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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 | 10:58 AM

D'Angelo Shares the True Meaning of His 'Untitled' Video

The EMF performer maintains the video wasn't about sex, but his grandmother's cooking.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | 1:00 PM

This ESSENCE cover girl is gearing up for the release of Rock of Ages.

Monday, May 14, 2012 | 11:45 AM

Check out EMF New and Next artist Diggy Simmons' new video "Two Up."

Monday, May 14, 2012 | 6:00 AM

Watch as former 112 band member Q. Parker gets back in his groove with a hot new video for his latest single, "Show You How."

Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 10:22 AM

Diggy Simmons, The OMG Girlz and The Roots of Music will perform on July 5.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012 | 3:00 PM

Watch the ESSENCE Music Festival headliner's newest video with rapper Rick Ross.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012 | 12:00 PM

The ESSENCE Music Festival headliner will inducted on August 14 in Tennessee.

Friday, May 04, 2012 | 6:00 AM

There'll be plenty of inspiration at this year's ESSENCE Music Festival as Yolanda Adams and more honor Mary Mary and Fred Hammond.

Thursday, May 03, 2012 | 9:55 AM

R&B crooners D'Angelo and Trey Songz will join Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Estelle and more.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 | 11:33 AM

Keyshia Cole's newest reality show "Family First" is set to air on BET this fall.

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ESSENCE Music Festival Performer Melanie Fiona attends the Maxim Hot 100 party in New York City.