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

Lauryn Hill has issued a formal statement following her delayed performance at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture (July 3-6 ...

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

Lauryn Hill and Stephanie Mills are slamming the narratives surrounding their performance delays during Essence Festival.

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

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.

At the SUEDE Men’s Experience, the Coulda Been Records founder shared his path from internet sensation to cultural architect ...

From insightful discussions to surprise performances, the annual festival gave attendees plenty to indulge in.

Essence Festival is stepping in to ease the pressure off Lauryn Hill, who performed later than scheduled through no fault of ...