Jada Pinkett Smith, daughter Willow and mom, Adrienne also known as “Gammy” stun on the cover of Essence. The Innovation Issues hits stands on February 22 and talks about the digital talk show phenomenon known as Red Table Talk. The digital talk show airs on Facebook Watch with new episodes debuting on Mondays. Jada describes […]

Award season is in full swing and the amazing Jenifer Lewis is being honored by essence for being a Black Woman in Hollywood, her gratitude is soooo sassy I love it!  

While attending Pre-Grammy festivities over the weekend,  Kelly Rowland did a sit-down interview with Essence Live. She revealed to have new music in the making and finally hit the road for her first headlining tour since 2007’s Miss Kelly trek. Check Out the Full Interview Below: Source: BrownSista.com

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Misty Copeland is having a great year. She starred in an Under Armour commercial, was named a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet,…

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Roland Martin talked with “Essence” Editor-in-Chief Vanessa K. Bush about challenges of being the voice of Black women. Bush also discusses how important African American women’s voices are in…

Life is really good for shining star Ledisi. She has a lot to celebrate, her new album, “The Truth,” a vibrant and productive life, plus she is going home during the Fourth of July week-end for the Essence Festival. The native New Orleanian returns to the Crescent City to perform on the main stage of […]

Golden Gabby Douglas has been making her rounds in the media. From Oprah to Letterman to Essence, we’re all consuming of the Olympic gynmast darling,…

2011 is the year of baby drama. Beyonce’s mysterious baby bump. Ne-Yo’s “Irish” twins. Lauryn Hill’s sixth child. Celebrities can’t escape the harsh light of the spotlight, but when children are involved things become more sensitive. With paternity tests buoying daytime TV ratings it’s no surprise that when a Hollywood hunk like Idris Elba shares […]

If you didn’t make it to the Essence Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome this Independence Day weekend, The Urban Daily has exclusive content from one of the summer’s most anticipated festivals.  Kanye West headlined the show on Saturday night, and in signature Kanye fashion, Mr.West brought out ‘all of the lights’, fireworks, smoke, […]

Dating is supposed to be fun, spontaneous and adventurous. When you’re young, you will most likely date a lot of different people, test the waters and figure out what type of man (or woman) you’re most attracted to. According to the “modern day match maker”, Paul C. Brunson, it’s important for women to date more […]

Beyonce and her blonde bouffant covers Essence Magazine’s July 2011 issue. Bey has covered the popular woman’s magazine at least two times  the past. Bey is quoted on the cover explaining “the year that changed my[Beyonce] life.”Listen to Beyonce’s new single “Best Thing I Never Had” from her upcoming album “4.” Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Jennifer […]