Tanya Hart Reports from Essence Fest 2018

AURN Entertainment Editor Tanya Hart took in the sights and sounds of the 24th Essence Festival, which drew more than half a million to New Orleans.

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‪Hanging with my mentee @jawnmurray & the hilarious Emmy winner @comiclonilove at @EssenceFest! Fun times & good company! #EssenceFest #MyEssenceStory #LoniLove #JawnMurray #NewOrleans

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Surrounded in Hollywood greatness at @EssenceFest. Great meeting @boriskodjoe & @lenawaithe. #EssenceFest #MyEssenceStory #BorisKodjoe #LenaWaithe

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👑 Two dope queens! 👑 #essencefest #blackgirlmagic

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It’s always a great time when I’m partying with my girl & #AURN colleague April Ryan (@adr1600). We had a blast at @EssenceFest! #EssenceFest #MyEssenceStory #AprilRyan #NewOrleans

A post shared by Tanya Hart (@tanyahollywood) on Jul 8, 2018 at 11:51pm PDT

👑 King @kofisiriboe and Queen @niecynash1 are out here shining in these #EssenceFest streets! ✨

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WORK IT! 👑 The legend @missymisdemeanorelliott absolutely KILLED the Mainstage during #LadiesNight at #EssenceFest.

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The Myth. The Voice. The Legend. @4everbrandy After her performance we just want to be down! 👏🏾😩💥#EssenceFest

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SAY THAT, Mary! 👑 We still can’t get over @therealmaryjblige’s performance last night! #EssenceFest

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