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Aldis Hodge & Isaiah Mustafa: Cross Stars Unleashed
Cross is built on brotherhood, and ESSENCE is giving Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafa the full leading‑man treatment for it. In their March 2026 feature, the duo breaks down how Prime Video’s Cross isn’t just another crime thriller—it’s a character stu
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Essence Awards 2026: Serving LOOKS
Zendaya shut it DOWN wearing Whitney Houston's iconic white gown—pure fashion history on that blue backdrop. Everyone was runway realness from every angle: regal capes, gold floral accents, power shoulders, velvet drama. Black excellence dripping in
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Jaylen Brown Shines on Essence November 2025 in a Bold and Stylish New Cover Story
Jaylen Brown for ESSENCE. Story by Kimberly Natasha Wilson. Stylist: Maurice Diallo. Groomer: Mirna Jose. ESSENCE, VP, Content: Nandi Howard. ESSENCE, Art Director: Shelton Boyd-Griffith. ESSENCE, Creative Operations: Breanna Wilson. This is a cover story.
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Leon Thomas on ESSENCE November 2025 Shines in a Sophisticated and Soulful Fashion Feature
Leon Thomas for Essence. Story by Shelby Stewart. Stylist: Maurice Diallo. Hair: Muffen Moses. Groomer: G.G. the Barber. ESSENCE, VP, Content: Nandi Howard. ESSENCE, Art Director: Solit. ESSENCE, Creative Operations: Breanna Wilson.
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Rome Flynn Shines on ESSENCE November 2025 with Bold Styling and Effortless Grace
Rome Flynn for Essence. Story by Akili. Stylist: Maurice Diallo ESSENCE, VP, Content: Nandi Howard ESSENCE, Art Director: Solit ESSENCE, Creative Operations: Bre. This feature captures the amazing style and creative excellence of the work shown here.
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Brandy and Monica Slay Essence Magazine with Iconic Style, September 2025
Brandy Person's Name, Monica Denise by Myesha Evon for Essence Magazine. Story by Shelby Lnstewart. Stylist: Jason Rembert Brandy Hair: Jstayready_, Brandy Makeup: Makeupartistgaby Monica Hair: Iamhairbyhe
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MOVIES & TV
Meet the Black Women of Love Island USA Season 8
Get to know the gorgeous Black women shaking up the villa on Season 8 of Love Island USA.
MONEY
Celebrity Fortunes After Death: Where Did the Money Go?
For generations, Black entertainers built cultural empires extending far beyond the stage. Their music, businesses and identities have created millions in wealth– but after their deaths, those legacies often enter a new chapter filled with legal battles, family disputes and difficult decisions over who controls their work.
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Mystikal’s Son Million Tyler Hopes Father Receives Help While Incarcerated
Mystikal's son says he's hoping for the best for his father even if he's not quite ready to visit him in prison. Million Tyler spoke with TMZ just days after his father was sentenced to 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to raping a woman. He said it's been an emotional time for him and his family. Million feels there are no winners when things like this happen.
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Josh Hokit Slammed for “Vile” Michelle Obama Insult
Alexis Ohanian has condemned Josh Hokit's insult about Michelle Obama, calling it "vile and inappropriate," and he wants people to know he was not in the crowd when it happened at a UFC-White House event.