1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (262+ words) Create the illusion of longer legs by pairing your capris with shoes that add a little height and show off some skin. Beyoncé went all out in sky-high stilettos while onstage with her husband, but a kitten heel works just…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (604+ words) For more than 30 years, Monica has led with heart, grace, and one of R&B's most enduring voices. An Ode To Monica: Her Brilliance Has Cemented Her R&B Legacy For more than 30 years, Monica has led with heart, grace,…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (230+ words) For more than three decades, Brandy has given Black women a soundtrack to love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. As the “Vocal Bible,” her influence extends far beyond music, shaping generations of artists while proving that grace, growth, and timeless talent never…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (580+ words) Kandi Burruss has established a legacy as one of the music industry’s most prolific talents with generational success on the charts and behind the scenes. An Ode To Kandi Burruss: The Legacy Does Not Miss A Beat Kandi Burruss has…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (299+ words) Music executive, producer, and entrepreneur Mona Scott-Young has helped shape the entertainment industry for decades. At the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Music celebration, she was honored with the Visionary Award for her lasting cultural impact. Mona Scott-Young’s selection as…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (458+ words) From her unmistakable ad-libs to her fearless reinvention of hip-hop and R&B, Missy Elliott expanded what Black women could be. There are artists who make hits, or even, define an era. And then there are the rare few who…...

6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (215+ words) The superstar surprised fans during Jay-Z's historic Yankee Stadium concert series, debuting a bouncy blowout and voluminous blonde curls. This weekend marked one of the biggest homecoming moments in New York City music history as Jay-Z returned to the Bronx…...

7+ hour, 36+ min ago  (525+ words) The sorority welcomed its 2026 class of honorary members during the International Grand Boulé in Nashville on July 11. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has welcomed a new group of honorary members into its sisterhood, adding several notable women from entertainment and…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (734+ words) The legendary singer received the Culture Icon Award as Trell Thomas brought together more than 250 guests to celebrate Black achievement in New Orleans. One of the most star-studded events returned to New Orleans during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture to…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (678+ words) “I wanted to present that it’s possible to have these R&B and Gospel coexist together in a beautiful way,” the six-time GRAMMY Award-winner said. At this point in his career, PJ Morton has earned the freedom to make whatever…...