• Mother awarded €12.5k after hairdresser burned her scalp days before her daughter's communion - Irish Independent

    Mother awarded €12.5k after hairdresser burned her scalp days before her daughter's communion - Irish Independent
    Irish Independent
    Mother awarded €12.5k after hairdresser burned her scalp days before her daughter's communion
    Irish Independent
    A 37-year-old housewife, who claimed her enjoyment of her daughter's First Holy Communion was ruined after a salon hair colour treatment burned her scalp, has been awarded €12,500 damages in the Circuit Civil Court. Elaine Wilson alleged that on May ...and more »
  • How To Build A Targeted Skincare Routine

    How To Build A Targeted Skincare Routine
    Westend61 / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 24, 2024Skincare is more than just cleansing and repeating. Building a routine that targets your actual concerns is important, offering a more effective dose to your most stubborn skin anxieties– including acne. “A targeted skincare routine is individualized for your personal skin goals,” skin expert and Eadem founder, Marie Kouadio Amouzame tells ESSENCE, working with your skin to optimize the health you want to
  • First-Ever Beyoncé Reporter, Caché McClay, Talks Having The Best Job In The World

    First-Ever Beyoncé Reporter, Caché McClay, Talks Having The Best Job In The World
    By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 24, 2024Beyoncé already lives rent-free in most of our minds but imagine getting paid to discuss her every move. Cache McClay can tell you what that’s like.McClay is the official Beyoncé reporter for USA Today, a title she beat out hundreds of other applicants to secure. She stepped into the role in November, which is based at the Tennessean near Nashville. Nearly a year into it, she says it is truly her dream job.“I grew up in a B
  • 2024 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE PERFORMER: TGT 

    2024 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE PERFORMER: TGT 
    By Shelby Stewart ·Updated May 23, 2024The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture has revealed that R&B supergroup TGT—comprised of Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank—will be headlining this year’s event. The news has sent waves of excitement through the music community and fans alike, promising a performance that will be both nostalgic and unforgettable.Founded in 2007 the R&B superstars came together and released their first and only album, Three Kings in 2013, before callin
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  • 2024 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE PERFORMER: SWV 

    2024 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE PERFORMER: SWV 
    By Shelby Stewart ·Updated May 23, 2024In an announcement that has electrified the music world, the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture has confirmed that legendary R&B group SWV (Sisters With Voices) will be one of the performers for this year’s event. The trio, composed of Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, Tamara “Taj” Johnson, and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons, has been a cornerstone of R&B since the early 90s. Their timeless tracks like “Weak,&rdqu
  • Essence Fashion Digest: Leomie Anderson Wears Sophie Couture, Fear Of God’s New Collection, And More 

    Essence Fashion Digest: Leomie Anderson Wears Sophie Couture, Fear Of God’s New Collection, And More 
    By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated May 23, 2024This week in fashion was >Leomie Anderson stunned in a feather detail gown at the Cannes Film Festival. Many celebrities have used the festival as their own personal runway. Meanwhile, a new collection in honor of human rights activist Malcolm X by Barriers Worldwide. The brand has released its latest collection with an array of pieces to pay homage to his life and legacy.Next, Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear Of God has unveiled a new Essentials coll
  • The Future Of Journalism: These Black Media Executives Illuminate A Path For Black-Owned Media

    The Future Of Journalism: These Black Media Executives Illuminate A Path For Black-Owned Media
    By Ebony Flake ·Updated May 23, 2024In 1827, formerly enslaved men founded the nation’s first Black-owned newspaper, Freedom’s Journal, in New York. Dedicated to political advocacy and suffrage, it vehemently condemned slavery and lynchings. Led by Senior Editor Samuel E. Cornish and Junior Editor John Brown Russwurm, the venture thrived, reaching readers across 11 states and the District of Columbia. Its financial success, with subscriptions priced at $3 per year and ads betw
  • See 5 Our Favorite Stars Who Make Us Want To Do Some Squats

    See 5 Our Favorite Stars Who Make Us Want To Do Some Squats
    Dominique Fluker ·The post See 5 Our Favorite Stars Who Make Us Want To Do Some Squats appeared first on Essence.
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  • Pink Makeup Products to Wear to the Pink Friday 2 Tour

    Pink Makeup Products to Wear to the Pink Friday 2 Tour
    By Chaela Williams ·Updated May 24, 2024Calling all Barbz! Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Tour is already upon us. If you were lucky enough to snag tickets like I did, you’re probably preparing a playlist to pump you up, searching online for the perfect outfit, and even scrolling through Pinterest to see which one of Minaj’s iconic beauty looks you want to replicate. (It’s hard to choose– we know!)To no one’s surprise, pink will certainly be the color them
  • Op-Ed: Embracing Sexyy Red And The Power of Channelling Your “Inner Hood B*tch”

