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The ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® returns to New Orleans July 3–5, 2026, with a night-by-night Evening Concert Series lineup structured as three distinct concert experiences. Friday is built around what’s happening now. Cardi B makes her ESSENCE Festival debut alongside Latto and Kehlani, both in active album cycles. The night will also […]
Kicking off Tamron Hall’s joyful “Week of Wishes,” legendary, award-winning singer Patti LaBelle stopped by for a heartwarming and holiday-filled chat. Patti opened up about hitting the road on the Queens Tour, embracing life as a proud grandma, and even revealed the perfect holiday gift she had planned just for Tamron. To make the […]
The “GMA” team marked the milestone with a celebratory cake from Buddy Valastro and Carlo’s Bakery while paying tribute to some of the show’s longest-serving behind-the-scenes staff members. The celebration also included a special studio dedication from Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger in honor of “Good Morning America.” The hosts reflected on their early […]
Last night, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research celebrated the 27th Annual Angel Ball in New York City, hosted by co-founders, songwriter Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter. The star-studded event took place at Cipriani Wall Street and raised $3 million for cancer research. The black-tie fête is annually […]
For more than five decades, ESSENCE has celebrated Black women as the architects of culture, power, and progress. This October,ESSENCE Black Women in Business continues that legacy with an intimate ceremony spotlighting six extraordinary women whose brilliance has reshaped industries and inspired generations. The celebration took place on Thursday, October 9, during a private luncheon, […]
Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, and Stephanie Mills are bringing the glamour and the laughs as they reflect on life during the Queens Tour with Gladys Knight. The legendary divas dish on everything from who takes the longest to get ready, to their favorite duet partners, collaborations, and even their biggest on-stage mishaps. Patti LaBelle gets […]
Music legends Patti LaBelle and Fantasia lit up the stage on Celebrity Family Feud, delivering heartfelt laughs, playful banter, and a strong sense of family spirit. In a sneak peek shared ahead of the episode, one memorable moment unfolded when host Steve Harvey asked the teams to “name an affectionate term that starts with ‘baby.’” […]