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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

She showcased her taut arms and toned legs while singing her hits in front of enthusiastic fans in the Superlounge. The body ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Singer Lauryn Hill performs on Night 1 during the 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.

Opening night at the Superdome ran late, with R&B star Lauryn Hill closing her set at 3:37 a.m. after being added to the ...