There’s something to be said for Oscar(tm) fashions… the competition is usually fiercer than the actual award ceremony! Sisters came out in glamorous and fabulous dresses that were sophisticated, tasteful, and beautifully structured. When it comes to......more

It was a long and arduous road for comedienne and actress Mo’Nique. Many in Hollywood dismissed her as a comedic actress in “low-budget” movies that only appealed to a small, niche audience. Even when she won the......more

(*Any ad that may appear in banners to promote skin lightening is absolutely not endorsed by the International Black Women’s Film Festival or it’s web-site.) Beautiful Brit singer Leona Lewis was recently featured in British fashion magazine,......more

Ben Garant (“Reno 911!” and screenwriter for “A Night at the Museum”) will be leading a FREE workshop for veterans at the Writers Guild Foundation in Los Angeles in May 2010. He is encouraging people to come......more

For those who read –or stumble upon– Essence Magazine, it was hit with a fire storm of letters in response to their February 2010 cover featuring Reggie Bush. Stunningly gorgeous, his presence on the cover backfired......more

THIS ARTICLE IS REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR, ANDRE DUMAS —————– Maidie Norman may not seem too familiar to many- but for those with a keen eye will recognize her as the smart and headstrong maid Elvira......more