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Essence Celebrates Black Hollywood

From the silver screen to those behind the scenes, check out our celebrity-filled salute to Tinseltown!

- Read exclusive Q&A interviews with Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington, Raven-Symone, Paula Patton and More

- See our Spike Lee movie tribute photo gallery

- Check out who's on the Black Hollywood Power List

Can Black men and women really be monogamous? Essence wants to hear both sides of the story: male and female

Please take this brief, anonymous poll and tell us about your relationship experiences - then encourage your mates, friends and family to take it too. The results will appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Thank You.

Monogamy Survey for Men: Click Here

Monogamy Survey for Women Click Here

Will You Marry Me?
In Essence.com's second annual special, six Black men propose marriage to the special ladies in their lives. Watch the videos on essence.com to find out how the women reacted, then vote for your favorite couple to win the ultimate wedding and honeymoon, courtesy of Royal Caribbean International.

Visit to essence.com right now to:

-Watch the video proposals and see the women's reactions

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Ne-Yo Opens Up to Essence.com About His Beef with R.Kelly

After his dismissal from a national tour, R&B sensation Ne-Yo opens up about what really happened between him and The Pied Piper.

Scour the R&B section of any record store and you're bound to find Sharrif "Ne-Yo" Smith's blueprint for chart-topping hits on one of your favorite albums. In fact, the platinum-selling artist and prolific songwriter is such a hot commodity that veterans (Michael... (continue reading)

You've asked and we heard you loud and clear. Now Prophetess JUANITA BYNUM opens up about her eagerly-anticipated new ministry that tackles domestic violence in the Black community, responds to her critics and explains why one day she'll be ready to love again. Read excerpts from the conclusion of her two-part exclusive interview in the January 2008 issue of ESSENCE, plus see a personal message from Reverend Bynum on essence.com.

BY DENENE MILLNER

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