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

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

Lauryn Hill thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...

Food critic Keith Lee gets candid at ESSENCE Fest about fatherhood, faith, mental health, and why New Orleans holds a special ...

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

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

The Essence Festival has taken responsibility for a Lauryn Hill performance that saw the hip-hop legend take the stage at ...

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

The organizers of Essence Fest don’t want you to be miseducated about Lauryn Hill.