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Entertainment All Access experience of the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola. “Mary and Puff gave to me a trust that gave birth to a vibe that helped create a historical moment in music,” My Life Producer Chucky Thompson told ESSENCE.

Entertainment All Access experience at the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola to preview their upcoming ABC drama series, “Queens.”In this hotly-anticipated musical drama featuring original compositions from legendary producer Swizz Beatz, the four actresses portray estranged members of Hip-Hop supergroup Nasty Bitches, who reunite after years apart to seize an opportunity to reclaim their notoriety. Now in their 40’s and after being out of touch for years, can these ladies re-spark the swagger that made them industry heavy hitters in the 90’s?As an artist herself, Eve says she identifies with the plight of former rapper Brianna aka “Professor Sex” and understands the need to keep that inner swag spark lit.

Entertainment All Access experience of the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola. “Mary and Puff gave to me a trust that gave birth to a vibe that helped create a historical moment in music,” My Life Producer Chucky Thompson told ESSENCE.

Entertainment All Access experience at the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola to preview their upcoming ABC drama series, “Queens.”In this hotly-anticipated musical drama featuring original compositions from legendary producer Swizz Beatz, the four actresses portray estranged members of Hip-Hop supergroup Nasty Bitches, who reunite after years apart to seize an opportunity to reclaim their notoriety. Now in their 40’s and after being out of touch for years, can these ladies re-spark the swagger that made them industry heavy hitters in the 90’s?As an artist herself, Eve says she identifies with the plight of former rapper Brianna aka “Professor Sex” and understands the need to keep that inner swag spark lit.

Entertainment All Access experience at the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola to preview their upcoming ABC drama series, “Queens.”In this hotly-anticipated musical drama featuring original compositions from legendary producer Swizz Beatz, the four actresses portray estranged members of Hip-Hop supergroup Nasty Bitches, who reunite after years apart to seize an opportunity to reclaim their notoriety. Now in their 40’s and after being out of touch for years, can these ladies re-spark the swagger that made them industry heavy hitters in the 90’s?As an artist herself, Eve says she identifies with the plight of former rapper Brianna aka “Professor Sex” and understands the need to keep that inner swag spark lit.

Entertainment All Access experience of the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola. “Mary and Puff gave to me a trust that gave birth to a vibe that helped create a historical moment in music,” My Life Producer Chucky Thompson told ESSENCE.

AT&T Dream In Black in highlighting a few of the things that make Black music timeless, unforgettable and relatable as the soundtrack to our lives from generation to generation. To get things going, comedian, actress, talk show host and two-time ESSENCE Festival host Loni Love caught up with soul singer Mykal Kilgore for a segment appropriately titled, 5 Gems About Black Music.The Grammy-nominated entertainer weighed in on the topic by sharing five aspects of life fans can connect with when listening to his debut album, A Man Born Black.

Entertainment All Access experience at the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola to preview their upcoming ABC drama series, “Queens.”In this hotly-anticipated musical drama featuring original compositions from legendary producer Swizz Beatz, the four actresses portray estranged members of Hip-Hop supergroup Nasty Bitches, who reunite after years apart to seize an opportunity to reclaim their notoriety. Now in their 40’s and after being out of touch for years, can these ladies re-spark the swagger that made them industry heavy hitters in the 90’s?As an artist herself, Eve says she identifies with the plight of former rapper Brianna aka “Professor Sex” and understands the need to keep that inner swag spark lit.

The 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s Entertainment All Access Experience featured a virtual discussion with the cast of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Moderated by ESSENCE Senior Entertainment Editor Brande Victorian, the panel unpacked the backstory behind 50 Cent’s character Kanan, as well as his family dynamic and the experiences that shaped him into the man he would ultimately become.For more of everything you missed at the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Entertainment All Access experience, click HERE.The Power prequel is set in Jamaica, Queens, NY, during the years following the city’s crack epidemic. Starring Mekai Curtis as a teenaged Kanan, the popular STARZ series’ third installment also showcases a stellar cast.

For more of everything you missed at the Entertainment All Access experience during the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, click HERE.P-Valley stars Brandee Evans and Shannon Thornton, Run the World stars Andrea Bordeaux, Corbin Reid, and Amber Stevens West, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan star Patina Miller joined ESSENCE Senior Entertainment Editor Brande Victorian on the virtual Entertainment All Access stage to talk about playing fully fleshed-out characters of color and the value of their parent company’s recently- announced campaign to place more diverse female faces on screen and behind the lens.Announced last April, the STARZ #TakeTheLead initiative is what the network describes as their “commitment to amplifying narratives by,

Entertainment All Access experience of the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola.Speaking with ESSENCE Senior Entertainment Editor, Blige touched on some of the moments that contributed to her progression as a musician, and why it was time for this story to be told.One of the factors that has remained a consistent part of Mary’s longevity is her relatability. The passion that comes across in her music strikes a nerve with women of all ages.

Entertainment All Access experience at the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola to preview their upcoming ABC drama series, “Queens.”In this hotly-anticipated musical drama featuring original compositions from legendary producer Swizz Beatz, the four actresses portray estranged members of Hip-Hop supergroup Nasty Bitches, who reunite after years apart to seize an opportunity to reclaim their notoriety. Now in their 40’s and after being out of touch for years, can these ladies re-spark the swagger that made them industry heavy hitters in the 90’s?As an artist herself, Eve says she identifies with the plight of former rapper Brianna aka “Professor Sex” and understands the need to keep that inner swag spark lit.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture Entertainment All Access Experience is going virtual for the second year in a row!We’re checking in with cast members from some of your favorite shows like P-Valley on STARZ, Love & Hip Hop on VH1 and Run The World on STARZ to see what they’re up to as the world gets back on its’ feet and what’s ahead for their latest seasons. Plus, you’ll hear from the cast of some of this year’s most highly-anticipated new shows like Powerbook 111: Raising Kanan on STARZ, 911: Lone Star on Fox, Our Kind of People on FOX, Queens on ABC, Free Guy & Vacation Friends on FOX and many more.