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Russell Wilson Retires From The NFL And Begins A New Chapter In Broadcasting
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Russell Wilson is stepping away from professional football. The longtime NFL quarterback announced Wednesday that he is retiring after 14 seasons and will begin a career as an analyst for CBS Sports. Wilson shared the news in a video posted to social media, confirming reports from earlier this week that he was joining
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We Were There In Harlem As Thousands Gathered In Celebration Of The Life Of Assata Shakur
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Tubi Is Betting Big On The Creator Economy. KevOnStage Is The Bet.
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When Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks first began posting comedic sketches online, the idea that a free, ad-supported streaming service would one day hand him a multi-year slate spanning television, stand-up, and feature films would have sounded like a punchline. On Thursday, Tubi made the announcement.
The Fox Corporation–owned platform revealed what it’s calling its “most expansive
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In The Chair With: Chloe Bailey’s Loc Stylist Fesa Nu
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Raised by her father, hairstylist Fesa Nu learned earlier than most how to do her own hair. “I spent plenty of hours practicing on myself,” she tells ESSENCE. “Braiding became my focus, and I always believed that if I could master braiding my own hair, I could learn and perfect any hair>Black Hair Reimagined. Rooted in learning and
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J.R. Smith Graduates From North Carolina A&T, Fulfilling A Promise Years In The Making
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By Okla Jones ·Updated June 4, 2026
“Probably the golf trip with Ray Allen,” Smith told ESSENCE. “I was in the DR doing this trip and I saw Ray running back-and-forth to his computer and I asked him what he was doing, and that kind of tipped the whole thing.”
Returning to the classroom required Smith to confront challenges that had followed him since childhood. Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at a young
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What’s In Our Editors’ ESSENCE Festival Beauty Bag?
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Composite by India Espy-Jones By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Since 1995, ESSENCE Festival has been an annual destination for our editors to road test their summer beauty routines in the New Orleans. While some products melt under the Southern heat, others have proved to be the holy grail we’ll bring for years to come.
This year, for senior beauty editor Akili King, it’s
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How To Recreate Jordyn Woods’ Courtside Glam This Summer
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It’s a great day to be a Knicks fan. Why? Playing against the Spurs, the NYC basketball team will be heading into Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tonight. And whether you’re a big sports fan or not, the energy of the city right now is inspiring. In addition to these good vibes, Jordyn Woods’, >Karl Anthony
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Michelle Buteau And Amy Aniobi Reflect On The Final Season Of ‘Survival Of The Thickest’
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If there were ever a series that truly promotes self-love, Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest is it. Created by and starring Michelle Buteau, the show has become a rare comedy willing to let a plus-size Black woman choose herself without apology. Through Mavis Beaumont, viewers have watched a stylist rebuild after heartbreak, chase
