Pop/R&B singer and icon Janet Jackson is the face of Essence Magazine for it’s August issue. The 44 year-old singer and actress speaks about living her life on her own terms in the issue and more.
There’s also a piece in the same issue of singer Jill Scott who has expressed her thoughts on interracial dating and is calling for black men to step up there game.
In addition to being in the August issue of Essence, both Janet Jackson and Jill Scott will also be headlining the Essence Music Festival July 4th in New Orleans to a sold-out crowd.
Others expected to headline include Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Monica, Keri Hilson, amongst others.
Check out the full Essence Music Festival lineup at EssenceMusicFestival.com.
Essence Music Festival
Main Stage:
* Janet Jackson
* Mary J. Blige
* Alicia Keys
* Earth, Wind & Fire
* Keri Hilson
* Gladys Knight
* LL Cool J
* Monica
* Raphael Saadiq
* Jill Scott
* Trey Songz
* Charlie Wilson
* DJ Soul Sister
Superlounge:
* Arrested Development
* Big Sam’s Funky Nation
* Chrisette Michele
* Estelle
* De La Soul
* Hot 8 Brass Band
* Irma Thomas
* Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz
* Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
* Joe The Casanova Crooner
* Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
* Lalah Hathaway
* Laura Izibor
* Leo Jackson and The Melody Clouds
* Little Freddie King
* Mary Mary
* Melanie Fiona
* Mint Condition
* Rebirth Brass Band
* Sam & Ruby
* Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
* Soul Rebels Brass Band
* War
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