Essence

Billy Porter Is The First Openly Gay Man to Nab an Essence Cover

Jul 1, 2020 by Heather at 12:00 PM

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He is the best. Read More »

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Jodie Turner-Smith Is Arresting on Essence

Oct 29, 2019 by Heather at 10:00 AM

Queen & Slim is getting more and more buzz. Read More »

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Essence Has Been On a Roll

Oct 4, 2019 by Heather at 12:00 PM

Guest starring Tracee Ellis Ross. Read More »

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Serena Looks Stunning on Essence

Aug 7, 2019 by Heather at 7:00 AM

What more is there to say? Read More »

Yara Shahidi Covers This Month’s Essence

Mar 28, 2018 by Heather at 7:00 AM

And yes, the headline makes a "growniish" reference. Read More »

Seeing Niecy Nash on Essence Reminds Me I Need To Watch Claws

Aug 10, 2017 by Heather at 12:00 PM

Jessica is totally hooked on Claws. The finale is airing soon, so hopefully the whole thing will land on Netflix… Read More »

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Idris Elba Is Spending His Summer Being Handsome On Magazine Covers

Jul 11, 2017 by Jessica at 2:00 PM

And he is correct to do so. Read More »

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Celebs at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards

Feb 24, 2017 by Heather at 10:00 AM

What's fugly is REALLY fugly -- TRACEE! YOU'RE HURTING ME -- but what's fab is super striking. Plus, breaking news: Janelle… Read More »

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Recent Fugs and Fabs of the FLOTUS

Sep 22, 2016 by Heather at 8:00 AM

I just imagine Malia -- or Sasha, frankly -- poking her head around the door and saying, "You're saving all… Read More »

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Fugs and Mostly Fabs: The Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon

Feb 26, 2016 by Jessica at 11:00 AM

By and large, this was a very well-dressed event, full of day dresses I want to borrow and celebrities whose… Read More »

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Fab The Covers: Lupita Nyong’o

Dec 3, 2015 by Heather at 1:00 PM

Lupita's doing everything from Elle UK to Essence to an airline magazine. I welcome her omnipresence on both land and… Read More »