First hitting screens in Diary of a Mad Black Woman in 2005, Madea has since appeared in over a dozen feature films, ...

Madea's Destination Wedding takes fans on an engaging trip to the Bahamas. The film follows the story of the Simmons family as they attend a surprise wedding ceremony.

At the top of the Black child star list has to be the one and only Kyla Pratt. From “Dr. Dolittle” and “Love & Basketball” ...

While actress Loretta Devine has been a household name in numerous Black homes across the country, her time in Hollywood hasn’t always been easy. Sharing advice for aspiring actresses at ESSENCE ...

Over the course of 13 movies, audiences have met the complicated family of Tyler Perry’s Madea. This is how each family ...

In May 2000, ESSENCE magazine unveiled its 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, a memorable issue that became one of the ­highest-selling in the magazine’s history. At the heart of this epic ...

Will ex-Stoughton Dep. Chief Robert Devine be allowed to work as a cop in MA again? He's one of 3 cops accused of exploiting Sandra Birchmore.