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Crowd Fusion http://www.crowdfusion.com/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/Lddq_u56NMg/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/rhoa-star-phaedra-parks-files-30m-lawsuit-against-vibe-holdings/ This Atlanta attorney alleles the company has published lies about her.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/Lddq_u56NMg" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Sat, 26 May 2012 12:28:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/rhoa-star-phaedra-parks-files-30m-lawsuit-against-vibe-holdings/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/nQvwCisGWGc/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/will-smith-isnt-ready-for-willow-to-date/ Will Smith admits he needs to create dating rules that are fair for his sons and Willow.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/nQvwCisGWGc" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Sat, 26 May 2012 11:34:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/will-smith-isnt-ready-for-willow-to-date/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/-wvf5dsIDXI/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/beyonce-gets-back-to-business-at-atlantic-citys-revel/ After nine months away from performing, Beyonc&#233; returned to the stage last night.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/-wvf5dsIDXI" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Sat, 26 May 2012 11:04:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/beyonce-gets-back-to-business-at-atlantic-citys-revel/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/-dLLvZV2WHU/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/10-reasons-we-want-to-be-at-beyonces-comeback-concert/ ESSENCE.com editors share 10 reasons we wish we weren't missing Beyonc&#233;'s comeback concert.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/-dLLvZV2WHU" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Fri, 25 May 2012 15:30:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/10-reasons-we-want-to-be-at-beyonces-comeback-concert/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/eZBio_p4iss/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/will-smith-man-about-town/ Will Smith has been all over the world promoting Men In Black 3 and we've hide our eye on him each step of the way.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/eZBio_p4iss" height="1" width="1"/> Eye Candy Celebrity Spotlight Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/26/will-smith-man-about-town/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/uEjTBiLt2hw/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/must-see-watch-beyonce-prepare-for-her-first-concert-since-giving-birth/ Check out Beyonc&#233; preparing for her stage comeback five months after giving birth.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/uEjTBiLt2hw" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Fri, 25 May 2012 14:20:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/must-see-watch-beyonce-prepare-for-her-first-concert-since-giving-birth/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/ufI0YIcEPtw/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/happy-birthday-octavia-spencer-and-lauryn-hill/ Join us as we send birthday love to two amazing ladies in entertainment.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/ufI0YIcEPtw" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/happy-birthday-octavia-spencer-and-lauryn-hill/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/a50cGeTiByM/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/week-in-review-10-things-were-talking-about-5-25-2012/ Will Smith made headlines this week with the return of Men in Black 3.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/a50cGeTiByM" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/week-in-review-10-things-were-talking-about-5-25-2012/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/bqulWuoQdZw/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/exclusive-watch-mary-j-blige-discuss-up-coming-projects/ June cover star Mary J. Blige opens up about her Nina Simone biopic and more.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/bqulWuoQdZw" height="1" width="1"/> Celebrity Spotlight Fri, 25 May 2012 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/exclusive-watch-mary-j-blige-discuss-up-coming-projects/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/_on6iFMBATc/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/coffee-talk-meagan-good-and-fiance-are-waiting-until-their-wedding-night/ The actress and her fianc&#233; have been dating for years, but are waiting to have sex.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/_on6iFMBATc" height="1" width="1"/> Coffee Talk Fri, 25 May 2012 09:06:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/coffee-talk-meagan-good-and-fiance-are-waiting-until-their-wedding-night/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/VQWKIiFOUEM/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/girls-best-friend-can-you-really-count-on-your-friends/ "You do things for people because you want to, and you set yourself up for disappointment if you expect anything in return."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/VQWKIiFOUEM" height="1" width="1"/> Girlfriends Girl's Best Friend Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/girls-best-friend-can-you-really-count-on-your-friends/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/XkMS2kBSTUg/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/top-10-makeup-moments-of-the-week-5-25-2012/ Bright lips, bold shadows and more.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/XkMS2kBSTUg" height="1" width="1"/> Great Beauty Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/top-10-makeup-moments-of-the-week-5-25-2012/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/5oQdomZseT0/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/ask-dr-sherry-my-husbands-mom-drives-me-crazy/ "The problem is not with your mother-in-law; it&#8217;s with your husband," Dr. Sherry says.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/5oQdomZseT0" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Relationships Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/ask-dr-sherry-my-husbands-mom-drives-me-crazy/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/dOuBPnz9dZo/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/niecy-nash-on-lessons-from-her-first-year-of-marriage/ Niecy looks back on what she and Jay have learned and shares exclusive photos.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/dOuBPnz9dZo" height="1" width="1"/> Black Love Celebrity Spotlight Making It Work Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/niecy-nash-on-lessons-from-her-first-year-of-marriage/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/CzBaSD6o5xo/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/street-style-brooklyn-bombshells/ From curly 'fros to sexy topknots, we spotted the 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width="1"/> Hot Hair Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/top-10-hairstyles-of-the-week-5-25-2012/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/qsNN1r0HWAM/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/top-10-the-weeks-best-dressed-5-25-2012/ The hautest starlets take over Tinseltown in gorgeous gowns and sexy cocktail dresses.