‘s 365Black Awards
The 12th annual McDonald's 365Black Awards honor exceptional African-American leaders during ESSENCE Festival weekend in New Orleans, featuring Ava DuVernay and Dr. Marvin Sapp....
C.J. Morgan Medical Fundraiser, Radio Vet Needs Help
Radio veteran C.J. Morgan, former Q93-FM morning show host, needs medical bill assistance. A GoFundMe campaign seeks $50,000 with Memphis and New Orleans events planned....
Ava DuVernay Directs Hurricane Katrina Film
Ava DuVernay announces new Hurricane Katrina film project following her success with Selma. The acclaimed director shares her journey from publicist to filmmaker....
Rico Love on SESAC, Songwriting and Artist Growth
Rico Love discusses his transition from hit songwriter for Beyoncé and Usher to solo artist, sharing insights on SESAC, dealing with industry egos, and balancing...
Mary J. Blige on Music, Food, New Orleans & Artists
Mary J. Blige shares insights on music, New Orleans culture, and rising artists like Sam Smith backstage at ESSENCE Festival 2014....
Essence Festival’s 20th Anniversary Draws Record Crowds
Essence Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary with record-breaking 550,000 attendees in New Orleans. Prince, Mary J. Blige, and Lionel Richie headlined the largest gathering in...
2014 ESSENCE Festival Headliners Revealed
The 2014 Essence Festival announces its 20th anniversary lineup featuring Prince, Mary J. Blige, Lionel Richie, and more performing July 3-6 in New Orleans....
New Orleans Music Industry Icon Larry McKinley Dies at 85
New Orleans music industry legend Larry McKinley, co-founder of Minit Records and key figure in the Jazz & Heritage Festival, died at 85 from complications...
Live Nation Acquires Voodoo Music & Arts Experience
Live Nation Entertainment acquires Voodoo Music & Arts Experience, New Orleans' acclaimed annual festival celebrating its 15th anniversary this November....
D.L. Hughley Chops it Up with LeBron Joseph at KMEZ
Comedian D.L. Hughley visited Old School 106.7 KMEZ in New Orleans for an interview with Program Director LeBron Joseph during his recent trip to the...
ESSENCE Festival 2013 Draws Record 540,000 Attendees
ESSENCE Festival 2013 broke attendance records with 540,000 attendees in New Orleans, featuring Beyoncé, Maxwell, and 50+ artists across multiple stages....
Essence Festival: 19 Years of Culture
The 19th annual Essence Festival celebrates African-American culture with headliners Beyoncé, Maxwell, and New Edition performing in New Orleans....
E.F. Cuttin
E.F. Cuttin is one of Louisiana's top DJs with 30 years experience, hosting shows at House of Blues and WTUL FM while touring with Curren$y...
Essence and MSNBC Partner for Live Festival Coverage
ESSENCE and MSNBC partner for unprecedented live coverage at the 2013 ESSENCE Festival featuring hosts like Rev. Al Sharpton and Tamron Hall....
New Orleans Mother’s Day Shooter Akein Scott Arrested
19-year-old Akein Scott has been arrested in connection with the Mother's Day Parade shooting in New Orleans. Police identified Scott through tips from Crimestoppers....
Steve Harvey to Host Family Feud at 2013 Essence Festival
Steve Harvey will host a live edition of Family Feud at the 2013 Essence Festival in New Orleans. The show is part of the Empowerment...
The Essence Festival Announces “Family Reunion Day”
The Essence Festival announces its first-ever Family Reunion Day on July 4th in New Orleans, featuring free activities, empowerment panels, and performances by Biz Markie,...
2013 ESSENCE Festival Star-Studded Lineup in New Orleans
The 2013 Essence Festival announces star-studded lineup featuring Beyonce, Maxwell, New Edition, and Jill Scott performing July 4-7 in New Orleans....
Jim Brown to Host Legends of Football Panel in New Orleans
NFL legend Jim Brown hosts a star-studded football panel featuring Barry Sanders, Franco Harris, and Adrian Peterson in New Orleans during Super Bowl weekend....
Paging Dr. Jill Scott?
Jill Scott has been cast as Dr. Callier in CBS drama pilot 'Second Sight' about a New Orleans detective with an ocular disorder. The R&B...
Stevie Wonder & Gary Clark Jr. Headline Bud Light Hotel Concert
Stevie Wonder headlines Saturday night concert lineup with Gary Clark Jr. at Bud Light Hotel during Super Bowl XLVII week in New Orleans....
2013 Essence Festival Set for July 4-7 in New Orleans
The 2013 Essence Festival takes place July 4-7 in New Orleans featuring Jill Scott, Maxwell, New Edition, and LL Cool J performing at the Louisiana...
CBS Sports Radio’s 75-Hour Super Bowl XLVII Coverage
CBS Sports Radio provides 75 hours of live Super Bowl XLVII coverage from New Orleans with hosts Tiki Barber, Jim Rome, and Doug Gottlieb broadcasting...