Katrina New Orleans, ESSENCE Fest has become a proving ground for Black-led innovation, economic recovery, and cultural power ...

Fans at ESSENCE Festival got exclusive previews of Tyler Perry’s next chapter with Netflix—including drama, romance, and of ...

When Ari Lennox stepped onto the Superlounge stage at ESSENCE Festival on July 4, 2025, she didn't just perform—she ...

For the second night of the Caesars Superdome performances, celebrities including Jill Scott and Erykah Badu showcased their ...

The Queen Diva brought the bounce, the crowd brought the hype, and NOLA’s top mixologists brought the rum.

As a child, Will Sutton thought he was getting a good dose of Black culture, news and information as he was growing up in New ...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke at the Essence Festival on Saturday (July 5), delivering a hopeful and ...

Lauryn Hill closed out 2025 Essence Fest with a powerful set at nearly 4 a.m., but most of the crowd had already left after a ...

Lauryn Hill was among the performers at this year’s Essence Festival on July 4, 2025. However, the musician is facing heavy ...

From special beauty edition podcasts to Bozoma Saint John's hair masterclass, here's what you may have missed from the second day of Beautycon.

The global music phenomenon had the crowd on their feet from his ... NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 05: Davido performs on ...

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...