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Okla Jones
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The Nominations For The 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Are Here
Airing live on September 14, Zendaya, Chase Infiniti, and Joy Sunday and among the list of nominees.
ESSENCE Festival Attendees Share Their Favorite Places To Eat In New Orleans
We asked visitors inside the Convention Center where they eat when they come to the city, and the answers included several local staples.
George Clinton, Public Enemy, T.I., And An All-Star Aaliyah Tribute Close Out ESSENCE Festival 2026
Aaliyah’s catalog returned to the Superdome through performances from Mýa, Ryan Destiny, Normani, Chlöe, and Sevyn Streeter in a celebration curated by Missy Elliott.
Star Gazing: ESSENCE Festival Of Culture (Day Three)
T.I., George Clinton, Public Enemy, Chlöe, Normani, and more stars helped bring ESSENCE Festival weekend to a close in New Orleans.
Brandy And Monica Close Out A Night Of R&B Excellence At ESSENCE Festival 2026
Saturday’s Evening Concert Series brought together rising R&B stars and legendary performers for another memorable night inside the Caesars Superdome.
Star Gazing: ESSENCE Festival Of Culture (Day Two)
From daytime conversations at the Convention Center to Brandy and Monica’s Superdome performance, Day Two brought out plenty of familiar faces.
ESSENCE Festival 2026 Opens With Cardi B, Kehlani, Latto, And A Special Appearance From Michelle Obama
Teyana Taylor and The Aunties helped usher in a new chapter for the Festival as Friday’s opening concert brought thousands to the Superdome.
Star Gazing: ESSENCE Festival Of Culture (Day One)
Keke Palmer, Octavia Spencer, Sanaa Lathan, Cardi B, Kehlani, and more stars were spotted throughout Friday’s Festival events.
Malcolm D. Lee, Chloe Bailey, And Lucien Laviscount Pull Back The Curtain On Peacock’s ‘Strung’
The director explains why he stepped away from comedy, while the film’s stars reflect on working alongside the iconic Lynn Whitfield in the new thriller.
ESSENCE Black Women In Music Celebrates Monica’s Timeless R&B Legacy
With more than 25 million records sold worldwide, the singer’s catalog continues to connect with longtime fans while reaching a new generation of listeners.
