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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Attendees opted for pieces that showcased self-expression and also trends including the bubble hem silhouette, shants, and ...

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

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

From Billie Jean's masterclass demo to a hair journey talk with Camille Rose, day one at the Beautycon stage delivered major ...

ESSENCE Festival 2025 brought unforgettable celebrity style moments, from Lauryn Hill’s regal polka dots to Lucky Daye’s ...