The eight-time Grammy winner started her Essence Festival set at 2:30 a.m. local time after the day’s lineup got behind ...

Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty In a year when the U.S.

After decades of hits, highs and lows in hip hop, the iconic rapper says everything has changed. Why he's ready to move on ...

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

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.

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

Attendees opted for pieces that showcased self-expression and also trends including the bubble hem silhouette, shants, and ...

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

Discover standout films from Day One of the ESSENCE Film Festival, including Discovering Bessie Coleman, The Memo, The CHI, and more.

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

ESSENCE Festival 2025 brought unforgettable celebrity style moments, from Lauryn Hill’s regal polka dots to Lucky Daye’s ...