“Glee” star Amber Riley channels her idol Chaka Khan in the March issue of Essence magazine. The photo shoot comes just in time, as Essence has started a campaign to get a Queen of Funk-themed episode on the musical comedy-drama television series. Amber looks amazing! Chaka Khan Becomes A Plus-Sized Model [PHOTOS] SPOTLIGHT: “Glee’s” Amber […]

Angela Bassett shows off a new hair do on the March 2011 cover of Essence magazine. While wearing a strapless gold dress, with gold embellishments and accessories, she tells us why Black women are so fabulous: “…When I look at a role, I will deliberately find the joy, the sensitivity, the strength, the vulnerability, the […]

Regina King covers the February issue of Essence Magazine. The “Hollywood Go-To Girl” shows off those infamous arms and talks about her boyfriend Malcolm Jamal Warner. “Malcolm and I have a lot in common… we’ve both been child actors and were also blessed to be raised by incredible mothers who instilled good values in us. […]

Angela Burt-Murray, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, resigned today after a five-year-run. Apparently, Burt-Murray summoned her editors late this afternoon and made the big announcement that she was moving to Atlanta with her family. Insiders say Burt-Murray had actually laid the groundwork for her resignation last July and wanted to keep it under wraps. At the […]

Monica is seen showing off a new look: a shorter cut and new blonde highlights. The special edition will focus on “the unique relationship between African-American women and their hair."

Though therapy can be a taboo topic, Gabrielle, 38, doesn't mind confessing that she needs a little help emotionally. When attending ESSENCE Magazine's Fierce and Fabulous luncheon, Gabrielle explained how therapy has helped her get out of her own way

Celebs flocked to the Essence Magazine 40th Anniversary Fierce & Fabulous Awards Luncheon at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on September 13, 2010 in New York City.

The actors/models speak about their love for black women. Is their cover hotter than last month's featuring Naomi, Iman and Liya Kebede?

In this issue, she debuts the first photo of her baby boy, Jett, as well as some gorgeous floor-length dresses.

"I feel driven and smarter." Jill says about how motherhood has changed her. "I definitely feel like a lion."

Essence announced this morning that Janet Jackson will be headlining their 2010 Music Festival, which is scheduled for Fourth of July weekend.

According to TMZ: Shaunie O’Neal’s lawyer, Sorrell Trope, tells TMZ Shaq and Shaunie have reached agreement on all terms of the divorce, including property, custody and support. Under the agreement, the Florida courts will have jurisdiction to officially divorce the couple. In addition, a Florida judge will handle any issues that may arise involving property […]