Viola Davis covers the August 2011 issue of ESSENCE Magazine as “Hollywood’s Best-Kept Secret.” The actress (of “Doubt” and “Law Abiding Citizen” fame) is currently starring in the upcoming film “The Help,” based on the best-selling book. Inside, she talks about the struggles black women face, especially as a dark-skinned woman in the industry. “As […]
Beyonce covers Essence magazine’s July 2011 issue. And she’s all smiles as she talks about the year that changed her life (as promised by the headline), but the biggest bonus is that she wrote her very first cover story for the mag, titled “Eat, Play, Love.” In her own words, she reveals how a nine-month […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 2121 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 When: July 4, 1995 What: The Essence Music Festival debuted in 1995 and is now the largest festival to celebrate African-American contemporary music and culture in the United States. The three day celebration has always been held in New Orleans, […]
Wendy Williams is twice covering the latest issue of Essence magazine (May 2011). Her double covers mark the magazine’s first-ever “Girlfriends” issue, which celebrates the unbreakable bond of female friendships. Inside, she dishes about friendship, family and the driving force behind the her appeal, saying “I know I make some people cringe. But I also […]
Jennifer Hudson covers the April issue of Essence, where “the award-winning actress and singer talks about being a working mom, her wedding plans — and yes, her amazing 80-pound weight loss!” Top 10 Girl Groups In Black Music [PHOTOS] 30 More Black Women You Should Know Essence says, “With an Oscar and Grammy under her […]
Jennifer Hudson and Gabrielle union looked amazing at Essence’s 4th Annual Women In Hollywood Luncheon where J.Hud was being honored. So did everyone else, including Kimora Lee, Kimberly Elise and Anika Noni Rose. Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, and Loretta Devine were also being honored. EXCLUSIVE: Gabrielle Union & Celebrity Stylist Kiyah Wright Give 3 Hair […]
“Glee” star Amber Riley channels her idol Chaka Khan in the March issue of Essence magazine. The photo shoot comes just in time, as Essence has started a campaign to get a Queen of Funk-themed episode on the musical comedy-drama television series. Amber looks amazing! Chaka Khan Becomes A Plus-Sized Model [PHOTOS] SPOTLIGHT: “Glee’s” Amber […]
Angela Bassett shows off a new hair do on the March 2011 cover of Essence magazine. While wearing a strapless gold dress, with gold embellishments and accessories, she tells us why Black women are so fabulous: “…When I look at a role, I will deliberately find the joy, the sensitivity, the strength, the vulnerability, the […]
Regina King covers the February issue of Essence Magazine. The “Hollywood Go-To Girl” shows off those infamous arms and talks about her boyfriend Malcolm Jamal Warner. “Malcolm and I have a lot in common… we’ve both been child actors and were also blessed to be raised by incredible mothers who instilled good values in us. […]
Angela Burt-Murray, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, resigned today after a five-year-run. At the time Burt-Murray began her resignation process, the magazine was being burned at the stake for placing a white woman at the helm of its fashion department.
Gabrielle Union has admitted to using therapy to get through her tough times. Though therapy can be a taboo topic, Gabrielle, 38, doesn’t mind confessing that she needs a little help emotionally. When attending ESSENCE Magazine’s Fierce and Fabulous luncheon, Gabrielle explained how therapy has helped her get out of her own way and work […]
Watch the video for an update and check out the first promotional shot of Janet Jackson and the cast of Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf’.” The picture is currently featured in the latest issue of Essence magazine. From left to right are Anika Noni Rose, Kerry […]
