Melanie Fiona's Hotly Anticipated Debut CD, "The Bridge," in Stores November 10th Nov 12, 2009
In addition to opening the European leg of Kanye Wests 2008 tour, MELANIE FIONA was invited to perform at the 2009 Essence Music Festival and she co-headlined the 2009 Heineken Red Star Soul Tour. Beyond her busy touring schedule, MELANIE FIONA has remained visible on newsstands, appearing on the cover of Paper magazine and being featured in Italian Vanity Fair, Entertainment Weekly, Vibe, Giant, and YRB. Additionally, E. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Buy Tickets Now for the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Taking Place July 2, 3 and 4 in New Orleans! Nov 10, 2009
Buy Tickets Now for the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Taking Place July 2, 3 and 4 in New Orleans ... Buy Tickets Now for the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Taking Place July 2, 3 and 4 in New Orleans ... Tickets go on sale today for the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, which returns to New Orleans July 2, 3 and 4, 2010. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Anita Baker Sings Songs from the He... Sep 7, 2009
One of her recent performances was at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana at the start of July 2009. The songstress took the stage prior to , another soul singer who has returned to the public music scene after a multi-year absence. (Suite101.com)
TV One Sets Ratings Record With Music Special Sep 5, 2009
Network's Essence Music Festival Coverage Draws A ... TV One's Aug. 30 musical special TV One Night Only: Live From the Essence Music Festival set a ratings record for the African-American targeted network ... special of the annual Essence Music Festival, which took place over the July 4 weekend in New Orleans, posted a. (Multichannel News)
4 Investigates: Nightclub banned from selling liquor appears to be circumventing rule Aug 21, 2009
A WWL-TV news producer took undercover video inside Club Roc-A-Fella in the early minutes of Sunday, July 5, the weekend of the Essence Music Festival. He found the club apparently violating orders from the City of New Orleans and Orleans Civil District Court not to sell alcohol. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bishop T.D. Jakes Inspires Audience in West Virginia Hometown Aug 16, 2009
The church is led by Bishop T. D. Jakes, twice featured on the cover of TIME magazine as "America's Best Preacher" and as one of this nation's "25 most influential evangelicals." Jakes was recently honored in New Orleans at the Essence Music Festival All-Star Tribute. SOURCE The Potter's House. (PR Newswire)
Critic's corner Aug 1, 2009
Soledad O Brien moderates a discussion at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on issues concerning the black community. Michael Jackson 10 p.m. MTV. (Boston Globe)
Prince: Highlights and milestones Jul 28, 2009
Prince performs at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival at the Superdome on July 2, 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Most Read. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Beyonce Reigns As Designated Queen Of Pop Jul 23, 2009
At the Essence Music Festival in Atlanta this month, she shared some home videos of her excitement as a child going to a Michael Jackson concert. "When Michael Jackson hit the stage, that's when I decided who I wanted to be," said Beyonc. (FOX59, IN)
Buddhist Temple hosts final Kern Street festival Jul 12, 2009
Coca-Cola Opens Happiness at the 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola continues its long-standing support of the Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola, the summers largest African-American music and empowerment event in the country. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ex-NBA star Alonzo Mourning honored at Essence Jul 10, 2009
Mourning, who each year sponsors Zo's Summer Groove -- a charity weekend aimed at raising funds for youth and causes affecting them, was recognized by McDonald's for those efforts and others during last week's Essence Music Festival. Now vice president of player development for the Miami Heat, Mourning was a recipient of the company's 365Black Award as was CNN journalist Soledad O'Brien, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., and Frank E. Mason, a New York McDonald's owner/operator. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Lionel Richie joined by Commodores Jul 8, 2009
AP Lionel Richie performs Sunday during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans ... NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Lionel Richie got a little help from his former bandmates to close out the weekend's Essence Music Festival: Members of The Commodores joined him on stage to sing several of their hits, including "Brick House" and "Just to be Close to You.". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
En Vogue celebrates 20 years and Jackson Jul 7, 2009
En Vogue performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, July 5 ... En Vogue marked their 20th anniversary as one of musics most successful female groups with a reunion show that electrified the crowd at the Essence Music Festival. (MSNBC -- Music)
2009 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL(R) Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Sets New Record With More Than 428,000 Attendees on Hand for the Annual Cultural Celebration of Music, Arts & Empowerment July 3, 4 and 5 in New Orleans Jul 7, 2009
