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• Brandy Norwood’s Style Evolution: From ’90s Cool To Modern Glam

  29-12-2025 22:06
  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Brandy has long stood as one of music’s most influential and quietly revolutionary voices, and with her tour having just wrapped, her impact feels especially present. Across decades, she has built a career defined by innovation, longevity, and artistic integrity. From releasing genre-shaping albums that redefined contemporary R&B to setting a new standard for vocal layering and tone, Brandy’s contributions have earned her a lasting
  
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• ‘We Just Couldn’t Get On The Same Page’: Mendeecees Reveals Split From Yandy Smith—She Seemingly Responds

  29-12-2025 18:54
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post ‘We Just Couldn’t Get On The Same Page’: Mendeecees Reveals Split From Yandy Smith—She Seemingly Responds appeared first on Essence.
  
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• 4 Ways To Repair Your Damaged Skin Barrier This Winter

  29-12-2025 15:00
  Verity Jane Smith / Getty ImagesBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… If your skin is losing elasticity, gaining fine lines, or feels inflamed, tight and dry, you may be facing barrier damage. “UVA and UVB can cause premature aging, sunburns, and increase the risk of skin cancer,” dermatologist Dr. Camille Howard-Verović tells ESSENCE. Although sun exposure is a leading cause of skin damage, like prolonged pigmentat
  
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• Elon Musk’s X Is A Misinformation Machine—And Black Women Saw It Coming

  29-12-2025 13:00
  Mature woman reading bad news on mobile phone at homeBy Bridget Todd ·Updated December 17, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… It was a change that sent shockwaves through social media. Without warning, X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, turned on a new feature in late November that allowed users to see which country other accounts were posting from. It instantly became clear that some of the most influential political accounts on the platfo
  
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• ‘Black Photojournalism’ Serves As A Record Of Black Life Told From Within

  29-12-2025 07:42
  First Desegregated Bus Ride. Dr. Martin Luther King and Rev. Ralph Abernathy on bus. Montgomery, Alabama. December 1956. Photograph by Ernest C. WithersBy Okla Jones ·Updated December 29, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Housed inside Carnegie Museum of Art, Black Photojournalism brings together photographs that were originally published in Black newspapers and magazines. Made between the end of World War II and the mid-1980s, the images reflect the daily work of photo
  
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• How To Rebuild Your Nail Strength After An Acrylic Manicure

  28-12-2025 15:00
  E 358976 015 18Oct99 New-York-City Women’s Sports Foundation Honors Women Athletes. Gail Devers – World Champion Track Star (Photo By Evan Agostini/Getty Images)By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… From cooking family dinner and wrapping gifts to cheering wine glasses, this holiday season our hands are more busy than ever. And, consequently, it’s also the best time to show off our acrylic manicures. However, once
  
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• The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Limited On Time? Try A ‘Ditch Day’ Trip

  27-12-2025 16:17
  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… It started with a Stay Gone Travel calls a “Ditch Day.” A same-day or 24-hour getaway meant to help women press pause and reset without burning through paid time off or overspending on travel. Instead, I found myself unpacking my suitcase at home, scrolling through photos of the women who did make it to the Big Easy.Their posts were of pure joy: sipping cocktails at Headquarters, enjoying grilled oysters from Katie’s, listening t
  
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• Is Winter Damaging Your Skin Barrier? Here’s How To Tell

  27-12-2025 15:00
  Egizio Fabbrici/Mondadori PortfolioBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 15, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… It’s easy to tell if your skin has hyperpigmentation, breakouts, or dryness. However, the cause may be hidden behind your most persistent skin concerns. “The skin barrier is your body’s first line of defense protecting you from the outside environment,” esthetician and founder of Black Skin Directory, Dija Ayodele tells ESSENCE. Defendin
  
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• Harlem Perfume Co.’s Eartha Kitt Collection Smells Like Pure Glamour

  26-12-2025 21:00
  Courtesy of Harlem Perfume Co.By Martine Thompson ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In a world overflowing with celebrity scents, old-school staples, and niche indie lines, Harlem Perfume Co. has always charted its own course. The brand crafts fragrances that are stories, legacies, and celebrations of Black artistry honoring the icons and spirit of the Harlem Renaissance. Now, the brand is bringing Eartha Kitt’s legendary presence into a
  
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• 5 Things To Know About Jordyn Woods’ New Fiancé, NBA Star Karl-Anthony Towns

