By Naomi Richard   (July 8, 2013) New York, NY—Over 540,000 attendees from around the globe descended upon New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend for the 19th annual ESSENCE Festival, making 2013 the largest in the event’s 19 year history.    With an expanded cultural focus and renewed emphasis on family, the 2013 ESSENCE Festival celebrated its community of ESSENCE readers with an exciting … Continue reading OVER 540,000 ATTENDEES DESCEND UPON NEW ORLEANS OVER FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND FOR LARGEST EVER ESSENCE FESTIVAL

      By Naomi Logan Richard    SILVER SPRING, MD, JULY 9, 2013 – TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, has announced the creation of News One Now, a live one-hour, weekday morning news program slated to premiere September 2013. Roland S. Martin, national award-winning journalist, will serve as host and managing editor of the program that will be a multi-platform experience … Continue reading TV ONE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR LIVE DAILY MORNING NEWS PROGRAM: NEWS ONE NOW TO BE HOSTED BY ROLAND S. MARTIN

  By Naomi Logan Richard   NASHVILLE, TN (June 24, 2013) – Grammy® Award winning singer/songwriter Michelle Williams is unveiling “If We Had Your Eyes” (eOne Music), the lead single from her much-anticipated upcoming fourth studio album.  Newly-released today, June 24th on radio and iTunes worldwide, “If We Had Your Eyes” is soon to be a smash hit, with buzz continuing to build for Williams’ … Continue reading GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER MICHELLE WILLIAMS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “IF WE HAD YOUR EYES” WORLDWIDE

    Three-Day Lineup Of Stars also Includes Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Niecy Nash, Holly Robinson Peete, Tisha Campbell Martin, Ray Chew and Kim Burrell with More Performers and Participants to be Announced    By Naomi Logan Richard   DALLAS (JUNE 24, 2013) – MegaFest, the three-day family festival hosted by T.D. Jakes, will deliver an amazing lineup of inspirational entertainment when top celebrities from music, … Continue reading MEGA-STARS CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, MARY MARY AND MORE SET TO HEADLINE MEGAFEST IN DALLAS, TX AUGUST 29 – 31; TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY

    By Naomi Logan Richard Los Angeles, CA (June 10, 2013) – Erica Campbell’s rising radio hit “A Little More Jesus,” will be on sale on June 25th.  Fans can download the single on all digital retail outlets including iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon as well as can add the ringtone to your Verizon phone for Black Music Month. The upbeat jam is the … Continue reading ERICA CAMPBELL’S NEW SINGLE ‘A LITTLE MORE JESUS’ AVAILABLE JUNE 25th