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While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Essence has stepped in to make it crystal clear that no slander against Ms. Lauryn Hill will be tolerated following her ...

The four-day festival in New Orleans was bogged down by numerous technical issues and set times running behind schedule.

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women.

Chris Smith's documentary about New Wave greats Devo will arrive on Netflix in August after earning rave reviews at Sundance last year.

The “Ready or Not” singer may not fit into today’s music economy, and she may not be actively trying to be relevant, but her name carries weight.

Lauryn Hill took the stage at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in the early hours of July 5, starting her performance at 2:30 a.m. due to the ...

Lauryn Hill faced heated criticism after taking to the stage at Essence Festival at 2:30 A.M. in New Orleans, but the organizers have made it clear the ...

Lauryn Hill defended by festival organizers after performing at 2am to nearly-empty stadium - Essence Festival took full ...

Congressman Troy Carter (D-Louisiana) of New Orleans attended each day of Essence. Carter called the event a great ...