Representatives for the 31st iteration of Essence Festival are taking the brunt of the blame for Ms. Lauryn Hill’s extremely late set time during the first night of the four-day festival this past ...

Lauryn Hill fans were disappointed after her last-minute performance at Essence Fest was delayed by several hours, but this ...

Stephanie Mills has penned an open letter to the organizers of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, detailing the ...

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

Essence Festival in New Orleans celebrates Black culture, music, Disney's Tiana exhibit, Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" and "Nat ...

At the recent Essence Festival of Culture, Walt Disney Imagineering and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis announced an ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women, showcasing ...

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

Concertgoers and attendees leaned on slick denim, expressive separates, bold jewelry, and even suits in New Orleans.

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