Haiti’s landmark Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince, a favorite haunt of writers and artists, was burned to the ground its proprietor Richard Morse said. The attack by gangs took place Saturday, July 6, ...

KeKe Palmer and Kandi Burruss share laughs, wisdom, and unfiltered truths during a live podcast taping at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

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Icons, surprises, and heartfelt moments turned the Caesar’s Superdome into a living tribute to Black artistry and community.

Maplewood native Lauryn Hill took the stage at 2:30 a.m. July 5 for her Essence Festival headlining set in New Orleans ...

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

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

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