The R&B darlings of June’s Diary are ready to set the record straight with their new single “Way Off.” In “Way Off,” the indie quintet, comprised of Ashly Williams, Gabrielle Carrerio, Brienna […] The post Press Play: June’s Diary Tackles Self-Worth in New Single ‘Way Off’ appeared first on Essence.

Late last week, former President Obama offered a slew of new endorsements to Democratic candidates in congressional races across the country, but in the case of one Senate race in […] The post Georgia Senate Race: Matt Lieberman Needs To Move Out Of Reverend Raphael Warnock’s Way appeared first on Essence.

Yara Shahidi isn’t just sprinkling #BlackGirlMagic these days — but a little bit of pixie dust as well. The actor is set to play Tinkerbell in Disney’s Peter Pan and […] The post Yara Shahidi To Star As Tinker Bell In Live-Action ‘Peter Pan’ Remake appeared first on Essence.

Shirley Bannister, the mother of South Carolina elementary school teacher Demetria Bannister, died from complications due to COVID-19 on Sunday, less than three weeks after Demetria lost her life to […] The post Mother Of SC Teacher Who Died Of COVID-19, Also Passes Away Weeks Later appeared first on Essence.