
13 Maxwell Songs That Will Always Be On Repeat
Watch Kourtney Heart's New Video, "Can't Stop"
ESSENCE Festival alum Kourtney Heart shows us what true R&B—and love—is in her new single.

ESSENCE Fest Center Stage: Our Best Pics
During the ESSENCE Festival, the Center Stage in the Convention Center was the place to meet ESSENCE editors and some of today's hottest celebrities and personalities. Check out who showed up.
Victoria Rowell Dishes on Her Upcoming Show, 'The Rich & the Ruthless'
One of our favorite soapstars of all time shares about her latest project, her takeaways from the ESSENCE Festival and joining in the new ESSENCE #HeIsNotASuspect campaign.

The Best Quotes from the Empowerment Experience
Inspiring leaders and entertainers from Al Sharpton to Niecy Nash shared their wisdom during the ESSENCE Festival's Empowerment Experience. Here's a taste of some of their best comments.

Brandy's Stylish ESSENCE Festival Looks
Let Brandy's trendy 2013 ESSENCE Festival outfits inspire you to bring new energy to your summer wardrobe.
ESSENCE's Michelle Ebanks on 'Steve Harvey Morning Show' Thursday
Tune in to a "Steve Harvey Morning Show" segment featuring ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks on the 2013 ESSENCE Festival.
ESSENCE Fest Speakers on Trayvon Martin Case
The tragic case of Trayvon Martin came up during the ESSENCE Festival Empowerment Experience. Find out what a few speakers had to say.
Our Favorite Superlounge Acts
Anthony David, Mint Condition and Kourtney Heart perform at the 2013 ESSENCE Festival.
Watch Anthony David's ESSENCE Festival Performance
Anthony David performs "Forever More" in the Ford Superlounge at the 2013 ESSENCE Festival.
Must-See: Watch Kourtney Heart's ESSENCE Festival Performance
Check out R&B singer Kourtney Heart perform at the 2013 ESSENCE Festival.
Check Out Mint Condition's ESSENCE Festival Show
Watch Mint Condition's ESSENCE Festival performance of "Breakin' My Heart."

Celebs You Met at ESSENCE Fest
We delved into Instagram to find out the celebrities you had the chance to meet at the ESSENCE Festival.

A Taste of the 2013 ESSENCE Festival Marketplace Vendors
Check out some of the vendors that caught our attention during the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans.

2013 ESSENCE Festival: All Star Gospel Tribute
Check out highlights from the Gospel Tribute at the 2013 ESSENCE Festival.

Festival Fans: Our Favorite Shots
People from all over the country flocked to the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans over July 4th weekend. Check out our best crowd shots from the big event.
ESSENCE Festival Vendors Share Love of Event
ESSENCE Festival vendors discuss what the event has done for their business.