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The Groundbreaking Exhibition ‘The Culture,’ Highlights Hip Hop’s Impact On Contemporary Art And Beyond
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop’s inception, the Baltimore Museum of Art opened a groundbreaking exhibition that explored the political, cultural, and aesthetic...
Marsai Martin To Host Mary J. Blige’s Strength Of A Woman Summit
The award-winning actress Marsai Martin will host Mary J. Blige’s second annual Strength of a Woman Summit in Atlanta. I’m so excited to bring our...
Punkie Johnson’s Rise To Stardom Is Powerful Lesson On Perseverance
From the time she was a child, Punkie Johnson knew she was destined for a career in entertainment. Born and raised in New Orleans, the...
Ariana DeBose To Host The 2023 Tony Awards
Ariana DeBose is back to host this year’s Tony Awards, which is scheduled to take place on June 11 at the United Palace in New...
WATCH: Teyonah Parris Shines In ‘The Marvels’ First Official Trailer
Marvel Studios has released the official trailer for The Marvels, which is the sequel to the sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel. The film will feature...
WATCH: Crystal Renee Hayslett On Showcasing Her Vocal Talents In ‘Praise This’
In celebration of the release of the new film Praise This on Peacock, actress Crystal Renee Hayslett sat down with ESSENCE to discuss what is...
WATCH: Tina Gordon On Directing Powerful Personalities While Filming ‘Praise This’
Tina Gordon, director of the new film Praise This, sat down with ESSENCE to discuss the energy on set, guiding different personalities, and viewers can...
WATCH: Trina Delivers An Unforgettable Performance On NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’
Since Trina burst onto the scene in 1998 with her standout verse on Trick Daddy’s “Nann N***a,” she has continued to increase her presence in...
WATCH: Will Packer Speaks To The Importance Of Telling Positive Black Stories
Ahead of the release of his new film Praise This, producer Will Packer sat down with ESSENCE to discuss the project, the actors involved, and...
WATCH: Chlöe Bailey And Anjelika Washington Discuss Sisterhood On The Set Of ‘Praise This’
The post WATCH: Chlöe Bailey And Anjelika Washington Discuss Sisterhood On The Set Of ‘Praise This’ appeared first on Essence.