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Five-time Grammy Award-winning gospel sensation Yolanda Adams enjoyed family time aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship to celebrate her daughter’s high school graduation.
View photos and read more on the Disney Parks blog post!
Insecure Season 3 starts tonight on HBO. The characters in this show represent real-life interactions amongst friendships, careers, and relationships.
This summer, the characters Molly and Daniel attended the Essence Festival in New Orleans and shared tidbits about the show.
Everyone’s excited about the new dating adventures between Issa and Daniel; for full disclosure, Lawrence will not be returning!
Looking forward to catching up with the new 2018 version of the former UPN network show, Girlfriends.
On Aug. 26, 2018, VH1 Black Ink Crew Chicago Reality Star, Danielle Jamison or Dani J. as many know her as, will be hosting her “Summers Not Over Yet” Fashion Show/Day Party. For the past three years, the “Styles By Dani J” brand showcases the clothing of Chicago’s top fashion designers. This year the production will not only be produced by Dani J. herself but alongside the “Summers Not Over Yet” Master of Ceremonies International Fashion Producer Blake Martin. The Event will take place at 5311 S. Lake Park Ave W. Chicago, IL 60615.
Dani J says “Chicago is so underrated when it comes to fashion so being able to bring different designers and boutiques together under one roof is what this brand is all about.”
This fashion show is like no other because each look is personally picked out and styled by Dani J. herself. Dani Created “styled by Dani J” not solely for her styling career or as a lifestyle blogger but as a means to create an up close and personal and visually appealing experience for Chicago unique and creative fashion.
Danielle “Dani J.” Jamison
Danielle has her own lifestyle blog where she shares tutorials/tips, photos, brands, etc. to inspire her fast-growing audience. She exposes her audience to multiple messages of style, confidence, self-love, and the hottest trends. For more information please visit: http://www.iamdanij.com/
Essence Festival is labeled as being “The Party With a Purpose.” This year, I returned as an official media outlet and able to truly identify with the term.
Many people ask, “What happens during the Essence Fest?” and some can’t understand the allure of this particular event. The festival is a combination of seminars, parties, and cuisine.
It’s categorized into Beauty, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Food, Style, Community, Culture, Wellness, and Spirituality. This is no ordinary celebration! The entire city of New Orleans becomes a cultural mecca and the spirit of festivity feels the air.
Hollywood celebrities attended for keynote conversations; discussing their latest projects. Internet sensations and digital influences shared their platform through Fashion Empowerment and Tricks for a Flawless Glow.
The nighttime activities were performed at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Festival Goers danced to various acts by artist such as Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Ledisi, Mary J. Blige, and Janet Jackson to name a few.
On Sunday, June 8, 2018, Bishop Lester Love and The City of Love hosted Hour of Power with spiritual workshops and gospel tributes. This was the perfect opportunity to attend brunch or join a fitness session at the convention center. Lastly, celebrity stylist Vernon Francois and Misa Hylton Presented 25 Years of Fashion Slayage!
Aside from festival activities, there were delicious and authentic New Orleans dishes such as Beignets, Gumbo, and Muffulettas. Essence Festival is a must-attend event for anyone that loves art, cuisine, and enlightenment.
Photo Credit: Getty Images from Essence.com
The 2018 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola® attracted more than 510,0000 attendees to New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend, marking one of the largest gatherings in the event’s 24-year history. For the first time, all three nights of the ESSENCE Festival concert series at the Louisiana Superdome sold out. The extraordinary turnout underscores ESSENCE’s engagement of Black women around community, culture, and content – which was brought to life in innovative ways at the annual celebration.
“This extraordinary gathering of nearly half a million attendees–on the eve of the ESSENCE Festival’s 25th anniversary–speaks to the unmatched convening power of our culture,” said Michelle Ebanks, President, Essence Communications. “As one of the country’s largest curated live experiences, the ESSENCE Festival engages Black women globally—through a truly unique celebration of culture, connection to community and access to content that inspires and empowers.”
