ESSENCE Fest 2018: Janet Jackson, The Roots, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Miguel, Erykah Badu, XSCAPE, Daniel Caesar, Fantasia, Snoop, H.E.R., Queen Latifah, SWV & More...See The Full List!
Tichina Arnold and Teyonah Parris join Makho and ESSENCE beauty editor, Nikki Brown, in an exciting game of NBA Pictionary
Grab your squad, beat the rush and plan your trip to the longest-running festival curated for and by Black women.
Mary's 'Strength of a Woman' brunch in New Orleans was a star-studded affair.
Add 'funniest storyteller ever' to Miss Thang's resume.
If Dina has her way, the ladies will be joining us for our international edition of ESSENCE Festival in Durban sooner than later!
Join us as we take ESSENCE Fest abroad to South Africa for the second year in a row!
Time to mark your calendars and put your #GirlsTrip plans in motion.
Here's how you can get instant access to early bird tickets, giveaway info and much more.
Grab your squad, beat the rush and plan your trip to the longest-running festival curated for and by Black women.
Mary’s ‘Strength of a Woman’ brunch in New Orleans was a star-studded affair.
Add ‘funniest storyteller ever’ to Miss Thang’s resume.
If you have a crush on Kofi, these photos may break your heart.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the audience as two of music’s most powerful voices joined forces to pay tribute to Dr. Cissy Houston at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival.
Mary’s ‘Strength of a Woman’ brunch in New Orleans was a star-studded affair.
In her most vulnerable era yet, the Queen of Afrobeats opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the sisterhood that keeps her grounded.
A breakdown of the Black women dominating this year’s earnings list — and the sports paying out the most.
They made it Instagram official, got engaged, married, and welcomed babies, and some simply made us swoon. See the best Black celebrity couples of 2025.
The hip-hop mogul gives some serious advice on self-improvement.
Monica, Angela Rye, Niecy Nash and more joined ESSENCE to honor Mary during a private brunch following her unforgettable performance at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival.
The influencer and ‘STAR’ actor delivered plenty of gems on the ESSENCE Fest Beauty and Style Stage
Handsome heartthrob Kofi Siriboe tells ESSENCE what it's like being a sexy symbol and working with Jada Pinkett Smith for the first time.
Go behind-the-scenes with Ro James as he talks about his cultural background and musical influences.
The producer opened up about her early career and mistakes.
You'll never guess who she says would be the best person for the job.
The mother and grandmother unveiled her surprisingly simple beauty secrets on the 2017 ESSENCE Festival Beauty and Style Stage. Take notes!
The beauty and pain of Black lives as seen through the eyes of a talented young New Olreans visionary.
