Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Miguel and Fantasia all hit the stage in New Orleans to perform at the 2011 Essence Music Festival. Charlie Wilson, Letoya Luckett, Taraji Henson and Hosea Chanchez were just some of the many celebs spotted backstage at the two day festival!

2011 BET Award Winners & Recap

Black Performers Who May Contend For An Oscar Next Year

Ne-Yo: “R&B Needs To Make A Comeback”

Essence Music Festival Post

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