But while in The Big Easy for the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, I discovered at least one surprising addition to the ...

From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

Lauryn Hill thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

Food critic Keith Lee gets candid at ESSENCE Fest about fatherhood, faith, mental health, and why New Orleans holds a special ...

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

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

Reality stars Shamea Morton, Yandy Smith-Harris, and Quad Webb get candid about their experience navigating life in the ...

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

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

In a powerful panel on criminal justice,Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver and others call for a public health approach and systemic change.

The organizers of Essence Fest don’t want you to be miseducated about Lauryn Hill.