The 2017 ESSENCE Festival is fast approaching and we’ve got plenty in store to make this year’s experience one you won’t soon forget. So while you grab your tickets and assemble your squad to get in ...

*After legendary soul singer Diana Ross headlined the main stage during Essence Festival 2017 weekend, India Arie ran into her backstage inside the New Orleans Superdome, and was left blown away by ...

You can’t hurry love, but as the great Diana Ross proved last night during her first ever Essence Festival performance, The Boss was worth the wait. As the Festival’s opening night performer, Ross ...

Already a vibrant city, New Orleans lights up when ESSENCE Fest comes to town, welcoming thousands of visitors. Food, music, and just strolling down Bourbon Street become an art form in the town ...

When it comes to giving fans exactly what they came for and then some, R&B songstress Tweet is among the best of the best. The talented entertainer took this year’s ESSENCE Festival attendees on a ...

Rap duo Rae Sremmurd had one of the biggest records of 2016 with their hit “Black Beatles,” and now our favorite young soul-singing sisters Chloe and Halle have added their touch to the catchy song as ...

Today, 2017 ESSENCE Festival performer Diana Ross is celebrating celebrating 73 years of life. One of the most legendary entertainers of our time, Diana hasn’t missed a beat since she stepped on the ...