Given everything happening in the world, the Grammy Awards have signaled that the 2025 ceremony will be different, and a series of special performances featuring a dozen newly announced performers will highlight the show,

The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards have revealed its 2025 honorees, which include Cynthia Erivo and Teyana Taylor.

Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs & Raamla Mohamed named Essence Black Women in Hollywood honorees. Aldis Hodge to host the Oscar week event.

For the past few months, Cynthia Erivo has been channeling the Wicked Witch of the West with many of her looks, as a nod to her now-Oscar nominated role as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s global blockbuster Wicked. But with her latest ensemble, the actor seemed to look to another iconic villain for inspiration: Cruella de Vil.

Cynthia Erivo feels like an outsider because she doesn’t “fit in”. The Tony Award-winning performer’s candid admission comes as she prepares for one of the most anticipated musical adaptations of the year.

I’m still trying to figure out how to [react]," the Oscar nominee said during an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

ESSENCE proudly announces its coveted honorees for the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, returning to the stage on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in the luxurious backdrop of the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.

Cate Blanchett, who is a Goodwill Ambassador for refugee agency UNHCR, and Intl. Film Festival Rotterdam's Hubert Bals Fund have launched a refugee-focused short film grant program called the Displacement Film Fund.

Then, after her glowing introduction, Colman left the tiara behind on the stage's podium, where it was promptly retrieved by Erivo when she came up to accept the honor. "It must b

Green and pink have never looked so good! Cynthia Erivo stole the spotlight in a stunning photoshoot, showing us how to pull off bold, contrasting colours effortlessly. The award-winning British-Nigerian actress rocked a vibrant green oversized coat with a glossy finish,

The 18th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards will be hosted by Aldis Hodge.