    Op-Ed: Embracing Sexyy Red And The Power of Channelling Your “Inner Hood B*tch”
    By Ade Oluokun ·Updated May 24, 2024The first time I pressed play on a Sexyy Red song, I found myself laughing hysterically on the A Train at the sheer hilarity of it. It was uncouth. It was crass. It was indecorous. I delighted in every second of it. Then, I wondered: Who is this young woman with these artistically raw tattoos, extravagantly expressive wigs, and decorative long nails who stays twerking with a blunt in her hand? Janae Wherry, known professionally by the stage na
  • Op-Ed: Embracing Sexyy Red And The Power of Channeling Your “Inner Hood B*tch”

    Op-Ed: Embracing Sexyy Red And The Power of Channeling Your “Inner Hood B*tch”
    By Ade Oluokun ·Updated May 24, 2024The first time I pressed play on a Sexyy Red song, I found myself laughing hysterically on the A Train at the sheer hilarity of it. It was uncouth. It was crass. It was indecorous. I delighted in every second of it. Then, I wondered: Who is this young woman with these artistically raw tattoos, extravagantly expressive wigs, and decorative long nails who stays twerking with a blunt in her hand? Janae Wherry, known professionally by the stage na
  • Echoes Of Essence: The Evolution Of Male Performers At ESSENCE Festival 

    Echoes Of Essence: The Evolution Of Male Performers At ESSENCE Festival 
    By Shelby Stewart ·Updated May 23, 2024The ESSENCE Festival of Culture has stood for decades as a juggernaut, becoming the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance. The now four-day event is a living, breathing canvas where culture, empowerment and Black brilliance intersect—and each night culminates with unforgettable performances. Beyond the spotlight reserved for the queens, we’re called to highlight the extraordinary men who, with their charming looks, persona
  • Rosalind Brewer, Dominique Dawes, Will Packer and Rashaun Williams To Become Owners Of The Atlanta Falcons

    Rosalind Brewer, Dominique Dawes, Will Packer and Rashaun Williams To Become Owners Of The Atlanta Falcons
    LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 08: Detail view of the Atlanta Falcons logo seen at the Super Bowl Experience on February 08, 2022, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 23, 2024The Atlanta Falcons are set to get new owners and they’re the embodiment of Black excellence. Per an announcement from the NFL team’s owner and chairman, Arthur M. Blank, the new limited partners a
  • For The First Time A Black Woman Has Been Elected President Of The SEIU, America’s Second Largest Union

    For The First Time A Black Woman Has Been Elected President Of The SEIU, America’s Second Largest Union
    By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated May 24, 2024For over one hundred years, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has been advocating on behalf of their 2 million members, who work in the healthcare, public sector, and property services sector. Now, in 2024, for the first time ever, April Verrett, a Black woman has been elected to lead the union as president.The news of Verrett’s election was announced on Sunday along with the other slate of new SEIU leadership, as a part of t
  • Usher, Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson and More Celebrate 30 Years Of Loving Us at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

    Usher, Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson and More Celebrate 30 Years Of Loving Us at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Usher performs during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) By Rivea Ruff ·Updated May 23, 2024Legacy will take center stage as the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola® returns to its forever home of New Orleans July 4-7! This year’s festival will celebrate 30-years of loving us with a four-day event that has spanned
  • 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Performer: Usher

    2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Performer: Usher
    By Rivea Ruff ·Updated May 23, 2024Legacy will take center stage at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola®! This year’s celebration will be like no other when as the festival makes its annual return to its forever home of New Orleans from July 4-7, 2024. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of loving us with a four-day event that has spanned generations. To commemorate the three decades of theESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola®, the Evening
  •  Marilyn Mosby Avoids Prison Time, Sentenced To One Year Of Home Confinement For Fraud And Perjury Convictions

     Marilyn Mosby Avoids Prison Time, Sentenced To One Year Of Home Confinement For Fraud And Perjury Convictions
    The Baltimore Sun/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 23, 2024Baltimore’s former top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, was sentenced Thursday to a year of home confinement, followed by two years of supervised release for federal convictions of mortgage fraud and perjury. U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby handed down the sentence late Thursday afternoon in front of a packed courtroom. She also ordered Mosby to forfeit her Florida vacation house, though Mosby will get b
  • Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Aren’t Going Anywhere

    Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Aren’t Going Anywhere
    Brilliant Earth By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated May 23, 2024One of the most striking trends to hit the jewelry market in recent years is difficult to escape, lab-grown diamonds. These pieces created as an alternative to natural diamonds have grown in recognition, especially within the last year. As an editor, I’ve also noticed an uptick in emails from brands aiming to receive coverage. These countless attempts made me ponder what is lurking beneath this fixation. To be honest, I’ve w
  • All The Celebrity Kids Who Are Graduating In 2024

    All The Celebrity Kids Who Are Graduating In 2024
    By Victoria Uwumarogie ·The post All The Celebrity Kids Who Are Graduating In 2024 appeared first on Essence.
  • All The Celebrity Kids Who Are Class Of 2024 Graduates

