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Stephanie Mills Calls Out Essence Festival ‘Operational Deficiencies’ That ‘Marred’ Her Performance
The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...
“We Mistake Visibility For Power”: Black Leaders Call For Strategy Over Symbolism Amid Civil Rights Rollbacks At ESSENCE Fest 2025
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rashad Robinson warn that viral moments and representation aren’t enough to withstand civil rights rollbacks—and call for new models for lasting impact.
As Essence fest takes blame for Lauryn Hill’s wildly late set, Stephanie Mills lets criticism rip
Lauryn Hills is off the hook as Essence takes blame for a set that wrapped after 3:30 a.m. Stephanie Mills, however, is still ...
Essence Fest Takes Responsibility for Lauryn Hill Ending Show at 3:37 A.M.: 'The Delay? Not Hers'
Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...
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Essence Fest 2025 pays homage to Black women everywhere
During the Fourth of July weekend, women nationwide assembled their closest friends and family members to travel to New Orleans for the annual ESSENCE Festival of Cultural.
“RHOA” Star Eva Marcille Teases Reconciliation with Ex Michael Sterling: 'I'm Floating'
The reunion comes two years after Marcille filed for divorce from the lawyer, whom she shares two sons and a daughter from a previous relationship ...