Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...

"Essence Fest is losing its essence." The Grammy-winning artist didn't mince words about the Essence concert schedule running ...

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 ...

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

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

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

Nola reports that the singer's set at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ended at 3:37 AM, after she started around 2:30 AM ...

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

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

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 ...

Stars Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley join executive producer Sheila Ducksworth at ESSENCE Fest to talk legacy, disruption, and the stories daytime TV’s been missing.