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The post Acclaimed Interior Designer Sheila Bridges Drops ‘Philadelphia Collection’ Exclusively at Walmart —And It’s All Under $20 appeared first on Essence.

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Earlier this year, Consumer Reports conducted a study proving human hair has even more harmful chemicals than synthetic braiding hair. However, the study also tested ReBundle, a plant-based braiding hair brand known for being free of heavy metals, as positive for lead. And, when Silent Springs Institute tested their hair, so did they. 

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Bryson was the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Regina Belle and “A Whole New World” with Celine Dion from “Aladdin.”

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In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products our writers constantly empty out and re-up on.

In 2026, foundation options that complement the wide, nuanced range

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Courtesy of Paramount+ By Okla Jones ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Today, Paramount+ has released the official trailer and first-look images for the fifth and final season of All the Queen’s Men.

The new season picks up with Madam’s fate hanging in the balance following the shocking events of last season. With the shooter still unidentified, uncertainty spreads through Eden as those closest to Madam search

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By Okla Jones ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Today, Paramount+ has released the official trailer and first-look images for the fifth and final season of All the Queen’s Men.

The new season picks up with Madam’s fate hanging in the balance following the shocking events of last season. With the shooter still unidentified, uncertainty spreads through Eden as those closest to Madam search for answers while others

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By Okla Jones ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Joy Sunday knows what it means to stay the course. Early in her journey, the Nigerian-American actress was figuring out where she fit within an industry that often placed limits on how young Black women could be seen. Growing up in Staten Island, she studied theater at New York’s famed LaGuardia High School before eventually turning her attention

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated June 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

A new wave of athlete investors is showing that the stars of today are thinking far beyond endorsements. On Monday, luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive announced the launch of Karma Nexus, an invitation-only client engagement and ownership program that gives select members access to the company’s luxury vehicles, design teams and bespoke commissions — while also opening

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@traceeelissross / Instagram By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 1, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Flipping through a book of what feels like 1000 nail colors, you’re faced with the most difficult decision of your life: What color should my manicure be? Luckily, gone are the days you have to choose just one. That’s because mismatched manicures are looking up to be summer’s favorite nail trend. From Tracee Ellis