The annual 4-day Festival, which took place July 5-8, features entertainment, empowerment, and cultural experiences during the day and a state-of-the-art concert series with the world’s best performers each night to comprise a one-of-a-kind curated content experience:
For a full recap of all the exciting moments from the 2018 ESSENCE Festival, visit ESSENCE.com and log in to the ESSENCE Festival News Center for photo and footage highlights. Images of Janet Jackson can be requested via Getty Images.
The 2018 ESSENCE Festival is executive produced by ESSENCE Festivals LLC, a division of ESSENCE Communications Inc. (ECI), and produced by Solomon Group. GeChar is the executive producer of the 2018 ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
Sponsors of the 2018 ESSENCE Festival include presenting sponsor Coca-Cola and major sponsors AT&T, Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm and Walmart.
The 2018 Essence Festival® presented by Coca-Cola today debuts expanded brand experiences within its daytime programming—offering new consumer activations curated by partners Coca-Cola, AT&T, Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm and Walmart that take place from July 6-July 8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
The Festival’s daytime programming features a diverse slate of curated content across eight “Conference & Expos” tracks: Community & Culture, Beauty & Style, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Tech, Wealth, Wellness & Spirituality, and Shopping. Plus, celebrity meet-and-greets, musical performances, interactive panel discussions and over 50 engaging consumer activations round out the weekend event.
Download the 2018 ESSENCE Festival® app for updates and to customize a schedule of Festival highlights, which include:
In addition, the Marketplace will host more than 150 entrepreneurs from across the globe. Also taking place throughout the weekend will be brand-sponsored events and engagements that include:
Share a Coke with your girlfriends at the 2018 ESSENCE Festival®! Join Coca-Cola® at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and experience a world of endless refreshment, uplifting music, dancing, interactive programming, photo experiences and much more! #CokeEssenceFest
When you dream in black you power the possibilities. AT&T is serving up celebrity meet-and-greets, musical guests, and prize giveaways. Drop by with your squad and Dream in Black with us for an unforgettable Festival experience.
For our 10th year running, Ford is proud to celebrate sisterhood at Essence Fest! Visit our space to learn how Ford continues striving to empower women to Go Further. Plus, register for a chance to win a brand-new Ford vehicle!
McDonald’s® returns to celebrate you and all that you do to move Black culture forward! Join us at the Black Forward Experience for live performances, giveaways, and endless inspiration. For more info, visit 365Black.com, and download the McDonald’s App for additional exclusives.
State Farm® has the financial tips and tools you need to live your most Color Full Life! Stop by our space to envision your future and achieve your dreams. State Farm is here to help you #LiveColorFull.
Reign over your household with grace and ease. With Walmart’s Grocery Pickup you can order groceries online and pick up, for free, on your time. Get your rule on, learn more at Walmart.com. #ReignOn
Join the Festival community by following us on Twitter, @essencefest #EssenceFest and become a fan of 2018 ESSENCE Festival® on Facebook. For more information about ticket sales and accommodations and for the latest news about the ESSENCE Festival®, visit www.essencefestival.com.
The ESSENCE Festival® is executive produced by ESSENCE Festivals LLC, a division of ESSENCE Communications Inc., and is produced by Solomon Group. Sponsors of the 2018 ESSENCE Festival® in New Orleans include presenting sponsor Coca-Cola and major sponsors AT&T, Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm and Walmart.
The New Memoir, Becoming by Michelle Obama will be released on November 13, 2018.
The former #FLOTUS shared on social media, “I’m thrilled to share with all of you the cover for BECOMING. The process of writing this book has been so personally meaningful and illuminating for me. As I prepare to share BECOMING this fall, I hope you’ll also think about your own story, and trust that it will help you become whoever you aspire to be. Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own. #BECOMING.”
Everyone’s watching The Royal Wedding on television. Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in a beautiful Givenchy gown.
She looked elegant and stunning! One can never go wrong with a classic design. Her makeup complimented the wedding dress wearing a nude pink lipstick.
Congratulations to Prince Harry and (now) Princess Meghan!
