
ESSENCE Festival Of Culture 2021 Dates Announced
This year, with the theme ‘Live Loud,’ ESSENCE is thrilled to curate an invaluable hybrid experience that offers the best of in-person and virtual worlds.

Happy 50th Birthday Mary J. Blige! Watch Her Top 7 Essence Fest Moments
The queen of hip-hop soul is a staple at the Superdome.




Carol's Daughter Founder Lisa Price Learned This Stinky Feet Hack From Prince
The beauty boss recalls some of her most memorable moments.

UPDATED: A Message Regarding The 2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture And The Coronavirus
An update to our community and partners regarding our plans in light of coronavirus/COVID-19.

DJ D-Nice Is Breaking The Internet & Lifting Spirits Worldwide With His Star-Studded Instagram Dance Parties
With over 1ooK viewers and counting, the coronavirus quarantine blues are no match for the most epic virtual happy hour you never knew you needed.

Overjoyed! LeToya Luckett Is Pregnant With Her Second Child
The singer and actress and her entrepreneur husband shared the happy news on Instagram today.

Brandy And Ray J Say Kim Kardashian’s Braids Aren’t Cultural Appropriation
"It’s a compliment."

Essence Fest 2020: Here's The Full Superdome Lineup So Far!
Bruno Mars, Janet Jackson, Summer Walker, Patti LaBelle, Raphael Saadiq, Tamia, Jidenna, Saweetie, Sir & more. Tickets on sale now!

2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture: Bruno Mars, Janet Jackson, Summer Walker, Patti LaBelle & More To Perform
Plus: Summer Walker, Jidenna, Tamia, Saweetie, SIR, June's Diary, D Smoke & more. Ticket packages on sale now!

Dems Highlight Importance Of Health Care At Rep. Waters' Millennial Media Row
House Democrats taking part in Rep. Maxine Waters' Millennial Media Row highlighted the importance of affordable and universal health care.

Meagan Good, Grace Byers And More Join New Comedy About Black Women Chasing Their Dreams
Previously known as "Harlem," the female-focused comedy is the latest from Tracy Oliver, the scribe behind "Little" and "First Wives Club."

These 10 Celebrities Are Earning Big, While Side-Hustling Like The Rest Of Us
If you're new to the side hustle economy, let these celebs be your guide.

This CC Cream Is About To Replace My Foundation For Winter
An alternative to foundation and concealer, CC cream is making its way back into my beauty routine.

Here’s How Journalist April Ryan Built A Thriving 30-Year Career
If career longevity is a skill, then Ryan is a master.

Tickets For The 2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Are Now Available!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the ESSENCE brand with the ultimate global Black culture experience in New Orleans!

Mikki Taylor, Alva Chinn And Deborah Riley Draper On How A 1973 Fund-raiser Broke Color Barriers For Black Models
The moment that changed everything.