It’s time to ring the alarm! R&B mega-star Beyonce Knowles will hit the stage as one of the headlining talent for the 2007 Essence Music Festival, the nation’s largest annual African-American event celebrating Black music and culture. Known for chart-topping hits like “Crazy in Love”, “Ring the Alarm” and “De Ja Vu”, the world-renowned superstar will wow the crowd with an electrifying performance on Friday, July 6, 2007, it was announced today by Essence Communications Inc.

“We are just thrilled to have Beyonce join us for our ‘Coming Home’ party as one of the headliners of the Essence Music Festival with what we know will be a one-of-kind performance at the Louisiana Superdome,” said Michelle Ebanks, President, Essence Communications Inc. “As a groundbreaking artist with peerless talent, Beyonce is leading what is certain to be an exciting and unique Festival line-up … what better way to welcome Festivalgoers back to New Orleans!”