The surprise highlight of the night was Drake bringing out Lauryn Hill, whose performance of “Ex-Factor” transitioned into ...

Free programming during the celebration in NOLA provided tools, support, and access to care for festivalgoers trying to live ...

The powerful political roundtable was a wide-ranging and candid conversation about the state of American democracy, health ...

Richelieu Dennis, executive chairman of Sundial Media Group, which owns Essence, spoke about the mounting criticism of the ...

Columnist Will Sutton answers the question he keeps getting asked since Essence Fest: "What do you think should be done?" ...

Columnist Will Sutton has a few ideas about how the Essence Festival and Black New Orleans should move forward. " With my ...

The exhibition launches at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in March 2026 and will stop in 12 additional cities by 2027.

Taking to social media, Essence Festival organizers, well aware of the complaints regarding Ms. Lauryn Hill’s set time, ...

Cardi B attended Rahul Mishra’s haute couture show during Paris Fashion Week. The custom gown featured a ruby-red corset, a ...

The 2025 Essence Festival of Culture brought a weekend of empowerment, entertainment, music, and more! 12 News’ Kayla ...

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell isn’t letting go of her grudge against a former neighbor who snapped photos of her dining ...