Officials announced today that Destiny’s Child, the world’s best-selling female pop vocal group will perform as a headliner during the 2005 Essence Music Festival. Beyonc, Kelly and Michelle, known for their chart topping hits such as: Lose My Breath, Survivor and Bootylicious, will wow the crowd with an electrifying concert performance on Saturday, July 2. More than 40 other stellar artists will be announced in coming weeks. The Essence Music Festival, set for July 1, 2, and 3 in New Orleans, will be one of the highlights of a year-long celebration of ESSENCE magazine’s 35th birthday next year.