Get the dish on all things entertainment!
Get in the center of all the action at the ultimate entertainment hub featuring live interviews and performances, screenings of never before seen previews, and a chance to meet and mingle with your favorite celebs!
JULY 5th-7th | 9:30AM-5PM
Ernest N Morial Convention Center
Free Admission.
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Programming
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Discover BET+ : BET’s Premiere Streaming Service
Introducing BET+, the streaming service curating the best of black culture with new originals, the most loved classics, and more. Don’t miss an exclusive premiere of “First Wives Club”, celebrating sisterhood and friendship, starring Jill Scott.
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Family Reunion
Loretta Devine and the cast of the Netflix original series Family Reunion meet together under one roof at Essence Fest!
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Exclusive Sneak Peek of "Brian Banks" at ESSENCE
Don’t miss an exclusive sneak peek and Q&A with the cast of Brian Banks at ESSENCE on Friday, July 5!
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Check Out The Special Starz Event
Don’t miss STARZ hit show, POWER at the Center Stage on Saturday featuring exclusive cast appearances!
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HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show!
Join Robin Thede of HBO’s upcoming series A Black Lady Sketch Show at Center Stage on Sunday!
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Pearson-World Premiere!
Fierce and fiery Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) takes on Chicago politics. Get a first look at USA’s original series followed by cast Q&A.
