It’s that time of year! Every July, New Orleans, the southern city, fills up with women, families, friends, and more to enjoy, empower, be entertained and more. From celebrity-filled panels to star-studded musical guests and more, Essence Festival brings out the best…so naturally, there is style! See who turned up the fashion to match the heat […]

It’s that time of year! Every July, New Orleans, the southern city, fills up with women, families, friends, and more to enjoy, empower, be entertained and more. From celebrity-filled panels to star-studded musical guests and more, Essence Festival brings out the best…so naturally, there is style! See who turned up the fashion to match the heat […]

Headed to Essence Fest this weekend? Here's what you should wear. You're welcome.

The Essence Music Festival will take a moment from all of the great music and partying to push for justice and equal treatment. Organizers for…

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During this year’s “Essence Music Festival,” Roland Martin host of “NewsOne Now” sat down with Kem to talk about his new album, “Promise To Love.”…

Campbell will kick off her Essence Music Festival Participation as a headliner at Woldenberg Park in New Orleans for Family Day on Thursday, July 3rd. The WEtv Star will take some time on Friday, July 4th to greet fans at the WEtv booth at the Essence Festival, as well as participating in a Q&A hosted […]

The Essence Music Festival gets bigger and better every year and includes four days, eight stages and guess who? Beyonce! Just with that headliner alone, we know many of us are sold already. It’s the biggest black music festival of the summer and if you’re like us, you’re already in the gym trying to get […]

Radio One Founder Ms. Cathy Hughes called “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” to talk about being the recipient of McDonald’s 365 Black Award at the upcoming Essence Music Festival. (Radio One, Inc. is the parent company of Praise 103.9.) In addition, Ms. Hughes gives her opinion on this year’s BET Awards, talks about the her […]

5 years after the devestation of hurricane Katrina, the annual Essence Music Festival helps in the ongoing recovery.  Witness many artists and attendees enjoy the celebration.  Watch the festival on TV One this Sunday.  Read more