The 31st Annual Essence Festival (2025) – A Culture of Success: Celebrating HBCUs & Black Wall Streets Relived
A Movement, Not a Moment *Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina and fifty-five years after the founding of Essence …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Legs McNeil Releases ‘Pusherman: Frank Lucas and The True Story of American Gangsta’ | VIDEO
*“He represents the real Godfather of Harlem,” said documentary director Legs McNeil (The Uncensored Oral History of …
Raphael Saadiq Expands ‘No Bandwidth’ Tour with 22 New Fall Dates, Celebrating Three Decades of Hits
*Following a triumphant sold-out summer run, Grammy-winning artist Raphael Saadiq is set to bring his celebrated one-man …
Stephanie Mills Comes for Essence – R&B Legend Blasts Festival in Open Letter
Stephanie Mills Calls Out Essence Festival Over Production Fails *And the hits just keep on comin’ … for …
Apple TV+ Drops Trailer for Final Season of ‘Acapulco,’ Promising a Vibrant Farewell
*Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the fourth and final season of its acclaimed comedy series “Acapulco,” set to …
Porsha Williams’ Rumored Boyfriend Jonathan Dupitin Faces Federal Charges in $10M Fraud Case
*Porsha Williams’ rumored boyfriend, Jonathan Dupitin finds himself at the center of a federal investigation. The …
Spice Girls Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell Skip Mel B’s Wedding
*Mel B, the legendary Scary Spice, tied the knot with Rory McPhee on July 5, in a ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral, …
MC Lyte Mourns Loss of Her Mother After Cancer Battle
*MC Lyte is mourning the loss of her mother, Constance Moorer, who passed away after a battle with cancer. In an …
Amy Luciani Files for Divorce from Dwight Howard After Just Six Months
Amy Luciani Files for Divorce from Dwight Howard After Six-Month Marriage *It’s officially over. Rapper, reality TV …
Mo’Nique Rejects Christianity – Advocates for Personal Spirituality | WATCH
*In a candid conversation with pastor Jesse Lee Peterson, Oscar-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique shared her …
‘Ballard’ Cast Maggie Q, Courtney Taylor, and John Carroll Lynch Talk Characters, Cops, and Emotional Truths | EUR Video Exclusive
*In the gripping new series “Ballard,” based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels, Detective Renée Ballard, …
‘Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires’ Brings New Blood to Seabrook | EURexclusiveWATCH
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires Sinks Its Teeth Into Disney *The undead are back—and this time, they’ve got fangs. …
Mfoniso Udofia Brings Nigerian American Family Saga to Life in ‘runboyrun’ | EUR Video Exclusive
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. *Mfoniso Udofia, a first-generation Nigerian American …
Lauryn Hill’s 2:30 A.M. Set at Essence Festival Sparks Debate—but It Wasn’t Her Fault!
Lauryn Hill Performed at 2:30 A.M. During Essence Fest—and No, She Wasn’t Late *Lauryn Hill’s name may be forever linked …
Essence Festival Faces Heat for Target Sponsorship Amid DEI Backlash
Essence Festival 2025 Faces Controversy Over Target Sponsorship *The Essence Festival of Culture is known for …
