Essence Fest
The coronavirus has postponed SXSW, Coachella, the American Black Film Fest and now, Essence Festival. The 2020 Essence Festival has been officially postponed until the fall. Organizers say they’ll still honor tickets that have been purchased. Russ believes this was a smart move because it is believed that Mardi Gras was a huge contributing factor […]
The owner of a travel agency in Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish was arrested after being accused of bilking several dozen 2018 Essence Festival attendees out of tens of thousands of dollars for vacation packages that she didn’t deliver, reports NOLA.com. Nakesia Washington, the 41-year-old owner of OBL Travel LLC., was booked Aug. 2 with theft of more […]
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s famed Apollo Theater is taking its Amateur Night talent competition to New Orleans and to the internet. The Apollo will hold auditions at New Orleans’ Essence Festival this Friday and Saturday. A separate online contest will take place from July 11 to Aug. 5. One winner will be chosen […]
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