The ESSENCE Festival is known to break, and spotlight, some of the hottest artists in music each year. While our mainstage celebrates the musicians we’re all familiar with, the Superlounge is where ...

On the epic day three of this year's ESSENCE Festival, we took it to the next level with another star studded stage, including Ciara and Kendrick Lamar. Puff Daddy and the Family, Kehlani and more of ...

With just 10 days to go until the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, Music Choice has the perfect way to get you pumped for the big event. The multi-platform music video network is now featuring a top level ...

The wait is over: Our night-by-night lineup for the 2016 ESSENCE Festival is here! Whether you’re all about seeing headliners Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar and Maxwell or just-announced additions Puff ...

Gracing the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Stage for the 22nd annual Festival will be a who’s who of fierce women known for running their game, whether it’s acting, dance or supermodeldom. Among those ...

As we count down to the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, June 30-July 3 in New Orleans, artists and speakers from our power-packed lineup will reveal how they step up their slay game. This week we have St.

In the heart of the vibrant and sultry city of New Orleans, there exists a phenomenon that transcends mere music and culture—it’s an experience, a celebration of life itself. For nearly three decades, ...

Are you ready to look even more fierce, flawless and fabulous? Of course you are. Then this year’s ESSENCE Festival is the place to be for our inaugural Beauty & Style Expo. The blowout—which will ...