One Life to Live alum Tika Sumpter (ex-Layla Williamson) has earned some major successes since leaving Llanview in 2011, and her latest achievement is one of her most exciting yet: HBO has picked up ...

Everyone, meet Tika the Iggy, a Montreal-based Italian greyhound who is redefining fashion trends on social media and TikTok. Her sass, elegance, and a wardrobe that could make even humans jealous!

Holmes braids with precision. It's a mastery that has landed the stylist her biggest clients. “I have a step stool I have to use when they come in," Holmes said. >> Video Below: Oklahoma City fans ...

The star opens up about her debut children's book, the lessons she learned from her mother, and the realities of raising a biracial daughter today. Tika Sumpter is stepping into her author era ...

-- Actor Tika Sumpter in 1980 (age 45) -- Actor/musician Alisan Porter in 1981 (age 44) File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI -- Musician Grace Potter in 1983 (age 42) -- Actor Mark Saul in 1985 (age 40) ...

Actress Tika Sumpter delivers some choice advice for managing pregnancy on your terms. In case you missed it, the star of Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and Have Nots” dropped a bomb on fans late last month ...

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Thelma L. Henry was born in Prescott, Arkansas on August 24, 1949, to Lucillie McDuffie and L.T. McDuffie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry; her parents; three sisters, Gloria ...

On the basketball star’s 50th birthday, ESSENCE takes a look back at all the stellar braid moments that started trends on the court.

At night, resist wrapping braids up high—gather them loosely to one side or let them flow freely. If you must put your braids up for work, use soft hair ties and avoid pulling them tight.

At A Glance Tika began her journey in acting when she was 17. While working as a cocktail waitress and guest-list host at the infamous New York City nightspot, Life, Tika was encouraged by her boss, ...