All posts tagged Essence

FIND OUT WHAT BODY PART TURNS IDRIS ELBA ON!

Ask any woman which black actor can get it and Idris Elba will probably be in their top 3.  Yes women definitely find him sexy but what does Idris find sexy?

The 39 year old actor tell Essence magazine in their November cover story: “Skin, I love beautiful skin.  I’m tactile, very tactile. [That means he likes to touch for you non-readers out there]. “A woman who has really nice, looked-after skin is such a turn-on for me. It’s always sexy.” Read more…



GORGEOUS! MICHELLE OBAMA COVERS ESSENCE!

“My story to young people around this country and around the world is, Don’t look at me as the First Lady first; look at me as Michelle Obama, a girl who grew up on the South Side of Chicago. Because I was there, and this is attainable. There is no magic to this. It is hard work….” – Michelle Obama

ALICIA KEYS DOESN’T ENGAGE IN CHILD’S PLAY!!!

The beautiful mother, wife,  singer, songwriter, producer, actress, philanthropist, builder, baker and candlestick maker clears the air on her messyloving marriage to Kasseem aka Swizz Beats.

Check out the truth Alicia reveled below…

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JENNIFER HUDSON COVERS ESSENCE MAGAZINE – TWICE!

Here’s what the 29-year-old actress and singer, who appeared on another Essence April 2011 cover, had to share with the mag:

On motherhood: “My wish is to be at least half as good as my mother was, as patient and as loving as she was, and to just give that to my son.”

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ESSENCE HONORS BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD![PHOTOS]

Essence had there 4th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon February 24, in Los Angeles to celebrate all of the talented and beautiful black actresses. There were so many in attendance including Loretta Devine, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Lewis, Brandy, Lauren London, Gabrielle Union and many more. They honored everyone who helped to portray positive images of Black women.

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ESSENCE PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ‘FOR COLORED GIRLS’!

Me likey!

Although I would’ve like to seen the women all in the same dress, but in a different color.  But, I’ll take this one.

See the bruh’s below!

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STARS HIT NAWLINS FOR ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL!!

Jill Scott exuding “blackness” at the EMF in New Orleans’ Superdome!
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A host of celebs, entertainers and ballas showed out at the 2010 Essence Music Festival down in the Bayou. Check the pics…

Clockwise ( LtoR): T.I. and Trey Songz share a laugh during visit to Carol’s Daughter Pop-up store (Trey must be hinting at some hair products!); Mary J shows off her new fragrance line; NBA’s Chris Paul kickin’ it with Lisa Price; Steve Harvey and Nene Leakes looking full!; Boris Kodjoe and Keri Hilson sharing an inside joke; Luda getting his party on.

JANET JACKSON LOOKS FLAWLESS ON ESSENCE! WEAVE IS SITTIN!

Weave is on point!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!