Stephanie Mills

Essence Fest is back in New Orleans after two-year hiatus

By CHEVEL JOHNSONJune 29, 2022 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Black culture, in all its glory, will be on display over the 4th of July holiday weekend in New Orleans as thousands converge on the city for the in-person return of the Essence Festival of Culture.

Broadway’s biggest stars to sing on Inauguration Day, in NYC

By MARK KENNEDYJanuary 13, 2017 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of Broadway's biggest stars — including Chita Rivera, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Betty Buckley, Jessie Mueller and Billy Porter — will be spending Inauguration Day at a concert in New York City that raises money for human rights organizations.