Tiffany Rigby

Photo: Essence.com Essence has announced its 2026 Essence Festival of Culture will return to New Orleans from July 3, 2026 through July 5, 2026 at the Caesars Superdome. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the company also revealed the festival’s first wave of performers.  R&B artist Brandy and Monica, who recently went on their The Boy Is Mine Tour last fall are set to perform. Patti LaBelle, R&B singer Kehlani and rappers Cardi B and Latto were also announced as performers. According...

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. Photo: Ernesto Ruscio / Getty Images file Police have identified the woman who is accused of shooting at Rihanna's House. Officials say the billionaire multi-hyphenate star was at home with her kids and partner A$AP Rocky at the time of the shooting. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told The Hollywood Reporter that 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz was booked for attempted murder. Her bail has been set at...

Queen Latifah (left), Taraji P. Henson (right) (Photo: Violeta Sofia/Courtesy/-- Deadline.com ) Lifetime Network recently revealed that they inked deals for new projects with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson. Queen Latifah will executive produce three new Lifetime original movies through her production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, alongside her longtime producing partner Shakim Compere, according to  Variety . Henson will executive produce two original films through her production...