We’ll be putting out fixes for that during Patches 25.S1.2 and 25.S1.3." The pain points highlighted here are Blue Essence and account XP, two resources that are essential to unlocking new stuff ...

Blue essence is one of the most valuable currencies in League of Legends, and many players got mad when Riot made it harder to get. Now, the developer is walking back some of those changes towards the ...

But Riot has also done away with level up rewards, which in turn confines the once abundant Blue Essence to the new battle pass system. A viral Reddit post has since claimed that you’ll need to ...

Two founders of the companies, suspected to be Ukrainian nationals, have allegedly fled the country. The police have issued Look Out Circular (LOCs) against the two masterminds of the mass investment ...

For our ESSENCE editors, these trends represent what beauty means to the Black community in 2025 and the evolution of what existed in the past. Below, five of our editors share the beauty trends ...

If you’re seeking hair inspiration for your locs, take a cue from Harlem actress Meagan Good. She styled hers in an elegant updo for the Vanity Fair after-party. Also at the party, P-Valley ...

Notably, the South Florida rapper's dreadlocks have been cut. In the video, which can be seen below, Melly enters the courtroom wearing a red jail suit. His long dreads previously flowing down his ...

Coco Gauff has been wearing her newest knotless-braid hairstyle in ginger tones at the 2025 United Cup. The 20-year-old helped her team trounce the Canadian team, playing in singles and mixed ...

Specific types of essence are required to make some outfits in Infinity Nikki, but essence isn't something that's naturally unlocked as you play through the game. Instead, you need to turn to the ...

This backbone of Cajun and Creole cooking is essential for nailing the flavors and cuisine of Louisiana. It also has a rich history, connected to the different groups of people who settled in the ...

Josh Miller is a writer, editor, recipe developer, and food stylist who has been writing about Southern food and working in the publishing industry for the past 20 years. His work has appeared in ...