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• How To Recreate Jordyn Woods’ Courtside Glam This Summer

  03-06-2026 22:30
  By Akili King ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… It’s a great day to be a Knicks fan. Why? Playing against the Spurs, the NYC basketball team will be heading into Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tonight. And whether you’re a big sports fan or not, the energy of the city right now is inspiring. In addition to these good vibes, Jordyn Woods’, >Karl Anthony Towns, courtside glam is also giving us endless inspiration. And we can’t w
  
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• Cynthia Cooper Looks Back On 30 Years Of The WNBA And Ahead To What Comes Next

  05-06-2026 20:52
  Photo Credit: John NacionBy Okla Jones ·Updated June 5, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… While there have been several stars that have entered the WNBA during its 30-year lifespan, Cynthia Cooper was hands-down its first. After a stellar collegiate and international career, she entered the league at 34 and hit the ground running. Four titles, four Finals MVPs, and two regular season MVPs later, Cooper stood as an anchor for a league still growing in popularity. For a p
  
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• How To Achieve ESSENCE Festival Performer Kehlani’s Roots Picnic Hairstyle

  05-06-2026 15:00
  
  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Kehlani is part of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup. Don’t miss out. Get TicketsIn less than a month, Kehlani will perform on the first night of this years ESSENCE Festival evening concert series. But, the question is, in what hair>pixie cut, that still doesn’t mean she’s length-avoidant. In fact, she proved the opposite this week. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 04: Kehlani attends the Audemars Piguet Launc
  
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• How Jela Lanier Turned Normal Culture Into A Miami Swim Week Mainstay

  04-06-2026 19:54
  
  Thomas Concordi/Getty ImagesBy ESSENCE Editors ·Updated June 4, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… It’s the 10 year anniversary of Normal Culture at Miami Swim Week and founder Jela Lanier is taking a moment to reflect on a journey that began with just a few products and a vision for growth. “I started my brand in 2016, and I started off doing hats and T-shirts,” she tells ESSENCE. “The thing that pushed me into fashion was me being on Bad Girls C
  
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• Kandi Burruss Reveals Only Dispute In Todd Tucker Divorce

  04-06-2026 19:43
  
  By Shelby Stewart ·Updated June 4, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Kandi Burruss is making it clear that despite the internet speculation surrounding her divorce settlement, the split between her and estranged husband Todd Tucker came down to one thing: honoring the terms they already agreed upon years ago. Speaking with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, Burruss explained that the foundation of their settlement had been laid years earlier, in the f
  
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• The Viral Bronzers Built For Deep Skin Tones

  04-06-2026 19:25
  By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 4, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In the words of Golloria: “A bronzerrr!?” With less than a month until the hottest season of the year, she’s right. Black women shouldn’t have to road-test dozens of products just to find one rich enough to warm deep complexions. Fortunately, several brands ramping up on launches with us in mind. Think highly saturated, glow-inducing shades that never ashy look. Whileyou coul
  
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• 12th Grader Kameirah Johnson’s Doodle Celebrating Black Hair Wins Google’s National Contest

  04-06-2026 17:28
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post 12th Grader Kameirah Johnson’s Doodle Celebrating Black Hair Wins Google’s National Contest appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Russell Wilson Retires From The NFL And Begins A New Chapter In Broadcasting

  04-06-2026 16:59
  
  Photo Credit: Ishika SamantBy Okla Jones ·Updated June 4, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Russell Wilson is stepping away from professional football. The longtime NFL quarterback announced Wednesday that he is retiring after 14 seasons and will begin a career as an analyst for CBS Sports. Wilson shared the news in a video posted to social media, confirming reports from earlier this week that he was joining The NFL Today as part of the network’s pregame coverage.
  
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• We Were There In Harlem As Thousands Gathered In Celebration Of The Life Of Assata Shakur

  04-06-2026 16:05
  
  By Veronica Wells ·The post We Were There In Harlem As Thousands Gathered In Celebration Of The Life Of Assata Shakur appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Tubi Is Betting Big On The Creator Economy. KevOnStage Is The Bet.

