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Top 5 Moments from ESSENCE Live

We have the best moments you may have missed from ESSENCE Live including Janelle Monae's album listening party, Naturi Naughton's empowerment advice, and all the side-eyes from the Slayed or Shade panel.
By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
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Janelle Monae Gets ‘Turnt’

Janelle Monae and the Wondaland crew take us inside the listening party for their upcoming album Eephus. Get your first look here.

Top 5 Moments from ESSENCE Live
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Wendell Pierce Shows Off his NOLA Knowledge

Wendell Pierce (aka Bunk from The Wire) stopped by ESSENCE Live to gear everyone up for ESSENCE Fest 2015. Fellow Louisiana native Dana Johnson put him through his paces in a NOLA knowledge lightning round. Watch here.

Top 5 Moments from ESSENCE Live
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‘Power’ Star Naturi Naughton Empowers Women

Take some advice from Naturi Naughton: “Sistas, make sure you protect yourself at the end of the day.” See more of her financial advice in this clip from ESSENCE Live.

Top 5 Moments from ESSENCE Live
04
Spring Into Seasonal Hair Accessories

ESSENCE Beauty Director Pamela E. Christiani is bringing the hair bling to get your ‘do looking hot this season. Check out her best tips right here.

Top 5 Moments from ESSENCE Live
05
NBC’s ‘The Wiz.’ Slayed or Shade?

Demetria Lucas, Rae Holliday and the ESSENCE editors weigh in on the NBC remake of “The Wiz.” Do they give the diverse musical a Slayed or Shade? Find out here. 

Top 5 Moments from ESSENCE Live