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November 4, 2024

Malcolm Washington And The Cast Of ‘The Piano Lesson’ On Family, Creating Historic Black Cinema, And Letting Go Of Fear

Malcolm Washington And The Cast Of 'The Piano Lesson' On Family, Creating Historic Black Cinema, And Letting Go Of Fear

Essence (2024)

With ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Malcolm Washington discusses his directorial debut and how working with family inspired him to dig deeper.

October 28, 2024

Tyler The Creator Lights Up Los Angeles With Chromakopia And Goblin Green Flair

Essence (2024)

On the eve of Tyler the Creator’s eighth studio album release for Chromakopia, the melodic rapper proves he is on a self-preserving mission to inspire.

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Fashion Diary: Ravyn Lenae Gears Up For Kim Shui’s Runway

ESSENCE Fashion Diary: Diary: Ravyn Lenae Gears Up For Kim Shui’s Runway

Essence (2024)

At NYFW, ESSENCE meets with singer Ravyn Lenae while she takes us through her spiritual practice of getting ready.

September 10, 2024

Get Ready With Hip Hop’s Edgiest Fashion Diva Doechii

Essence (2024)

During NYFW, GU connects with Doechii before she heads to the LaQuan Smith show.

August 19, 2024

‘Blink Twice’ Star Naomi Ackie Wants You to Feel Her Performance for Yourself — Get Ready for a Rollercoaster

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Naomi Ackie attends SiriusXM's Town Hall With The Cast Of 'Blink Twice' Hosted By SiriusXM's Smith Sisters at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on August 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Indiewire (2024)

The star of Zoë Kravitz’s feature directorial debut takes IndieWire inside the making of a role in which nothing — but her passion for the part — is what it seems.

August 8, 2024August 22, 2024

An insider’s guide on what to do and where to stay in Berlin

Brandenburg Gate

Wanderluxe (2024)

Berlin, Germany, is a culturally-dense city widely known for its off-the-charts nightlife, open lawn parks, extensive graffiti art, bike-friendly roads, historical origins, and, most notably, its very visible queer community.

June 29, 2024August 8, 2024

Inside The Niche World Of Black Skateboarders

Essence (2024)

Here’s how making a grassroots impact contributed to skateboarding becoming a sport acknowledged by the Olympics.

June 21, 2024

Kehlani’s Senior Album ‘Crash’ Is The Evolution They’ve Been Waiting For

Kehlani’s Senior Album 'Crash' Is The Evolution They've Been Waiting For

Essence (2024)

The Oakland-bred singer comes face to face with a sonic sound, love and Las Vegas.

June 19, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter Dazzles in Blazer MiniDress at Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring Show

Hollywood Reporter (2024)

The “Espresso” singer, who played her seatmate’s Nintendo DS while sitting front row, was among a packed house of celebrities (Colman Domingo, Jackson Wang, Burna Boy) who took in LV’s latest fits.

June 11, 2024

LGBTQIA-Friendly Summer Travel Destinations To Visit During Pride Month

Essence (2024)

Even though journeyers often encounter contrasting cultures and beliefs as they explore the world around them, finding a community you identify with across the globe is important and helps you feel safe.