  26-12-2025 16:47
  ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 13: (L-R) Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods attend the Michael Rubin REFORM Alliance Casino Night Event on September 13, 2025 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for REFORM Alliance)By Victoria Uwumarogie ·Updated December 26, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Congratulations are in order forView this post on Instagram A post shared by HEIR JORDYN (@jordynwoods) The couple have been together si
  
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• A New Chapter Begins At The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  26-12-2025 16:25
  Photo Credit: Chad SalvadorBy Okla Jones ·Updated December 26, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… On December 3, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened its 2025–26 holiday season at New York City Center with a gala that marked a turning point for the company. The five-week engagement—running through January 4—signals the first full season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, and a moment where the heralded repertory leans into what audiences exp
  
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• How To Master Your Winter Skincare Routine

  26-12-2025 15:00
  Mango Productions / Getty ImagesBy Tira Urquhart ·Updated December 15, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… With winter just ahead, having the right skincare for the season of brisk winds and indoor heating is non-negotiable. During this time especially, many individuals grapple with a familiar skincare dilemma: dry skin. “For many people, winter presents a significant challenge when it comes to skincare,” dermatologist and founder of ROSE Ingleton MD, Dr.
  
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• ESScent Of The Week: Inside Kayali’s Freedom Collection—A Love Letter To Modern Musk

  26-12-2025 13:00
  By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated December 16, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… I’m not exaggerating when I say Kayali is top two in my favorite fragrance houses and definitely not number two (in the words of Drake). So when they announced The Freedom Collection, it wasn’t a question of if I would get my hands on, but when. The brand was co-founded by sisters Huda and Mona Kattan back in 2018, and if you’re not familiar, the name translates to “
  
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• Are We Romanticizing Entrepreneurship? Black Women Get Real About The Pressure Of Being A Boss

  26-12-2025 13:00
  By Ronny Maye ·Updated December 12, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Our economy is facing some challenges right now. For instance, the federal minimum wage has remained unchanged at $7.25 since July 2009, marking the longest period without an increase in U.S. history. Many cities are seeing average rents for 2-bedroom apartments between $1,200 and $1,800. We’ve also noticed prices going up for childcare, groceries, and utilities. Plus, rising healthcare costs c
  
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• The Ultimate Winter Glam, According To MUAs

  25-12-2025 21:00
  Johnny Nunez/WireImageBy Cierra Black ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… By now, our cheeks and noses are getting rosier, we’re leaning towards all the warmer colors in our wardrobes, and we may want our makeup to match the frosty vibes. It can sometimes be tricky to hack the best late-season look, but fret not, because the beauty professionals have you covered.What is fall, winter, and overall cozy season glam? To me, that feels like a solid
  
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• Makeup Routines Should Be On Your “Dopamine Menu” This Holiday Season

  25-12-2025 15:00
  Fin Costello/RedfernsBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Last year, makeup routines were the main course on the TikTok viral “dopamine menu” trend, which divided mood-boosting activities into restaurant->SAD season) is in full swing again and time feels lost to end-of-year burnout. But, there’s hope. As the dopamine menu suggests, replacing the overstimulation of the holidays with your body’s “feel
  
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• This South Side Chicagoan Became CNN’s 2025 Hero Of The Year By Growing Jobs Through Gardening

  25-12-2025 13:00
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 04: In this image released on December 7, 2025, Anderson Cooper, 2025 CNN Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell, and Laura Coates attend CNN Heroes An All-Star Tribute Hosted by Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates 2025 on December 04, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CNN)By Andrea Bossi ·Updated December 16, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… CNN crowned a Chicagoan for its 2025 Hero of the Year. Quilen Blackwell
  
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• 4 Beauty Creators’ Holiday Beauty Picks

  24-12-2025 21:00
  Composite by India Espy-JonesBy Tira Urquhart ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… For beauty lovers, the holidays always feel like our Super Bowl. The season brings gift sets, limited-edition drops, and the perfect excuse to treat ourselves after a long year. And for Black women who live for a soft glow, a sharp brow, or a luxe new body cream, this time of year carries a special kind of magic. It is the moment when our favorite rituals feel even swee
  
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• TikTok Star Ordered To Pay $1.75M In Alienation Of Affection Case—We Spoke To The Lawyer Behind The Judgment

