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

Photographers take photos of Essence staff, city leaders, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, center, as they stand on ...

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

Essence Festival is celebrating 31 years of culture and excellence in New Orleans, featuring over 200 vendors.

After decades of hits, highs and lows in hip hop, the iconic rapper says everything has changed. Why he's ready to move on ...

From masterclass demos to beauty edition podcasts, don't miss out on anything going down at this year's BeautyCon.

Noel Braham and Shavone Charles explored how AI is reshaping film jobs—and why Black creatives must embrace the technology to ...

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

Essence Festival 2025 kicks off with press conference; Leaders address lower attendance this year The 31st annual Essence ...

Essence Festival is celebrating 31 years of culture and excellence in New Orleans, featuring over 200 vendors.

This year may bring a little less than in years past, though with lower hotel occupancy rates compared to last year.