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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ESSENCE Fest 2026 Night Concert Lineup Unveiled
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is preparing for its return to New Orleans with a newly revealed Evening Concert Series lineup that continues its tradition of blending generations of Black music on one stage.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Nia Long and This Month’s Biggest Stories – Drake, Tank, Chris Brown, Karrueche and Deion
Nia Long leads the May 2026 Black Cosmopolitan cover with a pay dispute rocking Hollywood, while Drake, Tank, and Karrueche Tran all make noise this month.
BOOKS
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.
BOOKS
Leon Thomas GLOWS on Billboard September Cover!
Person's Name:leonthomas for Magazine's Name:billboard. Story by Person's Name:iamkyledenis. Hair: Person's Name:muffenmoses
Barber: Person's Name:_gqthebarber
CULTURE
2025 BET Awards Open With Kevin Hart’s Wild Kanye Joke & Star-Filled Celebration
Kevin Hart kicked off the 2025 BET Awards with bold jokes—including one aimed at Kanye West. The show celebrated 25 years of Black excellence with iconic wins, tributes, and unforgettable red carpet moments.
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MUSIC
Unknown Artists We Love: Bryce Wilson, Amel Larrieux, LeShaun
We explore the deep and unheralded catalogs of Trey Lorenz, Amel Larrieux, and LeShaun. Discover how their quiet brilliance shaped the sound of R&B and hip-hop.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Girl Adopted by Gates: Abuse and Homelessness
Mieraye claims that after a particularly severe incident of alleged abuse unfolded inside her own household, Bill and Melinda stepped in welcoming the teenager directly into their heavily guarded estate to live with them on an informal, low-key basis to protect her safety.
MUSIC
Gabrielle Cheyenne Claps Back After Usher Stage Encounter
A standard floor seat at Usher's Nashville concert turned into a national conversation for Gabrielle Cheyenne after a stage serenade went sideways.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Young Black Men Deaths Raise Questions
Tragic deaths of young Black men spark questions and grief across America. Families search for answers amid uncertainty and loss.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Cardi’s New Man: Soccer Player Maduka Okoye
Cardi B steps out with Nigerian soccer player Maduka Okoye, sparking romance rumors at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show.