Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...

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

Essence Festival shows support for Lauryn Hill in a lengthy statement following her delayed 2 a.m. performance on July 5.

Over in New Orleans at ESSENCE’s Festival of Culture, actress and multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer was spotted wearing a stunning ...

Terrence J, Perri Dash, Rashawn Smith, and Gov. Wes Moore reflected on the power of Black men embracing their purpose.

Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

Another Essence Fest is in the books for New Orleans, complete with a few surprises and a little drama. Why it matters: The ...

"Essence Fest is losing its essence." The Grammy-winning artist didn't mince words about the Essence concert schedule running ...

The 90s icon is known for her tendency to be fashionably late but while at the New Orleans festival, her already late-night ...

The Friday night headliner was originally scheduled to perform at 12:35 a.m., but event delays meant her set didn't start until 2:30 a.m.Essence Festival is defending Lauryn Hill after event delays ...

Justice for Lauryn Hill. The Grammy Award winner, 50, took the stage at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans ...

Ms. Lauryn Hill’s fans are coming to her defense. The Grammy-winning superstar performed this weekend at the 2025 ESSENCE ...