We hope you enjoyed Audible's fireside chat with Jayne Kennedy.

Want to hear the rest of Jayne's story in her own words? 'Plain Jayne' is available in audio exclusively on Audible on September 2nd - pre-order now! You can discover more audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals celebrating Black creators like those featured in the Audible Jukebox at Essence Authors now on Audible.

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H&M BROUGHT FESTIVAL FASHION TO LIFE 🎉

H&M + ESSENCE Took Over New Orleans

Festival weekend got even more stylish! On July 5, H&M hosted an exclusive in-store event spotlighting Editor Dominique Fluker's top summer picks, live and in full color. Guests shopped curated looks, crafted libations, music, and major fashion inspo just in time for ESSENCE Fest.

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GET READY TO GO BLUE! 💙 THE SMURFS ARE BACK!

A Smurf-tastic Adventure for the Whole Family

It's time to return to the mushroom village! The Smurfs are back in an all-new animated movie packed with laughs, heart, and Smurfy surprises. Join Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy and a few new friends as they embark on their biggest, bluest adventure yet.

Whether you're discovering the Smurfs for the first time or reuniting with your childhood favorites, this whimsical journey will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

Don't miss the chance to see it all come to life on the big screen.