2016 Essence Festival Recap
First and foremost, I would like to thank Essence and Time Inc. for the opportunity to attend the 2016 Essence Festival and provide media access to my readers. This experience…
2016 Fashion Talent Award “Designer for Tomorrow”
Edda Gimnes is the winner of the 2016 fashion talent award “Designer for Tomorrow” by Peek & Cloppenburg and its online shop Fashion ID. The graduate from the London College…
Oprah’s First Essence Festival
Everyone by now should be aware of the Oprah effect. This is when Oprah’s name or appearance causes an uproar among audiences or an environment. The Ernest N. Memorial Convention…
2016 Essence Festival Music Artist Spotlight
For most of my life I've considered myself an underdog. Someone that is always beating out the odds despite the obstacles that are placed in my way. Most people don't…
Movie Review: Puerto Ricans in Paris
If you need are in need of some good authentic laughter this weekend, the movie Puerto Ricans in Paris will surely please your hilarious senses. NYPD Detectives Luis (Luis Guzman)…
ESSENCE Festival to Honor Prince with New Orleans-Themed Tribute
The Prince tributes continue this weekend at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival. The life of Prince Rogers Nelson will be celebrated on Sunday, July 3. The New Orleans-themed tribute, which will…
Chloe x Halle of Parkwood Entertainment Sing The National Anthem
If you’ve never heard of this dynamic duo, listening to their angelic voices alone will pull you in wanting more. Chloe x Halle represent the sound of a new music…
Top Five BET Awards Epic Moments
If you didn’t watch the show, hopefully these references will encourage you to do so when it airs again on the BET Network. Although everyone did a great job, these…
2016 BET Experience Fan Fest Photos
Coca-Cola Music Studio & BETX Stages sponsored by Nissan and JG Wentworth The BET Experience continued with amazing performances throughout the fan fest at free stages spread throughout the convention…
BET Experience Celebrity Basketball Game Presented by Sprite
The BET Experience at L.A. Live presented by Coca-Cola® had an exciting day of events including the highly anticipated Celebrity Basketball Game presented by Sprite. Snoop Dogg, Nick Cannon, Floyd…