Janet Jackson has opened up about her struggle to find happiness, saying she "fell easily into despair" but found contentment after becoming a mother. In a candid letter for Essence magazine ...

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to hold a conversation with Essence CEO Caroline Wanga ... Ginuwine and Tank. Janet Jackson is the headliner Sunday, the final night.

Once again, Essence Festival has outdone itself ... Headliners at this year’s extravaganza include Usher, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Keke Palmer and Big Boi. They’ll be joined by T-Pain ...