Cardi B, Patti LaBelle and Brandy & Monica have been tapped as headliners for Essence’s Festival of Culture 2026, taking place from July 3-5 at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome., first reported by Variety Music.
Billboard added that diane Warren wrote all songs including first single “Ocean in the Desert” with Erivo, arriving March 20.
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Kehlani has 1 upcoming SoCal show, next up on 2026-03-29 at Ricardo Montalban Theatre.
Last updated March 10, 2026.