  24-12-2025 16:58
  Brenay MontagueBy Jasmine Elise ·Updated December 24, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… When relationships end badly, most people grieve Robonetta B. Jones, Esq., the attorney who represented Akira in court, to find out more about the ins and outs of the alienation of affection law (specifically in North Carolina), and what others should know—whether you’re figuring out your options, planning to file a similar suit, or entertaining someone you shouldn’
  
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• How AI Is Changing Consumer Confidence—And Why Furniture Retail Is Leading The Shift

  24-12-2025 15:04
  By Kimberly Wilson ·The post How AI Is Changing Consumer Confidence—And Why Furniture Retail Is Leading The Shift appeared first on Essence.
  
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• The French Curl Bob Is This Season’s Most Holiday-Ready Protective Style

  24-12-2025 15:00
  The post The French Curl Bob Is This Season’s Most Holiday-Ready Protective Style appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Reclaim, Rebuild, Rise: A Black Woman’s Guide To Starting A Business In 2026

  24-12-2025 13:00
  Young African American woman working at home office. Happy multiracial female entrepreneur using laptop. Working at home concept.By Kara Stevens ·Updated December 12, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Black women have been systematically pushed out of the labor force this year. Unemployment rates for Black women rose from 6.7% to 7.5% between August and September, compared with just a 3.2% to 3.4% increase for white women.For many, these numbers aren’t just statis
  
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• Tyler, The Creator Claims His Space In ‘Marty Supreme’

  24-12-2025 07:41
  Courtesy of A24By Malik Peay ·Updated December 24, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The habitual practice of creating is a life>Tyler Okonma (aka, the Creator) always has his gaze aimed upwards. His imaginary Le Fleur-branded jet-pack is strapped on, and he has his launchpad positioned towards Hollywood. “People love humbling people,” the 34-year-old rapper passionately tells ESSENCE, coming from New York City, currently promoting Marty Supreme. “I
  
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• Product Of The Week: Buttah Skin CocoShea Revitalizing Cream

  23-12-2025 21:00
  Composite by India Espy-JonesBy Tatayana Yomary ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that our writers can’t live without.If you ask me, a solid moisturizer should check three key boxes: non-greasy, lightweigh
  
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• I Drove 26 Hours In The New 2026 INFINITI QX60 To Get Home For The Holidays

  23-12-2025 18:52
  By Victoria Uwumarogie ·The post I Drove 26 Hours In The New 2026 INFINITI QX60 To Get Home For The Holidays appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Exclusive: Kevin Hart’s Latest Project? A Superfood-Powered Dog Nutrition And Supplement Line

  23-12-2025 13:45
  The post Exclusive: Kevin Hart’s Latest Project? A Superfood-Powered Dog Nutrition And Supplement Line appeared first on Essence.
  
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• 12 Money Moves Every Black Woman Should Make Before December 31

  23-12-2025 13:00
  Worried young African-American woman holding money while sitting at the table in the living roomBy Kara Stevens ·Updated December 12, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The end of the year hits differently for Black women. We spend 365 days carrying households, stretching paychecks, holding down communities, while still finding ways to pour into our dreams. And while the world gets caught up in holiday frenzy, this season can be something deeper for us—a moment to
  
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• ART X Lagos Celebrates 10 Years Of The Nigerian Art Fair 

  23-12-2025 07:46
  Courtesy of Art X LagosBy Folasade Ologundudu ·Updated December 23, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Tokini Peterside-Schwebig understands the power of art. It’s why she created Art X Lagos, the premiere art fair and the only one of its kind in West Africa that brings Nigerian and African art to an international audience of collectors, gallerists, arts patrons, and more. “I wanted to build a bridge between Nigeria, Africa, and the rest of the world,”
  
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• ‘Cross’ Season Two Sets Aldis Hodge On His Most Dangerous Case Yet

  23-12-2025 06:55
  Aldis Hodge (Alex Cross) & Isaiah Mustafa (John Sampson). Photo Courtesy of Ian Watson, Prime VideoBy Okla Jones ·Updated December 23, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Prime Video is giving fans an early glimpse at what’s ahead for Cross. The streamer released first-look images from Season Two of the crime thriller, confirming the new season will debut Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with availability across more than 240 countries and territories. The rollout
  
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• This Prescription Therapy Facial Promised Customized Results For My Hyperpigmentation