2009 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL(R) Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Sets New Record With More Than 428,000 Attendees on Hand for the Annual Cultural Celebration of Music, Arts & Empowerment July 3, 4 and 5 in New Orleans - Yahoo ... 2009 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL(R) Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Sets New Record With More Than 428,000 Attendees on Hand for the Annual Cultural Celebration of Music, Arts & Empowerment July 3, 4 and 5 in New Orleans ... NEW ORLEANS, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beyonce, Ne-Yo Honor Michael Jackson At Essence Festival Jul 7, 2009
Beyonce shows video of herself at 5 imitating MJ.. " Tour to the New Orleans Superdome. After tearing through hits including "Single Ladies," "Ego" and "Crazy in Love," B then went into her own MJ tribute. After a video of a 5-year-old Beyonc? doing her best Michael Jackson impression, B told the hushed audience that at that moment, "That's when I decided who I wanted to be," and that MJ was responsible for the inspiration. Beyonc? then went on to sing "Halo," dedicating new lyrics to Jackson.... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Essence Festival ends 3 days of music, motivation Jul 6, 2009
(AP) NEW ORLEANS - Inspiring gospel music and messages reigned supreme Sunday inside the Morial Convention Center on the final day of the Essence Music Festival which honored Bishop T.D. Jakes as part of its 15th annual celebration. Some 7,000 people packed the convention center hall to witness the tribute to Jakes, the Dallas pastor who gave the inauguration day sermon in Washington, D.C. for President Barack Obama. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Essence Music Festival Jul 6, 2009
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Looking for Marital Bliss On TV Jul 5, 2009
So many women as little girls grow up dreaming about their wedding day and you plan it your whole life, said WE president and general manager Kim Martin, whose network hosted cast auditions for Bridezillas at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Weddings just hold a special place in womens hearts. (Multichannel News)
News Minute: Here is the latest Louisiana news from The Associated Press Jul 5, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hundreds packed a huge hall at the Morial Convention Center to hear from comedian, activist and educator Bill Cosby, a featured speaker at the Essence Music Festival's annual gathering of leaders charged with finding solutions to problems facing urban America ... NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The opening night of the Essence Music Festival was all about music and remembering Michael Jackson. (KSLA.com, LA)
Jackson honored at Essence Music Festival Jul 5, 2009
Beyonce performs during Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on Friday ... By Jerry Shriver, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS Pop music is alive and well, proud and dynamic and very much missing Michael Jackson, as the 200,000-plus fans attending the three-day Essence Music Festival can attest. (USA Today)
List of Karl Malden's film, TV, Broadway credits Jul 5, 2009
Go and Do - Central Valley, CA Entertainment Guide. Enter Zip Code to search local listings. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
AP ENTERTAINMENT Jul 5, 2009
Brass band musicians on trumpet, trombone and tuba belted out "A Closer Walk With Thee" as the Essence Music Festival gave a salute to Michael Jackson befitting a New Orleans jazz funeral ... "No one has even asked us, and if they asked us they would have... 1 day ago (AP) Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by... 1 day ago (AP) Roland Martin will... (The Drudge Report)
Queen Latifah's latest rap album drops in August Jul 4, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Queen Latifah, in New Orleans for the 15th annual Essence Music Festival, says she's excited about her latest project - her first rap album in a decade that will be released in August. Entitled "Persona," she says the release includes influences from rock, dance, reggae and "of course, plenty of straight up hip-hop.". (KSLA.com, LA)
Essence Fest celebrates black music, culture Jul 4, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by day and high-powered musical performances by night ... We re back in a city that s rebounding heroically after one of the worst major disasters in the world and the Essence Music Festival is bigger and stronger than ever before, Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc., told an... (KHOU.com, TX)
Festival to celebrate Jackson Jul 4, 2009
The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson's death. Singer Lionel Richie, a longtime friend of the pop superstar and the festival's headliner, says performing at Essence will give him and others a chance to regroup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Essence Fest to celebrate black music in La. Jul 4, 2009
NEW ORLEANS The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson's death ... Essence Music Festival. (Yahoo News)
Coca-Cola Gives Back to the City of New Orleans and Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Essence Music Festival Jul 3, 2009