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/qsNN1r0HWAM" height="1" width="1"/> Celebrity Style Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/25/top-10-the-weeks-best-dressed-5-25-2012/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/Ou6F_Xg10iw/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/michelle-obama-if-i-could-be-anyone-else-id-be-beyonce/ The First Lady admits that if she could, she would be a singer.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/Ou6F_Xg10iw" height="1" width="1"/> First Lady Diary Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/michelle-obama-if-i-could-be-anyone-else-id-be-beyonce/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/r805Hn-I0M0/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/celeb-cam-twitter-pictures-of-the-week-may-24/ From Sherri Shepherd to Oprah: See which celebs shared their personal photos on social media this week.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/r805Hn-I0M0" height="1" width="1"/> Celeb Cam: Twitpics of the Week Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/celeb-cam-twitter-pictures-of-the-week-may-24/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/PEuX0mJY_Qw/ http://www.essence.com/2011/05/24/happy-68th-birthday-patti-labelle/ Birthday wishes are in order for legendary soul diva Patti LaBelle.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/PEuX0mJY_Qw" height="1" width="1"/> Celebrity Spotlight Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2011/05/24/happy-68th-birthday-patti-labelle/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/uim2sJlVdbU/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/radio-pioneer-hal-jackson-dies-at-96/ Hal Jackson was the first African-American voice on network radio.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/uim2sJlVdbU" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Thu, 24 May 2012 11:51:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/radio-pioneer-hal-jackson-dies-at-96/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/iacllxI91Uk/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/must-see-jennifer-holiday-and-jessica-sanchez-sing-and-i-am-telling-you-on-american-idol/ The Dreamgirls diva makes her triumphant return on the Idol season finale.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/iacllxI91Uk" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Thu, 24 May 2012 11:25:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/must-see-jennifer-holiday-and-jessica-sanchez-sing-and-i-am-telling-you-on-american-idol/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/GlYttO9cOcI/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/essences-flyest-mother-daughter-duo/ Check out the most stylish moms and their daughters!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/GlYttO9cOcI" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Fashion Street Style Thu, 24 May 2012 10:27:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/essences-flyest-mother-daughter-duo/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/gqZsG62OCQI/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/coffee-talk-kanye-west-debuts-short-film-in-cannes/ The rapper premiered his long awaited short film, Cruel Summer, last night.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/gqZsG62OCQI" height="1" width="1"/> Coffee Talk Thu, 24 May 2012 09:08:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/coffee-talk-kanye-west-debuts-short-film-in-cannes/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/yZi51s2Zc0E/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/ask-the-essence-beauty-editors-what-is-a-bb-cream/ Our beauty team gives the low-down on the new BB cream beauty craze.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/yZi51s2Zc0E" height="1" width="1"/> Ask the Experts Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/ask-the-essence-beauty-editors-what-is-a-bb-cream/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/mHm-O1Y2DrE/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/street-style-chicago-natural-beauty-expo-miss-jessies/ These flavorful naturals enjoyed a day of bonding at the Chicago Natural Beauty Expo.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/mHm-O1Y2DrE" height="1" width="1"/> Hair Street Style Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/street-style-chicago-natural-beauty-expo-miss-jessies/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/d1xv0u3oG70/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/curly-nikki-talks-natural-hair-in-brazil-women-of-estimativa/ CurlyNikki visits Brazil and discovers how hair connects us all.&#160;<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/d1xv0u3oG70" height="1" width="1"/> Natural Hair Revolution Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/curly-nikki-talks-natural-hair-in-brazil-women-of-estimativa/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/9nI2I8CSrVo/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/editors-picks-memorial-weekend-getaway/ Get ready for the long weekend by packing these fab essentials.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/9nI2I8CSrVo" height="1" width="1"/> Expert Advice Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/editors-picks-memorial-weekend-getaway/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/Mo2QkRHlGv8/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/hairstyle-file-patti-labelles-wildest-hairstyles/ As we celebrate the legend's birthday this past week, here are Patti's most iconic mane moments.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/Mo2QkRHlGv8" height="1" width="1"/> Hairstyle File Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/hairstyle-file-patti-labelles-wildest-hairstyles/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/xXDfM1rQ-kM/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/remembering-those-gone-too-soon/ In light of what would have been Heavy D's 45th birthday, we're remembering all of those stars gone too soon.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/xXDfM1rQ-kM" height="1" width="1"/> View From the West Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/remembering-those-gone-too-soon/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/3NinDbRWbC0/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/single-ladies-dos-and-donts-from-the-cast-of-single-ladies-season-2/ We caught up with the cast of 'Single Ladies' to find out what they&#8217;ve learned about being single and fabulous.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/3NinDbRWbC0" height="1" width="1"/> Celebrity Spotlight Dating Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/24/single-ladies-dos-and-donts-from-the-cast-of-single-ladies-season-2/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/SgRRro96sOI/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/friends-and-family-gather-for-donna-summers-funeral/ Approximately 1,000 invited guests paid their respects to the late Disco Queen.