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The 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival brings The 90’s Heat with Special Performances of the Hottest Albums Celebrating 25 Years

Michael MitchellApril 10, 2019

by Michael MitchellApril 10, 20190189

The ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola, the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience and largest celebration of global Black culture, is set to bring...

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Janet Jackson Covers New ESSENCE, Pens “Letter From My Heart”: Her Intimate Message To Black Women

Kevin RossJune 20, 2018June 24, 2018

by Kevin RossJune 20, 2018June 24, 20180151

ESSENCE Exclusive: Global Music Icon Janet Jackson Pens "Letter From My Heart": Her Intimate Message To Black Women Revealing Her Journey To Finding Joy For ESSENCE's...

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“THE GREAT XSCAPE TOUR” Platinum Selling R&B Quartet XSCAPE Announce Nation-Wide Tour With Special Guests Monica and Tamar Braxton

Scotty BSeptember 19, 2017

by Scotty BSeptember 19, 2017069

One of the most beloved groups in R&B history, XSCAPE, have announced their first-ever headlining tour, THE GREAT XSCAPE TOUR. Answering the overwhelming demand of...

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Mocha-to-Go! Girlfriend Power Moves

Scotty BJuly 13, 2017July 16, 2017

by Scotty BJuly 13, 2017July 16, 2017063

It’s summertime and there is nothing like fun in the sun with your girls. Especially since friends are the family that we choose. And when...

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McDonald’s 365Black Awards set to premiere on BET Networks

Hassahn LigginsAugust 18, 2016

by Hassahn LigginsAugust 18, 2016069

McDonald's USA will televise its 13th annual 365Black Awards ceremony for the fourth consecutive year on the national cable television network Black Entertainment Television® (BET®)....

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Mariah Carey, Judith Hill, Janelle, and Common Light Up the ESSENCE Festival Stage

Hassahn LigginsJuly 4, 2016

by Hassahn LigginsJuly 4, 2016043

New Orleans was on and poppin' this holiday weekend as the ESSENCE Festival made it's way back to the bayou. If you want juts a...

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STARS OF WGN AMERICA’S SMASH HIT “UNDERGROUND” TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 2016 ESSENCE FESTIVAL IN NEW ORLEANS

Kevin RossJune 23, 2016October 21, 2018

by Kevin RossJune 23, 2016October 21, 2018094

CALLING ALL ‘UNDERGROUND’ FANS! STARS OF WGN AMERICA’S SMASH HIT “UNDERGROUND” TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 2016 ESSENCE FESTIVAL IN NEW ORLEANS ALDIS HODGE (‘Noah’), ALANO...

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Jill Scott Talks “The Lullaby Album,” Deprogramming, and More

Hassahn LigginsJuly 11, 2013July 11, 2013

by Hassahn LigginsJuly 11, 2013July 11, 2013066

Jill Scott talks about her two new albums, "The Lullaby Album" and another unnamed project. She also talks about whom she has been working with...

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Over 540,000 Attendees Descend Upon New Orleans for the Essence Festival

Hassahn LigginsJuly 8, 2013

by Hassahn LigginsJuly 8, 2013034

Over 540,000 attendees from around the globe descended upon New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend for the 19th annual ESSENCE Festival, making 2013 the...