Missy Elliott is joining the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture as a headliner. In a statement to Complex, Elliott pointed to the historic importance of this year’s edition of the New Orleans event. […]
Get ready! The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is returning to New Orleans for the 29th year and this time, the annual event is celebrating Hip-Hop in all of its glory. Source: Mariano Regidor/ Redferns/ […]
Over the weekend ESSENCE Girls United hosted its third annual summit at the Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center and a bevy of business-minded baddies were in the building. Source: Stephon Williams / ESSENCE Girls United Summit […]
Angela Bassett is the latest cover star for Essence Magazine, talking all about her highly-anticipated performance in the Black Panther sequel. Source: Essence Magazine / Essence Magazine Inside of the magazine’s Nov/Dec 2022 issue, the […]
Much to the dismay of racists online, Halle Bailey — of the celebrated sister duo Chloe x Halle — has embodied the titular red-haired mermaid in Disney’s forthcoming live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid. The actress and […]
We love to see it! Source: Black Excellence Brunch The ESSENCE Festival edition of the iconic Black Excellence Brunch (sponsored by Hallmark and Cantu) brought out tastemakers, move-makers, and creatives for an afternoon of good […]
During the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Ford returned for their 14th year as the exclusive vehicle sponsor and brought out a bevy of celebs to celebrate. This year, Ford’s theme was “JOYRIDE” with the […]
The Essence Festival of Culture has landed itself in hot water with Nicki Minaj’s loyal fan base. Ever since announcing Minaj as the festival headliner, Essence promised that the rapper’s performance would be livestreamed via […]