Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry grace cover of 'Essence'

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry are teaming up again and this time the two megastars are gracing the June cover of Essence magazine...

Essence Editor-in-Chief alleges she was fired

Clutch Magazine

CLUTCH - It was widely reported that White’s departure was of her own volition, but a new interview with Richard Prince’s Journal-isms reveals that she was fired...

Oprah Winfrey, Quvenzhané Wallis honored at Essence lunch

Courtney Garcia

theGRIO REPORT - It was all that and then some, as Essence hosted its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on Thursday...

Essence magazine commemorates Michelle Obama's life in new book

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

The editors at Essence magazine have been hard at work this fall on a new tome that celebrates first lady Michelle Obama. A Salute to Michelle Obama, available now in paperback, features an array of images of the first lady punctuated with essays penned by legendary black women.

'Grandma-in-chief' pens op-ed for Obama

theGrio

theGRIO REPORT - Marian Robinson has taken a rare step into the spotlight with an op-ed she wrote for the latest edition of Essence magazine, in which she expresses her support for her son-in-law's re-election as president...

Gabby Douglas' photo shoot with Essence

Carrie Healey

theGRIO REPORT - Two time Olympic gold medalist, Gabby Douglass looks beautiful in the behind the scenes video of her photo shoot with Essence magazine...

Jada Pinkett Smith addresses divorce rumors in September Essence

EURWeb.com

Jada Pinkett Smith continues to deny that her marriage to Will Smith is in turmoil. Her latest comments are to Essence magazine, which features her on the cover of its September 2012 issue.