Angela Bassett shows off a new hair do on the March 2011 cover of Essence magazine. While wearing a strapless gold dress, with gold embellishments and accessories, she tells us why Black women are so fabulous: “…When I look at a role, I will deliberately find the joy, the sensitivity, the strength, the vulnerability, the […]

Regina King covers the February issue of Essence Magazine. The “Hollywood Go-To Girl” shows off those infamous arms and talks about her boyfriend Malcolm Jamal Warner. “Malcolm and I have a lot in common… we’ve both been child actors and were also blessed to be raised by incredible mothers who instilled good values in us. […]

Angela Burt-Murray, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, resigned today after a five-year-run. Apparently, Burt-Murray summoned her editors late this afternoon and made the big announcement that she was moving to Atlanta with her family. Insiders say Burt-Murray had actually laid the groundwork for her resignation last July and wanted to keep it under wraps. At the […]

Angela Burt-Murray, editor at Essence magazine for the last five years, “has announced her plan to leave her post and relocate with her family to Atlanta,” John Huey, editor-in-chief of Time Inc. told staff members on Friday. “We are beginning our search for a new editor, but in the interim, Sheryl Tucker, former executive editor […]

Monica is seen showing off a new look: a shorter cut and new blonde highlights. The special edition will focus on “the unique relationship between African-American women and their hair."

Though therapy can be a taboo topic, Gabrielle, 38, doesn't mind confessing that she needs a little help emotionally. When attending ESSENCE Magazine's Fierce and Fabulous luncheon, Gabrielle explained how therapy has helped her get out of her own way

Celebs flocked to the Essence Magazine 40th Anniversary Fierce & Fabulous Awards Luncheon at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on September 13, 2010 in New York City.

The actors/models speak about their love for black women. Is their cover hotter than last month's featuring Naomi, Iman and Liya Kebede?

The actors/models speak about their love for black women. Is their cover hotter than last month's featuring Naomi, Iman and Liya Kebede?

YES LADIES, WE ARE TRULY FIERCE AND FAB!!!!! I'm just saying.... <!--more-->

The issue celebrates 40 fierce and fabulous women — including Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Vanessa L. Williams and many more — who have fearlessly given voice to our dreams and paved the way for dreamers to follow.

As previously reported, Janet Jackson posed for the latest cover of Essence magazine. Prior to the issue hitting newsstands next week, you can now preview the 44-year-old’s shoot – which features CSI Miami star Adam Rodriguez – who she handpicked to play her leading man!