Live performance to an empty audience? It’s something many up-and-coming artistes know all too well. But this time, it was Lauryn Hill at the Essence Fest — rocking the stage at 3.37 am with no crowd ...

Singer Lauryn Hill has addressed fan confusion after her headline performance at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans was ...

'Beyond the Gates’ Fan Favorites Reunite— and Soap Fans Are Losing It originally appeared on Parade. On the fourth of July, ...

Stephanie Mills blasts 2025 Essence Festival over sound issues, poor planning, and lack of professionalism in open letter.

R&B IT-Girl Mariah The Scientist set the Coca-Cola stage ablaze at the beverage giant’s bustling booth during this year’s ...

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

Discover why Essence Fest remains a powerful force in Black culture, showcasing lively energy and community spirit.

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

The vibrant Chikhal Kalo 2025 Festival culminated  at Sri Devki Krishna Temple, Marcel, bringing together hundreds of ...

The reunion comes two years after Marcille filed for divorce from the lawyer, whom she shares two sons and a daughter from a ...

She took requests to sing "I Gotta Find Peace of Mind" and "Tell Him," per Rolling Stone, and also performed songs from her ...

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...