  22-12-2025 18:20
  Michael Rowe / Getty ImagesBy Larry Stansbury ·Updated December 22, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… I’ve tried enough facials to know they’re not one-size-fits-all. And with melanin-rich skin that scars easily and is prone to hyperpigmentation, I needed something more advanced than a quick steam and mask. That’s how I ended up at Spa by JW inside the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, where the Prescription Therapy Facial promise
  
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• ICYMI: The Best Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week

  22-12-2025 18:09
  @keke / InstagramBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 22, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… This week officially marks the winter solstice, which means celebrities are dishing out all their final looks of 2025. From over-the-top braids to dramatic metallics, celebrity beauty is ending the year with a bang. Kelly Rowland switched up her usual black bob with blonde when she linked up with a matte-glammed Monica on The Boy Is Mine tour. Meanwhile, food influencer Nar
  
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• Last-Minute Christmas Dinner, Solved

  22-12-2025 17:39
  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Pulling off a full The post Last-Minute Christmas Dinner, Solved appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Sierra Rena Is Stepping Into A New Era—Introducing SIV’s Purple Leather Bag

  22-12-2025 16:58
  By Mecca Pryor ·Updated December 22, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Known for her fearless approach to styling, bold color pairings, and a digital presence that feels both aspirational and deeply human, Sierra Rena first introduced SIV, during the pandemic through upcycled fabric pieces. Since then, her career has expanded far beyond the brand, evolving into styling, influencing, and creative direction. Now, she’s circling back—this time with intention,
  
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• The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Move Over Miami—This Florida City Is Having A Moment

  22-12-2025 16:23
  The post The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Move Over Miami—This Florida City Is Having A Moment appeared first on Essence.
  
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• How I Regrew My Thinning Hair

  22-12-2025 15:00
  Courtesy of Jasmine EliseBy Jasmine Elise ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… I discovered I was experiencing hair thinning in the most unexpected (and sort of embarrassing) way. During a visit home to see my folks, I bent down to grab a piece of mail my mom dropped. I heard her gasp behind me in a sharp and panicked tone: “Oh my god, your hair!” Confused, I handed her my phone and asked her to show me what she saw. The photo stopped me c
  
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• The Top Money Apps Every Black Woman Needs In 2026 — We Tried Them So You Don’t Have To

  22-12-2025 13:00
  By Kara Stevens ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Managing money in 2025 doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending juggling act. Between bills, subscriptions, investments, and saving goals, it’s easy for your finances to get messy without even realizing it. The good news? Technology has your back. Today’s top money apps don’t just track spending—they help you plan, save, invest, and even clean up financial clutter.We t
  
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• She’s Had The Ear Of Presidents. Here’s Why Purpose—Not Pay—Drives Her Power

  22-12-2025 13:00
  By Eden Harris ·Updated December 17, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Rosa Whitaker wants to inspire people not by her 28-room home in Ghana or the 19,000-square-foot mansion she recently sold in Reston, Virginia, but by the choices she made long before wealth ever found her, and the ones she continues to make now, even when no one is paying her to.Whitaker, who knew struggle at a young age in Washington, D.C., came from a working-class family.“My father was a m
  
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• Here’s What To Do When Monthly Facials Are Out Of Reach

  20-12-2025 15:00
  Flashpop / Getty ImagesBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 15, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… “Monthly facials are like pressing the reset button for your skin,” esthetician at Shafer Clinic Edyta Jarosz tells ESSENCE. “Every 28–30 days your skin renews itself, and a facial helps guide that process beautifully.” From removing buildup to stimulating circulation and keeping your complexion vibrant and balanced, estheticians often recomme
  
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• Charlamagne Tha God Signs $200 Million iHeartMedia Deal, Cementing His Media Empire

  20-12-2025 02:54
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 22: Charlamagne tha God speaks onstage during 2024 Black Entrepreneurs Day at The Fox Theatre on November 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)By Andrea Bossi ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Charlamagne Tha God is locked in with iHeartMedia for at least five more years.The radio personality signed a contract with the company for $200 million, keeping him on “The Breakfast Club&r
  
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• A Real ‘Hot Girl’ Holiday: Megan Thee Stallion Helps Those In Need This Season

