The 2026 Essence Festival of Culture runs Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, with evening concerts at the Superdome.

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Li’l Friday features dozens of ways for people to enjoy the weekend via theater, music, art, culinary happenings and more.

The superstar headlined the magazine's first-ever music festival, a blowout Fourth of July party on the Hudson River that ...

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The Essence Fest stage turned into a moment for the Atlanta singer and the Miami rapper as one of the ...

For over 5 years, Arthur has been professionally covering video games, writing guides and walkthroughs. His passion for video games began at age 10 in 2010 when he first played Gothic, an immersive ...

ESSENCE Black Women in Music honors Monica, celebrating her 30-year R&B career, timeless hits, and lasting impact on the genre.

Since the Red Clay Strays released their new album, “Grateful,” on Friday, reviewers have had a chance to weigh in. At outlets such as Rolling Stone, NPR and Saving Country Music, reviewers have found ...