Essence Fest closed out its 30th year in New Orleans Sunday night, and officials say the two entities "ain't breaking up." Why it matters: Essence expected to bring about 500,000 people to town ...

between Michelle Obama speaking on Saturday at the Superdome and Trina performing at Essence After Dark, lewks must be served all weekend. Luckily, New Orleans is home to many independent ...

The Essence Festival is one of the biggest celebrations of African American music and culture, drawing crowds to the vibrant city of New Orleans every year. If you’re heading down to ‘NOLA’ ...

For nearly 30 years, the ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE has taken place in NOLA. A new report conducted by LED highlights the event's deep economic and cultural impact on the city. BEVERLY HILLS ...

With just under three months left until the Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans this summer, organizers Thursday released its first list of headliners, including big name ...

NEW ORLEANS — In years before, Kanye West started his evening at Essence Festival on a scissor-lift in the middle of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and Beyoncé rolled out an ambitious ...