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/SgRRro96sOI" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity 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See who's nominated this time around.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/olSheWXPDko" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Wed, 23 May 2012 10:34:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/kanye-west-and-beyonce-earn-the-most-bet-award-nominations/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/GK03cTNyD28/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/must-see-will-smith-speaks-out-about-reporter-kissing-incident/ It was just awkward," Smith says of his run-in with an affectionate reporter.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/GK03cTNyD28" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Wed, 23 May 2012 10:02:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/must-see-will-smith-speaks-out-about-reporter-kissing-incident/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/vRMz9HEFoCM/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/preparing-for-the-browning-of-america/ For the first time in our nation's history, the majority of babies born in America are kids of color.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/vRMz9HEFoCM" height="1" width="1"/> Sound-Off Wed, 23 May 2012 09:56:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/preparing-for-the-browning-of-america/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/58kWHbACoUA/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/coffee-talk-donald-driver-wins-dancing-with-the-stars/ After a fiery season on the dance floor, NFL player Donald Driver took home the top prize.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/58kWHbACoUA" height="1" width="1"/> Coffee Talk Wed, 23 May 2012 09:15:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/coffee-talk-donald-driver-wins-dancing-with-the-stars/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/96Ls6b7moD8/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/real-talk-notes-on-dangelos-return/ You may be asking yourself, 'Where has D'Angelo been?' He's finally ready to share what made him run away from the spotlight.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/96Ls6b7moD8" height="1" width="1"/> Real Talk Wed, 23 May 2012 08:22:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/real-talk-notes-on-dangelos-return/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/EkKCLcgq2UI/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/ask-the-experts-beach-weekend-beauty-tips/ Prep your skin for fun in the sun with these tips.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/EkKCLcgq2UI" height="1" width="1"/> Ask the Experts Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/ask-the-experts-beach-weekend-beauty-tips/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/gSeVMT13Kp4/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/bridal-bliss-jillian-and-ryan/ When NFL player Ryan Mundy spotted Jillian on the dance floor, he just knew he'd scored a touchdown and couldn't leave without her number.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/gSeVMT13Kp4" height="1" width="1"/> Bridal Bliss Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/bridal-bliss-jillian-and-ryan/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/myIzlsm4NkE/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/designer-muse-octavia-spencer-and-tadashi-shoji/ Tadashi Shoji dishes on Spencer's red carpet looks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/myIzlsm4NkE" height="1" width="1"/> Celebrity Style Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/designer-muse-octavia-spencer-and-tadashi-shoji/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/WrzhLnp5s-g/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/just-engaged-lauren-and-jamal/ The day Lauren, an AKA, met Jamal, an Alpha, at a fraternity event, their lives were forever changed.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/WrzhLnp5s-g" height="1" width="1"/> Just Engaged Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/23/just-engaged-lauren-and-jamal/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/MTtzeucr228/ http://www.essence.com/2011/11/14/black-celebrity-weight-loss-25-mariah-carey-jennifer-hudson-jill-scott/ Chaka Khan's new figure is inspiring. Here's 25 weight-loss stories we love.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/MTtzeucr228" height="1" width="1"/> Body Watch Tue, 22 May 2012 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2011/11/14/black-celebrity-weight-loss-25-mariah-carey-jennifer-hudson-jill-scott/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/f30YSt5x-xI/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/ray-j-hospitalized-for-exhaustion-and-jet-lag/ The singer is said to be recuperating at Las Vegas hospital.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/f30YSt5x-xI" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/ray-j-hospitalized-for-exhaustion-and-jet-lag/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/B1P7kDMZp70/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/new-and-next-r-and-b-singer-actor-and-model-rotimi-akinosho/ Singer, model and actor Rotimi Akinosho is a certified triple threat.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/B1P7kDMZp70" height="1" width="1"/> Celebrity Spotlight Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/new-and-next-r-and-b-singer-actor-and-model-rotimi-akinosho/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/xAhld25HitM/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/must-see-watch-jill-scott-sing-so-blessed-on-vh1-storytellers/ The fabulous songbird shares her music and story on VH1 Storytellers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/xAhld25HitM" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity Tue, 22 May 2012 11:53:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/must-see-watch-jill-scott-sing-so-blessed-on-vh1-storytellers/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/GTX8sd9ZZ2o/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/dangelo-shares-the-true-meaning-of-his-untitled-video/ The EMF performer maintains the video wasn't about sex, but his grandmother's cooking.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/GTX8sd9ZZ2o" height="1" width="1"/> Hot Topics Celebrity 2012 Essence Music Festival Tue, 22 May 2012 10:58:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/dangelo-shares-the-true-meaning-of-his-untitled-video/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~3/BCAXZfrAnn0/ http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/coffee-talk-will-smith-says-hes-the-natural-choice-to-play-obama/ Will Smith says he's interested in playing President Obama in a biopic.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Essence/MostPopularListing/~4/BCAXZfrAnn0" height="1" width="1"/> Coffee Talk Tue, 22 May 2012 09:05:00 -0400 http://www.essence.com/2012/05/22/coffee-talk-will-smith-says-hes-the-natural-choice-to-play-obama/