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 ...

Julian McMahon, best known to TV audiences for his starring roles on FX’s Nip/Tuck and CBS’ FBI: Most Wanted, died July 2 ...

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.

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

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

The business mogul joined Syrita Steib, Derwin Scott, Zach Jackson, and Spectacular Smith for a powerful conversation on ...

From first-timers to longtime fans, festival goers and vendors alike celebrate the spirit, joy, and representation at one of ...

New Orleans and nearby parishes prepare for a vibrant Independence Day weekend with ESSENCE Fest, riverfront fireworks, ...

Some members of the Black business community in New Orleans say they feel shut out by Essence Fest organizers.

Essence Festival apologizes for confusion over the new format for the Superlounge stage in New Orleans' Superdome ...

New Essence Festival leaders hope 2025 curations, multi-artist, themed showcases in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome over the ...