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Essence Festival 2023 lineup (Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Wizkid, Monica, more)

This year’s festival goes down June 29-July 3 in New Orleans, and will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop.

Netflix is a Joke Fest 2022 lineup

The 2022 Netflix is a Joke lineup reads like a Who’s Who in Comedy, including stand-up shows, podcast tapings and events with John Mulaney, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Gabriel Iglesias, Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer, Pete Davidson, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, and much, much more.

Chicago rap duo Abstract Mindstate reunite for first album in 20 years, produced by Kanye West

Back before Kanye West was famous, he contributed production to a track on underground Chicago rap duo Abstract Mindstate’s 2001 debut album, and now he’s helped coax them out of retirement for their first new album in 20 years, entirely produced by Kanye…

The Roots, SZA, Lil Baby, H.E.R & more playing virtual Roots Picnic & voter registration drive

Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote is also onboard for the virtual edition of this year’s festival, and they’ll be encouraging people to register to vote throughout the broadcast.

Conan O'Brien & friends going on standup tour

Conan O’Brien is hitting the road later this fall for something he’s calling ”Team Coco Presents Conan & Friends: An Evening of Stand-Up and Investment Tips.”

Martin Lawrence bringing "LIT AF" tour with Adele Givens, JB Smoove & more to Barclays Center on 4/20

Openers vary by date, and the Brooklyn show has Martin joined by fellow ‘Def Comedy Jam’ vets Adele Givens, JB Smoove (who you also know as Leon from ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’), and more.