On the first night of the 2016 Essence Festival, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds went for a run, the members of New Edition sweated to their own oldies, and Maxwell was on ...

More than two decades after its founding as the anniversary celebration of a magazine marketed to African-American women, the Essence Festival finally will welcome one of the most prominent and ...

On the epic day two of this year's ESSENCE Festival, we took it to the next level with another star studded stage, including Mariah Carey Herself. Common, Charlie Wilson and more of the hottest acts ...

(AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) If for no other reason, the 2016 Essence Festival is noteworthy for finally coaxing Mariah Carey to New Orleans. In 2001, Carey shot a video for her “Don’t Stop (Funkin’ 4 ...

This year's Essence Festival arrives under the shadow of Prince, whose magical, explosively purple headlining appearance at Essence's 20th anniversary is remembered among the festival's best and, ...

*The folks at the ESSENCE Festival want you to know that world renowned television host, actress, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey will appear at the 2016 edition of the event ...

Essence magazine is expanding their consumer reach with a beauty and style expo at its 2016 Essence Festival, sponsored by brands like Coca-Cola and Ford. The festival, which takes place in New ...

In the heart of the vibrant and sultry city of New Orleans, there exists a phenomenon that transcends mere music and culture—it’s an experience, a celebration of life itself. For nearly three decades, ...

Essence has a bit more latitude, especially now that select rappers are in the mix. But this week’s release of the 2016 roster was delayed more than once while the festival’s producers worked to ...

The 2016 Essence Festival returns to New Orleans this summer for its 22nd annual event with Mariah Carey, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar, Maxwell and many other hip-hop, R&B and funk artists. Essence Fest ...