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Far more people stepped onstage Sunday than on Essence’s first two nights. Here's music writer Keith Spera's review.

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Go inside ESSENCE's Black Women In Music celebration featuring Monica, Missy Elliott, Tamar Braxton, Dawn Richard, Teedra ...

The 10th annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch brought prayer, performance, humor and a clear reminder ...

Missy Elliott's groundbreaking music and visuals challenged industry norms, paving the way for diverse female artists. Her ...

We’re breaking down the best-dressed looks from the 2026 BET Awards red carpet.

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After taking over New Orleans and bringing together some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood, ESSENCE Festival of Culture ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. The superstar couple got married at Madison Square Garden on Friday.