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First Look: Yvonne Orji To Guest Star In ABC’s ‘The Wonder Years’
Emmy Award-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of ABC’s The Wonder Years, airing on April 13....
Exclusive: Aunjanue Ellis Joins The Cast Of ‘The Color Purple’
Today, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Aunjanue Ellis has been added to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple. The Academy...
‘Scandal’ Turns 10: See The Show’s 10 Best Episodes
Today, Scandal celebrated its 10th anniversary. For seven seasons, Olivia Pope, alongside her team of Gladiators, set the bar for crisis management on a weekly...
ESSENCE Earns 2022 Webby Award Nomination
Today, the nominations for the 2022 Webby Awards were announced, with ESSENCE earning a nod in the yearly event celebrating the best in class for...
The 2022 Black Music Collective Ceremony: “There’s no conversation about the past, present, and future of hip-hop without women,”
On April 2 – the evening before the Grammy Awards – MC Lyte and John Legend were honored at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective...
Jill Scott Turns 50: A Look Back At The Award-Winning Singer’s Amazing Career
Today, the legendary singer, songwriter, and actress Jill Scott turns 50! “Jilly from Philly” – as she is affectionately called – burst on the scene...
Best Moments From The 64th Annual Grammy Awards
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on April 3 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the evening featured...
Off-Script: A Fireside Chat With The Tate Brothers
In years past, the ESSENCE Hollywood House has been pivotal in informing creatives about the ins and outs of the entertainment industry, specifically from the...
New Music This Week: Latto, Vince Staples, EARTHGANG And More
Happy Friday, folks – the month of March really flew by. So, on the first day of April, some of your favorite artists have come...
WATCH: The Best Performances In Grammy Award History
With the 64th Annual Grammy Awards airing on April 3, we have a bunch of amazing performances to look forward to, as usual. Hosted by...