FKA Twigs Shaves Her Head And Coins “Skullet” – Essence
Aeon/GC Images Just a week before the release of her new album, Eusexua, British artist FKA Twigs’s new haircut is an embodiment of the word. In an interview with British…
Roy Wood Jr. Tackles Modern Disconnection In His New Special, ‘Lonely Flowers’ – Essence
Courtesy of Hulu Roy Wood Jr. is bringing in the new year with his fourth stand-up special, Lonely Flowers, a thought-provoking and funny examination of human connection, or rather, the…
The How To For a Healthier You: A Dietician On What You Need To Eat to Improve Your Mental Health
Getty Food serves many functions for your average person. For foodies, it’s a source of joy, and for, fitness enthusiasts, it’s a way to achieve their goals. Some people may…
ESScent Of The Week: Ellis Brooklyn’s MARSHMALLOWS Is The Sweet-But-Sophisticated Scent We’ve Been Craving – Essence
I love marshmallows. To eat, to hold over a fire, on top of my sweet potato casserole, in my hot chocolate and especially in my favorite perfumes. Hell, I want…
Get Ready With Alvin Ailey Dancers Before A Show – Essence
Photos by Danica Paulos At an Alvin Ailey show, you can always expect to be moved by the impeccable musicality, strength, and flexibility from each dancer on the stage. Although…
Barbie Honors Aaliyah With Music Collector Series Doll
Mattel R&B legend and actress Aaliyah embodies the saying ‘gone but never forgotten’ as her music continues to transcend beyond her earthly presence. Barbie has created the Aaliyah Music Collector…
How Does ‘106 & Park’ Fit In Today’s Digital Media Landscape? – Essence
AJ and Free with Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Beyoncé Knowles of Destiny’s Child. Photo Credit: John Ricard / FilmMagic Once upon a time, it was customary for adolescents throughout…
Why The Industry Owes Black Beauty Creators More – Essence
Images via TikTok The Black community is the culture—undeniably, unapologetically, and powerfully influential. From the beauty standards we see on runways to the viral trends dominating social media, so much…
Rashida Jones, The First Black Woman To Lead A Major News Network, Announces MSNBC Exit – Essence
President of cable news network MSNBC Rashida Jones attends Time 100 Next gala in New York, October 25, 2022. (Photo by Kena BETANCUR / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via…
How Hollywood Is Navigating Wildfires And Delays – Essence
(Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) As California faces one of its deadliest wildfire seasons on record, the glittering award season finds itself in disarray. With at least 25…