Essence already knows she can do it all — and as a new chapter in her life begins, the 25-year-old influencer is ready for the world to learn that, too. Though she’s now based in New York City, ...

This July, Davido’s performing at Essence Festival of Culture 2025 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, which is a major milestone achievement for any artist, but especially for someone who ...

Derrick Freeman’s Soul Brass Band headlines a Free Fridays concert at Tipitina’s. Local R&B, soul and funk group Vegas Cola ...

The Essence Festival of Culture will keep attendees busy, but people still need to eat. Here are 20 Black-owned New Orleans ...

While musicians like Jill Scott, Maxwell, Master P and GloRilla rock the Caesars Superdome each night during the Essence ...

On Sunday, Dupri will lead a tribute to Jones as part of a new “Essence Flowers” series at the festival. The show will ...

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The “Queen of Memphis” comes to Essence fest with her 2024 album “Glorious” in tow. GloRilla built a viral anthem in “Typa” — ...

Essence Magazine launched the Essence Festival of Culture in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication. Last ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 06: (L-R) Bettina Fisher, Janet Hubert and Taylor K. Shaw speak onstage for the “Animating ...

Whether you're chasing your first role or building your reel, this year’s Film Festival is packed with must-see content and essential career insights.

The festival will be held on July 3 through July 6 and will include many musical performances, including Boys II Men, Master P, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Maxwell, Babyface and more.