Kali Uchis Was Told to ‘Stick to English’ in Her Music Because It Was ‘Easier to Sell’

If Kali Uchis had listened when she was told to only sing in English so her music would be more marketable, the artist might not be the star she is today. In a new cover story for Billboard, Uchis ...

A Word, Please: She’ll take the American version of English any day of the week

Grammar expert June Casagrande was recently surprised to learn she is a British citizen, thanks to her father. She took a ...

Apple’s ‘Live Translation’ and ‘Workout Buddy’ Redefine Everyday AI Assistance

Apple’s new AI update brings Live Translation, Visual Intelligence, and Workout Buddy to iOS 26 — smarter, private, and ...

Here’s How The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Show Glam Came Together

ESSENCE gets the exclusive inside scoop on how hairstylist Jawara Wauchope and makeup artist PAT McGrath achieved the angelic Victoria's Secret Glam.

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ Review: Animated French Charmer Portrays the Magic and Terror of Early Childhood

Directors Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han adapt Belgian writer Amélie Nothomb's bestselling autobiographical novel, which ...