Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige are among the headlining acts for this year’s ESSENCE Festival, which is set to take place July 5-8 in New Orleans. Specially curated by The Roots, the star-studded... Read More
Although the year isn’t over just yet, the ESSENCE Festival is already gearing up for the new year with the announcement of its initial lineup, headlined by Diana Ross and Mary J. Blige. The... Read More
Common brought the “Love” to ESSENCE Fest. During his performance at the New Orleans festival on Saturday (Jul. 2), the Chicago MC delivered his new single “Love Star” and revealed a release date for... Read More
Can’t stop, won’t stop. The ESSENCE Festival already has a star-studded lineup this year, and now they’ve announced even more big names. After confirming Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, and Maxwell in March, the music... Read More
The ESSENCE Festival is back with another all-star lineup. Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, and Maxwell will headline the 22nd annual festival in New Orleans. The three superstars will take the stage during the nighttime... Read More
Sparks were flying when Missy Elliott took the stage on Day 3 of the Essence Festival at New Orleans’ Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday (July 4). In addition to performances from Usher, Mystikal, and Erykah... Read More
New Orleans was the place to be on Day 3 of the Essence Music Festival. Saturday’s lineup featured performances from some of R&B’s biggest past and present stars including Charlie Wilson, Faith Evans, Solange,... Read More
Following last weekend’s BET Awards, the stars migrated from Los Angeles to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival. Maxwell, Jill Scott, Emeli Sandé, and Chrisette Michele helped kick off the four-day festival at... Read More
Eve strutted back to the stage during the ESSENCE Music Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. The Philly MC had the crowd dancing along as she performed her hits including... Read More
Keyshia Cole commanded the stage with a soulful set on the first day of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans on Friday. Dressed in white, the blonde songstress had the mostly female audience... Read More
The sweet sounds of D’Angelo echoed through the Mercedez-Benz Superdome as the ESSENCE Music Festival got underway on Friday. Following his first televised performance in 12 years at the BET Awards last weekend, the... Read More
Some of music’s biggest voices are headed to New Orleans. Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, and Fantasia have been announced as performers for this year’s ESSENCE Music Festival.
