Beyonce is the top nominee at the 65th Grammy Awards which celebrates and honours the best of the music world. The singer has ...

Brandy, Monica, Patti LaBelle, Babyface, Leon Thomas, and Josh Levi brought generations of R&B to the Superdome at ESSENCE ...

Milwaukee guitarist Shonn Hinton drops a sultry new R&B single that showcases his signature soul and guitar prowess.

Learn about the enduring legacy of Aaliyah, from her rise to fame in R&B to the tragic events that marked her short but ...

Lauryn Hill took home the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards on June 28, 2026. “Across every era, she has ...

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Variety music writers round up the best albums of 2026 so far, including Olivia Rodrigo, Ella Langley, Drake, Raye, Paul ...

The 2026 Essence Festival of Culture runs Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, with evening concerts at the Superdome.

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Mary J. Blige’s quote “My journey continues, because I’ve conquered a lot. And I know how to conquer the rest” is a powerful lesson on resilience, healing, courage and overcoming life’s battles.

Grammy winner Maxwell brings 30 years of soul to South Africa. R&B lovers are in for a treat as Grammy Award-winning singer Maxwell prepares to return to South Africa for two high ...

Uptown Records, the influential hip-hop and R&B label founded by Andre Harrell, has relaunched, marking an effort to connect its legacy with a new generation of artists. The relaunch places Uptown ...