Alicia Keys added to Essence Music Festival

Alicia Keys is among the recently confirmed headliners for the 2010 Essence Music Festival, set for July 2-4 in New Orleans. The newest additions to the lineup also include Arrested Development, Estelle, Trey Songz, War, LL Cool J, Mint Condition and Mary Mary, among others, according to a press release.

Keys and the others join previously announced headliner and official spokesperson Mary J. Blige, along with Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, Keri Hilson, Jill Scott, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, De La Soul and many more at the annual weekend celebration of music, culture and community.

Additional information about ticket sales, accommodations and other updates can be found at the event website.