LL Cool J is on the cover of the March issue of Essence! What a pleasant surprise. Following last week's Next Chapter interview with Oprah, it was a treat to see the Grammy-winning, trail-blazing rapper and actor on the cover. Whether you love him for his classic hits, or multi-lingual, secret agent moves on NCIS Los Angeles, it's true...the talented actor opens up to Essence about his life as a family man and his love and support for his wife. “I think, at the end of the day, as a man, you should support the woman you’re with. If she’s got a dream, you need to help make that a reality. I’m doing the best I can to do that.” His wife, Simone, describes their marriage in one word—"awesome."

So I received my January issue of Essence magazine this week. The Ageless Beauties feature that was once a yearly staple in their January issue has finally returned. This gorgeous group of women dispel the popular myth that you must have a personal trainer, chef, CD, reality show, a million dollars or a baller boyfriend to look and live absolutely fabulous!