Brandy is reassuring fans that she’s doing well after recent conversations about her noticeably slimmer appearance. The Grammy-winning singer says she’s healthy, feeling great, and focused on creating new music for her next album. While social media has been filled with speculation, Brandy is shifting the conversation back to what matters most—her artistry. With a […]
One of the most touching moments of the ESSENCE Black Women in Music Awards came when Missy Elliott paused her acceptance speech to honor Monica—not for her chart-topping hits, but for her unwavering friendship. Fighting back tears, Missy shared that Monica stood beside her during one of the darkest and most isolating chapters of her […]
Atlanta entrepreneurial couple Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes brought in their fourth with a Bling! CEO and Owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, Derrick Hayes popped the question with a public proposal to Pinky Cole during the 2022 Essence Festival. The CEO and Founder of popular vegan fast-food chain Slutty Vegan was seen crying while Hayes […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHsD1WeO31g&feature=youtu.be The coronavirus has postponed SXSW, Coachella, the American Black Film Fest and now, Essence Festival. The 2020 Essence Festival has been officially postponed until the fall. Organizers say they’ll still honor tickets that have been purchased. Russ believes this was a smart move because it is believed that Mardi Gras was a huge contributing […]