New York City dance-punk greats the Rapture have announced their first headlining tour in 15 years, with a North American leg ...

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Essence has stepped in to make it crystal clear that no slander against Ms. Lauryn Hill will be tolerated following her ...

The four-day festival in New Orleans was bogged down by numerous technical issues and set times running behind schedule.

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women.

Chris Smith's documentary about New Wave greats Devo will arrive on Netflix in August after earning rave reviews at Sundance last year.

Lauryn Hill faced heated criticism after taking to the stage at Essence Festival at 2:30 A.M. in New Orleans, but the organizers have made it clear the ...

Lauryn Hill defended by festival organizers after performing at 2am to nearly-empty stadium - Essence Festival took full ...

Congressman Troy Carter (D-Louisiana) of New Orleans attended each day of Essence. Carter called the event a great ...

Essence Festival 2025 organizers respond to frustration over VVIP pricing and late concert start times. The 2025 Essence ...

The organizers of the Essence Festival have defended Lauryn Hill following her late appearance at the event, which saw her ...

Essence Festival is taking the blame for Lauryn Hill’s set being delayed until the wee hours of Friday night (July 4), when ...