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Music Bobby Brown & Keith Sweat Poised For The Next "Verzuz" The R&B icons will bring their best hits to the stage this week. By Erika Marie June 29, 2021
Music Pusha-T Says New Music "Will Be Out Soon" Pusha T shares his gratitude for a 2018 well-spent. By Devin Ch December 28, 2018
Pop Culture Daniel Kaluuya Almost Quit Acting After Dealing With Racism It was just prior to landing Jordan Peele's "Get Out" that Kaluuya almost went in another direction. By Erika Marie July 20, 2022
Music Rapsody Announces "Eve" Album For August, Complete With A Queen Latifah Duet Rapsody's next album "Eve" is steeped in the empowering image of Black Womanhood. By Devin Ch June 30, 2019
Music Megan Thee Stallion Lets Tina Snow Run Wild In "ESSENCE" Feature She explained why she only keeps four people in her inner circle and detailed what fans can expect from her next album. By Erika Marie August 12, 2021
Music H.E.R. Is Ready For R&B Artists To Get Back To "Real, Honest Music" The 22-year-old covers "Essence" magazine's digital issue. By Erika Marie June 13, 2019
Music Vic Mensa Is Training 11,000 Young People To Become Street Medics The musician wants to help people develop skills to become first responders in urban neighborhoods. By Erika Marie July 02, 2019
Entertainment "Insecure" Cast Confirm Issa Rae's Engagement & Fans Are Freaking Out Congratulations, Issa! By Chantilly Post April 01, 2019
Relationships Omarion Kept Calm During Fizz & Apryl Jones Drama After "Self-[Reflecting]" Finding his zen. By Erika Marie January 14, 2020
Pop Culture Janet Jackson Promises New Music, Explains Why She Doesn't Care About Fame The music icon says she doesn't even have Grammys or awards on display in her home. By Erika Marie June 15, 2022
Pop Culture Lizzo Finds It "Exhausting" To Keep Talking About Her Body She believes people should take a neutral stance in discussing body acceptance topics. By Erika Marie November 19, 2021
Entertainment "Black Panther" Cast Cover Essence Magazine's March 2018 Cover The magazine drops in advance of the film's theatrical debut this Friday. By David Saric February 13, 2018