A Conversation With Ruth E. Carter – Essence
Getty Images Ruth E. Carter has never sought the approval of white Hollywood. Carter, a lauded costume designer, and the sole Black woman to have won an Academy Award for…
How To Retain Your Nail Length After Acrylic Removal – Essence
Bongarts/Getty Images Traditional acrylics are one of the most popular types of nail extensions. We’ve seen them on Flo-Jo, Lil’ Kim and, at an extreme, the beauty community of Newark’s…
Trina Says Life Was ‘Dark’ After Miscarriage And Family Deaths
Hip-hop legend Trina has faced unimaginable loss throughout her journey to stardom and Da Realest is bravely detailing it all. Source: Prince Williams / Getty In her new memoir, Da…
Titus Kaphar’s ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ Examines Reconciliation Through Art And Film – Essence
Andra Day and André Holland. Titus Kaphar, ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness,’ 2024. Courtesy of Roadside Attractions To forgive is one of life’s most difficult acts, but it can also be its most…
Police Search For Man Who May Have Killed Woman For Revenge
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 19, 2024 Dawayland Hurst is suspected of allegedly killing Mary Jayne Collins to avenge brother’s killing done by her ex-boyfriend. A 22-year-old man is…
Las Vegas Cop Falsely Arrested Mostly Black Men: Report
Kevin Menon. | Source: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department The “majority” of people allegedly victimized by a Las Vegas police officer criminally charged for orchestrating a series of fake arrests…
Cory Hardrict Says He Does 30 Things A Day With His Kids On Weekends
Getty Cory Hardrict doesn’t play about fatherhood, and it shows. On weekends, the actor told PEOPLE that he does 30 things a day with his kids Cairo, 6, and Cree,…
Megan Thee Stallion Announces “Megan: Act II” Release Date
The Hot Girl Summer hot streak wasn’t enough! Megan Thee Stallion announces her next album, Megan: Act II is dropping on Oct. 25. Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Those Houston…
Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Release Ultra Premium Spirit, Still G.I.N.
Raven B. Varona Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are putting down the gin and juice, for a moment, and giving the cozy track suits and leisure looks a break to…
Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ Flenory Sees Early Prison Release
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 19, 2024 Demetrius “Big Meech” is closer to regaining his freedom after nearly 20 years in prison. The notorious drug kingpin Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory has…