The Essence Music Festival is the nations largest annual gathering of African-American musical talent; featuring an unprecedented three days of cultural celebrations and performances by some of todays greatest African-American artists. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Essence Fest Begins Friday Jul 3, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (July 2, 2009)--When the Essence Music Festival kicks off in New Orleans on Friday, singer Lionel Richie says the celebration of black music and culture will provide some comfort following Michael Jackson's death. Richie, a longtime friend of the pop superstar, says going to New Orleans for Essence is a homecoming of sorts that will give him and others comfort and a chance to regroup. (KWTX.com, TX)
Coca-Cola "Opens Happiness" at the 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola Jul 3, 2009
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola continues its long-standing support of the Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola, the summers largest African-American music and empowerment event in the country ... To mark the 15th anniversary of the Essence Music Festival, Coca-Cola will create very special moments throughout the three-day festival weekend, including granting $15,000 donations each to two New Orleans nonprofit organizations, hosting a summer barbeque for 1,500 festival goers,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Coors Light Brings Cold Refreshment to the 2009 Essence Music Festival Jun 30, 2009
UKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coors Light -- "The World's Most Refreshing Beer" -- is proud to serve as the official beer sponsor of the 15th Annual 2009 Coca Cola Essence Music Festival, which takes place over the 4th of July weekend in New Orleans. The Essence Music Festival is considered one of the premier African American cultural events of the summer ... Jacqueline Johnson, manager of African American brand marketing for MillerCoors, said Coors Light is excited about bringing cold refreshment... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PICK OF THE WEEK: Assembly of Dust, plus the playlist Jun 24, 2009
The good reverend won't lack for company when he headlines the July 3-5 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Pipeline The Ventures. (USA Today -- Life)
Beyonce Makes Two Lucky Concertgoers' Day With a Dereon Handbag and Sunglasses Giveaway Jun 20, 2009
Later in the summer, Beyonce will headline the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on July 3. On June 16, a new video and music compilation called "Above and Beyonce Video Collection & Dance Mixes" will be available nationwide exclusively through Wal-Mart, and at J&R Music in New York City. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Road to Essence Music Festival With Jazmine Sullivan. 8 p.m. June 25. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Singer Teena Marie pays tribute to New Orleans jazz May 30, 2009
Currently on a national tour whose stops include the Essence Music Festival (July 3-5) in New Orleans, Marie is appreciative that she's "still here singing 30 years later and happy that people are filling the seats. It's an awesome thing to still be doing something you really love.". (Editing by Sheri Linden at Reuters). (Yahoo News -- Technology)
CNN Plans Latino Documentary May 24, 2009
A third special, CNN & Essence: Reclaiming the Dream, will be tied to the African-American womens magazines July Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. As part of the Black In America 2 rollout, Nelson said CNN will launch a dedicated Web site () for the franchise in June. (Multichannel News)
Catch the blues in Chicago May 10, 2009
The Essence Music Festival: Beyonce, Maxwell, John Legend, Salt-n-Pepa, Anita Baker, Al Green, Lionel Richie, and even Teena Marie. headline this holiday weekend spectacular at the Superdome. (Boston Globe)
French Quarter Fest starts music festival season Apr 17, 2009
The Swamp Pop Music Festival in Gonzales and Essence Music Festival are in July. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
Calling All Volunteers! WE tv Launches 'WE Volunteer,' Galvanizing Women to Make a Difference, One Day at a Time Apr 2, 2009
ESSENCE Magazine, the premiere lifestyle, beauty and fashion magazine for African American Women, offers discount tickets for this summer's popular Essence Music Festival. Step Up Women's Network, a non profit mentoring organization for teenage girls, offers a six month complimentary membership which gives access to special events. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lionel Richie, Maze added to Essence lineup Mar 12, 2009
Lionel Richie and Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly, have been added to the 2009 Essence Music Festival lineup. They will join the already star-studded roster that includes Beyonce, Al Green, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Maxwell and Anita Baker. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Ebiakpo Jituboh and DeKeisha George of Queens, NY Named as the Winners of ESSENCE Magazine's Will You Marry Me? 2009 Contest! Feb 14, 2009
The company's flagship publication, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women; generating brand extensions such as the Essence Music Festival, Women Who Are Shaping the World Leadership Summit, Window on Our Women (WOW I & II) and Smart Beauty I, II & III consumer insights, the Essence Book Club, Essence. com, and ventures in digital media (mobile, television and VOD). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
