EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 40 MIN
Essence Fest 2025 Faces Low Attendance & Target Backlash + Megan Good Fitness Brand
from RSVP with Jill Munroe · host KBLA Talk 1580
Essence Festival 2025 had noticeably lower turnout and even bigger controversy, as backlash brews over its Target sponsorship amid DEI cuts. Jill Munroe breaks down the numbers, the reactions, and the missing vibes in NOLA. Plus, Drake name-drops Taylor Rooks in a new unreleased track—and her response low-key confirms it’s about her. Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors are turning love into legacy with their new wellness brand Honor Culture, and TikTok is preparing for a major U.S. relaunch while ByteDance makes plans to shut down the current app by 2026.
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Essence Festival 2025 had noticeably lower turnout and even bigger controversy, as backlash brews over its Target sponsorship amid DEI cuts. Jill Munroe breaks down the numbers, the reactions, and the missing vibes in NOLA. Plus, Drake name-drops Taylor Rooks in a new unreleased track—and her response low-key confirms it’s about her. Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors are turning love into legacy with their new wellness brand Honor Culture, and TikTok is preparing for a major U.S. relaunch while ByteDance makes plans to shut down the current app by 2026.
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