They can be uncomfortable, annoying and downright bothersome, but fibroids need to be dealt with as soon as they become a problem. Check out our fact-finding photo gallery with Dr. Ronda Snowden, a board-certified OB-GYN practitioner answering some common questions regarding fibroids. …

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is soul personified. Throughout the years his angelic voice and endearing lyrics have caressed the ears and mended the hearts of many, from timeless classics such as "Cruisin'," "My Girl," "Tears of a Clown" "Just To See Her," and "Who's Loving You?"Find out about his love life, working a 9-to-5 and kicking his drug addiction to the curb. …

Find out all the latest news and events concerning R&B’s former supercouple Chris Brown and Rhianna including why Brown says he still loves his former flame. …

Antoinette Morton, the mother of four ages 13 to 4-years old is a native to New Orleans and moved to Baker, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. She is the only one in her extended family to move back to the city. Morton spoke to ESSENCE.com exclusively about her experiences in the days after Katrina, why she moved her entire family back and why a new housing development is more than just a piece of property to her. …

You weren’t the only one clutching your pearls when this picture of “True Blood” hottie Mehcad Brooks, 28, surfaced earlier this week. ESSENCE.com caught up with Hollywood’s best-covered secret who dished exclusively to us about his ideal woman, his unlikely sex symbol status, and where you can find him next (coming to a big screen near you.) Ladies, meet the new leading man of your dreams. …