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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Shines on Essence Magazine Cover with Stunning Styling by Chas Chevonne and Rich Face Makeup
Stylist: Cha Chevonne
Makeup: Rich Face Makeup
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ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 Best Moments Recap
All eyes were on New Orleans this past weekend for ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026. The festival lineup at the Caesars Superdome was packed with Black superstars across entertainment, politics, culture and education. From talks between Dr. Bernice King and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz to pilates classes hosted by Keke Palmer, this ESSENCE Festival was not one to miss. But if you couldn't make it, don't worry; here's a roundup of some of the best moments from the weekend.
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Latto Essence Cover Story June 2026: Motherhood & Big Mama Era
Latto covers the June 2026 digital issue of Essence, opening up about her new daughter, postpartum life, and her new album Big Mama.
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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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Sydney Sweeney Addresses Zendaya Feud Rumors
Sydney Sweeney is blaming social media for turning her working relationship with Zendaya into a public spectacle, addressing the rumored beef in a new Vanity Fair interview following months of speculation about their friendship on the HBO drama Euphoria.
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Trump’s Attacks on Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama recently said that he rents permanent space in Donald Trump's head. He's right. For nearly two decades, Trump has used his platform to target the nation's first Black president, routinely blurring political criticism into a deeply personal, racially charged fixation. Even years after both have left office, the attacks haven't stopped—highlighted recently by Trump sharing an AI-generated video of the Obamas near a vandalized Air Force One.
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Karl-Anthony Towns’ Fiancée Jordyn Woods Net Worth
Karl-Anthony Towns and his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, have been together for six years. Both the NBA star and the influencer met through mutual friends years before they started dating, building a genuine friendship that eventually became the foundation of their romance.
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Jay-Z Concert Fight: Security Clash at Yankee Stadium
Jay-Z's second night at Yankee Stadium featured crowd drama when two fans got into altercations with security guards. The incident occurred during Alicia Keys' performance of "Empire State of Mind." Exclusive video shows one fan punching a security officer in the face before being taken away, while another fan was restrained on the ground. Sources indicate the fight started because the fans were not in their assigned seats and were blocking other attendees' views. When security arrived and asked them to leave, the men refused, triggering the physical altercation.