Essence Festival: Last News

Coachella, which will return to the famed Empire Polo Grounds on April 11th and again for Weekend 2 on April 18th. A week later, pop will be swapped out for country at Stagecoach, featuring headliners Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll and Luke Combs. Every music festival has a different vibe.

Essence Festival has outdone itself.From July 5-7, the annual festival will bring in some of the biggest names in music to New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for three fun-filled days of Hip-Hop, R&B and good times.Headliners at this year’s extravaganza include Usher, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Keke Palmer and Big Boi.They’ll be joined by T-Pain, The Roots, Victoria Monét, SWV and Jagged Edge.If you ask us though, we’re most excited to see “SNL” cast member Punkie Johnson handle hosting duties on Friday, July 5.Plus, we won’t be skipping out on Method Man, Sheila E. and Tank and the Bangas, either.Sound like the festival for you?As of now, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, three-day general admission passes start at $691 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes can be found for as low as $70 before fees.In fact, if you’re planning on attending, it might be wise to make three separate single-day ticket purchases instead of buying the three-day pass.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The sun is higher, the days are longer and festival season is upon us. As always, the packed slate of multi-stage music events scheduled throughout the spring and summer kicks off with Coachella, which will return to the famed Empire Polo Grounds on April 12th and again for Weekend 2 on April 19th.

The NFL's greatest players were celebrated on Thursday with the NFL Honors, with star comedienne Tiffany Haddish among the celebrity presenters.The 43-year-old actress rocked a rather leggy look at the annual event, held at the Symphony Hall in Phoenix on Thursday, just days before Super Bowl LVII.The actress - who was recently revealed to return for Girls Trip 2 - presented the Defensive Player of the Year Award with NFL star JJ Watt, which was won by San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa.Haddish stepped out in a stunning black gown that feel to the red carpet, with a large slit up her left leg.She accessorized with small silver hoop earrings with several matching silver rings for her read carpet look Red carpet ready: The NFL's greatest players were celebrated on Thursday with the NFL Honors, with star comedienne Tiffany Haddish among the celebrity presentersShe completed her look with a pair of strappy black heels before she took the stage to present one of the night's biggest awards.It was reported late last month that she will reprise her breakout role as Dina from 2017's Girls Trip in an upcoming sequel.She'll return alongside original stars Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and Queen Latifah, with the ladies all taking a new trip to Ghana.The first film followed the four main characters - all lifelong friends - as they head to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival.Tracy Oliver - who co-wrote the original Girls Trip with Kenya Barris - revealed the news at the Sundance Film Festival, though it's unclear when production may begin. Haddish will also return as Detective Danner in Season 2 of Apple TV Plus' The Afterparty, slated for release on April 28.She also has two new movies in post-production, Back

Nicki Minaj appeared to take a swipe at Kanye West as she performed at the 2022 Essence Festival on Friday.

Nicki Minaj fans are not happy with the 2022 Essence Festival.

Lori Harvey showed off her trim stomach in a revealing denim ensemble on the red carpet of the2022 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans on Friday.The 25-year-old model wore a pale gray denim crop top jacket that showed off her slim stomach and a matching pair of jeans to the event.She stood on purple high heels and donned matching purple and black headwear as well. Denim outfit:Lori Harvey showed off her slim stomach in a revealing denim ensemble on the red carpet of the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans FridayShe accessorized with a small black purse she held in her right hand.

Angelique Jackson HBO Max’s Scene in Black, which celebrates Black creators and audiences alike, has scheduled a lineup of activations over the July 4th weekend in New Orleans.Coinciding with Essence Festival, marquee events include a welcome mixer spotlighting the creative community of New Orleans and previewing the upcoming HBO documentary, “Katrina Babies,” with the film’s director Edwards Buckles Jr. Scene in Black will also fete Issa Rae’s upcoming HBO Max comedy series “Rap Sh!t” with a special screening, a panel discussion featuring Rae, who created and executive produces the show, alongside showrunner and executive producer Syreeta Singleton and stars Aida Osman and KaMillion.

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Soul, to be released this fall. But on top of all of that melanated goodness, there’s a super Black team behind the lens as well bringing the story of a band teacher, who gets the opportunity of a lifetime, to life onscreen.During the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, the team behind Soul, including director Pete Docter, co-director and screenwriter Kemp Powers along with producer Dana Murray showcased a brand new speak peek of the forthcoming animated film.Soul tells the story of Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher who gets tapped to play at the best jazz club in town.