Essence Atkins and Yvette Nicole Brown open up about starring in “He Wasn’t Man Enough” alongside Toni Braxton. Adult ...

The girls are outside this summer. Whether that means on a hike, going to Essence Festival, in the club, or preferably a combination of both, our beauty bags should be prepped for anything. As many of ...

I can’t remember the exact age I was when my love affair with fragrances began. I have vivid memories of playing dress-up in my grandmother’s closet—and the finishing touch of every outfit was always ...

As the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture comes to a close, the third and final day of Beautycon is a test on all the beauty lessons we’ve learned so far. First, Delina Medhin’s It Takes A Village ...

On the 55th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine, the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture is even more special than the years past. And, on the first day at the Beautycon stage, cultural conversations ...

The first trailer for Lifetime’s Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough shows Braxton kicking a no-good boyfriend to the curb. The television film is inspired by Braxton’s hit song and stars the singer ...

Ever wondered why black pepper burns your tongue? The answer lies in a powerful compound called piperine and scientists have learned how to extract it. Discover how this process works and why ...

The U.S. Department of Justice is taking action against the long-running practice of jailing individuals who are unable to afford bail. Taking its cue from the Obama Administration’s declaration that ...