Another Essence Fest is in the books for New Orleans, complete with a few surprises and a little drama. Why it matters: The ...

Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

ESSENCE FESTIVAL IS STILL GOING STRONG WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES TAKING PLACE RIGHT HERE INSIDE THE CAESARS SUPERDOME RIGHT NOW.

Lauryn Hill’s Essence Festival moment was not for the clock-watchers. The eight-time Grammy winner stepped onto the Caesars ...

The Essence Festival of Culture addressed why they kept their partnership with Target alive amid boycotts of the retailer.

Her hodge-podge attire was as eclectic as her set. It involved a bulbous black hat, oversize black shoulder pads, an ...

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.

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

Each summer, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture brings together Grammy-winning artists, grassroots organizers, political leaders, and everyday changemakers to celebrate and advance Black culture and ...

The 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture is quickly approaching and we couldn’t be more excited! But before we can enjoy ourselves in New Orleans and soak up all the culture, we have to ensure that ...