Kerry Washington and Chase Infiniti are among the entertainers set to be recognized at the annual luncheon on March 12. By Brande Victorian Deputy Awards Editor Washington, who was first a BWIH ...

Awards season has always been about pageantry. But for nearly two decades, ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood has been about infrastructure. Under the 2026 theme, Off Script, the event is highlighting ...

I’ve been testing Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 91 Perfume Mist since it launched on December 15th, and I have thoughts. Before you hold your breath, they’re good thoughts, actually, because this is the ...

The girlies love Parfums de Marly. And if you’re wondering who the girlies are, it’s me. How could I not? After they gave us Delina, which is basically the “it girl” perfume of the century, they could ...

Essence is supporting Black founders in a challenging economic climate with the launch of Weloveus.shop, a marketplace showcasing Black women-led brands. Amid a challenging period for small businesses ...

This is your sign to up your glamour. From Kwanzaa and Christmas to celebrating the New Year, the holiday season is the perfect time to turn up the noise on your makeup looks. That means trying out a ...

If there’s one thing Black folks have always understood, it’s the power of community. Now more than ever, we need to leverage the power of community, given how the current socio-economic landscape is ...

When temperatures dip, and the sun sets sooner, you need something to look forward to. Perhaps that’s why we lean into the holiday spirit so much. Quality time with loved ones, decorating your home ...

ESSENCE knows how to celebrate authentic Black joy, and there’s no better time to do so than during the holiday season. That’s why we’re excited to share that we’re doing just that with the 2025 ...

Nothing in beauty is more personal than the way we smell. From notes smelling different depending on the wearer’s body chemistry, to accords evoking memories embedded deep in our subconscious, our ...

They came in as bright-eyed young girls with grown voices. Brandy Norwood from Carson, California, Monica Arnold from Atlanta. One raised in the West Coast suburbs, one straight out the Dirty South.

Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication. Rising to prominence as Creative Director of ...