Essence Music Fest

2013 marked the comeback for good, quality Black films and “Essence” magazine is showcasing them in March 2014 issue. Gracing the cover is “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” stars Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey, Chiwetel Ejiofor “12 Years a Slave” and “Fruitvale Station” standout Michael B. Jordan. The magazine released a video that gave fans a behind-the-scenes […]

Prince has announced that he will be headlining the 20th annual Essence Music Festival in New Orleans in 2014. This isn’t the first time the singer has performed at the festival. In 2004 he performed on the 20th anniversary of his hit single “Purple Rain.” He has also make rounds at other major festivals, headlining this year’s […]

Okay it’s time to get your girlfriends together and plan your summer vacation! Look for Aretha Franklin as one of  headliners of The 2012 Essence Music Festival taking place July 6th, 7th and 8th in New Orleans.  Also on the bill is Fantasia, SWV, Keyshia Cole, Mary J. Blige, Ledisi, Charlie Wilson, Raheem DeVaughn, Vivian Green […]

KISSDETROIT – A stunning Jill Scott hit the Essence Music Festival stage in New Orleans. Jill brought along her close friend Anthony Hamilton to join her as they sang their newest single “So In Love”. Anthony Hamilton will also be joining Jill Scott on Budweiser’s ‘Jill Scott Block Party’ along with Mint Condition, DJ Jazzy […]

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