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Beyoncé To Headline Netflix’s First-Ever NFL Christmas Gameday Performance
This Christmas, fans will get to unwrap a holiday gift like no other: Beyoncé will take the stage during Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday on...
Alycia Baumgardner On Faith, Femininity And Breaking Barriers In Boxing
Alycia Baumgardner has always embraced a fighting spirit. Growing up in a family of fighters, she didn’t just learn to box—she embodied it. Her journey...
Lena Waithe’s ‘Legacy Talk’ Podcast Honors The Stories, Strength And Impact Of Black Women
Lena Waithe isn’t aiming only to entertain with her latest project—she’s looking to spark genuine connection, both public and deeply meaningful, about legacy and impact....
BLK MKT Vintage Unveils A New Chapter In BIPOC Storytelling With Their Debut Book
In their debut book, BLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories, co-authors Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart invite readers into a...
WATCH: Denzel Washington On Power, Ambition And The Allure Of ‘Gladiator II’
In an exclusive conversation with ESSENCE, the Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington opens up about his compelling role in Gladiator II, which is set to...
WATCH: Denzel Washington On Power, Ambition And The Allure Of ‘Gladiator II’
In an exclusive conversation with ESSENCE, the Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington opens up about his compelling role in Gladiator II, which is set to...
Black Hollywood Speaks Out: Kerry Washington, Cardi B And More Voice Disappointment Over Election Result
It seems as if the more things change, the more they stay the same. Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump sent ripples of...
‘All The Queen’s Men’ Returns: Eva Marcille Leads a Thrilling New Season on BET+
BET+ is set to light up the holiday season with the highly anticipated return of ALL THE QUEEN’S MEN for its fourth season, premiering on...
Quincy Jones, Iconic Producer And Entertainment Staple, Dies At 91
Quincy Jones, a towering figure in the music and entertainment industry, passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home in Bel Air, California, surrounded by...
Carrie Mae Weems’ ‘Contested Sites of Memory’ Sparks Dialogue On Monuments, Memory, And Racial Healing
Carrie Mae Weems, a trailblazing visual artist known for her profound exploration of identity, power, and historical narratives, has once again pushed the boundaries of...