  04-06-2026 16:00
  
  (Credit: Zachariah Schmitt)By Shelby Stewart ·Updated June 4, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… When Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks first began posting comedic sketches online, the idea that a free, ad-supported streaming service would one day hand him a multi-year slate spanning television, stand-up, and feature films would have sounded like a punchline. On Thursday, Tubi made the announcement.The Fox Corporation–owned platform revealed what it’s
  
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• In The Chair With: Chloe Bailey’s Loc Stylist Fesa Nu

  04-06-2026 15:45
  Sansho Scott/BFA.comBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 4, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Raised by her father, hairstylist Fesa Nu learned earlier than most how to do her own hair. “I spent plenty of hours practicing on myself,” she tells ESSENCE. “Braiding became my focus, and I always believed that if I could master braiding my own hair, I could learn and perfect any hair>Black Hair Reimagined. Rooted in learning and growth, Nu specializes in pr
  
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• J.R. Smith Graduates From North Carolina A&T, Fulfilling A Promise Years In The Making

  04-06-2026 14:14
  
  By Okla Jones ·Updated June 4, 2026“Probably the golf trip with Ray Allen,” Smith told ESSENCE. “I was in the DR doing this trip and I saw Ray running back-and-forth to his computer and I asked him what he was doing, and that kind of tipped the whole thing.”Returning to the classroom required Smith to confront challenges that had followed him since childhood. Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at a young age, academics was a tall order. While he made a career out of
  
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• Grow, Hair, Grow

  04-06-2026 11:00 via nytimes.com
  You spend your whole childhood trying to look different from your dad, only to wake up and see his forehead in the mirror.
  
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  04-06-2026 10:55 via nytimes.com
  
  You spend your whole childhood trying to look different from your dad, only to wake up and see his forehead in the mirror.
  
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• What’s In Our Editors’ Essence Festival Beauty Bags?

  03-06-2026 23:02
  Composite by India Espy-JonesBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Since 1995, Essence Festival has been an annual destination for our editors to road test their summer beauty routines in New Orleans. While some products melt under the Southern heat, others have proved to be the holy grail we’ll bring for years to come. This year, for Senior Beauty Editor Akili King, it’s all about makeup suited for eczema-prone skin lik
  
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• Michelle Buteau And Amy Aniobi Reflect On The Final Season Of ‘Survival Of The Thickest’

  03-06-2026 21:43
  Photo Credit: Arturo HolmesBy Okla Jones ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… If there were ever a series that truly promotes self-love, Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest is it. Created by and starring Michelle Buteau, the show has become a rare comedy willing to let a plus-size Black woman choose herself without apology. Through Mavis Beaumont, viewers have watched a stylist rebuild after heartbreak, chase bigger career opportunities, and make deci
  
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• New ‘Love Island’ Cast Member Criticized For Trading In His Police Badge For The Villa

  03-06-2026 20:46
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post New ‘Love Island’ Cast Member Criticized For Trading In His Police Badge For The Villa appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Family Of Cyrus Carmack-Belton Condemns Acquittal In Fatal Shooting Of Black Teen

  03-06-2026 18:38
  Courtesy of The Rutherford Law FirmBy Shelby Stewart ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton is speaking out after a South Carolina jury acquitted convenience store owner Chikei Rick Chow in the 2023 fatal shooting of the Black 14-year-old, calling the verdict a devastating reminder of how Black families are often denied justice after losing their children to violence.“Yesterday a jury watched our 14-year-old boy run a
  
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• WATCH: Kehlani Drops Vibrant New Video For “Back And Forth” Featuring Missy Elliott

  03-06-2026 18:32
  By Okla Jones ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Kehlani missy elliottThe post WATCH: Kehlani Drops Vibrant New Video For “Back And Forth” Featuring Missy Elliott appeared first on Essence.
  
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• LA Mayor Karen Bass Survives Crowded Primary, Advances To Runoff Election

  03-06-2026 17:53
  
  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)By Shelby Stewart ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass secured a spot in November’s mayoral runoff election Tuesday night, surviving a bruising first term shaped by devastating wildfires, mounting frustrations over homelessness and growing anxieties about the future of the nation’s second-largest city. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 01: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass greet
  
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• Remembering Peabo Bryson: 9 Songs That Showcase The Legendary Singer’s Enduring Legacy

