Clarence O. Smith, visionary co-founder of ESSENCE Magazine and champion of the Black Women's Market, has died at 92.

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Broadway’s Othello directed by Kenny Leon presented a refreshing take that felt fitting for the beloved Shakespearean tale. Lauded ahead of its premiere, the intricately and buzzy play was ...

To attend the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards earlier this week, Ciara donned an ensemble fit for the occasion. The singer and songwriter has been going viral recently for her buzzy and sensual single ...

Co-written with bestselling author Jayne Allen, ‘The Best Man: Unfinished Business’ picks up where ‘The Final Chapters’ left off, opening a new door for longtime fans and new readers. Taye ...

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Spring is officially in full swing. While we’ve all been anticipating the warm temperatures (especially our fellow New Yorkers), the seasonal change also marks the start of festival season.

In Netflix's docuseries 'Bad Influence,' Beast recounts the moment, though Smith says, "I did not purchase or provide alcohol to minors." Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE.

Australian golfer Cam Smith is stirring up some buzz not for his game, but for the outfit he chose to wear on the links on April 9. The 31-year-old athlete kept on his navy blue sports coat while ...