    All The Celebrity Kids Who Are Class Of 2024 Graduates
    Victoria Uwumarogie ·The post All The Celebrity Kids Who Are Class Of 2024 Graduates appeared first on Essence.
  • “Use The Power That We Have”: Reigning US Open Champ Coco Gauff Calls On Young People To Vote

    “Use The Power That      We Have”: Reigning US Open Champ Coco Gauff Calls On Young People To Vote
    By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated May 23, 2024Coco Gauff is many things: the reigning U.S. Open champion, a Paris Olympics-bound athlete, and currently one of the highest-paid female athletes on the globe. But as the adage goes, you never forget where you come from.As the daughter of two Del Ray Beach natives, Coco Gauff is frustrated with Florida. The 20-year-old is poised to vote in her first U.S. presidential election and has issued a call to action to her fellow young Amer
  • New Data Reveals It Can Cost On Average $300K To Raise Children In Major US Cities—Here Are Some Money-Saving Tips

    New Data Reveals It Can Cost On Average $300K To Raise Children In Major US Cities—Here Are Some Money-Saving Tips
    Single mother with son at home. She is using computer for paying bills or online shopping. By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 23, 2024Raising a child just got more costly according to a recent report from GoBankingRates. The personal finance news platform analyzed U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to gauge the price parents have to pay for typical childcare needs, namely daycare starting at two years old through 12-years-old across various major US cities. The outcome? $250k to $300k
  • Rental Platforms Are The Future Of Fashion

    Rental Platforms Are The Future Of Fashion
    Getty Images By Tina Charisma ·Updated May 23, 2024“My shopping habits have undergone a complete >Eshita Kabra launched the company and its platform in 2019. Rental fashion represents a >relationship with clothing in the 21st century. Numerous brands have risen to the challenge, offering consumers the opportunity to rent clothing and accessories for specified periods including Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly which debuted in 2019 and the mainstay U.S.-based company Rent The Runw
  • ‘Now That I’m Officially Done, It Feels Weird’: As College Ends, Post-Graduation Anxiety Begins

    ‘Now That I’m Officially Done, It Feels Weird’: As College Ends, Post-Graduation Anxiety Begins
    By Keyaira Boone ·The post ‘Now That I’m Officially Done, It Feels Weird’: As College Ends, Post-Graduation Anxiety Begins appeared first on Essence.
  • In The Chair With: Dezi Santiago

    In The Chair With: Dezi Santiago
    @dezi_s / Instagram By Akili King & India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 23, 2024“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top hair care tips. For Dezi Santiago, the hair salon is home. “I grew up in salons, so all things hair and beauty were a normal part of my life,” she tells
  • WATCH: Happy Birthday, Maxwell

    WATCH: Happy Birthday, Maxwell
    By Essence ·Updated May 23, 2024 Much like the man himself, Maxwell’s music catalog gets better with time. From music to get you in the mood to tunes that will help you through heartbreak to that one special song that will always remind you of the one you love, you really can’t go wrong with an audio serenade from Maxwell. Here are some songs to add to your bedroom playlist to celebrate the smooth crooner’s birthday! TOPICS:  Maxwell Music The post WATCH: Happy Bir
  • Danielle Brooks And Her Husband Hit Turks And Caicos For A Star-Studded Couples Trip

    Danielle Brooks And Her Husband Hit Turks And Caicos For A Star-Studded Couples Trip
    Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Danielle Brooks And Her Husband Hit Turks And Caicos For A Star-Studded Couples Trip appeared first on Essence.
  • Are Lash Businesses On The Decline? Here’s What Techs Say

    Are Lash Businesses On The Decline? Here’s What Techs Say
    By India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 23, 2024After being attacked for her lash extensions, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett went viral for her clapback over the weekend. Naturally, this stirred up the existing conversation around the price we pay for our lashes. With the cost of living in the United States rising and grass wall salons offering less for more, justifying the price of lash services may be more difficult now than four years ago. And while Texas natives (cue: Megan Thee Stallion and Re
  • Rev Up Your Revenue: Here’s How To Make Money On The Go With Ride-Sharing

    Rev Up Your Revenue: Here’s How To Make Money On The Go With Ride-Sharing
    By Ebony Flake ·Updated May 23, 2024In the hustle and bustle of today’s economy, earning extra income is mandatory for most. It’s no surprise that ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft are enticing millions into the hustle economy. With a low barrier to entry and inherent flexibility, they’re a no-brainer for flex workers looking to earn extra cash. But there’s more to digital chauffeuring than meets the eye; the landscape is brimming with untapped earning p
  • Lewis Hamilton Shows Some Skin In Custom Dior 

    Lewis Hamilton Shows Some Skin In Custom Dior 
    By Kerane Marcellus ·The post Lewis Hamilton Shows Some Skin In Custom Dior  appeared first on Essence.

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