Friday, July 3

July 2026

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Madonna releases new album

Madonna returns with Confessions II, a follow-up to 2005’sConfessions on a Dance Floor. The rollout includes a short film with some very unexpected A-list cameos.

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Essence Festival of Culture starts

The New Orleans festival celebrates Black culture across music, food, fashion, and community. This year: Cardi B makes her Essence debut, Michelle Obama tapes her podcast live, and one beloved ’90s R&B duo is back on the main stage.

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