00:00And we're giving it. And we're giving it. And we're hurting them. They're not ready. Oh, sorry. I was feeling it. Kelly Rowland, how are you? I'm wonderful. You look absolutely stunning. Who are you wearing? Thank you. Um, Emmanuel Ungaro. Okay. I know this is not your first Essence Festival. And I know it's not your first time to New Orleans. But what do you love about the Essence Festival?
00:26The energy here is on another level. And I think it just makes me even more in love with our culture. Definitely. And did I see you have your son with you?
00:37Yes, but I'm about to get him out of here because it's so loud. And I didn't bring his earphones. I'm protecting his ears.
00:44Are you able to get to do any fun family stuff with him? Of course. We're planning on that tomorrow. Awesome. What else do you like to do when you're in NOLA? I love to eat.
00:51Yeah. I think it's eating, drinking, and walking. Drinking and walking is okay. Here in New Orleans is okay.
01:01I love, like, being able to, like, take in the culture. It's just, it's a vibe here.
01:07Definitely. Congratulations on this show that you just wrapped with BET and the new group. What else can we look forward to coming from Kelly Rowland?
01:13I mean, I'm here today to discuss the Verizon Innovative Learning Program. I'm so excited about this. Tell me about it.
01:20Because it's all about really, really bringing up our, our, our men, our African-American boys and our Hispanic young men and making them great.
01:32It's such a great learning program. And I love the fact that we're just pouring back into our men.
01:39Because one, it's time. And two, women are doing so many great things. The guys got to play catch up with us.
01:47I heard that. And you heard it from Ms. Kelly Rowland, okay?
01:49Thank you, Verizon.
01:51And is the PSA premiering when?
01:53It's about to premiere in a little bit, but it's amazing. It's amazing. It's called You Don't Know Me. It's amazing. I can't wait until everybody sees it.
02:01And where can our, um, Essence Live viewers find out more information? On Verizon?
02:04Yes, yes. On Verizon. Definitely. Awesome.
02:07Thank you so very much, Kelly Rowland. I know you're getting ready to go see New Edition.
02:11But, um, we're going to dance it on now. Thank you so very much, Kelly Rowland, for joining us right here on Essence Live.
02:17Now, back to Kenneth Babyface Edmonds.
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