The actress leaned into romance, radiance, and intention with effortless hair and makeup—and help from her glam team.

Between the cycling classic, and the energy of game day, Baltimore shows why it stands apart from the DMV: a Black city ...

The lead makeup, hair, and nail artists of the show spoke to ESSENCE exclusively about how the sexy and modern look came together.

As Season 4 kicks off September 17, the Apple TV+ series dives into broken promises and shifting loyalties—and Mia has nothing left to lose.

Style Across The Aisle pairs elected officials throughout NY with designers from their own neighborhoods, and “trade the chamber for the catwalk”.

The South African designer marks his brand’s 10th anniversary with a two-story villa and concept store at the iconic Mount Nelson.

The actor/comedian (and brother of Chris Rock) and branding expert honored her Sudanese traditions, his African-American culture and their love story.

LaQuan Smith knows how to deliver a finale. On September 16, 2025, the designer closed out New York Fashion Week with his Spring/Summer 2026 collection, transforming the Pier 76 Classic […] ...

Cardi B is expecting her fourth child, her first with boyfriend and NFL star Stefon Diggs. He has a daughter (though there are rumors about other babies.) The news was confirmed in her one-on-one ...

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s stageplay at The Shed reveals a story of brotherhood, grief, and love in its rawest form.

Art Melanated and NICE CROWD are creating space for Black artists to share their stories, “to learn, connect, and to imagine what’s next,” said Sol and Jennia Fredrique Aponte.

A historic partnership directed by attorney turned publishing powerhouse, Tamira Chapman, leads the search for the world’s next bestseller ...