ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon honoring the industry's most exciting African-American talent--both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Taking place on February 23, 2012 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, ESSENCE will celebrate five extraordinary women who have left an indelible impression with their work within the film and television industries: Kerry Washington (Vanguard Award), Octavia Spencer (Breakthrough Performance), Pam Grier (Legend Award), Paula Patton (Shining Star Award) and Shonda Rhimes (Visionary Award presented by Lincoln). This star-studded event commemorates ESSENCE magazine's annual Hollywood issue and in honor of the fifth anniversary, Essence.com is giving fans exclusive access to all the red-carpet celebrity style, action and interviews via live stream from 11:30am to 12:30pm PST and re-airing that evening at 9:00pm EST

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning actors Alec Baldwin (30 Rock, It's Complicated, The Departed) and Kerry Washington (Ray, Last King of Scotland, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) will be participating in the 24th annual Arts Advocacy Day events in Washington, D.C., April 5.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as the culmination of a spectacular, year-long 40th anniversary celebration, ESSENCE presents the Fierce & Fabulous Awards luncheon at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.

NEW YORK, Sept.

Movie stars Rosario Dawson and Kerry Washington said at a Beverly Hills, Calif., luncheon that violence against women worldwide should end. Dawson, known for Sin City and Rent, made reference to notable female victims of violence such as singer Rihanna and Jennifer Hudson during this week's V-Day luncheon,