Tag: 2026

On Wednesday, the 2026 ESPYS went down, live from New York City. The star-studded event brought together top athletes from various sports and the entertainment industry for a night of honor, sportsmanship, and fun. But before any awards were handed out, lots of talented celebrities made their way onto the red carpet to show off their fits, and they definitely showed up in style!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup should unite the world as billions of soccer fans tune in to see which nation will be crowned the best in the sport. Unfortunately, the treatment of Black stars like IShowSpeed and French team captain Kylian Mbappé serves as a harsh reminder: No matter how great you are in your field, racism will always rear its ugly head to try to drag you down.

After taking over New Orleans and bringing together some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood, ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 has come to an end. Over the weekend, panels hosted by icons from politics, entertainment and culture were packed with audiences ready to listen and enjoy themselves. If you want to know who exactly was walking around ESSENCE Festival, we've got you. Here are the celebs we spotted.

All eyes were on New Orleans this past weekend for ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026. The festival lineup at the Caesars Superdome was packed with Black superstars across entertainment, politics, culture and education. From talks between Dr. Bernice King and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz to pilates classes hosted by Keke Palmer, this ESSENCE Festival was not one to miss. But if you couldn't make it, don't worry; here's a roundup of some of the best moments from the weekend.

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 took place in New Orleans from July 3-5, with Black icons across entertainment, business, and politics delivering inspiring talks and performances. Attendees showcased incredible fashion throughout the weekend. Teyana Taylor wore purple in a baggy jumpsuit and matching festival hat. Cardi B performed in a leather-and-fishnet bodysuit with metal rings and wild yellow hair. Patti LaBelle took the stage in a silky bright yellow suit with a train. Kandi Burruss gave business chic in yellow capris, light blue blazer, and matching scarf. Cynthia Bailey stunned in a full beige lace suit with matching heels.

This summer, the internet has been flooded with fashion trends from Gen Z. Whether you like classic polo shirts, enormous handbags, or are looking to refresh your shoe rotation, Gen Z is serving up a fun and funky range of aesthetics. Oversized handbags, Havaianas flip flops, capri pants, kitten heels, polo shirts, bandage dresses, button-up shirts, Vibram Five Finger shoes, midi skirts, loafers, wedge heels, and backless dresses are all having major moments. A big theme this summer is bright colors and wild patterns, with Gen Z making sure their outfits are seen when they step outside.