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Beyoncé Wins Journalism Award From “The New York Association Of Black Journalists”
Share Beyonce Knowles, wife of a famous rapper, mother to a cute baby and winner of more than a dozen Grammys, as well as a dubious celebrity magazine title, has added another honor to her figurative trophy case. One you may not have expected. The singer won an award from the New York Association of Black Journalists for her Essence article “Eat, Play, Love,”...
by hiphopucit at May 5th, 2012 at 08:05 am
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FLICKZ: Kanye West Performs at The 2011 Essence Music Festival
Share Kanye West capped off Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans with an unforgettable evening of artistry. ‘Ye, who’s been playing festivals around the world, performed a similar set to Coachella, opening with “POWER” against a Greek art-deco backdrop. Dressed in a white blazer, jeans, and black fringe sneakers, he delivered an epic performance...
by hiphopucit at July 4th, 2011 at 07:07 am
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ESSENCE “Black Women in Hollywood” 2011 [FLICKZ]
Share ESSENCE hosted the 4th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon this afternoon honoring “Simply the Best” Black actresses, including Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, Viola Davis and Loretta Devine. This annual event celebrates the brightest stars who, through their work, have helped illuminate positive images of Black women. Whether giving the performance...
by hiphopucit at February 25th, 2011 at 10:02 am
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The Cast Of “For Colored Girls” Cover The December 2010 Issue Essence Magazine
Share “…I want this film to awaken people to the power of Black actresses. I want people to know there are things that Black women go through that aren’t slavery or hip-hop. I want people to know Black women as Americans…” –Anika Noni Rose For decades, Ntozake Shange’s play — “for colored girls who have considered...
by hiphopucit at November 1st, 2010 at 09:11 am
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Blair Underwood – Boris Kodjoe & Lance Gross Cover Essence Magazine
Share “…My parents have been married for 43 years. What I’ve learned about love is that communication is everything. I’m also paying more attention to the little things because they add up…” –Lance Gross, ESSENCE
by hiphopucit at September 2nd, 2010 at 07:09 am
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Essence’s 2010 Black Women in Hollywood [PHOTOS]
Share “What a room,” Laurence Fishburne noted three times, with feeling, as he looked out into the audience at the Third Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon yesterday. Fishburne was on-hand to present Cicely Tyson with the Legend Award, but first, he marveled at the bevy of beautiful, talented women who filled the Crystal Ballroom at the Beverly...
by hiphopucit at March 5th, 2010 at 04:03 pm
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10 Things ESSENCE Love’s About Rico Love
Share Beyoncé. Usher. Jamie Foxx. Puff. Kelly Rowland. All superstars who have had their most recent projects touched by the immensely skilled songwriter Rico Love. Love, 27, born Richard Butler Jr., has spent his career being the mack in the back, creating some of our favorite songs, melodies, and ballads. To say he’s gifted is an understatement. Just so you understand:...
by hiphopucit at January 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
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What’s The Controversy With Black Women & The Reggie Bush ‘Essence’ Cover?
Share Seems there is a lot of controversy over the Essence Cover because Reggie sis dating Kim Kardashian a white woman, what are your thoughts? Here are some of the comments people made on the Essence website: Reggie Bush was a poor choice for black love edition, bottom line. I will read the issue in the library but I won’t buy the issue. I don’t have a...
by hiphopucit at January 9th, 2010 at 10:01 am