End of an Era: The Oscars Are Leaving Hollywood for Good
The awards have called the Dolby Theatre home for over two decades.
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Essence Fest 2026 Books Cardi B, Monica, Brandy, Patti LaBelle
The annual festival will be held in New Orleans on July 4th weekend.
Delroy Lindo Felt ‘Fully Seen’ at NAACP Image Awards After BAFTAs Slur
The ‘Sinners’ actor received a standing ovation on Saturday night.
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley Announce ‘Anything Goes Tour’
The tour is being touted as “unfiltered and uncensored.”
Essence Festival Faces Scrutiny Over ‘Past Due’ Payments to Vendors
The 2025 festival took place last summer in New Orleans.
‘Dreamgirls’ Revival Producer LaChanze Exits for ‘Professional Reasons’
The Tony Award winner released a statement announcing her departure.
‘Dreamgirls’ Is Returning to Broadway With a New Cast
The original show starred Jennifer Holliday, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Loretta Devine.
Billy Porter Exits Broadway Show ‘Cabaret’ to Recover From ‘Serious’ Illness
“His doctors are confident that he will make a full recovery,” producers said.
Diabetic Barbie Doll Debuts to Foster ‘Inclusion and Empathy’
Inclusivity was cited by Mattel as the reason for the rollout.
Stephanie Mills Pens Open Letter to Essence Festival Over ‘Disorganization’
“The scheduling and time management were severely lacking,” the singer shared.
