The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture returns to New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome from July 3 to July 5 with its first wave of performers announced. The initial lineup features Cardi B, Kehlani, Patti ...

Essence Festival will be back in New Orleans for its 32nd annual festival. The festival will be held on July 3 through 5 and will include many musical performances, including Babyface and Leon Thomas, ...

After a day full of workshops and speakers at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Essence Fest moves to the Caesars Superdome for its evening concert series. Doors at the Caesars Superdome open at ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A DJ turned baggage claim into a party as travelers arrived in New Orleans ahead of Essence Fest weekend. One of those travelers was Chauntay Ocasio, who flew from Tampa, Florida, ...

Essence Fest kicks off Thursday in New Orleans with a Fourth of July weekend headlined by Michelle Obama, Cardi B and Patti LaBelle. Why it matters: The city's contract with Essence is up for renewal ...

Patti LaBelle faces criticism from some baseball fans after her rendition of the national anthem at the 2026 MLB All-Star ...

Fans are calling out legendary R&B singer Patti LaBelle for whiffing on her rendition of the national anthem to kick off the ...

*Patti LaBelle’s return to the spotlight in her hometown became one of the most discussed moments of the 2026 MLB All-Star ...

Patti LaBelle’s national anthem before the MLB All-Star Game sparked online debate. Fans were quick to react after the ...

Cardi has four children: Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, Blossom, 21 months, and a baby boy, whose name she has not publicly revealed Cardi B/Instagram Cardi B is a proud mom! The rapper, 33, appeared emotional ...

Cardi B won big at the 2026 BET Awards, attending solo amid her recent romantic reunion with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The rapper, 33, performed on the Sunday, June 28, ceremony, which was held at the ...

The rapper's medley featured "Errtime," "Hello," "Check Please" and "Pretty & Petty." By Carly Thomas Senior Editor, Digital Cardi B quite literally rode in hot to the 2026 BET Awards with her ...