The word of the day is “pontificate”. We all know T.I. is a man of many words, so we asked the walking thesaurus why displaying his extensive vernacular is so important. See more of our exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Terrence J and Mikalah’s wedding at ESSENCE.com. | Essence

The voice that matters the most is the one you use to empower others. At the ESSENCE Black Women in Business Luncheon, Rahquel Purcell, Chief Transformation Officer, North America at L’Oréal Groupe, shared her secret to discovering her voice and how powerful it is. Be sure to watch ESSENCE Black Women In Business on the ESSENCE YouTube channel and read more here: https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/essence-black-women-in-business-2025/ | Essence

Welcome back to ESSENCE Super Lounge! We’re shining a spotlight on one of the most exciting new voices in music with a brand new ESSENCE Super Lounge performance. Gabby Samone made a name for herself through her beautiful covers on social media, not long after she was seen singing for America on American Idol. Now you can see her singing in a special Super Lounge performance of her singing the Faith Evans classic Soon As I Get Home. You may want to turn up the volume on this one —the mic is on!