

Shelby Stewart
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Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Colman Domingo To Present At 82nd Golden Globes
The Golden Globes are back: red carpets rolled out, champagne bubbling, and Hollywood’s A-list descending for the first major awards show of the year. But...

The ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ Was A Halftime Spectacle Only She Could Deliver
Leave it to Beyoncé to make a football game feel like an afterthought. During the Texas vs. Ravens game on Christmas Day, she turned the...
NFL Quarterback Lamar Jackson Shines Far Beyond The Field
Lamar Jackson isn’t just the face of the Baltimore Ravens or a two-time NFL MVP; he’s a man of many dimensions. Sitting down with ESSENCE...

Married To Medicine Season 11, Episode 5: Channeling Your Inner Beyoncé, Barroom Brawls, And Nip Slips
This week’s episode kicks off with the ladies still at the ranch, gearing up for their Cowboy Carter-themed photoshoot. Toya, taking the reins as creative...

Denzel Washington Finds His Greatest Role Yet: A Man Of Faith
On Saturday, December 21, Denzel Washington took a powerful step in his faith journey, being baptized at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC)...

Peter Thomas Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Tax Fraud
Peter Thomas, the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star and ex-husband of Cynthia Bailey, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for tax fraud. The...
OPINION: Why Can’t Hollywood Get African Representation Right?
When Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther was officially announced in October 2014, I was, like many oblivious to the goings-on of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and...
Karen Huger Convicted Of DUI After High-Stakes Trial
Karen Huger’s guilty verdict on DUI charges is the latest chapter in the complicated, often uncomfortable reality of being a Real Housewives star. The Real...

7 Books By Bestselling Authors To Add To Your Holiday List
For many bibliophiles and librocubicularists books are truly a love language, and the holiday season is an opportune time to give the gift of reading....

The Library Of Congress Honors Black Cinema Classics In 2024 Film Registry Induction
The Library of Congress has announced the addition of 25 films to the National Film Registry for 2024, honoring works of cultural, historic, or aesthetic...