter rivalry from the 1980s to the 1990s, the two musclebound stars forged a genuine friendship — and now prepare for Halloween together.

For the first time in history, Broadway’s famed row of theaters will now have a Black woman’s name immortalized in its ranks. The Nederlander Organization announced today that on November […] The post Broadway Theater To Be Renamed In Honor Of Lena Horne appeared first on Essence.

For fans of Robin Thede’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, here’s some amazing news. HBO has announced that the award-winning comedy series is now in production for its fourth season […] The post A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4: Production Begins, Ashley Nicole Black Exits, And New Cast Members Announced appeared first on Essence.