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Romeo Miller makes first public appearance since sister’s death, shares words of encouragement at ‘Essence’ Fest

Romeo Miller made his first public appearance since the news of the death of his 29-year-old sister Tytyana Miller, at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture on Friday. From the Essence Wealth & Power stage, Miller, fellow panelists Lori Harvey and AT&T executive Michelle Jordan discussed ways to help advance Black representation ...
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Babyface loves how female artists have evolved: “There’s far more independence, confidence”

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has recorded with a who’s who of female artists, including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan, and the 12-time Grammy winner loves how female singers have become more sure of themselves over the years. Earlier this week, he announced his first new solo album in seven ...
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Wyclef celebrates 25th anniversary of ‘The Carnival’ with livestream concert

Wyclef Jean is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his 1997 debut solo album, The Carnival, by performing a concert over the holiday weekend that will be livestreamed. The three-time Grammy winner’s show on Sunday, July 3, will be streamed live on the Amazon Music channel, on Twitch and on ...
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‘P-Valley’s’ Brandee Evans, Chef JJ talk healthy eating at ‘Essence’ Fest 2022

Day two of the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture began at the Essence Eats booth with a cooking demo by New York’s chef JJ Johnson, who was joined by P-Valley actress Brandee Evans. Together they prepared a salmon dish using plant-based cheese -- inspired by a favorite at Johnson's rice bowl restaurant, 
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Denzel, Simone Biles among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

Denzel Washington and Simone Biles will soon have another award for their shelves. The two-time Oscar and Tony winner and the four-time Olympic gold medalist are among the 17 individuals chosen this year to receive the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The ...
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Cardi B teams up with Kanye West, Lil Durk for new song, “Hot S***”

After a week of teasing, Cardi B's new song, "Hot S***," arrived on Friday. Cardi teamed up with Kanye West and Lil Durk for the record, which the female rapper previously described as "masculine" and "great for the clubs." In typical Cardi ...
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Cardi B teams up with Kanye West, Lil Durk for new song “Hot S***”

After a week of teasing, Cardi B's new song "Hot S***" arrived on Friday! Cardi teamed up with Kanye West and Lil Durk for the record, which the female rapper previously described as "masculine" and "great for the clubs." In typical Cardi fashion, the track oozes confidence as she raps the ...
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“It’s the Black joy for me”: CEO calls 2022 ‘Essence’ Festival safe space for the culture

Essence Festival of Culture returned to New Orleans on Thursday, kicking off with a press conference featuring the Essence leadership team and top festival partners. Host Toya Wright and moderator Pauline Malcolm-Thornton, Essence chief revenue officer, were joined by sponsors to provide a glimpse of the hundreds of events and experiences taking ...
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Mary J. Blige to perform concert streamed in over 165 countries

After performing in the tribute to her mentor Sean “Diddy” Combs Sunday night on the BET Awards, Mary J. Blige is planning a special concert to be streamed in over 165 countries. On July 27 the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul will broadcast a prerecorded concert for fans all around the world ...
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‘Essence’ Festival of Culture kicks off Thursday featuring Janet Jackson, The Isley Brothers, New Edition

The 27th Essence Festival of Culture begins Thursday night in New Orleans with a star-studded lineup featuring Janet Jackson, The Isley Brothers, New Edition, Nicki Minaj and more. Kevin Hart kicks off the four-day party Thursday, then the music goes full throttle beginning Friday with Minaj, Beenie Man, Mickey Guyton, Machel Montano and Kes. Jackson headlines Saturday night on a bill including a tribute ...
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Beyoncé reveals album cover for new ‘Renaissance’ album

Beyoncé revealed the cover for her upcoming album Renaissance on Thursday: a steamy, near-naked photo of her sitting on what appears to be a holographic horse. Queen Bey set the Internet on fire with the Instagram image of her boldly clad only in silver ...
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The Weeknd announces the acts replacing Doja Cat as his tour openers

After Doja Cat bowed out as the opener for the After Hours Till Dawn tour, The Weeknd revealed her replacements. The "Kiss Me More" singer announced last month she needed to undergo immediate surgery on her tonsils and would be unable to accompany The Weeknd on his tour. She explained in an Instagram story, ...
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