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

Free programming during the celebration in NOLA provided tools, support, and access to care for festivalgoers trying to live ...

The 2025 Essence Festival of Culture brought a weekend of empowerment, entertainment, music, and more! 12 News’ Kayla ...

Grammy-winner Lauryn Hill chipped in this week when her headline set at the Essence Festival in New Orleans was almost two hours late. She was to take the stage at 12:35 a.m. but she did not start ...

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ESSENCE Festival 2025, which took place at Caesars Superdome, in the heart of Louisiana, welcomed the best in music, culture, and entertainment for a weekend of celebration, nostalgia, and breathtakin ...