Life & Style

The most functional yet fashionable winter statement –– hands down. Show your hands some love with these stylish gloves. Go to Essence.com to see photos.

Life & Style

With spring around the corner, it’s almost time for wedding season to commence!  If you’re a naturalista who’ll be saying ‘I Do’  in the coming months, be inspired by these ESSENCE readers who rocked their coils and curls on their wedding day. Go to Essence.com to see photos.

Life & Style

This year Oscar Sunday was infectious. Let me clarify: many of us opted to watch our routine Sunday programming, while others tuned in to see whether or not 9-year old acting sensation Quvenzhane Wallis would make Oscar history. The black talent of the top film categories was occasionally spotted in the audience; Kerry Washington, Jamie […]

Entertainment

In a recent conversation with the budding Grammy-nominated soulstress, Elle Varner, I discovered a young woman on the brink of a lasting career who hopes for her music to become synonymous with a ‘beauty from the inside-out’ perspective. Born Gabrielle Serene Varner, the ‘au naturel’ Los Angeles native was born into a life of music […]

“Hardest Working Fly Jock” Tom Joyner was surprised by comedian Damon Williams taking over the Red Velvet Cake Studio with the Harlem Shake! Donnie Darko bunny, Geishas, Wonder Woman, a male Marge Simpson? And who/what is that on a tricycle? See what really happens behind the mic in the Red Velvet Cake Studio

National News

Mass. woman sues FedEx over marijuana delivery PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts woman has sued FedEx, claiming the company mistakenly sent her a package containing seven pounds of marijuana, then gave her address to the intended recipients, who later showed up at her door. Maryangela Tobin of Plymouth said in the suit filed Feb. […]

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Even though Estelle went home empty handed on Grammy night, the British girl was a winner in our fashion hearts. She wore a custom-made look that she helped to design with Love Collins. We caught up with the designer, who’s niche is custom-made clothing, and we asked her about her passion and her inspiration for the evening […]

Gossip

Chris Brown made sure to avoid the Feb. 27 episode of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ that was based on his volatile relationship with Rihanna. A source close to the singer tells HollywoodLife.com, “It’s f**ked up, sad and very unfortunate and no, no way in hell did he watch that bulls**t. Why would he want to […]

Entertainment News

As I expected, PETA is firing more shots at Beyonce for her animal skin sneakers. The bosses over at the animal-rights activist organization wasted no time expressing their opinions on her latest kicks from PMK (Perfectly Made Kicks) that were inspired by King Bey. PETA issued this statement: “These custom-made kicks come with a high price and it’s paid by the […]

Gossip

Sheree Whitfield has filed a restraining order claiming that Atlanta blogger Tamara Tattles has been stalking her and showing up at her home without permission. The former “RHOA” star also claims Tattles took photos of Chateau Sheree (her dream home) without permission when she paid a visit to the under-construction property. Tamara claims a construction worker on the […]

Top News

Sometimes we take things too damn far. This next story is one of those situations. A college in New York named Hunter College has come under fire for a sick and twisted game some of their students were filmed playing. The name of the horrific game is “Abortion Battles.” The game is rather simple. Students […]

Entertainment News

What’s in a name? A whole lot if that last name is Jordan! TMZ is reporting that Michael Jordan has been sued by a woman who claims he fathered her 16-year-old son and she is demanding a paternity test to prove it! According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Pamela Smith says in the suit filed February 6, 2013 in Fulton County, […]