• 2026 Actor Awards Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ And ‘Sinners’ Lead The Field

    By Okla Jones ·Updated January 7, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Awards season continued Wednesday morning with the announcement of the 2026 Actor Awards nominations, marking the first year the ceremony moves forward under its updated name. Formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the honors were unveiled by Abbott Elementary star Janelle James and Heated Rivalry breakout Connor Storrie during a live Netflix stream.Black-led projects made a strong showing,
  • Olandria Carthen Kicks Off 2026 With Major Blush

    Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty ImagesBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 7, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Love Island USA’s sweetheart Olandria Carthen had quite the 2025. Since the season seven finale back in July, Carthen walked in a number of fashion shows like Theophilio and Sergio Hudson—when she wasn’t front row at others, of course. Additionally, she attended virtually every red carpet including the VMAs and CFDA Awards. And, that w
  • How Often Should You Really Be Getting A Brazilian Wax?

    Mariya Borisova 500px / Getty ImagesBy Tatayana Yomary ·Updated January 7, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Let’s face it. Opinions vary regarding the consistency of getting a Brazilian wax. Some women believe that every six weeks is a fair marker, while others consider every four weeks the standard and anything else non-negotiable. Not to mention, you have a small group that only follows a strict wax schedule during the spring and summer months (no judgments her
  • What To Pack For A Chic Weekend At A Snowy Chalet

    By Mecca Pryor ·Updated January 7, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Who can resist a getaway to the mountains? Though winter brings shorter days and frosty weather, a trip to the slopes has a way of romanticizing the season. Whether you’re heading west to Aspen or off to the Swiss Alps, winter fashion truly shines. Think floor-length minks sourced on eBay for a steal, paired with sleek, sculpting ski suits, or cozy cashmere layers. In the snow, statement pieces
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  • Reading Is Becoming Rare. If You Read More Than Two Books Last Year, You’re Already Ahead

    By Andrea Bossi ·Updated January 6, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… If any reading goals are at the top of your New Year’s resolutions list, chances are you’re already steps ahead of most folks. Americans aren’t reading much these days, and that’s relatively unchanged from recent years past, in which a small segment of the population is doing most of the reading. In 2025, 40 percent of U.S. adults didn’t read a book at all, acc
  • Do You Always Need to Shampoo Twice?

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  • Kelly Rowland And Method Man Balance Romance, Faith, And Ambition In ‘Relationship Goals’

    Courtesy of Amazon MGM StudiosBy Okla Jones ·Updated January 7, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… When Relationship Goals arrives on Prime Video next month, expect to see a film with that classic, rom-com feel, but also includes elements that give it a different rhythm than your typical love story. Led by Kelly Rowland and Method Man, the upcoming release delves into the pressure to succeed, and the sacrifices it takes to reach your goals.Rowland plays Leah Caldwell, a
  • Cori Broadus Welcomes Daughter Codi Dreaux Home After Nearly A Year In The NICU

    By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Cori Broadus Welcomes Daughter Codi Dreaux Home After Nearly A Year In The NICU appeared first on Essence.
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  • Toffee Makeup Is Winter’s Warmest Beauty Trend For Black Women

    Stephanie Augello/WWD via Getty ImagesBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 6, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… It’s the coldest season of the year, but winter makeup couldn’t be warmer. In other words, we’re predicting the toffee makeup trend will take over the red carpet in 2026. After all, the end of 2026 saw everyone from Paloma Elsesser and Zoe Kravitz, to Laura Harrier and Sabrina Elba rocking the toasty look. That’s because “toffee m
  • After A Medical Emergency, Black Travelers Say They Found Better Healthcare Abroad Than In The U.S.

    Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… My first trip to Ridge Medical Center, I was checked in within minutes. Staff walked me through the insurance verification and care procedures, as I wasn’t a citizen. As I waited, I noticed a fully stocked on-site pharmacy, a spotless facility, and posters advertising community clinic days offering free screenings, from eye exams to diabetic checks.The care itself rivaled what I’ve received in any The author’s ailment during her
  • After $1.5 Million Was Stolen From Him, Kenan Thompson Changed How He Approached Money—And His Career

    Kenan Thompson at the American Museum of Natural History’s 2025 Museum Gala held at the American Museum of Natural History on December 04, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Stephanie Augello/Variety via Getty Images)By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated January 6, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Kenan Thompson has been making people laugh, basically my entire life.That’s been his job since he was a kid on Nickelodeon, cracking jokes on “All That” and
  • Liberation Station, North Carolina’s Only Black-Owned Children’s Bookstore, Has Reopened

    Photo Credit: Philip LokenBy Bridgette Bartlett Royall ·Updated January 6, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… We’ve all heard the saying: Reading is fundamental. And for Black children? Reading is not simply fundamental, it is necessary. In a world where they are too often ignored, underappreciated or misunderstood, Representation matters! Photo by Phillip Loken ESSENCE: Anything you want to add?SCOTT-MILLER: Liberation Station sits in Raleigh’s Oakwood Distr

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