Today, moviegoers will have the chance to bear witness to the story of Jesse Leroy Brown, the first Black aviator in the United States Navy...

There’s nothing like the holidays! Reuniting with loved ones, the spirit of giving, (and a little PTO) makes the season bright. But one thing many...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, some of us need that push to get in the kitchen and whip up a meal for family and...

Hulu has released the first look for a new dating show hosted by Taye Diggs titled, Back in the Groove. The eight-episode series will follow...

Christina Jackson’s acting career was a happy accident. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, she had no interest in sports, but her love of reading...

Muni Long’s face may still be new to people, but plenty of music fans have heard the singer’s words, as she’s penned songs for everyone...

ESSENCE recently ran a series on the state of R&B music, detailing both the evolution of the genre and its subtle erasure as Hip-Hop grew...

“I’ve been preparing for this moment since I was 8 years old,” says the Atlanta rapper. “Big Energy” was the appropriate song release for Latto...

On November 19, the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held the 13th Governors Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles....

American Music Awards host Wayne Brady and performer Yola give ESSENCE an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into what audiences can expect during this year’s AMAs. Today...