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Celebrating 15 Years

The Essence Music Festival marked its 15th anniversary this past weekend in New Orleans with the biggest names in entertainment. Check out exclusive photos from the annual event.

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Funky Divas Return

90s super-group En Vogue hit the stage on the final night of the 15th Annual Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. BlackVoices.com caught up to them backstage.

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Despite what mainstream media outlets said about Diana Ross attending the star-studded send-off of Michael Jackson, the diva have her own reasons.

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    Jawn Murray is back and better than ever. With the new refashioned version of his wildly popular BV Buzz column -- now a blog -- the Washington, D.C., based celebrity journalist is ready to deliver all the scoop we've grown to expect from him, as it revolves around black Hollywood and beyond.
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    Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, Music, Television, Theater Though 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard is a happily married man, the Birmingham, Ala.-bred crooner has a crush on another woman and his wife, Surata Studdard knows all about it! "I'm in love with Martha Stewart! I have this... Read More

    Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, MoviesMike Epps has been making fans laugh since he hit the scene in Ice Cube's comedy, 'Next Friday.' The 38-year-old comic has worked consistently since making his Hollywood debut, with roles in films like 'Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins,' 'Dr. Doolittle 2,' 'The... Read More

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    Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, Movies, TelevisionJ. August Richards works more than the average actor. Since the Washington, DC native made his debut in Hollywood with a guest appearance on 'The Cosby Show,' he's worked consistently starring on television shows like 'Angel' and 'Conviction,'... Read More

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    Filed under: Hip-Hop NewsLil Wayne is putting the blame on his record label, Universal Records, for delaying his 'Rebirth.' The New Orleans born emcee claims that his rock album is finished, despite the many release date push-backs. "The album is done," he said in an interview.... Read More

    Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Side GigWhen it comes to hip-hop moneymakers there can only be one king, and his name is Jay-Z. The mogul tops Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Kings list knocking last year's king 50 Cent out of the top spot. Hova raked in a reported $35 million starting in June 2008, from touring... Read More

    Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Tours and Concerts Lil' Kim and Cyndi Lauper are bringing the flavor to Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday celebration. The not-so-unlikely pair will take the stage together to help honor the former South African president at Mandela Day: a 46664 Celebration, which will take... Read More

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