New Orleans was once again the epicenter of Black culture, creativity, and community during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®. Over the Fourth of July weekend, stars ...

Richelieu Dennis, executive chairman of Sundial Media Group, which owns Essence, spoke about the mounting criticism of the decades-old festival.

After Lauryn Hill closed Night 1 of Essence Festival in the wee hours of Saturday morning, festival organizers shouldered blame for the delay.

The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to calls for growth.

ESSENCE Editor Victoria Uwumarogie explores Martha’s Vineyard for a soulful retreat powered by smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant.

Stephanie Mills had a few words about her participation in the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture. Needless, to say the icon was displeased.

Essence Fest 2025 saw a decline in bookings, which industry experts attribute to broader macroeconomic challenges beyond New Orleans.

Essence Festival weekend saw a slump in hotel and short-term rental bookings The visitor numbers were down from last year's bumper 30th anniversary Essence Fest. But it may also be an indication ...

Essence Fest Takes Responsibility for Lauryn Hill Ending Show at 3:37 A.M.: 'The Delay? Not Hers' The Fugees singer took the stage at an almost-empty Caesars Superdome two hours behind schedule ...

The couple excitedly announces to ESSENCE that they are having their first child together and couldn’t be happier.

Amid widespread online scrutiny following the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga is entering the chat.

The Essence of the Crown exhibition centers around the impact hair has on the African American culture.