The Best Beauty Street Style Moments From NYFW FW25 Day 1 – Essence
New York Fashion Week kicked off strong this season, with Day One bringing the kind of energy only NYC can deliver. Industry heavyweights Christian Siriano, Christopher John Rodgers and Brandon…
WATCH: Morris Chestnut Brings ‘WATSON’ To Life – Essence
Morris Chestnut is taking on one of his most complex roles yet in WATSON, a fresh and gripping take on the Sherlock Holmes mythology. The CBS series, which premiered January…
Inside The Black Beauty Roster’s NYFW “Hair is Fashion” Exhibit – Essence
Stefan Agregado The Black Beauty Roster kicked off New York Fashion Week in radiant, melanated style with Hair is Fashion: The Exhibit, powered by L’Oréal. More than just an event,…
NYFW Celebrity Look Of The Day: Day 1, Keke Palmer – Essence
TheStewartofNY/Getty Images Keke Palmer’s unwavering support for Black designers should never be overlooked. From her long-time collaboration with Sergio Hudson to her consistent backing of organizations like the Fifteen Percent…
Keke Palmer Went Ginger For Brandon Maxwell – Essence
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images From Megan Thee Stallion at couture week in Paris to SZA’s winning look at the 2025 GRAMMYs, the color red has been top of mind for our…
Christopher John Rogers Returned To NYFW With Metallic Beauty – Essence
Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images In 2019, Christopher John Rogers won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund‘s top prize, raking in $400,000 dollars to fund his brand. Then, the pandemic hit and…
Dr. Contessa Metcalfe On Her Return To Reality TV: ‘Our Marriage Probably Wouldn’t Have Made It’ – Essence
(Photo by: Phylicia J. L. Munn/Bravo) Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, a former flight surgeon in the U.S. Navy, is a force of nature. Known for her emotional intelligence and discipline, Contessa’s…
A Tribute To NOLA – Essence
Dear New Orleans is a visual love letter to the city’s culture, traditions, and people. Created in collaboration with ESSENCE, the 10-minute film by Edward Buckles honors the spirit of…
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Secret To Thriving At 60+ Is Knowing Her Worth – Essence
GSK Sheryl Lee Ralph’s motto for 2025 is “health is your greatest wealth,” and it shows. The 68-year-old Emmy-award-winning actress, activist, singer, and Broadway icon is thriving as her latest…
ESScent Of The Week: Almond, But Make It Rich — Why Valaya Exclusif Is Worth Every Penny Of Its $410 Price Tag – Essence
Listen. I’ve smelled a lot of perfumes. Like, a lot. And most of them? They’re forgettable. “Great gowns, beautiful gowns” in the words of my good sis and soror, Aretha…