  03-06-2026 16:10
  Photo Credit: Paras GriffinBy Okla Jones ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… For many of the children of my generation, The Lion King was a staple in households everywhere (Especially in the Black community), so when I heard of Peabo Bryson’s passing, I was particularly saddened. Throughout his career, the singer built a catalog that rivaled some of the best musicians to ever do it. Although he may have transitioned to the next, his music will conti
  
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• The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Yvette Nicole Brown Is A Disney World Regular—Here’s What She Never Skips

  03-06-2026 16:01
  By ESSENCE Editors ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Yvette Nicole Brown has always worn her love forView this post on Instagram A post shared by Yvette Nicole Brown (@yvettenicolebrown) How do you prepare to work with Miss Piggy?You learn your lines and hope you don’t let her down. That’s really all you can do. [laughs]You’re a lifelong Muppets fan. Who’s your favorite character?Gonzo, actually. His puppeteer is Dave Goelz, and
  
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• Acclaimed Interior Designer Sheila Bridges Drops ‘Philadelphia Collection’ Exclusively at Walmart —And It’s All Under $20

  03-06-2026 15:03
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Acclaimed Interior Designer Sheila Bridges Drops ‘Philadelphia Collection’ Exclusively at Walmart —And It’s All Under $20 appeared first on Essence.
  
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• How ReBundle Is Raising Their Braiding Hair Standard After Reports Of Lead

  03-06-2026 15:00
  Courtesy of Alejandra ParodiBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Earlier this year, Consumer Reports conducted a study proving human hair has even more harmful chemicals than synthetic braiding hair. However, the study also tested ReBundle, a plant-based braiding hair brand known for being free of heavy metals, as positive for lead. And, when Silent Springs Institute tested their hair, so did they. View this post on Instagram A pos
  
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• Anthony Edwards, Kyler Murray, Bryce Young And More Invest In Karma

  02-06-2026 20:00
  
  CourtesyBy Shelby Stewart ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… A new wave of athlete investors is showing that the stars of today are thinking far beyond endorsements. On Monday, luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive announced the launch of Karma Nexus, an invitation-only client engagement and ownership program that gives select members access to the company’s luxury vehicles, design teams and bespoke commissions — while also op
  
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• Why I’m Always Reaching For Glamazon Beauty’s Foundation Stick

  02-06-2026 18:42
  By Essence Gant ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products our writers constantly empty out and re-up on.In 2026, foundation options that complement the wide, nuanced range of deep skin tones are plentiful. This, of course, is largely du
  
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• Exclusive: ‘All The Queen’s Men’ Returns For Its Fifth And Final Season On Paramount+, Watch The New Trailer

  02-06-2026 16:46
  
  By Okla Jones ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Today, Paramount+ has released the official trailer and first-look images for the fifth and final season of All the Queen’s Men.The new season picks up with Madam’s fate hanging in the balance following the shocking events of last season. With the shooter still unidentified, uncertainty spreads through Eden as those closest to Madam search for answers while others look to capitalize on the tur
  
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• Scene Stealers: Joy Sunday Reflects On ‘DTF St. Louis,’ Representation, And Why She Never Took No For An Answer

  02-06-2026 15:53
  
  By Okla Jones ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Joy Sunday knows what it means to stay the course. Early in her journey, the Nigerian-American actress was figuring out where she fit within an industry that often placed limits on how young Black women could be seen. Growing up in Staten Island, she studied theater at New York’s famed LaGuardia High School before eventually turning her attention toward filmmaking and critical studies at the Univers
  
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• Mismatched Manicures Are Summer’s Favorite Nail Trend

  02-06-2026 14:00
  By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 1, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Flipping through a book of what feels like 1000 nail colors, you’re faced with the most difficult decision of your life: What color should my manicure be? Luckily, gone are the days you have to choose just one. That’s because mismatched manicures are looking up to be summer’s favorite nail trend. From Tracee Ellis Ross to Sabrina Elba, there’s proof mix-and-matching your mani
  
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• How To Achieve Tiffany Haddish’s Miami Swim Week Runway Glow

  01-06-2026 23:04
  By Akili King ·Updated June 1, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… If you haven’t noticed, Tiffany Haddish is glowing. Earlier this month, the comedian and actress graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swim Issue in an orange and yellow bikini. Looking like the sun herself, The post How To Achieve Tiffany Haddish’s Miami Swim Week Runway Glow appeared first on Essence.
  
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