2015 ESSENCE Fest performer, Jeff Bradshaw teamed up with fellow 2015 #EssenceFest performers Robert Glasper, Eric Roberson and Tweet to create a song about that one person you’ll always love. Over a ...

Missy Elliott took the stage Saturday night and rocked through nearly 20 years of hits. Of course, no Essence Festival is complete with the “Queen of Essence Fest” Mary J. Blige. She has performed at ...

The 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans is in full swing after its kick off on Thursday night (July 3). Trey Songz performed a surprisingly abysmal set but it was sort of a preliminary day for ...

As July quickly approaches, we wanted to bring your attention to one of our most asked questions: Can you bring your kids to ESSENCE Fest? Why yes, you can! We want the entire family to have the time ...

The third day of the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans featured plenty of fireworks at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday night (July 4). From Erykah Badu calling her ex-boyfriend out ...

“On the heels of the ESSENCE Festival’s epic 20th anniversary celebration in 2014, we’re delighted to announce a selection of the best artists and biggest names in entertainment who will take the ...

Time Inc.‘s Essence magazine will effectively turn into a 24-hour TV network for four days over the July 4th weekend — with plans to stream more than 100 hours of free online video from the 2015 ...

The 2015 Essence Festival takes over the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the next few days. The 21st edition doesn't count as a landmark year, ...

Usher's performance at the 2011 Essence Festival boasted an elaborate production with a flying carpet, a moving sidewalk, a troupe of eight dancers, abundant choreography and the star trussed up in ...

Earlier this year, Missy Elliott emerged from the Technicolor cave she'd been hiding in to bless Katy Perry, the NFL and the world at large with a performance at the Super Bowl. That quick turn in ...

Usher's performance at the 2011 Essence Festival boasted an elaborate production with a flying carpet, a moving sidewalk, a troupe of eight dancers, abundant choreography and the star trussed up in ...