Essence Music Fest

ESSENCE OF NOLA: Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige will headline the three nights of this year’s edition of the Essence Music Festival, which will take place at the New Orleans Superdome over the 4th of July weekend. The main-stage talent lineup assembled to celebrate the magazine’s 40th anniversary also includes Charlie Wilson, Raphael Saadiq and Monica (Friday, 7/2); Gladys Knight, LL Cool J and Keri Hilson (Saturday, 7/3); Earth Wind & Fire, Jill Scott and Trey Songz (Sunday, 7/4). Among the talent booked for the Superlounges are Chrisette Michele, Irma Thomas, Freddie King, De La Soul, Joe, Rebirth Brass Band and Estelle. Steve Harvey will co-MC the Saturday show. Go to www.essencemusicfestival.com for info about ticket sales and accommodations, along with updates. (5/6a)

BACK TO RUMOR MILL

		NEAR TRUTHS: INCOMPARABLE Taylor world is an ecosystem. (5/7a) Check It Out Now JENNIFER KNOEPFLE: THE HITS INTERVIEW A publishing all-star tells her story. (5/7a) Check It Out Now HITS LIST: HANGIN' OUT With extra relish (5/7a) Check It Out Now BEEF BRINGS LAMAR BACK TO SPOTLIGHT No longer keeping his diss-tance. (5/7a) Check It Out Now LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a) Check It Out Now
		THE NEW UMG Gosh, we hope there are more press releases. TIKTOK BANNED! Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is. THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT No, not that one. TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST Now 100% unlicensed!

rumor mail

Email

First Name

Last Name

Company

Country
CAPTCHA code

Captcha: (type the characters above)

By clicking submit you are agreeing
to Terms and Conditions

Essence Music Fest

Modal