  19-12-2025 20:41
  Photo Credit: OBB MediaBy Bridgette Bartlett Royall ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Megan Thee Stallion is officially in her lover girl era and we absolutely love it for the H-Town rapper. The multiple Grammy award-winner and her beau, The post A Real ‘Hot Girl’ Holiday: Megan Thee Stallion Helps Those In Need This Season appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Angel Reese Is The Highest-Paid Black Woman In Basketball—And Nearly All Of It Comes Off The Court

  19-12-2025 19:42
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 07: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena on September 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sky 80-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)By Andrea Bossi ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getti
  
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• Ambiance by Talata Captures Africa’s Essence Through Scent

  19-12-2025 19:03
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·Updated December 21, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… We’re bombarded with mass-market beauty and home fragrance products every day, but some brands set themselves apart. Ambiance by Talata, a WeLoveUs.Shop partner, is an outlier, having built a label from a profoundly personal vision to celebrate the richness of African heritage through luxury scents and wellness rituals. What began as a desire to share the power of fragrance has blossomed
  
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• JT’s Ringlet Curls Are Perfect For The Holidays

  19-12-2025 18:06
  By Larry Stansbury ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…JT is closing out the year with a hair>holiday hair moment that instantly stops the scroll in its tracks. In an Instagram post, the rapper poses wearing a big black bow on her head. Her makeup—dramatic dark eyeliner look with long lashes and lip liner, reminiscent of early 2000s—complements the look. The curls frame her face beautifully, adding warmth and elegance while s
  
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• Exclusive: NBA Star Draymond Green And Wife Hazel Renee Glow In Gorgeous Maternity Shoot

  19-12-2025 16:59
  By Victoria Uwumarogie ·The post Exclusive: NBA Star Draymond Green And Wife Hazel Renee Glow In Gorgeous Maternity Shoot appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Exclusive: Draymond Green And Hazel Renee Glow In Dreamy Maternity Shoot

  19-12-2025 16:59
  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… NBA champion Draymond Green and Hazel Renee are expecting their third child together, and to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby Green, the couple took part in a maternity shoot that’s both heartwarming and regal. Stanley Babb They were captured by celebrity photographer Stanley Babb, who photographed the couple for their engagement shoot and their wedding in 2022. The end result was a stunning variety of images, with the couple going thr
  
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• Inside A Wellness Tour Of NYC With Samsung Galaxy, Designed For A Holiday Reset

  19-12-2025 15:45
  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… As the holiday season approaches, the pace of daily life in New York City only seems to accelerate. In some ways it’s exciting. In many others, it’s The post Inside A Wellness Tour Of NYC With Samsung Galaxy, Designed For A Holiday Reset appeared first on Essence.
  
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• ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Is A Reminder Of What Going To The Movies Feels Like

  19-12-2025 15:33
  By Okla Jones ·Updated December 19, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Since the digital age came to be, it can be argued that the industries of television, film, and music have been most affected. As far as movies go, you really have to want to see something to get up, go to the theater, and pay your hard earned money (and downright disgusting prices for candy and popcorn) to sit in front of the big screen for a few hours. Because of which, there hasn’t been as m
  
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• A Post-Layoff Trip To The Cayman Islands Taught Me How To Start Over

  19-12-2025 14:00
  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Oh, layoffs. The dreaded buzzword of our generation. At this point, it feels like a rite of passage nobody actually asked for. Almost everyone I know is either looking for a job, has just been laid off, or is consoling someone who has been laid off. According to The Washington Post, 1.1 million jobs have been cut this year — the highest since the pandemic and eerily on par with the 2008-2009 Great Recession. Even worse, since February,
  
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• Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Is Restored Amid Efforts To Erase Black History

  19-12-2025 13:00
  American singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist Nina Simone (1933-2003) performs live on stage at Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, United States on 4th July 1968. David Redfern Premium Collection. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)By Andrea Bossi ·Updated December 17, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, North Carolina has been restored.As of late 2025, the African American Cultural Heritage Action F
  
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• ESScent Of The Week: Why Phlur’s Afterglow Might Be The Next ‘It Girl’ Fragrance

  19-12-2025 13:00
  By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated December 9, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… There’s never been a Phlur fragrance I didn’t love. Well, actually, maybe Missing Person, but that’s another story for another day (I’m sorry, I just didn’t understand the hype). So when Afterglow landed on my desk, I knew I was in good hands. And honey, this one? She delivered.When I first sprayed it, it instantly gave Ariana Grande Cloud. It shares a similar D
  
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