
Brooke DeVard Takes Us Inside Her Beauty Ritual Ahead Of ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood
Inside Brooke DeVard’s Beauty Diaries at ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood, presented by smartwater®. Glam, culture, and the Creator Award moment.

Inside Brooke DeVard’s Beauty Diaries at ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood, presented by smartwater®. Glam, culture, and the Creator Award moment.

In the luxe lounge at ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood, the Naked Beauty host blends style, intention, and storytelling—all while wearing H&M.

From her Whitney Houston tribute to a Joyce Bryant-inspired gown, here are 5 times the actress used archival fashion to honor Black icons.

In case you missed it, take a look at the best celebrity fashion from the week: sexy gowns, fringe ensembles, and more.

Crafted by his hairstylist Tyzanna B, the guitar-shaped braids served as a subtle nod to the blues influences woven throughout the film.

From Olandria's white gown to romantic red on Mary J. Blige, here are all of the best celebrity red carpet looks from the after-party.

Ryan Coogler’s film also earned Best Original Score, along with Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography.

The singer performed “I Lied to You” alongside Raphael Saadiq, backed by a stage filled Blues legends, contemporary artists, and the cast of ‘Sinners.’

“As we start from the first frame to the last, you’ll hear everything that says true to our themes of human connection, love, and the global community,” Bearden said.

Learn how to refresh your look with advice from celebs exclusively from the smartwater lounge at ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2025.


The first ever ESSIE’s Choice Award.

From ESSENCE's BWIH honorees' looks to a trench coat gown on Teyana Taylor, here are all the best celebrity looks from the awards show.

The stars showed up in looks that matched the night’s celebration of Black excellence in film and television.

Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler are honored, alongside the women of SINNERS.

The pastor will receive the Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award for his decades of faith-based leadership, and national campaigns focused on economic accountability and civil rights.

Recording Academy Honors producers Massah David and Miatta Johnson open up about intentional beauty rituals, creative presence, and the power of showing up—on camera and off.

Davido shares how he keeps a sound mind and a lifted spirit as he prepares for the Grammys.

Tai Simon and Keita Moore discuss the inspiration behind Joy’s glam for the evening, what they love most about working with her, and more.

Durand Bernarr and his trusted stylist Vincent Smith open up about the inspiration behind the look and preparing for the big moment.

The "Folded" artist took home two Grammy awards last night in a makeup look that was timeless, soulful, and trending on the red carpet.