Elizabeth Taylor was far more than just a movie star. 15 years after her death, ten fascinating facts remind us why the ...

The 1920s were a period of great change. Vintage photographs provide a glimpse at what life was like for women throughout the ...

The icon, the virtuoso, and the starlet—three powerhouse women complete Essence’s Black Women In Hollywood digital cover series ahead of the March celebration in LA. Kerry Washington is an iconic ...

LIFE Film Festival (Latina Independent Film Extravaganza) returns to Los Angeles this week for its 13th year. Founded by “Real Women Have Curves” playwright Josefina López, the festival will screen ...

With the film industry once again in flux, be it the Paramount and Netflix bids for Warner Bros., the rise of AI, or general box office malaise, I thought it would be interesting to look back at what ...

Ten years ago, in 2016, “Work” by Rihanna featuring Drake was on constant repeat. Brows were thicker and darker than ever, and platform stilettos were practically non-negotiable—extra points if they ...

Essence Ventures announces the 19th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon hosted by Marsai Martin on March 12. After nearly two decades, Essence is preparing to once again celebrate the ...

After nearly two decades, Essence is preparing to once again celebrate the Black women shaping Hollywood — this year under the theme “Off Script.” The media company announced earlier this week that ...

Essence‘s annual Black Women In Hollywood luncheon honors the brightest Black beauties of Hollywood. This year’s honorees are Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Zinzi ...

Theaters have long sounded the call for more movies in their theaters, but success is about variety as well as quality. The box office can’t get back to full strength on tentpoles, horror and family ...

Hollywood, the heart of global entertainment, has been shaped by countless pioneers who redefined the film industry. While the world has often celebrated male visionaries, these ten women have broken ...

Essence has announced the honorees for the 19th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony, honoring a cross-generational group of performers, producers and creative leaders. Infiniti is being ...