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Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture

The Essence Festival of Culture is ending in New Orleans with performances by Janet Jackson and a special tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze

The Independent UK

Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival

New Orleans group Tank and the Bangas got a big boost when they won a 2017 National Public Radio contest for “undiscovered bands."

The Independent UK

Vice President Kamala Harris Attends Essence Festival In New Orleans

Vice President Kamala Harris attends Essence Festival, emphasizing cultural celebration and community engagement.

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30th annual Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans

The City of New Orleans welcomed thousands of people descending on the Big Easy for the 30th annual celebration of the Essence Festival of Culture

The Independent UK

Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture

The best of Black culture’s policymakers, thought leaders, creatives, business minds, health experts and, of course, musical talent are converging in New Orleans over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of the Essence Festival of Culture

The Independent UK

Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners

R&B superstar Usher joins the night concert lineup for this summer’s 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture

The Independent UK

2024 Essence Festival to honor Frankie Beverly's 'final performance' with tribute

Organizers of the Essence Festival of Culture have revealed that legendary soul group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will be recognized during this summer’s gathering with “a star-studded tribute” that will “honor their final performance.”

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Janet Jackson To Headline 2024 Essence Festival In New Orleans

Janet Jackson headlines 2024 Essence Festival in New Orleans with Cash Money Millionaires reunion. Celebrating Black culture and heritage.

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Ashanti Confirms She's Expecting Her First Child With New Fiancé Nelly

This is the first time Ashanti has addressed the news directly.

Marie Claire

Ashanti And Nelly Expecting First Child Together, Confirmed By Essence.

Renowned singer Ashanti announces pregnancy with rapper Nelly, sparking excitement and support in the entertainment industry.

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ESSENCE's 17Th Black Women In Hollywood Awards Red Carpet Highlights

The 17th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards showcased talent, style, and unity in the entertainment industry, celebrating Black women's achievements.

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ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Televised On OWN Network.

Experience the glamour and celebration at the televised ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, honoring remarkable women in entertainment.

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Zendaya Wears Yet Another Plunging Gown in Less Than 24 Hours at the Academy Awards Dinner

It's her third standout look in two days.

Marie Claire

Danielle Brooks Shines At 2024 ESSENCE Black Women Awards

Danielle Brooks shines at awards events, celebrates nominations, and shares gratitude for recognition. Stay updated on celebrity news with PEOPLE's newsletter.

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Marie Claire

Zendaya Flexes Her Archival Fashion Connections in a Lace Corset Top and Couture Denim

She didn't even wait a full day before revealing her next major look.

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Beyoncé Shares Psoriasis Journey And Haircare Line Inspiration In Interview

Beyoncé opens up about psoriasis journey and unveils Cécred haircare line inspired by family traditions.

Marie Claire

Beyoncé Opens Up About How This Notable Change in Her Appearance Signified a Major Act of Rebellion

“It was the first step to many more audacious decisions I made in my life and my career that have led to who I am now.”

The Independent UK

Oprah Winfrey reveals small paycheck she received for Oscar-nominated performance in The Color Purple

Media mogul said the money ‘changed everything and taught me so much’

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The Independent UK

Ms Lauryn Hill announces 25th anniversary tour for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

North American tour dates will be co-headlined by the Fugees

Fortune

Anti-affirmative action group sues a Black venture fund

"Everyone's been waiting for the other shoe to drop." Now, it has.

Multichannel News

Max Rolls Out Curated OWN Hub

Max subscribers can now find popular OWN series like ‘Love & Marriage,’ ‘Ready to Love,’ ‘Put A Ring On It’ and ‘Belle Collective’ along with library content on a new OWN hub

Wales Online

Makeup fans 'astounded' by £5 mascara on Amazon with 18,000 five-star reviews

"Guys, don't walk, run to Amazon, or wherever, and buy Essence mascara"

Manchester Evening News

I compared Amazon's £4 mascara with over 200,000 five-star reviews to £30 Benefit, MAC and TooFaced

"I have told everyone I know about this. I don’t wear much makeup, and have no idea how to put on fake lashes, but there is no need with this mascara. Try it, I promise it’s the only mascara you’ll ever need."

Los Angeles Times

Jill Scott's remixed national anthem goes viral after performance at Essence Festival

Fans often ask R&B singer and actor Jill Scott why she doesn't sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at sporting events.

The Guardian - US

Spotify used branding of US Black cultural festival without permission, lawsuit says

Essence Festival of Culture, held annually in New Orleans, sues corporation, citing its ‘intentional exploitation of Black culture’

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