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As the leading voice of the Braxton family, Toni has always been a trailblazer, setting the stage for her sisters with her signature contralto and daring sense of style. From her early days ...

Why Trust Us? Essence Lash Princess Mascara is the buzzy, cheap beauty product that has taken over TikTok “For You” Pages. TikTokers are captivated by the dramatic before and after videos of ...

This editor wore YSL Beauty's latest launch through summer and fall to discover it's the rare flanker that might outshine the original. When another Libre flanker landed on my desk this summer, I ...

Books are knowledge. Books are a reflection. Books change your mind.” Here are Essence’s Top 20 Best Books that should be on your Fall Reading List. Throughout history, we’ve come to know ...

Emotions are central to the human experience—no one is untouched by them. They arise naturally, shaping our choices and guiding us through life. For example, when a parent watches their child ...

“I’m literally in the car line,” Serena Williams tells me, “waiting for my kid.” The 43-year-old tennis legend is north of West Palm Beach—in Jupiter, Florida—behind the wheel of an SUV.

Last night, the Victoria’s Secret returned with their first fashion show since 2018. In other words, New York turned into a lingerie-clad supermodel spectacle. From Tyra Banks’s surprise ...

Those who grew up in the late 90s and watched MTV may remember former VJ Ananda Lewis. The 51-year-old revealed that her cancer has progressed to stage four after refusing a double mastectomy ...

In a candid discussion with ESSENCE, the 51-year-old revealed his initial hesitation about releasing Piece by Piece. “I didn’t want to do a story on my life because I didn’t think my life wa ...

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Among the standout events this week was the ESSENCE Girls United Disruptor Summit, held at PC&E Sound Stage in Atlanta. The summit brought together innovators like Reyna Roberts, Amber Riley ...