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Romance is back and it’s got a passport stamp.  You, Me & Tuscany brings back the soft, joyful, a little messy magic of Black rom-coms we’ve been missing. Starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, this love story reminds us that sometimes healing looks like laughter. Sometimes, it looks like letting love meet you exactly where you are, and sometimes, it looks like Tuscany. In theaters April 10. Read the digital cover here: essence.com/of-the-essence…

Let's Toast: The Essentials For Crafting Perfect Cocktails At Home essence.com/commerce/cockt…

‘BLOCC PARTY’ Brings Issa Rae And Prentice Penny Back To The World Of ‘Insecure’ essence.com/entertainment/…

Home Style: Fresh Summer 2026 Trends To Fall Back In Love With Your Space! essence.com/commerce/summe…

Olandria Carthen Opens Up About Being One Of Sports Illustrated’s Newest Rookies essence.com/fashion/olandr…

Op-Ed: Hip-Hop Has Always Talked Addressed Mental Health, And These Songs Prove It essence.com/entertainment/…

Gas Is Up, Groceries Are Up, And Inflation Just Hit A 3-Year High essence.com/news/money-car…

ESSENCE Festival Chief Curator Teyana Taylor’s Best Beauty Moments This Year (So Far) essence.com/beauty/teyana-…

The Empties Edit: Why I’m Bringing The Vie Beauty Fan With Me To Essence Festival essence.com/beauty/the-emp…

The Case Of The Cowboy Carter Heist: Justice, The Met Gala, And Act III Rumors girlsunited.essence.com/feedback/news/…

Victoria Monét Releases “Let Me” Live Rendition Video Ahead Of Summer Tour With Bruno Mars essence.com/entertainment/…

The Ultimate Guide To Juneteenth Celebrations Across The Country essence.com/awards-events/…

The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week: Graduates Edition 🎓girlsunited.essence.com/gallery/best-d…

Stop Shaming Black Girls: The Toxic Policing of Black Prom Culture Has Gone Too Far essence.com/fashion/toxic-…

The Job Market Is Already Brutal. Now AI-Powered Job Scams Are Making It Even More Dangerous For Black Women essence.com/news/money-car…

Star Gazing: Netflix Is A Joke Festival, 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, Teyana Taylor, Janet Jackson, And More ⭐ essence.com/gallery/star-g…

The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: How To Slay Your First ESSENCE Festival essence.com/lifestyle/trav…

Michelle Obama To Bring 'IMO: The Look' Live Conversation To 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture essence.com/news/michelle-…

Now THIS is how you spend Fourth of July weekend. Our “Forever First Lady” Michelle Obama will bring the IMO: The Look podcast to life at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® Evening Concert Series with an intimate conversation to bring us together through honesty, reflection, inspiration, and joy. It’s equal parts wisdom, laughs, real talk, and the kind of gems that have everybody leaving inspired. It’s a chance to be in the room for a truly special cultural moment. When Mrs. Obama speaks, we listen. And trust us, you’re going to want to experience this one live. Get your tickets and hotel packages now. ticketmaster.com/essence-festiv…

Black Wealth Watch: Pinky Cole’s Former CFO Faces Fraud Charges, Shaq Expands Into Women’s Basketball, Will.i. am Teaches AI At ASU essence.com/news/money-car…

"We're Building Legacy": Black Beauty Founders Reflect On Ulta Beauty World And What Comes Next essence.com/beauty/black-b…