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Moments stamped in time! The Black Women In Hollywood portrait studio has become a staple at our event, and this year, we have the famed photographer Tomás Herold. Swipe through to see some of our favorites from the night! Watch the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood award show on ESSENCE Mag’s YouTube channel now! 🔗: youtu.be/ZY-Iu2QZQfE?si…

Are Tyler Perry And Marlo Hampton Dating? The Internet Is Asking Questions essence.com/lifestyle/tyle…

From ‘The Rap Game’ To Global Star: Latto’s Biggest Career Moments! essence.com/gallery/latto-…

Toni Braxton Stuns With 1960s ‘Dreamgirls’ Hair! essence.com/beauty/toni-br…

Southwest Airlines Has A New ‘Customer Of Size’ Policy: Flyers Say It’s Just Fat Shaming essence.com/news/southwest…

EXCLUSIVE: Ciara 1, 2 Steps Her Way Into HIV Prevention Advocacy essence.com/lifestyle/heal…

Kate Middleton Wore Designer Tolu Coker For State Visit With Nigerian President essence.com/fashion/kate-m…

The Viral ‘Pop the Balloon’ Creators Just Turned Their Dating Show Into A Dating App essence.com/news/money-car…

Best New Music This Week: Alex Isley Drops ‘When The City Sleeps’ Album, Coco Jones Is A “LUVAGIRL,” Latto’s “Business & Personal,” And More essence.com/gallery/new-mu…

Prevent And Protect: Why So Many Black Women Are Exhausted—Even After A Full Night’s Sleep essence.com/health-and-wel…

Mission 1: Secure the Getty Image Our favorite sister duo stepped into ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood with one goal in mind. In a room overflowing with Black joy, love, and once-in-a-lifetime brunch moments, they stayed locked in on the mission. Because let’s be honest, did it even happen if there’s no Getty image to prove it? Watch their experience and more Glow and Tell at ESSENCE.com.

Before the cases get heavy and the stakes rise, we’re having a little fun with the fellas of Cross. Between the jokes and side-eyes, you can see the brotherhood that carries the show on screen is just the same once the cameras cut. Learn more about the Aldis and Isaiah and read more of their digital cover story at ESSENCE.com

Shaunie Henderson On Ending ‘Basketball Wives,’ Marriage, And Why She’s ‘Not Your Typical’ First Lady essence.com/lifestyle/shau…

From Crown Heights To Barclays Center: How The BKLYN Prom Project Styles 1,000 Students For Their Big Night girlsunited.essence.com/feedback/news/…

Vows Of Style: How Zendaya Is Reimagining Bridal Chic essence.com/celebrity/zend…

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Why Black Women Should Embrace Wearing Color—According To A Fashion Psychologist essence.com/fashion/black-…

21 Essential Books That Fiercely Celebrate Black Womanhood essence.com/entertainment/…

Jordan Chiles Is In Her “Peace Era” And She’s Not Letting Anyone Disrupt It essence.com/entertainment/…