Videos
Jul 29, 2016
Kim Fields on What She's Learned from 40 Years in Show Biz
The "Real Housewives of Atlanta' star dishes on what she has learned about being the spotlight since she was 7 years old.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 15, 2016
ESSENCE Festival Vendor Spotlight: Zero Stigma Seeks to Erase Mental Health Shame
The non-profit organization's motto? No Shame, No Blame.
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Jul 7, 2016
R&B Real Talk with Mariah Carey
In an exclusive interview after making her ESSENCE Festival debut as the Saturday night headliner, Mariah Carey revealed when she fell in love with R&B and why she loves ESSENCE.
Videos
Jul 7, 2016
Maxwell Dishes on His ESSENCE Festival Performance
In an exclusive chat the day after headlining last Friday night's lineup, Maxwell reflects on his Superdome show and what ESSENCE and New Orleans mean to him.
Videos
Jul 6, 2016
Relive the Most Unforgettable Moments of the 2016 ESSENCE Festival
Check out a few of the highlights of this year's ESSENCE Festival! From Oprah's empowering talk to Kendrick Lamar and Diddy's electrifying performances, we'll be talking about this year's festival all summer.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 4, 2016
Puff Daddy & the Family Get ESSENCE Fest Turned All the Way Up with Closing Set
Mase, Faith Evans, 112 and French Montana joined Puff Daddy for a memorable Essence Fest finale that took us all home on a high.
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Jul 3, 2016
Verizon Behind The Velvet Rope: ESSENCE Festival Day 2
ESSENCE sat down with celebs that shared their uplifting stories and favorite inspirational quotes.
ESSENCE Festival 2016
ESSENCE Festival 2016
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Videos
Jul 7, 2016
R&B Real Talk with Mariah Carey
In an exclusive interview after making her ESSENCE Festival debut as the Saturday night headliner, Mariah Carey revealed when she fell in love with R&B and why she loves ESSENCE.
Videos
Jul 7, 2016
Maxwell Dishes on His ESSENCE Festival Performance
In an exclusive chat the day after headlining last Friday night’s lineup, Maxwell reflects on his Superdome show and what ESSENCE and New Orleans mean to him.
Videos
Jul 6, 2016
Relive the Most Unforgettable Moments of the 2016 ESSENCE Festival
Check out a few of the highlights of this year’s ESSENCE Festival! From Oprah’s empowering talk to Kendrick Lamar and Diddy’s electrifying performances, we’ll be talking about this year’s festival all summer.
Celebrity
Apr 18, 2016
10 Times Common Gave Us Conscious Life!
Common is more than just a rapper, an actor and one fine man—he’s also a conscious brother who we’re thrilled to have back at the ESSENCE Festival June 30-July 3 in New Orleans!
2016 ESSENCE Festival
May 12, 2016
ESSENCE Fest Artist Andra Day: My Life in 10 Songs
From Billie Holiday to Prince, these tunes are diamonds and pearls to the current ESSENCE cover girl.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 30, 2016
ESSENCE Fest Artist Dej Loaf: My Life in 10 Songs
From 2Pac and Mary J. to Lil’ Kim and Aaliyah, these are the songs that have rocked the life of the rapper, who will hit the ESSENCE Festival stage on Sunday.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Apr 15, 2016
ESSENCE Fest Artist Daley: My Life in 10 Songs
Of course Sade is on the list.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 20, 2016
ESSENCE Festival Speaker Cynthia Bailey Shares Her Beauty Secrets
Real Housewives of Atlanta star reveals her five beauty must-haves to keep her looking young and vibrant.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
May 7, 2016
Puff Daddy, Common and Kendrick Rock the Mic on Our ESSENCE Fest Playlist
Puff Daddy, Common and Kendrick Rock the Mic on Our ESSENCE Fest Playlist
2016 ESSENCE Festival
May 13, 2016
From Ciara to Mariah, Our ESSENCE Festival Playlist Will Give You Life!
Ciara takes you to the club and Mariah takes you to church on these tracks to rock on the road to ESSENCE Festival, June 30-July in New Orleans.
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2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 13, 2016
ESSENCE Festival Artist Estelle: My Life in 10 Songs
From Bob Marley to Mary J. Blige, these tunes inspire nothing but real love from Estelle, who will perform at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, held June 30-July 3 in New Orleans.
Videos
Jun 13, 2016
R&B Real Talk with St. Beauty
In this installment of our "No. 1 Festival for R&B" video series, St. Beauty—who will be performing at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, held June 30-July 3 in New Orleans—share their R&B reflections and the soundtracks to their first loves.
Videos
Jun 13, 2016
InstaJam with St. Beauty
In this installment of our "No. 1 Festival for R&B" video series, St. Beauty—who will be performing at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, held June 30-July 3 in New Orleans—freestyle a one-of-a-kind joint just for us!
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 13, 2016
Keke Wyatt Talks Being a Wife, Mom to Eight And ESSENCE Festival Tribute to The Clark Sisters
"My secret to raising all these babies is keeping everybody content, which is making sure everybody has their own mommy/baby time, daddy/baby time, mommy/daddy/baby time," says the ESSENCE Festival performer.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 12, 2016
Meet Millinery Artist Harriet Rosebud Who's Been to Every ESSENCE Festival
Hat maker Harriet Rosebud was the first Black millinery artist to be licensed in the U.S. and has been to every single ESSENCE Festival since 1995.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 9, 2016
5 Ways That ESSENCE Fest Headliner Mariah Carey Changed the Music Game
Find out exactly why Mariah Carey—who will headline ESSENCE Festival on July 2 in New Orleans— is a groundbreaking artist.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 9, 2016
Throwback Thursday: ESSENCE Festival 2016 Artists' Past ESSENCE Covers
Catch these dynamic ladies on stage or on a panel at this year's biggest festival.
2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jun 9, 2016
Tune In to 'ESSENCE Live' For A Chance To Win A Pair of Tickets to ESSENCE Festival 2016
Watch ESSENCE Live on Thursday, June 9, on Facebook, for a chance to win a pair of ESSENCE Festival tickets.
Videos
Jun 8, 2016
ESSENCE Staff Wigs Out About Lil' Kim Coming to ESSENCE Fest!
Do you want to know just how excited we are about this week's announcement that Lil' Kim will be joining Puff Daddy & the Family at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival for an epic finale on July 3? Check out our own "Crush on You" video tribute to Queen Bee.